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APOCÆLYPSE, Featuring VIO-LENCE Guitarist IRA BLACK, Announces Debut Album 'Fænix'

Following the breakout success of the band's debut single "Intell-I-Gents", APOCÆLYPSE returns with "Black Box", an emotionally charged new single that arrives alongside the announcement of APOCÆLYPSE's debut album, "Fænix", due August 28. Founded by acclaimed guitarist Ira Black (VIO-LENCE, LIZZY B...

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GODSMACK Teams Up With SUMERIAN COMICS For New Graphic Novel 'Awake'

Sumerian Comics has teamed up with multi-platinum rock band GODSMACK for "Godsmack: Awake", an original graphic novel inspired by the Sully Erna-fronted outfit's landmark album "Awake". The 96-page, full-color hardcover is available for pre-order through Sumerian Comics. Inspired by the lyrics, them...

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ENTHEOS Announces New Album 'Empty On The Inside'

Alternative metallers ENTHEOS will release their new studio album, "Empty On The Inside", on October 23, 2026 via Metal Blade Records. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Golden Crown", can be seen below. ENTHEOS vocalist Chaney Crabb comments: "'Golden Crown' is a song that we spen...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE Officially Launches 'The Return Of Carnival Of Sins' Tour In Burgettstown

MÖTLEY CRÜE officially launched "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour Friday night (July 17) in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania at the Pavilion at Star Lake. The trek celebrates the 20th anniversary of the band's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and MÖTLEY CRÜE's 45th anniversary. The 33-...

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Watch: KORN's JONATHAN DAVIS Joins YOSHIKI On Stage For Classical Reimagining Of 'Freak On A Leash'

KORN frontman Jonathan Davis joined international music icon and Japan's biggest rock star Yoshiki Thursday night (July 16) at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles for a classical reimagining of the band's 1998 song "Freak On A Leash". The special appearance took place during the opening nigh...

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JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN Doesn't Rule Out New Music From His Band Featuring Fellow VENOM Co-Founder ANTONY 'ABADDON' BRAY

In a new interview with "The Tampa Morgue" podcast, Jeff "Mantas" Dunn spoke about some of the recent shows he has played with fellow VENOM co-founder Antony "Abaddon" Bray to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the pioneering black metal band's classic debut album, 1981's "Welcome To Hell". When the...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Appear At 'The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration Of Life' Concert

Reigning Phoenix Music and Hasbro have announced that former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will participate in "The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration Of Life Concert". The special live event will take place on Thursday, July 23 at the House Of Blues in San Diego during Comic-Con...

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STEVE LUKATHER On EDDIE VAN HALEN Album He Is Working On With ALEX VAN HALEN: 'It's In Its Fetal Stages Right Now'

In a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island's rock station 102.3 WBAB, TOTO's Steve Lukather once again spoke about the album he is working on with Alex Van Halen, the legendary drummer from VAN HALEN. The LP will reportedly include previously unreleased and unfinished recordings from the VAN HA...

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BRIAN JOHNSON On Performing Live With AC/DC At Age 78: 'It's Just More Fun Because We Don't Care Anymore'

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson and guitarist Angus Young spoke to Melissa Ruggieri of USA Today about the recently launched 2026 North American leg of the band's "Power Up" world tour. Asked how performing has changed for AC/DC nearly five decades after Brian joined the group, the 78-year-old vocalist s...

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JOHNNY MIDDLETON On Musical Direction Of SAVATAGE's Upcoming Studio Album: 'It's Kind Of A Mix Of Everything'

In a new interview with Metal Kaoz, bassist Johnny Lee Middleton of acclaimed progressive metal pioneers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's plans to document their July 27, 2026 concert at the Amphitheater of Pompeii, one of the oldest surviving Roman amphitheaters in Pompei, Italy. He said (as transcr...

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CONVERGE's JACOB BANNON On Decision To Release Two Full-Length Albums In 2026: 'Why Not? Life's Short'

In a new interview with "The Pit" on Minnesota's 93Xradio station, CONVERGE vocalist and lyricist Jacob Bannon spoke about the band's decision to release two full-length albums in 2026, "Hum Of Hurt" and "Love Is Not Enough", via Deathwish/Epitaph. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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THEORY OF A DEADMAN Shares 'Funeral Song' From Upcoming EP 'Part 1: Funeral Songs'

Chart-topping veterans THEORY OF A DEADMAN have released a new single, "Funeral Song", taken from the upcoming EP "Part 1: Funeral Songs", due on September 4, 2026 via ONErpm. Marking a new chapter for the band, comprising Tyler Connolly, Dave Brenner, Dean Back and Joe Dandeneau, the upcoming EP de...

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LARS ULRICH On METALLICA's Upcoming Sphere Residency: 'It's Overwhelming And Intimidating'

During an appearance on U2 guitarist The Edge's U2 X-Radio series "Close To The Edge" on SiriusXM, Lars Ulrich spoke about METALLICA's upcoming residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. METALLICA originally announced eight dates at the venue between October 1 and October 31, but later added shows in Nov...

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THE WHO's Landmark Albums To Be Made Available As Definitive Audiophile Editions

Analogue Productions has announced an expansive new series of definitive audiophile reissues from THE WHO, spotlighting four of the band's most essential recordings: "My Generation", "Live At Leeds", "Tommy" and "Who's Next". Spanning the explosive early years of what would become one of the most ce...

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RIVAL SONS Guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY Announces Solo Project HOL1D4Y

RIVAL SONS guitarist Scott Holiday has announced a solo project, HOL1D4Y, and debut album, "Topology", due out September 25, 2026 on RIVAL SONS' label Sacred Tongue Recordings, distributed worldwide via Thirty Tigers. Holiday has released the first single, "Veridream", today, blending psychedelic ro...