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Watch: CRADLE OF FILTH Plays First Concert After ASHOK's Dismissal From Band

CRADLE OF FILTH played its first concert following the departure of guitarist Marek "Ashok" Šmerda on Tuesday, August 26, just hours after the Czech-born musician revealed he was planning to leave the band at the end of the band's ongoing Latin American tour. Fan-filmed video of the show at Montevid...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Fires Guitarist ASHOK 'Effective Immediately'; Latin American Tour To Continue

CRADLE OF FILTH has fired guitarist Marek "Ashok" Šmerda, just hours after the Czech-born musician revealed he was planning to leave the band at the end of the band's ongoing Latin American tour. Earlier today (Tuesday, August 26),CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth released the following statement...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Performs In Tempe During 'The Mandrake Project Live 2025' North American Tour

Bruce Dickinson played the third show of his first extensive North American solo tour in almost 30 years in support of his current studio album, "The Mandrake Project", Monday night (August 25) at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Joinin...

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ADEMA Is Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, ADEMA guitarist/vocalist Tim Fluckey confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on new music at the moment. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We're trying to finish up our record right now. All the songs were written. We recorded drums an...

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TONY IOMMI: 'The Godfather Of Heavy Metal' Limited Series Coming This Fall From GIBSON FILMS

"Iommi: The Godfather Of Heavy Metal", a new limited series from Gibson Films, is coming this autumn to Gibson TV. A trailer for the series can now be seen below. Parents hated it. Their kids loved it. After the Summer Of Love began to fade, an ominous new sound emerged from the smokestacks of Birmi...

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ASHOK Says He Will Leave CRADLE OF FILTH At End Of Tour, Cites 'Unprofessional Behavior', 'Low Pay' And 'High Stress'

Guitarist Marek "Ashok" Šmerda has confirmed that he will leave CRADLE OF FILTH at the end of the band's current Latin American tour. Ashok's announcement that he will depart CRADLE OF FILTH comes just days after his wife, Zoë M. Federoff, left the group mid-tour after serving as CRADLE OF FILTH's...

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MICHAEL MONROE Undergoes Knee Surgery, Pulls Out Of U.S. Tour With BUCKCHERRY

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe has canceled his participation in this fall's U.S. tour as the support act for BUCKCHERRY. Earlier today (Tuesday, August 26),Michael's social media was updated with the following message: "Unfortunately, Michael Monroe will be unable to join BUCKCHERRY on...

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Giants and Monsters

Defying the odds has become something of a purposeful pastime for HELLOWEEN. Unlike the majority of late-career reunions, the Germans' 2016 reconfiguration has neither disappointed nor fizzled out. Instead, the return of singer Michael Kiske and guitarist (and former frontman) Kai Hansen has led to...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO Release Music Video For 'Vengeance' Featuring TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and released their second album, "Unbreakable", on August 15 via Rat Pak Records. The duo ELLEFSON-SOTO is joined by Italian guitarist Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridi on drums and feat...

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KISS Ignites 'Metal Fest' In 'World Of Tanks Modern Armor'

Metal Fest roars back into World Of Tanks Modern Armor, and this year the spotlight is on the ultimate rock icons: KISS! The trailblazing performers bring their unmistakable rock sound and rebellious spirit to the game's third annual Metal Fest, which kicks off on August 26 and runs through Septembe...

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MICHAEL KISKE Is Happy And At Peace During HELLOWEEN's Historic Reunion: 'You Can Only Write Stories Like This'

By David E. Gehlke HELLOWEEN's 2017 reunion with vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen, and subsequent joyously successful "Pumpkins United" world tour, followed by their brilliant 2021 self-titled album, is unquestionably one of the best metal stories in recent memory. The reinte...

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VIXEN Doesn't Use Any Backing Tracks Live: 'We Don't Need To'

In a new interview with Dennis Wood of WOKW 102.9 FM's "Back To The 80s", VIXEN drummer Roxy Petrucci was asked what it means to her personally to "still be playing these great songs and connecting with fans all these years later." She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's who I am....

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GLENN HUGHES Doesn't Plan To Announce His Final Concert: 'My Last Show Will Be My Last Show'

During an appearance on the Thunder Underground podcast, legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes was asked if there are any plans for him to collaborate with Tony Iommi again. The legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist previously worked with the BLACK SABBATH guitarist on "Seventh Star" (1986),and...

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Ex-STRATOVARIUS Guitarist TIMO TOLKKI: 'It Doesn't Make Any Sense To Make New Music Anymore'

In a new interview with The Dark Melody, former STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki was asked if he is working on any new music at the moment. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It doesn't make any sense to make new music anymore, really. Because it costs money, and there are no CDs...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'I've Got My Finances In Such Order That The Next Two To Three Generations Are Taken Care Of'

During an appearance on "The HoneyDew", a storytelling podcast hosted by comedian Ryan Sickler, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons said that his late mother taught him "the value of money." He added (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's interesting. Different cultures think of money in differe...