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III — Candles & Beginnings

It has become apparent over the last 20 years that Tomas Holopainen is not in the business of simply making music. Particularly in recent times, NIGHTWISH albums have become experiences: colossal works of artistic and philosophical intricacy, with grand themes and a maximalist approach to illuminati...

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DREAM THEATER Teams Up With Z2 For 'Parasomnia - The Graphic Album'

The world of progressive music rejoiced in October 2023 when, after 13 years, Mike Portnoy rejoined his brothers John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess and James LaBrie in the legendary DREAM THEATER. The resulting album, "Parasomnia", was an explosive hit, reaching No. 1 on the Hard Rock Album ch...

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MEGADETH To Release Final Album, Embark On 'Farewell' Tour In 2026

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has revealed that the band's forthcoming album (due out early next year) will be the final MEGADETH studio album of his career. Mustaine shared the announcement in a social post directly shared with his worldwide fanbase and Cyber Army via his alter ego Vic Rattlehead. Mus...

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SCORPIONS Launch 'Meet Your Master' Online Course

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS have launched the "Meet Your Master" online course at www.meetyourmaster.de. They are rock legends, global superstars, and now your personal mentors: In this exclusive online course, the SCORPIONS open the door to the world of music. For over five decades, Klaus Me...

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ALTER BRIDGE Announces 2026 BLACKBIRD FESTIVAL In Wales

A brand new rock festival is landing in the heart of Wales — and it's set to make some serious noise. On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the grounds of Cardiff Castle will be shaken to their foundations as ALTER BRIDGE's inaugural Blackbird Festival bursts on to the scene with a monumental lineup the globa...

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FIRSTBORNE Feat. Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER: 'Rescue Me' Video Released

Hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse FIRSTBORNE has released "Rescue Me", the third emphasis track from the group's debut full-length album, "Lucky", due which arrives today (Friday, August 8) via M-Theory Audio. It is available from all digital outlets, as well as on CD and limited-edition (300) am...

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Ex-EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT And Ex-HEATHEN Guitarist DOUG PIERCY Re-Ignite Their Love For Old-School Thrash In NEFARIOUS

By David E. Gehlke The San Francisco Bay Area thrash scene is more of a community than anything. The competition that fueled thrash's legendary albums in the 1980s has since evolved into a larger block of individuals who not only keep the style alive, but play on each other's records, perform benefi...

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SCORPIONS Share 'Blackout' Performance Video From Upcoming 'Coming Home Live' Album

A performance video of the song "Blackout" from "Coming Home Live", the upcoming live album from the SCORPIONS, can be seen below. Throughout their phenomenal career, the SCORPIONS have played in countless stadiums around the world. To mark their 60th anniversary, the band, for the first time, perfo...

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MAYHEM: 'We Are Currently In The Studio To Record A New Album'

In a new interview with Poland's Noise Magazine, bassist Jørn "Necrobutcher" Stubberud of Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on the follow-up to their sixth studio album, "Daemon", which came out in October 2019 via Century Media. A live album, "Daemonic...

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Watch: PRIMUS Performs Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'N.I.B.' In Honor Of OZZY OSBOURNE

PRIMUS paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by performing a cover of the BLACK SABBATH classic "N.I.B." during the Les Claypool-fronted outfit's July 28 concert at Saenger Performing Arts Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana. Handling lead vocals for the track was Puddles Pity Party, the sad clown alter ego o...

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IRON MAIDEN Comments On Death Of Original Singer PAUL MARIO DAY

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have paid tribute to their original singer Paul Mario Day, who died earlier this week at the age of 69. The British-born musician, who later formed a band called MORE and was the frontman of WILDFIRE and SWEET, had reportedly been battling cancer for the last...

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Watch Live: Thousands Of Fans Line Streets For OZZY OSBOURNE's Funeral Procession

Ozzy Osbourne fans have a chance to pay their respects to the BLACK SABBATH legend as his funeral cortège travels through his original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Osbourne's body was brought back to the city for a procession that is traveling along Broad Street from 1 p.m. local time (5:...

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Original IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL MARIO DAY Dead At 69

Original IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Mario Day has died at the age of 69. The British-born musician, who later formed a band called MORE and was the frontman of WILDFIRE and SWEET, had reportedly been battling cancer for the last few years. Day's passing was confirmed by SWEET guitarist Andy Scott, who...

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See Official 'After-Movie' For SCORPIONS' 60th-Anniversary Hometown Concert

The official "after-movie" for "Coming Home Live", the upcoming live album from the SCORPIONS, can be seen below. Throughout their phenomenal career, the SCORPIONS have played in countless stadiums around the world. To mark their 60th anniversary, the band, for the first time, performed at the stadi...

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Watch: BODY COUNT Pays Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE At 'Vans Warped Tour' In Long Beach

BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by opening its July 26 set at the Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach, California with a snippet of the song "Black Sabbath" by BLACK SABBATH. Video of the performance can be seen below. Earlier...