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DAVE LOMBARDO Believes Jazz Drummers Created So-Called 'Blast Beat': 'They Did Everything First Before Anybody'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo was asked whom he would credit with setting the template for extreme metal and hardcore blast beats. He said: "I heard rumors of 'blast beat,' so that's double bass is going and the snare is, like, on top of t...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Signs With NAPALM RECORDS; New Album To Arrive In 2026

Fresh off of their successful recent European tour, Arizona thrash metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have announced their brand new partnership with Napalm Records. The long-running band has signed a worldwide contract with the Austrian rock and metal label, and is preparing to release new music soo...

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THE RASMUS Releases Documentary About Band's Time In Ukraine And Performance At ATLAS FESTIVAL

Earlier this summer (on July 19),Finnish rockers THE RASMUS performed as the headliner — and only foreign artist — of the Atlas Festival in war-torn Ukraine. They became an ambassador for the Good Donations charity fund, and along with the Atlas Festival and Blockbuster Mall (where the festival was...

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RICK WAKEMAN Celebrated By Isle Of Man Stamps And Coins With Stamp Collection Featuring Artwork Of ROGER DEAN

Two giants of progressive rock have come together in a landmark collection of six stamps celebrating the legendary keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman, brought to life through the visionary artwork of Roger Dean. From his spellbinding solos with YES to epic concept albums like "The Six Wives Of Henry VIII"...

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NAPALM DEATH's MARK 'BARNEY' GREENWAY: 'The Thing About Politics Is It's Meaningless Unless You Put Human Beings First'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "One Life One Chance With Toby Morse" podcast, Mark "Barney" Greenway spoke about the fact that NAPALM DEATH is often classified as a political band. He said in part (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "Ultimately, the thing about politics is it's mea...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Releases 'Electric Radiation' Artwork Ahead Of KINGS OF THRASH Tour

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has announced the release of the first 40 editions of his brand-new art piece "Electric Radiation". This marks the next chapter in Ellefson's acclaimed "Bass Luminosity" collection with SceneFour. Created from live bass fretboard performances captured with ligh...

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K.K. DOWNING To Produce New Album From U.K.'s TAILGUNNER

Having earned the rare endorsement of K.K. Downing as the next big thing in metal, and touring the U.K. supporting KK'S PRIEST, British newcomers TAILGUNNER have just signed with Napalm Records. Further endorsing his praise for the band, the JUDAS PRIEST guitar legend has now taken on a new role of...

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MOONSPELL Shares 'In Tremor Dei' From Upcoming 'Opus Diabolicum' Live Album

October 26, 2024 saw Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL perform their first-ever symphonic show, dubbed "Opus Diabolicum", at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal's capital city. The band made history at this unforgettable live event, adding another magnificent chapter to both metal music made in Portugal...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Reflects On RATT's Early Years: 'I Was A Hustler, And It Worked'

In a new interview with 95.5 KLOS radio legend Frazer Smith, RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy reflected on the band's early years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As soon as discovered [VAN HALEN] in '78, I was in my band MICKEY RATT in San Diego, as Robbin [Crosby, late RATT guitarist] w...

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MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE Announces 'The Black Parade 2026' Tour

Following the era-defining accomplishment of their "Long Live: The Black Parade" tour, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE has announced 17 new live dates in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their landmark third studio album. "The Black Parade 2026" will visit stadiums across North America and Europe next yea...

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QUEEN's 'A Night At The Opera' Album And 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Single To Get Lavish 50th-Anniversary Vinyl Reissues

Regal rock icons QUEEN are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their monumental multi-platinum 1975 album "A Night At The Opera" and legendary diamond-certified single "Bohemian Rhapsody" with opulent vinyl reissues. Originally released in November 1975 and featuring the classic lineup of Freddie Me...

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SEVENDUST's CLINT LOWERY: 'I Love God And I Want To Write Some Meaningful And Heavy Music'

SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery, who revealed in early 2025 that he had just completed his first tour as a "saved Christian", has released a new video message in which he addressed questions about how his faith will affect the lyrical direction of the band's upcoming studio album. In the one-and-a-...

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Watch: NILE Performs In Leesburg With New Bassist/Vocalist ADAM ROETHLISBERGER

American death metal icons NILE played their third concert with their new bassist/vocalist Adam Roethlisberger on September 14 at Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. Roethlisberger made his live debut with NILE on September 12 at the opening show o...

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EXODUS Taps MARK LEWIS For New Album Mix: 'It's Amazing', Says GARY HOLT

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers EXODUS have tapped Mark Lewis, who has previously worked with MEGADETH, WHITECHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER and BAD WOLVES, among many others, to mix their new album for a tentative early 2026 release via Napalm Records. The follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata" w...

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SABATON Announces Massive Early 2026 North American Tour With POP EVIL, WINGS OF STEEL

Swedish metallers SABATON have announced a massive 31-date North American tour set for early 2026. The announcement follows the band's extensive 2025 international run and coincides with rising anticipation for "Legends", their upcoming album, due October 17 via Better Noise Music. Kicking off Febru...