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DINO CAZARES Says FEAR FACTORY's Upcoming Album Is 'Diverse': 'It Goes Into Different Elements'

In a new interview with GRIMM Gent, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the band's latest single, "Roboticist", which came out in late August via Nuclear Blast. The track marks the band's first release with FEAR FACTORY's latest additions, singer Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete Webber, w...

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ALICE COOPER's 'Devil On My Shoulder' Memoir Is An International Best-Seller

Iconic shock-rock legend Alice Cooper shocks the book-selling world this week as his new memoir, "Devil On My Shoulder" (published by Ebury / Penguin / Random House) topped the U.K.'s prestigious Sunday Times non-fiction best-seller list this week at No. 1 after entering the list at No. 7 last week....

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LAKE OF TEARS To Return To Live Performances In 2027

Swedish metal veterans LAKE OF TEARS have officially announced their return to live performances in 2027, marking their first series of live appearances in years. Known for their unique blend of gothic metal, doom, progressive influences, and melancholic melodies, LAKE OF TEARS have built a devoted...

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THROWN Announces March/April 2027 North American Tour

Swedish heavyweights THROWN will embark on a North American tour in March 2027. Support on the trek will come from GUILT TRIP and FROMJOY. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m. ET and end on Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 p.m. local time. When prompted, t...

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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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DISFEAR, Featuring AT THE GATES Frontman TOMAS LINDBERG, Releases 'Shackled To Our Vice' Single

Sweden's D-Beat titans DISFEAR will release their long-awaited, ferocious new album, "The Last Nail", on November 20, 2026 via Relapse. The LP's latest single, "Shackled To Our Vice", can be streamed below. Recorded before the untimely passings of DISFEAR's highly influential vocalist Tomas Lindberg...

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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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UGLY KID JOE's New Album To Arrive In Early 2027 Via BLKIIBLK

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum, UGLY KID JOE guitarist and producer Dave Fortman revealed that the band's upcoming studio album will be released through BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group. Dave said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're gonna...

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DELAIN Enters New Chapter With 'We Are Fire' Single And 'Extraordinary Cast' Of Guest Vocalists

DELAIN — the long-running Dutch rock/metal project founded by ex-WITHIN TEMPTATION keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (brother of WITHIN TEMPTATION's Robert Westerholt) — has announced an exciting new creative transformation with an extraordinary cast of musicians and vocalists joining its new setup, on...

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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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TONY IOMMI On Making Of His New Solo Album 'From The Dark': 'It Was All Very Casual'

In a new interview with Brent Porche of Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR radio station, legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi spoke about his upcoming solo album, "From The Dark", which will arrive on Friday, October 23 via BMG. Asked when did the idea for the LP first started taking shape, Iommi sai...

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FORBIDDEN have had a scattershot, sporadic existence over the last 40 years. Best known for "Forbidden Evil" and "Twisted Into Form" — two of the greatest and most distinctive thrash metal albums of all time, lest we forget — the Bay Area diehards have navigated a couple of extensive hiatuses, some...

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New SNOT Album Is 'Almost Done': 'It F***ing Rocks', Says MIKEY DOLING

In a new interview with the We Were Loud Once podcast, SNOT guitarist Mikey Doling spoke about the reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid's long-awaited new studio album. The upcoming effort is being recorded with producer, engineer and mixer Chris Collier and will mark SNOT's first...

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Singer DIANA LEAH Exits DELAIN After Making Only One Studio Album With The Band

Singer Diana Leah has announced her departure from DELAIN after recording just one studio album with the band, "Dark Waters", which came out in February 2023 via Napalm. Earlier today (Monday, October 19),DELAIN released the following message via social media: "Diana has decided to step away from D...

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FLOOR JANSEN 'Got So Many Wonderful Reactions' After Announcing Her Exit From NIGHTWISH

Dutch vocalist Floor Jansen has released a new video message thanking fans for their support after she announced her exit from Finnish symphonic metal masters NIGHTWISH after a 14-year run with the band. In the 37-second video, which can be seen below, Floor said: " A little personal message to than...