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LACUNA COIL Releases Double Single, 'Fragile XX' And 'I Wish You Were Dead' (SWARM Remix),To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of 'Karmacode'

Italian metal icons LACUNA COIL have released a double single featuring a redux version of "Fragile" (titled "Fragile XX"),plus a remix of "I Wish You Were Dead" by electronic/metalstep producer Swarm, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, 2006's "Karmacode". Combining the...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN Drummer NICKO MCBRAIN Unboxes His Autobiography 'Hello Boys And Girls!'

A video of longtime IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain unboxing his thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography, "Hello Boys And Girls!", can be seen below. The book will be published on October 22, 2026 via Harper Nonfiction, Later this month, Nicko will take to the road on a spoken-word...

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DIAMANTE Announces New Album 'Supernova'

Glamorous alt-pop powerhouse Diamante has announced her new album, "Supernova", due out January 8, 2027 via Sumerian Records. "Supernova" will be Diamante's third full-length album and the latest body of original music since 2021's critically acclaimed "American Dream" LP. In celebration of the anno...

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ARMORED SAINT To Support SAXON On 'Gods Of Thunder' U.K. And Ireland Tour In February 2027

ARMORED SAINT will support SAXON on the "Gods Of Thunder" U.K. and Ireland tour in February 2027. The dates are as follows: Feb. 13 - Civic Hall, Wolverhampton Feb. 14 - O2 Academy, Glasgow Feb. 16 - Telegraph Building, Belfast Feb. 17 - 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin Feb. 19 - O2 Apollo, Manchester Feb....

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SOILWORK Releases New Single 'Night Whispers & Shining Lights'

Swedish melodic death metal heroes SOILWORK have released a brand-new single, "Night Whispers & Shining Lights", capping off a monumental year celebrating the band's 30th anniversary. The track drops in the midst of the band's massive, ongoing European tour alongside AMON AMARTH and ORBIT CULTUR...

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DINO CAZARES Says FEAR FACTORY's Upcoming Album Is 'Diverse': 'It Goes Into Different Elements'

In a new interview with GRIMM Gent, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the band's latest single, "Roboticist", which came out in late August via Nuclear Blast. The track marks the band's first release with FEAR FACTORY's latest additions, singer Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete Webber, w...

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ALICE COOPER's 'Devil On My Shoulder' Memoir Is An International Best-Seller

Iconic shock-rock legend Alice Cooper shocks the book-selling world this week as his new memoir, "Devil On My Shoulder" (published by Ebury / Penguin / Random House) topped the U.K.'s prestigious Sunday Times non-fiction best-seller list this week at No. 1 after entering the list at No. 7 last week....

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LAKE OF TEARS To Return To Live Performances In 2027

Swedish metal veterans LAKE OF TEARS have officially announced their return to live performances in 2027, marking their first series of live appearances in years. Known for their unique blend of gothic metal, doom, progressive influences, and melancholic melodies, LAKE OF TEARS have built a devoted...

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THROWN Announces March/April 2027 North American Tour

Swedish heavyweights THROWN will embark on a North American tour in March 2027. Support on the trek will come from GUILT TRIP and FROMJOY. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m. ET and end on Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 p.m. local time. When prompted, t...

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FOUR YEAR STRONG Announces 25th-Anniversary Tour, Celebrates 20 Years Of 'Rise Or Die Trying'

New England rock band FOUR YEAR STRONG will celebrate its 25th anniversary as well as 20 years of its critically acclaimed sophomore album "Rise Or Die Trying" on a U.S. tour in early 2027. The band will be performing the album in full, including hit songs like "Heroes Get Remembered, Legends Never...

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DISFEAR, Featuring AT THE GATES Frontman TOMAS LINDBERG, Releases 'Shackled To Our Vice' Single

Sweden's D-Beat titans DISFEAR will release their long-awaited, ferocious new album, "The Last Nail", on November 20, 2026 via Relapse. The LP's latest single, "Shackled To Our Vice", can be streamed below. Recorded before the untimely passings of DISFEAR's highly influential vocalist Tomas Lindberg...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE To Be Joined By MASTODON, OVERKILL, ARMORED SAINT, OPETH Members At January 2027 Anaheim Concert

Trailblazing metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE, comprised of Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick, Mike Portnoy and David Ellefson, has announced the next installment of its annual headline performance at Anaheim, California's House Of Blues, set to take place on Thursday, January 28, 2027. The evening will s...

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UGLY KID JOE's New Album To Arrive In Early 2027 Via BLKIIBLK

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum, UGLY KID JOE guitarist and producer Dave Fortman revealed that the band's upcoming studio album will be released through BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group. Dave said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're gonna...

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DELAIN Enters New Chapter With 'We Are Fire' Single And 'Extraordinary Cast' Of Guest Vocalists

DELAIN — the long-running Dutch rock/metal project founded by ex-WITHIN TEMPTATION keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (brother of WITHIN TEMPTATION's Robert Westerholt) — has announced an exciting new creative transformation with an extraordinary cast of musicians and vocalists joining its new setup, on...

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Veteran Guitarist IRA BLACK Sets His Sights On World Domination With APOCÆLYPSE

By David E. Gehlke It's not uncommon for guitarist Ira Black to play MORBID ANGEL's "Maze Of Torment" one night in I AM MORBID, then throw down DOKKEN's "In My Dreams" another. In an era when utility and reliability are of paramount importance, Black ranks among the most called-upon guitarists in me...