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From The Dark

Any argument about exactly who invented heavy metal was settled long ago. There is always room for debate about the various records and technological developments that led up to it, but the first riff on the first song from the first BLACK SABBATH album is such an obvious and indisputable starting p...

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FOUR YEAR STRONG Announces 25th-Anniversary Tour, Celebrates 20 Years Of 'Rise Or Die Trying'

New England rock band FOUR YEAR STRONG will celebrate its 25th anniversary as well as 20 years of its critically acclaimed sophomore album "Rise Or Die Trying" on a U.S. tour in early 2027. The band will be performing the album in full, including hit songs like "Heroes Get Remembered, Legends Never...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE To Be Joined By MASTODON, OVERKILL, ARMORED SAINT, OPETH Members At January 2027 Anaheim Concert

Trailblazing metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE, comprised of Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick, Mike Portnoy and David Ellefson, has announced the next installment of its annual headline performance at Anaheim, California's House Of Blues, set to take place on Thursday, January 28, 2027. The evening will s...

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Veteran Guitarist IRA BLACK Sets His Sights On World Domination With APOCÆLYPSE

By David E. Gehlke It's not uncommon for guitarist Ira Black to play MORBID ANGEL's "Maze Of Torment" one night in I AM MORBID, then throw down DOKKEN's "In My Dreams" another. In an era when utility and reliability are of paramount importance, Black ranks among the most called-upon guitarists in me...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Says His RIOT FEST Performance 'Proved' To Him The 'Viability' Of His Upcoming Heavy Metal Album: 'This Is Gonna Be A Major Thing'

In a new interview with Fox News, 95-year-old "Star Trek" legend William Shatner spoke about his upcoming hard rock/heavy metal album "What The F Is Heavy Metal?", which is tentatively due in 2027 via Cleopatra Records. The project, which is being driven by a heavyweight production team led by Adam...

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ZEBRA Releases New Single 'Walk With You', Co-Written With PAUL STANLEY Of KISS

After a 23-year wait, legendary rock band ZEBRA returns with its highly anticipated fifth studio album, "Zebra V". The longtime trio of Randy Jackson (guitar, vocals),Felix Hanemann (bass, keyboards, vocals) and Guy Gelso (drums, vocals) will release 11 new tracks on November 13, marking the band's...

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DIETH Releases New Single 'Pound Of Flesh'

DIETH has released a new single "Pound Of Flesh", available now alongside a brand-new official music video. Marking the first release from the band's new chapter, "Pound Of Flesh" introduces the new DIETH lineup featuring Swedish bassist Tobias Cristiansson (GRAVE, NECROPHOBIC, ex-DISMEMBER) and off...

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SLASH on Upcoming SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS Album 'Flying Blind': Most Of It 'Was Written Pretty Much On The Spot In Pre-Production'

During an appearance on the October 12 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash spoke about the upcoming fifth album from SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS, "Flying Blind", which will arrive worldwide on February 26, 2027 via Gibson Reco...

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BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Announces '55 Years On Tour - 1972 To 2027' U.K. Shows

Rock legends BLUE ÖYSTER CULT will return to the U.K. in April 2027 for two landmark shows, marking 60 years since the band first formed and 55 years since they took the name BLUE ÖYSTER CULT. The "55 Years On Tour - 1972 To 2027" dates follow the band's sold-out London Palladium show in 2025, and g...

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EVAN STANLEY And NICK SIMMONS Reject 'Nepotism' Label For Their STANLEY SIMMONS Project: 'This Is What We Would Do If Nobody Was Watching'

In a new interview with the Preston & Steve show which is broadcast on Philadelphia's active rock radio station 93.3 WMMR, Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — addressed accusations which have been leveled at them for supposedly leveraging thei...

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Fever

Whether a reflection of the dark times we live in, or simply because their name seems to demand it, GRAVEYARD have been steadily becoming darker and heavier in recent times. The Swedish band's early albums adhered to a solid, reliable diet of occult-tinged, psychedelic heavy rock, and were plainly o...

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SLASH Honored With 2026 'Les Paul Spirit Award' During Intimate Hollywood Celebration

Rock icon Slash received the 2026 Les Paul Spirit Award this past Monday night, October 5, during an intimate celebration at the Les Paul Studios inside United Recording Studios in Hollywood, California. Presented by the Les Paul Foundation in partnership with Gibson Gives, the philanthropic arm of...

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GUNS N' ROSES Added As 'Very Special Guest Performers' To AEROSMITH's Hollywood Bowl Shows

Following yesterday's announcement of "California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends", it has now been confirmed that GUNS N' ROSES will join AEROSMITH as very special guest performers for these two historic nights at the Hollywood Bowl. The addition of GUNS N' ROSES brings together two of the most...

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JOE STRUMMER's First Known Recordings Brought Together In One Definitive Collection, 'Joe Strummer 003: The 101'ers Years (1974–1976)'

Dark Horse Records has announced "Joe Strummer 003: The 101'ers Years", the definitive collection of studio and live recordings from Joe Strummer's pre-CLASH band THE 101'ERS. Featuring the first known recordings of Joe Strummer, the collection captures a pivotal chapter in his development as an art...

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DOWN Shares 'The Myth' Video/Single From Upcoming 'Volume V' Album

The official MetalDave Media-directed music video for "The Myth", the latest single from American heavy metal icons DOWN, can be seen below. The track comes off the band's long-awaited new studio album, "Volume V", set for release on November 20 via Nuclear Blast Records. DOWN was never just a band....