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1. Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Always Says 'A Little Prayer' Before Going On Stage

   
   In a new interview with John White of Mind Behind The Music, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson reflected on his journey — from teenage garage bands to thrash metal history, touring the world and reinventing himself with KINGS OF THRASH and ELLEFSON-SOTO. Speaking about his mindset when performi...

2. Next TRIVIUM Album Could Arrive In Late 2026 Or Early 2027

   
   In an interview with Bloodstock TV host Oran O'Beirne, bassist Paolo Gregoletto of Florida metallers TRIVIUM was asked if fans can expect to see a new full-length album from the band in 2026. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's kind of hard to say. So, obviously, we have this EP...

3. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Announces 'Flowers' Album

   
   THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA will release its ninth album, "Flowers", on November 14 via Solid State Records. Today, the band has shared a double single: "Where the Flowers Never Grow" and "Wave". THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA's Jeremy DePoyster (guitar, clean vocals) states: "'Where The Flowers Never Grow' is a s...

4. Former MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS Killed In Motorcycle Crash

   
   According to Atlanta News First, former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds was killed in a car crash in southeast Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday night (August 20). He was 51 years old. The Fulton County medical examiner's office reportedly confirmed his death. MASTODON has since issued the following stateme...

5. TESTAMENT Announces 'Para Bellum' Album, Shares 'Infanticide A.I.' Single

   
   San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans TESTAMENT will release their new album, "Para Bellum", on October 10 via Nuclear Blast. The LP stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity's uneasy alliance with its own creations. As technology accelerates and disconnection grows, "Para Bellum" s...

6. MOONSPELL Announces 'Opus Diabolicum' Live Album Featuring ORQUESTRA SINFONIETTA DE LISBOA

   
   October 26, 2024 saw Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL perform their first-ever symphonic show, dubbed "Opus Diabolicum", at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal's capital city. The band made history at this unforgettable live event, adding another magnificent chapter to both metal music made in Portugal...

7. GHOST Announces 'Meliora' 10th-Anniversary Limited-Edition Vinyl Variants

   
   Today, August 21, 2025, marks the tenth anniversary of the release of GHOST's "Meliora", and with it the announcement of an array of limited-edition double vinyl variants to be released October 17 and available for pre-order now. GHOST's classic third studio album, "Meliora" is packed with fan-favor...

8. APOCALYPTICA's EICCA TOPPINEN: 'We've Been Always Very Grateful For Everything We Have Gotten From METALLICA'

   
   In a new interview with EMP, Eicca Toppinen of Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA spoke about the band's decision to record and release "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2", the hotly anticipated sequel to their legendary debut record, "Plays Metallica By Four Cellos". Released in June 2024, the...

9. CHEAP TRICK's ROBIN TAYLOR ZANDER Shares New Single 'All She Wrote'

   
   Robin Taylor Zander — a touring member of CHEAP TRICK and son of CHEAP TRICK's legendary frontman Robin Wayne Zander — has shared his airy, sentimental new single "All She Wrote". "The song 'All She Wrote" reflects on the struggle of communication while also acknowledging that sometimes, no amount o...

10. Watch: DEF LEPPARD Performs 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' On 'America's Got Talent'

    
    British rockers DEF LEPPARD performed their classic song "Pour Some Sugar On Me" on the August 20 episode of NBC's beloved talent competition "America's Got Talent". Video of the performance can be viewed below. When asked by "America's Got Talent" host Terry Crews to share some advice for the compe...

11. To Rid Myself Of Truth

    
    This is increasingly looking like deathcore's year. With stellar releases from WHITECHAPEL and SHADOW OF INTENT, and forthcoming crushers from LORNA SHORE and DESPISED ICON (amongst others), the subgenre that was once widely mocked for its initial descent into cliché has become more powerful than ev...

12. Ex-DEATH Singer KAM LEE Says He Developed His Death Metal Growling Vocal Style By 'Mimicking Dogs'

    
    In a new interview with Soundterror, Kam Lee, who was a member of an early version of DEATH as well as the pre-DEATH band MANTAS alongside guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and guitarist Rick Rozz, was asked what it was like working with Chuck in the early 1980s. He responded (as transcribed by BL...

13. DEFTONES' ABE CUNNINGHAM Explains Five-Year Gap Between 'Ohms' And 'Private Music' Albums

    
    In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, DEFTONES drummer Abe Cunningham explained the long gap between 2020's "Ohms" and the band's upcoming effort, "Private Music", which is scheduled to arrive this Friday, August 22 via Reprise/Warner. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

14. MEGADETH Is 'Very Close To Completing The Recordings' For Final Album, Says TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI

    
    MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari has shared a new video message in which he offered an update on the recording sessions for the band's final studio album. On August 14, MEGADETH announced that its upcoming LP will be the band's last. The Dave Mustaine-led outfit will also embark on a farewell to...

15. THE HALO EFFECT To Release Covers EP

    
    THE HALO EFFECT, the project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar), Daniel Svensson (drums), Peter Iwers (bass), Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — has released a cover of the beloved 1997 hit "If You Were Here" by Swedish alt...