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1. MASTERPLAN Shares Music Video For 'Through The Storm' From Upcoming 'Metalmorphosis' Album

   
   Power metal veterans MASTERPLAN, who are led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will release their new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", on June 26, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Through The Storm", can be seen below. The band commented:...

2. DIO RULES, All-Star Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO Feat. ANDREW FREEMAN And MATT STARR, Announces July 2026 Shows

   
   Panzyler Entertainment Group has announced the exclusive representation of DIO RULES, a powerful new live concert experience celebrating the music and legacy of legendary vocalist Ronnie James Dio and the iconic bands that helped define an era — RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH and DIO. Featuring a lineup of...

3. THREE DAYS GRACE Joins SPOTIFY's 'Billions Club' For Second Time With 'Animal I Have Become'

   
   THREE DAYS GRACE has reached a milestone no other Canadian band has achieved before, with two songs now joining Spotify's prestigious Billions Club. Their latest track to enter this elite group is "Animal I Have Become". In addition, the rock powerhouse has earned two nominations at the upcoming Jun...

4. LAMB OF GOD Shares Music Video For 'St. Catherine's Wheel' From 'Into Oblivion' Album

   
   Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD have released a music video for "St. Catherine's Wheel". The song is taken from the band's tenth studio album, "Into Oblivion", which came out last Friday (March 13) via Epic in the U.S. and Century Media in Europe. The clip, directed by Meriel O'Connell, arr...

5. BUCKCHERRY Announces Leg Two Of Summer 2026 'Roar Like Thunder' Tour

   
   Following the previously announced May tour of the U.S, California rockers BUCKCHERRY have released the second leg of their summer 2026 tour, commencing June 26 in West Fargo, North Dakota and ending July 25 in Pueblo, Colorado. These dates include a July 2 stop at the annual Milwaukee, Wisconsin fe...

6. STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'I'm A Very Blessed Guy That I Can Do What I Love To Do'

   
   In a new interview with Frontiers Music Srl 's "Backstage Unplugged" podcast, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet spoke about his drive to keep putting out new music, whether it's with his long-running Christian metal band or with the various other projects he has pursued over the years. He said (as tran...

7. W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Has No Plans To Retire Anytime Soon: 'Somebody's Gonna Have To Drag Me Off Kicking And Screaming'

   
   In a new interview with AJ Motts and RJ Stone of The AJ & RJ Show, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider's recent announcement that he was retiring from performing for health reasons. Asked if he has personally ever thought about calling it quits, Blackie...

8. KORN Announces Autumn 2026 European Tour With ARCHITECTS

   
   KORN will embark on a European headlining tour this fall. It will mark the band's first full European trek in over 10 years. The 19-date run will launch in Stuttgart, Germany on October 18, before making two more stops in Germany and a show in Paris, France, followed by dates in the U.K. and Ireland...

9. METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Proposes To Girlfriend Underwater During Shark Dive: 'Thank You, God, For Putting Us Together'

   
   Congratulations are in order for METALLICA frontman James Hetfield, who has announced his engagement to Adriana Gillett. Earlier today, the METALLICA social media shared an underwater photo of Hetfield and Gillett, with James holding up a sign with the text: "Adriana Gillett, will you marry me?" The...

10. TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT On MIKE LEVINE's Ability To Make Reunion Tour: 'There's An Open Spot For Him If He Can Claim It'

    
    In a new interview with Scott Itter Dr. Music, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for their first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the band's 50th anniversary, and feature support fr...

11. DEVIN TOWNSEND Says Original Idea For His Orchestral Metal Opus 'The Moth' Can Be Traced Back To His Childhood

    
    In the video below, Canadian visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend talks about the inspiration for his rock opera "The Moth". An album over a decade in the making, "The Moth" will finally arrive on May 29, 2026. This 24-track record began as a vague vision more than a decade...

12. RICHIE FAULKNER On ELEGANT WEAPONS: 'If People Wanna Call It A Supergroup, Then So Be It'

    
    In a new interview with Charlie Kendall's Metalshop, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about his ELEGANT WEAPONS side project, which will release its sophomore album "Evolution", on April 24, 2026 via Exciter Records. Regarding the fact that he previously described ELEGANT WEAPONS as "a m...

13. GEOFF TATE Says 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album Was 'Recorded All Over The World'

    
    Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate will release the third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series, on May 3. The LP's first single, "Power", will be made available on Friday, March 20. "Power" was written by Geoff and his guitarist/producer Kieran Robertson. It feat...

14. GENE SIMMONS Looks Back On Making Of 'Kiss Meets The Phantom Of The Park' Movie: 'We Didn't Have A Clue What We Were Doing'

    
    In a new interview with Movie Moments, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recalled the making of the band's 1978 Hanna Barbera-produced made-for-television movie "Kiss Meets The Phantom Of The Park" (alternately known as "Attack Of The Phantoms"). "Kiss Meets The Phantom Of The Park" originally...

15. Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL On SLASH: 'He's Just An Icon. He's A Legend.'

    
    During an appearance on the March 14 episode of "The Card King Sports And Variety Show", which airs on the ABC news affiliate KMET 1490 AM, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke about how he landed the guitarist gig with GUNS N' ROSES more than 20 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Joe...