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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH On Seeing MOTÖRHEAD Live For First Time: LEMMY 'Was One Of The Last Real Rock Stars'

In a new interview with Setlist.fm, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frotnman Jesse Leach reflected on seeing MOTÖRHEAD for the first time nearly a decade and a half ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We were on tour with TIMES OF GRACE, which is a project I have with Adam [Dutkiewicz, KILLSWITCH...

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES' MIKE MUIR: 'I'm Not Gonna Do Something I Don't Wanna Do'

In a new interview with Troy Culpan of May The Rock Be With You, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES frontman Mike Muir was asked to name "the one thing that has always remained the same about" the band over the course of its 45-year existence. Mike responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've always said...

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SOUNDGARDEN's KIM THAYIL On Upcoming Final Album With CHRIS CORNELL: 'It's A Way To Post Tribute To Our Beloved Brother'

SOUNDGARDEN drummer Matt Cameron and guitarist Kim Thayil spoke to The Seattle Times spoke about the status of the recordings made before vocalist Chris Cornell's death in May of 2017. Cameron said: "It's a massive emotional roller coaster. A lot of highs, a lot of lows. The highs are based on the f...

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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Finds Joy In Grind Of Touring: 'We Keep Bumping Into Way More Successful Bands Than Ours That Seem Miserable'

By David E. Gehlke Among the Scandinavian bands to break through and establish a strong Stateside following, Gothenburg, Sweden's AVATAR ranks among the most unlikely. Initially formed in 2004 as a melodic death metal band, AVATAR evolved—quickly—with their 2009 self-titled album, which introduced g...

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KNAC Returns To Airwaves With New Era Of 'Pure Rock'

On a day known for the return of spirits, the most legendary demon of rock radio is returning to the FM dial. Plugging in at midnight on Halloween, Friday, October 31, 2025, the iconic KNAC call letters will be resurrected, replacing Highway Rock, and launching a new era of Pure Rock for a new gener...

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ROB HALFORD Says 'It Was Powerful And Moving To Be Able To' Sing Alongside OZZY OSBOURNE On JUDAS PRIEST's Version Of 'War Pigs'

In a new interview with Audacy Music, Rob Halford spoke about JUDAS PRIEST's "charity" version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs", featuring SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne, which was released in late September. All profits of Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd and Epic Records in the U.K. from aud...

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Echoes From The Past

DETERIOROT aren't exactly a big name in death metal, however, the American band is revered for their pungent brutality that marries evil death metal with a unique take on slower, majestic death metal that's informed by traditional heavy metal. They've been far from prolific during their nearly 40 ye...

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SUN DONT SHINE Feat. TYPE O NEGATIVE And CROWBAR Members: Debut Album, 'Birth To Death', To Arrive In Early 2026

SUN DONT SHINE (formerly EYE AM),the band featuring Kirk Windstein (guitar, vocals; CROWBAR, DOWN, KINGDOM OF SORROW) alongside former TYPE O NEGATIVE members Kenny Hickey (guitar/vocals) and Johnny Kelly (drums),plus Todd Strange (CROWBAR, DOWN),has released a new single, "In The End". You can n...

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METALLICA's Early Producer FLEMMING RASMUSSEN Reveals Secrets Behind Band's Sound In New ToneGodz Masterclass

Legendary producer Flemming Rasmussen, the man behind the sound of METALLICA's classic early albums "Ride The Lightning", "Master Of Puppets" and "…And Justice for All", has teamed up with ToneGodz to release an unprecedented online masterclass revealing exactly how some of the most influential meta...

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Shadow Work

There are certain, unavoidable consequences to being a humble, unpretentious band. DESPISED ICON could, if their Canadian identities would allow it, be extremely arrogant about their position in deathcore's unwritten hierarchy. Whether or not they were the first to fully express the genre is a moot...

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Late TROUBLE Singer ERIC WAGNER: Previously Unreleased Song To See Light Of Day In December

Californian label Ripple Music has announced a powerful final chapter from late TROUBLE frontman and doom metal icon Eric Wagner with the release of "Eulogy" this December 12, 2025 — a two-track record featuring his final and previously unreleased song "Nothing But Blue Skies" as well as a stirring...

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SOUNDGARDEN's KIM THAYIL To Release 'A Screaming Life' Memoir In May 2026

Founding SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil will release a memoir, "A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond", on May 19, 2026 via HarperCollins imprint William Morrow. From SOUNDGARDEN's humble beginnings manifesting grunge in Seattle's beer-soaked punk clubs to their rever...

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BAD OMENS Announce 2026 North American Arena Tour With Openers BEARTOOTH And PRESIDENT

Platinum-certified rock band BAD OMENS are set to take North America by storm with their headline arena tour in spring 2026. The run kicks off February 22 in Salt Lake City, Utah at Delta Center with support from BEARTOOTH and PRESIDENT, bringing the band's cinematic, high-energy performances direct...

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See Entire 'Above Ground 4' Benefit Concert Featuring COREY TAYLOR, SULLY ERNA, NUNO BETTENCOURT, GILBY CLARKE, Others

The Memnoch's Curse channel on YouTube has uploaded video of the entire 2025 "Above Ground 4" benefit concert, which was held this past Sunday, October 26 at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, California. The bill included special guests Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR),Billy Idol, DMC (RUN-DMC)...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Members Announce 'A Celebration Of Music' Concert In Helsinki

Members of legendary Finnish metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM will celebrate the group's music on February 26, 2026 at the Tavastia club in Helsinki. Tickets for the evening, dubbed "A Celebration Of Music", will go on sale on October 29, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at Tiketti.fi. The concert will feature origina...