Search results for 'heavy metal ensemble'

News

NILE's KARL SANDERS Undergoes 'Multilevel Spinal Fusion Surgery'

NILE guitarist/vocalist Karl Sanders is recovering after undergoing a "multilevel spinal fusion surgery" in his neck. He is expected to be well enough to join his bandmates on their "Underworld Europe 2026 Tour", which is scheduled to kick off on November 29 in Athens, Greece. Earlier today (Thursda...

News

TONY IOMMI Reflects On 'Awkward' Experience Making BLACK SABBATH's 13' Album With Producer RICK RUBIN

In a new interview with Planet Rock's Ian Danter, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi reflected on the making of the band's final album, "13". Released in 2013, it was SABBATH's first LP in 35 years to feature Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and singer Ozzy Osbourne. Tony said: "On our last album, SABBA...

News

THE 69 EYES Drummer JUSSI 69 To Sit Out Upcoming Shows After Being Diagnosed With Viral Meningitis

Drummer Jussi 69 of Finnish goth rock veterans THE 69 EYES will sit out the band's upcoming shows after being diagnosed with viral meningitis. He will be temporarily replaced by his drum tech Vilho Rajala. Earlier today (Thursday, October 22),Jussi 69 released the following message via social media...

News

IRON MAIDEN, BLINK-182, FALLING IN REVERSE And KORN Among Nearly 150 Artists Confirmed For 2027 SONIC TEMPLE ART + MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival is back to lay its stake as the pinnacle of rock festivals in America with its biggest event yet, set to take place May 13-16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The Sonic Temple 2027 lineup will have nearly 150 artists on 5 stages, led by: Thursday, M...

News

MATT HEAFY On TRIVIUM's Upcoming Album 'Crown In The Grave': 'I Cannot Stop Listening To It, As A Fan Of Music'

In a new interview with Nik Nocturnal's podcast, TRIVIUM vocalist/guitarist Matthew K. Heafy spoke about the band's mindset going into the making of TRIVIUM's upcoming album, "Crown In The Grave", which will arrive on November 20 through Roadrunner Records. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBER...

News

BEAST IN BLACK Releases Majestic New Power Ballad 'Lost Children'

BEAST IN BLACK, the Helsinki, Finland-based metal group led by former BATTLE BEAST guitarist Anton Kabanen, has revealed "Lost Children", the breathtaking next track from the band's highly anticipated upcoming fourth studio album, "Fear The Beast". Arriving just in time to fuel the anticipation for...

News

BECKY BALDWIN Shares Playthrough Video For 'Stormwatcher' From TONY IOMMI's New Solo Album

U.K.-based bassist Becky Baldwin has shared a playthrough video of the song "Stormwatcher", which is featured on BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's upcoming solo album, "From The Dark". The 35-year-old Baldwin, who is best known as a recent addition to Danish metal veterans MERCYFUL FATE is joined...

News

See Official Video Recap Of Star-Studded 'Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning' Purple-Carpet World Premiere In Los Angeles

Jack and Sharon Osbourne hosted the official world premiere of "Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning" on Wednesday, October 14 at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. An official video recap of the event can be seen below. Among the musicians who attended the purple-carpet event were Geeze...

News

OBITUARY: Official Remastered Reissues Of 'Xecutioner's Return' And 'Darkest Day' Due In December

Florida death metal icons OBITUARY have announced the official remastered reissues of the classic titles "Xecutioner's Return" and "Darkest Day". Both albums are available on LP/2LP/CD/CS for the first time in over 15 years and available for the first time on streaming. OBITUARY comments: "We are su...

News

GEEZER BUTLER, GEOFF TATE, GEORGE LYNCH And TOMMY ALDRIDGE Confirmed For Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's 'Metalmania IV'

The ultimate rock 'n' roll experience returns early next year with Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's "Metalmania IV". Taking place from March 11 through March 14, 2027, this immersive, once-in-a-lifetime event offers rock enthusiasts of all skill levels a unique opportunity to dive headfirst into the ele...

Review

From The Dark

Any argument about exactly who invented heavy metal was settled long ago. There is always room for debate about the various records and technological developments that led up to it, but the first riff on the first song from the first BLACK SABBATH album is such an obvious and indisputable starting p...

News

LITA FORD Signs To FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL, New Single 'Dracula' To Arrive Next Week

Trailblazing guitarist/vocalist Lita Ford has officially signed to Frontiers Music Srl. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes some guitar playing to the disc. Lita's new single, "Dracula", will be made avail...

News

BURN ETERNAL, Featuring KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist ADAM DUTKIEWICZ And Ex-Singer HOWARD JONES, Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS

BURN ETERNAL, the new project featuring former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, has inked a deal with Metal Blade Records. Few names are as revered in metalcore as that of dynamic duo of singer Jones and guitarist/producer Dutkiewicz. There is a...

News

IRON MAIDEN's Ex-Drummer NICKO MCBRAIN Says DONALD TRUMP And 'His Bunch Of Cronies Should Be Put In Jail'

IRON MAIDEN's former drummer Nicko McBrain has revealed to U.K.'s The Telegraph that he turned down an opportunity to meet U.S. president Donald Trump. "I was actually invited to go and play golf with him," McBrain said. "A friend of mine who's a massive Republican said, 'Oh, do you want to come and...

News

SHARON DEN ADEL On WITHIN TEMPTATION's Upcoming Album: 'It's Gonna Be Heavy In A Different Way'

In a new interview with Czech television ÓČKO, WITHIN TEMPTATION frontwoman Sharon Den Adel was asked what fans can expect from the follow-up to the band's 2023 "Bleed Out" album. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, expect more rawness, in a way, but it's gonna be heavy in a differ...