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THIN LIZZY Returns With First New Album In Over 40 Years: Acoustic Reworks Of Their Classics

THIN LIZZY is back with a fresh take on some of the band's most iconic tracks, marking THIN LIZZY's first new release in over four decades. This unique acoustic album reimagines beloved songs, offering a stripped-back sound that exposes the core of their songwriting. Original vocals from Phil Lynott...

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DIAMOND HEAD: 'The Illustrated History' Photo Book Due In March

Rufus Publications will release "Diamond Head The Illustrated History" in the spring of 2025. At the vanguard of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene of the late 1970s, DIAMOND HEAD laid the groundwork for countless metal acts to follow. Known for their powerful riffs, soaring solos, and relen...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 40th-Anniversary Signature Drum Kit Released By TAMA

2024 marks METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich's 40th year with Tama drums. In celebration, Tama has released the Lars Ulrich 40th-anniversary signature drum kit. Limited to 72 kits worldwide, this anniversary model features the exact specifications of Lars's custom "M72" tour kit, with Starclassic Maple...

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METALLICA's Official Podcast 'The Metallica Report' Now Available In Hi-Res Via QOBUZ

Qobuz, the music lovers' high-quality music streaming and download platform will begin hosting episodes of Pantheon Media's audio podcast series "The Metallica Report" for exclusive streaming in Hi-Resolution. Every Wednesday, new episodes can be found in Qobuz's dedicated "Metallica Report" playlis...

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Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Shows Off His Guitar Collection

In the latest episode of Gibson TV's "The Collection", host Mark Agnesi is in Los Angeles, California to explore Kirk Hammett's impressive guitar collection. For over 40 years, Hammett has been holding it down as the lead guitarist of METALLICA, inspiring generations of players to pick up the guitar...

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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Opens Up About Economics Of Touring: 'The Band Is The Last Person To Get Paid'

In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, Bill Kelliher of world-renowned American metal band MASTODON opened up about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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EXODUS/SLAYER Guitarist GARY HOLT Says His Upcoming Memoir Covers His 'Self-Destruction' And His 'Redemption'

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt spoke about the status of his memoir, which is due next year via Hachette Books. "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way" is described in a press release as "a no-ho...

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GODSMACK Announces March/April 2025 European Tour With P.O.D. And DROWNING POOL

GODSMACK has announced a spring 2025 European tour with support from P.O.D. and DROWNING POOL. The 14-date trek will kick off on March 22 in Sofia, Bulgaria and will end on April 12 in Oberhausen, Germany. See a complete list of dates below. General on-sales start this Wednesday, October 30 and Frid...

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ANVIL Joined By Ex-CANDLEMASS Singer MESSIAH MARCOLIN, LION'S SHARE Guitarist LARS CHRISS For 'Forged In Fire' Performance

Former CANDLEMASS singer Messiah Marcolin and LION'S SHARE guitarist Lars Chriss joined Canadian metallers ANVIL on stage last night (Saturday, October 26) at the Encore venue in Sundbyberg, Sweden to perform the classic ANVIL song "Forged In Fire". Fan-filmed video of their appearance can be found...

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DISTURBED's MIKE WENGREN On 'The Sickness' 25th-Anniversary Shows: It 'Will Be The Biggest Tour We've Ever Done'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, DISTURBED drummer Mike Wengren spoke about the band's upcoming 34-date "The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour", which will kick off in Nampa, Idaho on February 25, 2025 and is produced by Live Nation. The to...

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SABATON Sets Its Sight On Stadiums: 'It's Just A Matter Of A Little Bit Of Time'

By David E. Gehlke SABATON's new concert film, "Sabaton - The Tour To End All Tours", checks off another item on what is now becoming an increasingly long list of accomplishments for the Swedish metallers. The film's global premiere included 700 cinemas spanning 26 territories — including a late Oct...

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METALLICA Announces Australia And New Zealand Tour With EVANESCENCE And SUICIDAL TENDENCIES

METALLICA has announced the Australia and New Zealand leg of its "M72" world tour. The trek will kick off on November 1, 2025 in Perth at Optus Stadium, then head to Adelaide on November 5 at Adelaide Oval. Next, the tour moves to Melbourne's Marvel Stadium on November 8, followed by Brisbane's Sunc...

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SONIC TEMPLE 2025 Festival: Full Music Lineup Announced

The full music lineup has been announced for the fourth year of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, including some incredible firsts for the Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America, held May 8, 9, 10 and 11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. More than 100 bands will take the stage during t...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Believes DESTRUCTION And KREATOR Deserve More Credit: They 'Were There In The Beginning'

During an October 21 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt was asked which band should be included if the "Big Four" (METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX) were expanded and considered the "Big Six", and EXODUS and another group were added. He respon...

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TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT Says METALLICA Is One Of 'The Top 10 Greatest Bands Of All Time'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", TESLA bassist Brian Wheat was asked for some of his earliest recollections of hanging out with METALLICA. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we've known each other since we both...