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See ANETTE OLZON Perform NIGHTWISH Songs With Orchestra In São Paulo, Brazil

In late September, Anette Olzon, the Swedish singer who fronted the Finnish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH from 2007 to 2012, embarked on a three-date Brazilian tour where she performed NIGHTWISH songs accompanied by a band, an orchestra and a choir. Fan-filmed video of the September 26 concert at T...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Opens Up About End Of His 36-Year Relationship, 'Financial Armageddon' That Led To His Return To Live Stage

On September 29, Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend recorded an appearance on the Sixty Scales And The Truth podcast, hosted by Niels Guns, in which he addressed his return to live activity with a lengthy solo tour of Europe throughout September and October. The trek, dubbed "Me...

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MR. BIG Compilation 'Big, Bigger, Biggest! The Best Of Mr. Big' To Make Long-Awaited Debut On Vinyl, SACD And MQA-CD+CD

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, MR. BIG's million-selling compilation album "Big, Bigger, Biggest! The Best Of Mr. Big", finally makes its long-awaited debut on vinyl, SACD and MQA-CD+CD set. Spanning the band's most successful era, the collection includes global hits like "To Be With You"...

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Watch: DEVIN TOWNSEND Performs In London During 'Metamorphosis' 2026 European Solo Tour

On September 6, Canadian visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend performed at Union Chapel in London, United Kingdom as part of his "Metamorphosis" European solo tour. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen in the YouTube playlist below. (Note: After each song, the YouTube pla...

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Part 1: Funeral Songs

THEORY OF A DEADMAN have been rocking it for decades, so they know that the best way to start off a collection of songs is with a bang. With that in mind, the band gets down to business early on their new EP, "Part 1: Funeral Songs". The band's first EP arrives with the kind of loud, unapologetic ro...

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AARON LEWIS Announces November 2026 'Acoustic Origins' Tour

Multi-platinum country artist and STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis is heading back on the road this fall for an intimate series of solo acoustic performances with the "Acoustic Origins" tour. The 12-date trek will find Lewis bringing his powerful voice, acoustic guitar and signature storytelling to theat...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'Since 'The Moth' Was Done, I've Written About 100 Songs'

In an interview with Zenae Zukowski of Metal Insider, Canadian metal maverick Devin Townsend was asked if he is already working on new music following the release of his ambitious, orchestral metal opus "The Moth" back in May via InsideOut Music. He responded  (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): ...

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Radio Promotion Powerhouse SKATEBOARD MARKETING Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Founded 35 years ago on August 12, 1991 by Munsey Ricci (pictured below),Skateboard Marketing has operated at the heart of hard rock, heavy metal, and heavy music culture, working across commercial, satellite, syndicated, and college radio to break new artists and support legacy acts for three and...

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NIGHT RANGER's BRAD GILLIS Explains Why He Wasn't Part Of OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon of Canada's The Metal Voice, NIGHT RANGER guitarist Brad Gillis — who the pressure-packed job back in 1982 of replacing Randy Rhoads after Ozzy Osbourne's virtuoso guitarist died in a plane crash — was asked why he wasn't part of Ozzy's final concert,...

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AARON LEWIS: 'This Country Was Founded On The Beliefs And The Moral Compass That The Bible Provides'

During an appearance on a recent episode of "Pickin' It Out With Andrew Pope", the podcast hosted by singer/songwriter Andrew Pope, STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis, who has transitioned into a successful solo country music career, discussed his belief that the very fabric of society seems to be unravell...

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AARON LEWIS's 'Give My Country Back' Tops iTunes Country Albums Chart

On iTunes, multi-platinum artist and STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis currently has the best-selling country album in America, with "Give My Country Back" holding the No. 1 spot on the Country Albums chart following its Friday release. The album also climbed to No. 6 on the iTunes All Genres Albums chart...

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AARON LEWIS Blasts Bands Who Rely On Backing Tracks During Concerts: 'It's Robbing The Person That Is Going To See A Live Show'

On the latest episode of "The Anchormen" podcast with Dan Ball and Riley Lewis, STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis weighed in on some artists' use of backing tracks to add extra instrumental or vocal tracks to a live performance, to enhance the sound or to replicate more closely the instrumentation heard o...

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UGLY KID JOE's WHITFIELD CRANE Looks Back On His Friendship With LEMMY: 'I Really Appreciated His Wisdom A Lot'

In a new interview with Rocklahoma Live, UGLY KID JOE singer Whitfield Crane reflected on his longtime friendship with MOTÖRHEAD leader Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Asked how he connected with Lemmy in the first place, Whitfield said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, basically, when UGLY KID JO...

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AARON LEWIS On Beating COVID-19 Twice: 'Aside From Losing My Taste And Smell, I've Had Colds That Were Worse'

In a new interview with Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump for "The Right View With Lara Trump" podcast, STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis spoke about the inspiration for his 2021 solo single "Am I The Only One", which takes aim at liberals and touches on American flags burning and statues that hav...

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AARON LEWIS: 'I've Been Lucky Enough To Travel All Over The World And I Always Kiss The Ground When I Get Home'

In a new interview with One America News Network's "Real America With Dan Ball", STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis — who will release his new solo album, "Give My Country Back", on July 17 via Big Machine Label Group — was asked why he chose to insert his political opinions into some of his recent solo mu...