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TRIPTYKON Announces A 'Dark Shroud Over London' Events And Vinyl Reissues

Avant-garde extreme metal act TRIPTYKON, the group fronted by singer/guitarist Thomas Gabriel Fischer, a.k.a. Tom Warrior (CELTIC FROST, HELLHAMMER, TRIUMPH OF DEATH),will host a series of events in London's, Camden Town to coincide with their headlining performance at the iconic Roundhouse as part...

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ROB DUKES On His Return To EXODUS: 'I Didn't Expect It'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, EXODUS singer Rob Dukes, who rejoined the band in January, spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends' follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata" a...

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MARK MORTON On Key To LAMB OF GOD's Longevity: We Have 'Always Been Unapologetically Ourselves And Sometimes To A Fault'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton was asked what is next for him and his bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, I don't know, man. We don't really have anything to announce. We're always tinkering here and there, me a...

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Falling Through Stars

When a plan goes right, stick with it. The first LAURENNE/LOUHIMO album, "The Reckoning", was one of 2021's most refreshing surprises. A collaboration between BATTLE BEAST's Noora Louhimo and her fellow Finn, SMACKBOUND's Netta Laurenne, it brought the best out of both singers and armed the newly fo...

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Former And Current Members Of EXODUS, DEATH ANGEL, HIRAX And HEATHEN Join Forces In NEFARIOUS

From the heart of San Francisco's legendary metal scene emerges NEFARIOUS, a powerhouse band poised to leave an indelible mark on heavy metal. This all-star lineup unites some of the most seasoned and revered musicians in the genre, delivering a sound that's as punishing as it is precise — blending...

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JUDAS PRIEST And ALICE COOPER Announce Summer/Fall 2025 North American Tour With CORROSION OF CONFORMITY

This fall, shock rock legend Alice Cooper and heavy metal trailblazers JUDAS PRIEST will share the stage for an epic co-headlining tour across North America. Produced by Live Nation, the 22-city run kicks off September 16 at Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi and stops in Toronto, Pho...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Says Metal Is 'A Hugely Non-Ageist Genre': 'It's A Very Friendly Community'

In a new interview with Rolling Stone UK, Tobias Forge, who fronted a pre-GHOST death metal outfit called REPUGNANT, spoke about his appreciation for extreme metal. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I grew up in a very musical home or music-loving home, so I've always had a wide range...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Announces Michigan Book-Signing Event

Gary Holt (EXODUS, SLAYER) will celebrate the release of his brand new memoir, "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage to Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way", with a special in-store event on May 5 at Rock City Music Company in Livonia (located in the western suburbs of Metro Detroit),Michigan. The...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Drummer LES BINKS Dies; Band Issues Statement

Former JUDAS PRIEST drummer Les Binks has died at the age of 73. Earlier tonight (Monday, April 14),the band released the following statement via social media: " We are deeply saddened about the passing of Les and send our love to his family, friends and fans. "The acclaimed drumming he provided wa...

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AVATAR's Upcoming Tenth Album Will Be 'Very Multifaceted' With 'More Progressive' And 'Melodic' Parts Than Ever Before

Swedish metallers AVATAR entered the studio this past January to begin work on their tenth album. The follow-up to 2023's "Dance Devil Dance" was once again produced by Jay Ruston, who has previously worked with ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER and URIAH HEEP, among many others. AVATAR's next LP is tentativel...

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OPETH Guitarist FREDRIK ÅKESSON On His Debut Solo Album: 'I'll Do My Best To Finish It As Quickly As Possible'

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was asked about the status of the songwriting and recording sessions for his upcoming solo album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know who lea...

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BYZANTINE Announces 'Harbingers' Album, Shares 'Floating Chrysanthema' Single

Charleston, West Virginia metal veterans BYZANTINE will release their long-awaited new full-length, "Harbingers", on June 13 via Metal Blade Records. Produced by Peter Wichers (SOILWORK, ALL THAT REMAINS, NEVERMORE),"Harbingers" offers nine tracks totaling forty-five minutes of deep lyrical wisdom...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS 'Couldn't Care Less' About Your Opinion Of His Band's Music: 'We're Not Making Art By Committee'

In a new interview with Rock Feed, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows addressed the experimental nature of the band's latest album, "Life Is But A Dream…" Written and recorded over the span of four years, it was produced by Joe Barresi and AVENGED SEVENFOLD in Los Angeles and mixed by Andy Wallace...

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LORNA SHORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, Others Confirmed For 2025 NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL

New England Metal & Hardcore Festival returns on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at The Palladium Outdoors in Worcester, Massachusetts Launched in 1999, New England Metal & Hardcore Festival became a cornerstone of the metal and hardcore scenes, hosting legends like MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, MESHU...

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ANTHRAX Members Comment On Participation In BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert: 'It's An Honor'

For the first time in 20 years, ANTHRAX will share a stage with BLACK SABBATH when the pioneering New York thrash metal band performs at SABBATH's "Back To The Beginning" concert, set to take place on Saturday, July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. ANTHRAX toured with BLACK SABBATH on the leg...