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MASTERS OF REALITY Announce First New Album In 16 Years, 'The Archer'

MASTERS OF REALITY will release its first new album in 16 years with "The Archer", via Mascot Records. The album will be available digitally on March 28 and be available physically on CD and LP on April 11. To celebrate, MASTERS OF REALITY have revealed a new song, "Mr Tap N' Go", which you can list...

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Duél

It was not so long ago that bands like JINJER had virtually no chance of breaking into the metal mainstream. Complex, knotty and avowedly progressive, the Ukrainians hurtled into view from a distinctly left-field position and have defied the odds by becoming one of the most respected and original ba...

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BARONESS Announces May 2025 'Red & Blue Tour'

BARONESS recently surprised Philadelphia-area fans with two performances of the "Red Album" and "Blue Record" in their entirety, both of which sold out within minutes. The band is now bringing the "Red & Blue Tour" to the Midwest and East Coast this spring. The trek kicks off on May 7, with BARO...

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Parasomnia

When it was announced that Mike Portnoy would be rejoining DREAM THEATER, back in October 2023, the response from the band's global legion of diehard fans was unequivocal. With no disrespect to the inestimable Mike Mangini, who kept Portnoy's seat warm for the best part of 15 years, there was a sens...

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GEOFF TATE Isn't Worried About People's Expectations For 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album: 'Honestly, I Don't Care'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal-Rules.com, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his upcoming third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series. Regarding how the idea for the LP came together, Geoff said: "Well, I don't know. I just started...

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ZAKK WYLDE Names His 'Most Memorable Recording Studio Moment'

As part of EMGtv's "5 Minutes With Zakk Wylde" episode, the longtime Ozzy Osbourne guitarist and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman was asked to name his "most memorable recording studio moment". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, they're all different. 'Cause I would always ask Ozz...

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Original BLACK SABBATH To Play Final Show In July, With METALLICA, SLAYER, PANTERA, Others Supporting

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — will play its final concert in July. Dubbed "Back To The Beginning", the charity show will be held at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom on July 5, with tickets on sale from 10 a.m. on February 14....

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MAX CAVALERA On Re-Recordings Of Early SEPULTURA Albums: 'We Had A Chance To Redo Something That We Weren't Totally Happy With'

In a new interview with Iain McCallum, former SEPULTURA guitarist/vocalist Max Cavalera spoke about why he and his brother, former SEPULTURA drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera decided to revisit their earliest SEPULTURA releases, "Morbid Visions" and "Bestial Devastation", and re-record them and put them...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Wouldn't Rule Out Joining Another Band: 'If I Love The Music, I'm There'

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked if he would ever consider joining another band where he does not have complete creative control. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Let me make this completely clear. In my own Marty Friedman...

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JON OLIVA On New SAVATAGE Music: 'I Basically Have An Album Ready'

After more than two decades without a proper tour, SAVATAGE is preparing to return to the stage. The American metal band, known for its fusion of heavy, progressive, and power metal, has been largely inactive in the live scene since 2002, with their last full performance taking place at Wacken Open...

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ANGEL: 50th-Anniversary Reissue Of Debut Album To Coincide With Band's 2025 Tour

Employing a dazzling mix of glam rock, hard rock, and progressive rock, ANGEL's outrageous, white-satin-heavy image and equally over-the-top stage shows, making them one of the more colorful arena rock bands of the mid '70s and early '80s. Discovered by KISS bass player Gene Simmons, the group issue...

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Texas's THE SWORD Announces More Comeback Shows

Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD, who called it quits more than two years ago, are back. Following their appearance at the 2024 edition of the Levitation festival, which took place last fall at several Austin venues, they have announced two additional dates, with more shows on the horizon: April 10 at...

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CLUTCH Announces 'Full Ahead Flank MMXXV' June 2025 North American Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Maryland rock veterans CLUTCH have announced Canadian and U.S. dates for the "Full Ahead Flank MMXXV" tour in June 2025 with special guests TYLER BRYANT & THE SHAKEDOWN and Nate Bergman. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, February 5 at 2:00 p.m. ET and end on Thursday, F...

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KING DIAMOND Is Working On 10 New Songs For Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, King Diamond discussed his namesake band's upcoming horror trilogy, part one of which is titled "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920". Speaking about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the project, King said (as transc...

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Watch: ALEX VAN HALEN Honored With 'Buddy Rich Award' At 2024 DRUMEO AWARDS

VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen was honored with the Buddy Rich Award at the 2024 Drumeo Awards. One of the most accomplished and well-known drummers of the 20th century, Buddy Rich is still a household name because of his virtuosic talents and his accomplishments as a bandleader. The recipient of...