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OMNIUM GATHERUM Vocalist JUKKA PELKONEN Diagnosed With Lymphoma

Jukka Pelkonen, vocalist of Finnish melodic death metal powerhouse OMNIUM GATHERUM, has been diagnosed with lymphoma, a cancer that affects the lymphatic system. As a result, Jukka will miss the band's European "May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way" tour, which is scheduled to kick off on February...

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SKINDRED Shares New Song 'This Is The Sound'

Welsh ragga metallers SKINDRED have released their brand-new song "This Is The Sound". A fiery, fizzing, hook-laden blast of SKINDRED craziness, it's the second track to be taken from the band's upcoming album, "You Got This". SKINDRED frontman Benji Webbe says about the track: "SKINDRED's sound has...

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OMNIUM GATHERUM Surprise Releases New Single 'Moongold'

Finnish melodic death metal powerhouse OMNIUM GATHERUM, currently wrapping up the final dates of their Finnish tour this weekend in Jyväskylä and Helsinki, are fueling their upcoming spring live run with a brand-new surprise single, "Moongold". The song was written and recorded during the sessions f...

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Ex-DRAGONFORCE Singer ZP THEART Releases 20th-Anniversary Reimagining Of 'Through The Fire And Flames'

Former DRAGONFORCE and SKID ROW singer ZP Theart has released a special 20th-anniversary "reimagining" of the DRAGONFORCE power metal anthem "Through The Fire And Flames". For this project, Theart entrusted producer and multi-instrumentalist Syndrone with a full sonic overhaul. Syndrone provided the...

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SKINDRED's BENJI WEBBE: 'Going To The Gym Is Heavily Important Mentally More Than Anything'

In a new interview with the Mike James Rock Show, vocalist frontman Benji Webbe of Welsh ragga metal legends SKINDRED spoke about the band's upcoming ninth album, "You Got This", which will arrive on April 17, 2026 via Earache Records. Regarding the inspiration for the LP title, Benji said (as trans...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Is 'Absolutely' Open To Making Fourth Album With SWEET & LYNCH

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of STRYPER was asked if there is "any chance" of a fourth album from SWEET & LYNCH, Michael's collaborative project with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB). Sweet responded (as tran...

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Former DRAGONFORCE And SKID ROW singer ZP THEART Releases 'Dark To Light' Solo Single

Former DRAGONFORCE and SKID ROW singer ZP Theart has released a new single, "Dark To Light", which marks his first new music in 13 years. Theart comments: "This single marks my first solo release, and stepping into this new chapter has been incredibly energizing. "I've been collaborating with the ri...

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AGNOSTIC FRONT Shares Music Video For 'Sunday Matinee' From 'Echoes In Eternity' Album

New York hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT have just released their new album, "Echoes In Eternity", via Reigning Phoenix Music. The official music video for the LP's third single, "Sunday Matinee"can be seen below. AGNOSTIC FRONT frontman Roger Miret comments: "In this song, we celebrate the gatherin...

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SKINDRED Announces Brand New Album 'You Got This', Shares Title Track

Welsh ragga metal legends SKINDRED have released their brand-new single, "You Got This", accompanied by a brilliantly entertaining video. The title track of their forthcoming ninth album, which has just been announced with a release date of April 17 via Earache Records, "You Got This" is an instant...

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May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way

There has always been something intrinsically classy about OMNIUM GATHERUM. Purveyors of an immaculate strain of melodic death metal for nearly 30 years, the Finns have increasingly sounded like the subgenre's most resolute guardians. Founder and guitarist Markus Vanhala may be the only remaining me...

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AGNOSTIC FRONT Teams Up With DARRYL 'DMC' MCDANIELS For New Single 'Matter Of Life & Death'

New York hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT will release their new album, "Echoes In Eternity", on November 7, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Matter Of Life & Death", featuring a guest appearance by Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of RUN-DMC, can be s...

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AGNOSTIC FRONT Shares New Song 'Way Of War' From Upcoming 'Echoes In Eternity' Album

New York hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT will release their new album, "Echoes In Eternity", on November 7, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music. The official lyric video for the LP's first single, "Way Of War", can be seen below. The band comments on "Way Of War": "The track is very much a sign of the...

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HEART Announces February/March 2026 U.S. Tour Dates

After a triumphant summer run that saw sold-out crowds and glowing reviews, HEART is answering fan demand and bringing its "Royal Flush" tour back to North America in 2026. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers will hit a new round of arenas and major markets beginning February 15 in Duluth, Georgia, wit...

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Ex-EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT And Ex-HEATHEN Guitarist DOUG PIERCY Re-Ignite Their Love For Old-School Thrash In NEFARIOUS

By David E. Gehlke The San Francisco Bay Area thrash scene is more of a community than anything. The competition that fueled thrash's legendary albums in the 1980s has since evolved into a larger block of individuals who not only keep the style alive, but play on each other's records, perform benefi...

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SABATON Announces 11th Studio Album, 'Legends'

Swedish metallers SABATON are ready to ignite a new era with the highly anticipated release of their eleventh studio album, "Legends". It arrives October 17 via Better Noise Music and marks the band's label debut. Throughout the aptly titled "Legends", which blends rock and history for fans of all a...