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APOCALYPTICA's EICCA TOPPINEN: 'We've Been Always Very Grateful For Everything We Have Gotten From METALLICA'

In a new interview with EMP, Eicca Toppinen of Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA spoke about the band's decision to record and release "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2", the hotly anticipated sequel to their legendary debut record, "Plays Metallica By Four Cellos". Released in June 2024, the...

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MEGADETH Is 'Very Close To Completing The Recordings' For Final Album, Says TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI

MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari has shared a new video message in which he offered an update on the recording sessions for the band's final studio album. On August 14, MEGADETH announced that its upcoming LP will be the band's last. The Dave Mustaine-led outfit will also embark on a farewell to...

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MY DYING BRIDE Has 'Bits Of Three Songs' For Next Studio Album: 'We're Always Writing'

In a new interview with the Everblack podcast, MY DYING BRIDE guitarist Andrew Craighan spoke about the band's decision to recruit vocalist Mikko Kotamäki (SWALLOW THE SUN) to front MY DYING BRIDE for its live appearances in 2025 after an apparent dispute with MY DYING BRIDE's founding singer Aaron...

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New Action Figure Of PANTERA's DIMEBAG DARRELL Coming From SUPER7

Super7 will release a new ReAction figure of late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott later this month. When it comes to guitar legends, few were as wild and untamed as Dimebag. With every electrifying guitar riff, he tore through the airwaves, creating the soundtrack for a generation of head...

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ROB HALFORD On His Reaction To OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'I Just Curled Up In A Ball And Bawled My Eyes Out For Hours'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford reflected on last month's passing of legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne. Rob said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man. I got a call the day [Ozzy's death] happened. I just put the...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Clarifies His Comment That He Doesn't 'Ever Have To Work Another Day' In His Life

In a new interview with the Brutally Delicious podcast, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson clarified his recent comment that he "literally [doesn't] ever have to work another day in [his] life." The 60-year-old, Scottsdale, Arizona-based musician, who runs several other businesses outside his va...

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Watch: ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Kicks Off August 2025 Florida Tour Celebrating RONNIE JAMES DIO

On August 14, ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna and his tribute band to Ronnie James Dio kicked off a four-date tour of Florida at Capt Hirams in Sebastian. The group, in which Belladonna is joined by Mike Rivera on guitar, Rob Stokes on bass, and Jim McCourt on drums, is performing music from DIO, BLA...

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Watch: Ex-EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA And DEATH ANGEL Drummer WILL CARROLL Pay Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE

AC/DZ, the long-running San Francisco Bay Area-based AC/DC tribute band featuring former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and DEATH ANGEL drummer Will Carroll, paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by performing a cover of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Children Of The Grave" during AC/DZ's concert last night...

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MIKE PORTNOY Believes SKID ROW Should Reunite With SEBASTIAN BACH: 'Do It For The Fans'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about what it has been like for him to be touring with the band once again after a 13-year absence. The progressive metal legends played their first concert with Portnoy in 14 years on October...

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MEGADETH's New Album Cover Artist Says Working On Band's Final LP 'Has Been An Absolute Joy'

Artist Blake Armstrong, better known as Space Boy Comics, has revealed that he worked on artwork for MEGADETH's final studio album. On Thursday, August 14, MEGADETH announced that its upcoming LP will be the band's last. The Dave Mustaine-led outfit will also embark on a farewell tour in 2026. Musta...

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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 Are Waiting For 'The Right Time' To Work On New Music

During an August 13 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", SCORPIONS frontman Klaus Meine and guitarists Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs were asked if there are any plans for the band to work on the follow-up to 2022's "Rock Believer" album. Rudolf responded (as transcribed by B...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'I Still Haven't Accepted That OZZY OSBOURNE Is Dead'

In a new interview with Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about the recent passing of legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne. Bach said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man. I was still recuperating from the concert, the 'Back To...

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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...