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ROB HALFORD Still Loves 'The Writing Experience' With JUDAS PRIEST: 'It's So Exciting'

In a new interview with Colombia's Radioacktiva, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about how the band's songwriting approach has evolved over the course of the last five decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ideas. I call 'em seeds, heavy metal seeds. There are so many seeds go...

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Watch: GUNS N' ROSES Plays First Concert With New Drummer ISAAC CARPENTER

GUNS N' ROSES kicked off its 2025 world tour earlier tonight (Thursday, May 1) at Incheon, South Korea's Songdo Moonlight Festival Park. The concert marked the band's first live appearance with new drummer Isaac Carpenter, who replaced Frank Ferrer, the longest-serving drummer in GUNS N' ROSES' stor...

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STYX Drummer TODD SUCHERMAN Unveils Debut Art Collection, 'Realities Of Rhythm And Time'

Legendary STYX drummer Todd Sucherman enters the visual art world with "Realities Of Rhythm And Time", a captivating new collection created in collaboration with Los Angeles-based art collective SceneFour. Blending music and visual artistry, Sucherman channels his masterful drumming into a gateway t...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH Releases New Single 'The End'

Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen is back with the latest single from the band he masterminds, MAMMOTH (formerly known as MAMMOTH WVH). "The End" is an adrenaline-driven rocker that kicks off with a signature lead guitar riff that has...

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SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN Explains Record Label Change: This Was More Of An 'Intellectual Decision'

In a new interview with El Cuartel Del Metal, SABATON's frontman, co-founder and principal songwriter Joakim Brodén spoke about the band's decision to sign with Better Noise Music after a decade-and-a-half-long run with Nuclear Blast. Regarding what prompted the label switch, Joakim said (as transcr...

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TURNSTILE Shares Two New Songs, 'Seein' Stars' And 'Birds'

Baltimore hardcore band TURNSTILE has shared a double music video for "Seein' Stars" / "Birds" — two new songs off its eagerly awaited album "Never Enough", which is set to arrive on June 6. The new music video is directed by the band's own Brendan Yates and Pat McCrory, and "Seein' Stars" includes...

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JOEY TEMPEST: EUROPE's Upcoming Album Will Be 'Special'

In a new interview with Colombia's Radioacktiva, EUROPE singer Joey Tempest was asked about the fact that it's been eight years since he and his bandmates released their last studio album, 2017's "Walk The Earth". Joey responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Honestly, we've never had this l...

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THE SWORD Announces 'Warp Riders' 15th-Anniversary Tour

Reactivated Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD have announced their first slate of U.S. tour dates. The legendary Austin band heads west this summer, performing the epic "Warp Riders" album in its entirety to mark the record’s 15th anniversary. THE SWORD frontman John D. Cronise states: "This is probably...

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Watch: SNOT Performs In Colorado Springs With New Touring Guitarist DOC COYLE

Reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid SNOT played its second show with guitarist Doc Coyle (GOD FORBID, ex-BAD WOLVES) this past Saturday night (April 26) at The Black Sheep in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Video of the concert can be seen below, courtesy of joegames dot tv. Coyle w...

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STRYPER Is Preparing To Record Christmas Album

Christian rockers STRYPER are preparing to enter the studio to record their first-ever full-length Christmas album. The 10-song effort will include five original Christmas tracks and five traditional Christmas cuts, including remakes of "Reason For The Season" and "Winter Wonderland", both of which...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Is Honored To Be 'The Only Woman' Asked To Perform At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

During a recent interview with Audacy Music, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke about the fact that she will appear at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity show on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-ever per...

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Watch: SNOT Plays First Concert With Guitarist DOC COYLE

Reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid SNOT played its first show with guitarist Doc Coyle (GOD FORBID, ex-BAD WOLVES) this past Friday night (April 25) at HQ in Denver, Colorado. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of DemonHead TV). Coyle was recruited by SN...

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Watch: EXODUS Joined By DEATH ANGEL's MARK OSEGUEDA For Cover Of SCORPIONS Classic At Anaheim Concert

DEATH ANGEL's Mark Osegueda joined EXODUS on stage this past Saturday, April 26 at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California to perform their recently released cover of the SCORPIONS deep cut "He's A Woman - She's A Man". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. When the studio version...

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It's Official: BAD COMPANY And SOUNDGARDEN Are Among 2025 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Inductees

BAD COMPANY and SOUNDGARDEN are among the 2025 inductees into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Other inductees in the Performer category are Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and THE WHITE STRIPES. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will be presented with the Musical Influence Award; Philly...

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SABATON Guitarist THOBBE ENGLUND On His Return To The Band: 'It Was A No-Brainer For Me'

SABATON guitarist Thobbe Englund says that his rejoining the band a little over a year ago was a "no-brainer". In early February 2024, the Swedish metallers announced that they had welcomed back Englund. This news came a month after Tommy Johansson revealed his departure from the group. Thobbe origi...