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2 days ago | 
metalinjection.net | Joel Barrios
As anticipation builds for Borderland, their 15th studio album, Finnish metal veterans Amorphis have released the first glimpse of what’s to come. The single "Light and Shadow" has debuted today, giving us a taste of the album’s thematic and sonic direction. Keyboardist and composer Santeri Kallio shared some insights into the creative process: "I threw my brain into the closet and went with the flow, without stressing about opinions.
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3 days ago | 
metalinjection.net | Joel Barrios
Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen recently joined Side Jams with Bryan Reesman for a candid conversation about his love of boxing – and how the sport ultimately helped him overcome alcoholism and get his life back on track. Boxing has been part of Poulsen's life since childhood. He recalled how, when his father wasn’t spinning classic '50s rock, the television would be tuned to old boxing matches.
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4 days ago | 
metalinjection.net | Joel Barrios
When Slayer returned to the stage last year for two reunion performances – September 22 at Chicago’s Riot Fest and October 10 at Sacramento’s Aftershock festival – fans were stunned. And so, it seems, was guitarist Gary Holt. During a conversation on the Talk Is Jericho podcast, Holt, who also holds long-standing membership in Exodus, reflected on how the shows came together: "Well, it had been years, but we rehearsed really hard for those shows. We put in the effort. I never stopped.
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5 days ago | 
metalinjection.net | Joel Barrios
When The Dillinger Escape Plan took their final bow in New York back in 2017, it was a fitting conclusion to a groundbreaking run. The band had celebrated all they had accomplished, and from there, each member ventured off – some into new musical territories, others into entirely different fields. Fast forward to June 2024, and the band was back, this time with original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis front and center.
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1 week ago | 
metalinjection.net | Joel Barrios
British heavy metal veterans Iron Maiden launched their Run For Your Lives world tour on May 27 at the Papp László Sportaréna in Budapest, Hungary. It was a night of celebration and transition — their first performance with new drummer Simon Dawson, who stepped in following Nicko McBrain's departure last December.
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2 weeks ago | 
metalinjection.net | Joel Barrios
In the early hours of May 22, tragedy struck in San Diego when a Cessna 550 crashed into a residential area, killing all aboard — including Daniel Williams, former drummer of The Devil Wears Prada, and Dave Shapiro, co-founder of Sound Talent Group. The accident left a path of destruction, igniting several homes and splashing jet fuel across neighborhood streets in Tierrasanta. Remarkably, no fatalities were reported among residents on the ground.
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2 weeks ago | 
metalinjection.net | Joel Barrios
Sony Music Vision has officially announced the production of The Ballad of Judas Priest, a new documentary that promises to chronicle the rise, reign, and enduring influence of one of heavy metal’s foundational forces: Judas Priest. Co-produced by Sony Music Entertainment UK and Epic Records, this film aims to peel back the layers of the band’s five-decade journey, offering a rare glimpse into their evolution from the industrial heart of Birmingham to international metal royalty.
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2 weeks ago | 
metalinjection.net | Joel Barrios
Solo black metal act Blackbraid has unveiled the first glimpse into its forthcoming third studio album, Blackbraid III, with the release of the first single “Wardrums at Dawn on the Day of my Death.” The video, created by Moshmallows, encapsulates the eerie intensity that has defined Blackbraid’s rise within the modern black metal underground, providing a window into their uncompromising aesthetics. The full-length album Blackbraid III will arrive independently on August 8, 2025.
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2 weeks ago | 
metalinjection.net | Joel Barrios
With the follow-up to Totem in the works, Max Cavalera seems to be taking a reflective yet revitalized approach to crafting the next Soulfly album. Speaking to MetalUnderground.com (via Blabbermouth), he shared an optimistic progress update. "We're working on the new record right now. It's going good, man. We're taking our time to do it right.
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2 weeks ago | 
metalinjection.net | Joel Barrios
Jerry Cantrell has unveiled the music video for the title track of his recent solo album, I Want Blood, featuring a live performance from Cantrell with Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan and Faith No More’s Mike Bordin. Director Bill Yukich commented about the video: “’I Want Blood’ explores our struggle against time – a force we can’t escape and the only thing we truly possess… until we don’t.
