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DARK ANGEL's New Single 'Extinction Level Event' Was Written By Late Guitarist JIM DURKIN: 'It's Just A Totally Killer Song'

California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL will release "Extinction Level Event", their first new album in 34 years, later in 2025 via Reversed Records. The LP's first single, the "Extinction Level Event" title track, will be made available on Friday, April 11. It was recorded and mixed at the Armo...

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Watch: SCORPIONS/Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE Performs At 'The Europe Drum Show' In Germany

Former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee appeared at this year's edition of The Europe Drum Show, a two-day event dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and percussion, on March 29 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Video of his appearance can be seen below. A Swede of Greek descent, D...

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GENE HOGLAN On Upcoming DARK ANGEL Album 'Extinction Level Event': 'It's A Pretty Ferocious Record'

DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan spoke to the "Everblack" podcast about the band's upcoming album, "Extinction Level Event". DARK ANGEL's first new LP in 34 years is due to be released later in 2025 via Reversed Records. Gene said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a pretty ferocious record....

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DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Unveils New Single And Video 'It Takes Two To Tango'

A one-off charity campaign during the pandemic grew into an all-star heavy metal project: DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG — DATOG for short — united six seasoned musicians, many of whom have helped shape the metal genre's legacy over the past four decades. At the core: iconic vocalist Udo Dirkschne...

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THE DARKNESS Releases Music Video For 'Rock And Roll Party Cowboy'

British rock veterans THE DARKNESS have stormed the U.K. albums chart with their eighth studio LP, "Dreams On Toast", out via Cooking Vinyl. It has entered at No. 2 in the U.K. official albums chart and reached No. 1 in multiple charts, including the Independent Albums, Rock & Metal Albums, Viny...

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DON DOKKEN Predicts He Will Play His Final DOKKEN Concert 'Probably Within The Year'

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken elaborated on his recent announcement that the band's latest album, 2023's "Heaven Comes Down", would likely be DOKKEN's final studio effort. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel after 50 years and 13 records, I figu...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Reveals He Suffered Stroke That Left Him With Permanent Brain Damage

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner has opened up about the health issues and physical challenges he has faced in the three and a half years since experiencing an aortic aneurysm and complete aortic dissection while performing at the 2021 Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky. It took...

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Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Discusses Music Creation, Collaboration And Challenges In Education

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini is the featured guest on the latest episode of Drum Channel's "Lombardi Live!" Mike joins Don Lombardi, the founder of Drum Workshop (DW) and Drum Channel, for a deep dive into his diverse music career and the vital role of private instruction and mentorship...

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DOKKEN's DON DOKKEN: ''Heaven Comes Down' Is Probably Our Last Record'

In a recent interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, Don Dokken spoke about the possibility of a new DOKKEN album to follow up "Heaven Comes Down", which came out in October 2023. Regarding the positive reactions to the band's latest effort, he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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DARK ANGEL Reveals Cover Artwork Of New Album, 'Extinction Level Event'

Reunited California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL will release the title track of their upcoming album, "Extinction Level Event", on Friday, April 11. The cover artwork for the LP can be seen below. Also available is a short teaser for the effort. DARK ANGEL's first new album in 34 years, "Extinc...

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KEVIN CRONIN Is 'Deeply Disturbed And Hurt' By His Exclusion From REO SPEEDWAGON 'Retrospective Concert'

Kevin Cronin says that he is "deeply disturbed and hurt" by his exclusion from the upcoming "retrospective concert" honoring the legacy of REO SPEEDWAGON. Founding REO SPEEDWAGON member Neal Doughty, bassist Bruce Hall, original REO drummer Alan Gratzer, guitarist Steve Scorfina, rhythm guitarist Mi...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL On His New Solo Music: 'I Found The Sound That I Wanna Do'

In a new interview with Australia's Jaimunji, former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell spoke about his plans for new music after issuing two singles in 2024 — "Anti-Droid" and "Technical Exorcism" — and a cover of RAMMSTEIN's "Du Hast" in 2023. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The g...

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RIK EMMETT Says TRIUMPH's '3D Hologram-ish' Live Experience Is Still In The Works

In a new interview with Talkin' Bout Rock, TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett confirmed that there are still plans for the legendary Canadian rockers to develop a high-tech concept that would bring their music back to the stage. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[TRIUMPH drummer and...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI, GEEZER BUTLER And BILL WARD Talk About 50th Anniversary Of 'Sabotage' Album

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward have opened up to Rock Candy for the magazine's latest expansive cover story marking 50 years since the release of the band's seminal sixth studio album, "Sabotage", in 1975. The three musicians recall the stresses and s...

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TESLA's Catalog Surpasses 300 Million Streams On SPOTIFY

California rock veterans TESLA have reached a new milestone on Spotify, surpassing 300 million streams of their catalog on the music streaming service. TESLA's catalog consists of 11 studio albums, along with a handful of live releases and compilations and one acoustic LP. Back in January 2024, TESL...