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Former VENOM Members JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN And ANTONY 'ABADDON' BRAY To Reunite On Stage In Japan

Japanese rock music promoter UPP-tone Music has announced that former VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Antony "Abaddon" Bray (drums) will reunite for a special concert on November 30 at Shinjuku Antiknock, a legendary music venue in Tokyo, Japan. According to the UPP-tone Music&nbs...

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Photos: BLACK SABBATH Immortalized In LEGO Ahead Of Final Gig In Birmingham

Brace yourselves — the godfathers of heavy metal have gone plastic. In honor of BLACK SABBATH's last-ever gig this weekend in Birmingham, United Kingdom, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham has revealed a devilishly detailed tribute to the city's most famous rockers — with none other than Ozzy Osbo...

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Watch: THE GATHERING's 'Mandylion' Lineup Plays First Reunion Concert In The Netherlands

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their "Mandylion" album, the lineup of Dutch rockers THE GATHERING that recorded the LP — including singer Anneke Van Giersbergen — has reunited for several shows in their home country this summer, including the kick-off "try-out" concert, which took place this p...

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM To Join Band On Headlining Tour; '4' Deluxe Album Announced

As a frontrunner to the 50th anniversary for Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers FOREIGNER, the band is excited to announce the September 12 release of extensive super deluxe editions of its 1981 smash multi-platinum album "4". Recorded at the famed Electric Lady Studios in New York City alongside respecte...

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OZZY OSBOURNE On This Weekend's 'Back To The Beginning' Event: 'It's A Goodbye As Far As My Live Performances Go'

Premier, the creative communications agency providing marketing and PR services to the entertainment, arts and culture, has released a new interview with Ozzy Osbourne to promote the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" concert, which will take place this Saturday, July 5 at Birmingham, United Kingdom's...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Celebrates 24 Years Of Sobriety

Nikki Sixx is celebrating the 24th anniversary of his getting sober. The 66-year-old MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist credited his "willingness to confront [his] past" with giving him the tools to help him live his life without drugs or alcohol. Earlier today (Tuesday, July 2),he Instagrammed an image revealing...

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JUDAS PRIEST Releases Cover Version Of BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs': 'We Are Honored To Show Our Love'

JUDAS PRIEST has released an official cover version of BLACK SABBATH's "War Pigs" ahead of the Ozzy Osbourne-fronted heavy metal legends' final concert this weekend. Although singer Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton, Richie Faulkner and Andy Sneap, bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis aren't...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Launches New Line Of Beauty Products

Ozzy Osbourne has teamed up with Birmingham, United Kingdom "alternative" make-up brand Jolie Beauty to produce a unique collection of cosmetic and makeup products. The limited-edition, officially licensed collection, which will be revealed and available to purchase via the Jolie Beauty web site beg...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: The Two Tours We Did With IRON MAIDEN Were 'Highlights Of My Life And My Career'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's farewell concert, which will take place this weekend in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Asked what the legendary heavy metal band has meant to him personal...

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FRANK BELLO Reflects On His First Show With ANTHRAX: I Was 'S****ing In My Pants' And Was 'Excited As Hell'

In a new interview with The Music Zoo, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello reflected on his early days as a musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I grew up in the Bronx, New York. My heroes, my father figures were musicians, for that matter. KISS were big heroes to me. They were like sup...

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ROY KHAN Says CONCEPTION Has 'A Few Songs' Written For Next Studio Album

In a recent interview with Brazil's Heavy Talk, former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan was asked if there are any plans for new music from CONCEPTION, his pre-KAMELOT band which reformed in 2018 and released an EP that year, "My Dark Symphony", and a full-length album, "State Of Deception", in 2020. He said...

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JOE PERRY Is 'Always Hoping' For Another AEROSMITH Concert: 'We'll Just Have To See'

During an appearance on the June 27 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Joe Perry spoke about the possibility of AEROSMITH playing one final concert, less than a year after the legendary rockers announced that they were officially retiring from touring due to singer Steven Tyler's...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD On 'Roar Like Thunder' Album: 'The Only Stipulation Was To Not Have Any Ballads Or Covers'

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, vocalist Josh Todd of California rock veterans BUCKCHERRY spoke about the band's knack for releasing consistently strong new albums, including their recently issued eleventh full-length effort, "Roar Like Thunder". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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MERCEDES LANDER On KITTIE's Comeback: 'We Just Wanted To Play A Couple Shows. But The Universe Had Other Plans For Us.'

At this year's Hellfest in Clisson, France, KITTIE drummer Mercedes Lander and guitarist Tara McLeod spoke to Loud TV about the Canadian metal band's first album in over 13 years, "Fire", which was made available in June 2024 via Sumerian. Regarding how the idea to reunite the group came about, Merc...

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SLIPKNOT, LAMB OF GOD, ANTHRAX Members Added To 'Comic Con Birmingham'

Monopoly Events, the powerhouse behind some of the U.K.'s most successful fan conventions, are proud to announce the launch of Comic Con Midlands (Birmingham),set to take place for the very first time on July 11-12 at the NEC. Following the tremendous success of events such as Comic Con Liverpool,...