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PARADISE LOST's NICK HOLMES On Most 'Challenging' Part Of Making 'Ascension' Album: 'It's Always Hard To Get The Ball Rolling'

In a new interview with India's Sinusoidal Music, PARADISE LOST vocalist Nick Holmes spoke about the British gothic metal pioneers' 17th album, "Ascension", which came out on September 19 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band's first LP in five years, following 2020's critically acclaimed "Obsidian",...

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BROOKS WACKERMAN Reflects On His AVENGED SEVENFOLD Audition: 'I Didn't Think I Got The Gig'

In a new interview with the But That 1% With Sona Oganesyan podcast, AVENGED SEVENFOLD's Brooks Wackerman reflected on how he landed the AVENGED gig back in 2014. The drummer, who had been a member of BAD RELIGION since 2001, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I didn't think I got the gig [...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO On Possible Autobiography: 'I've Got So Much S*** To Say That I Haven't Said'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, legendary SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo was asked if he has given any thought to the idea of writing his autobiography. Dave responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I honestly don't know, 'cause I feel like I'm still writing it. I'm still do...

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DEF LEPPARD To Release 'Diamond Star Heroes Live From Sheffield' In November

Mercury Studios will release DEF LEPPARD's "Diamond Star Heroes Live From Sheffield" on November 21. The show, recorded in 2023 in DEF LEPPARD's hometown of Sheffield at Bramall Lane during "The World Tour" with MÖTLEY CRÜE, will be available on Blu-ray+2CD, 4K UHD, 2CD and 2LP. Pressed on red, whit...

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FINGER ELEVEN Releases Title Track Of Upcoming 'Last Night On Earth' Album

One of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time, multi-platinum rockers FINGER ELEVEN are bringing more new music to their legions of fans with the release of "Last Night On Earth". Released today (September 19),it's the title track from their first new studio album in a decade, due out November...

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Watch: SLAYER Performs At 2025 LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

SLAYER performed last night (Thursday, September 18) at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky. The show marked the reunited thrash metal pioneers' fourth full concert of 2025, following the band's appearances the 35,000-capacity Blackweir Fields in Cardiff, U.K., London, U.K.'s 45,00...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Reflects On His 12-Year Cancer Battle: 'I'm Not Afraid To Die'

In a new interview with the Fueled With Chris Cyr podcast, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell was asked how being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013 had changed his perspective on life and his approach to living it. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can tell you it mad...

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PEPPER KEENAN Teaches You How To Play CORROSION OF CONFORMITY And DOWN Riffs

From the swampy heaviness of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY to the Southern sludge of DOWN, Pepper Keenan has shaped some of the most iconic riffs in heavy rock. In the latest episode of Gibson TV's "Riff Lords", Pepper breaks down the songs, tunings, and tones that defined CORROSION OF CONFORMITY records...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY Announces 'Celebrate' EP, Shares 'Neon Eyes' Single

Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY will release a brand-new EP, "Celebrate", digitally on March 6, 2026 via Mascot Records. The official music video for the EP's first single, "Neon Eyes", can be seen below. BLACK STONE CHERRY are a band in the truest sense of the term. Hard rockers of enormous hea...

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QUEEN's 'A Night At The Opera' Album And 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Single To Get Lavish 50th-Anniversary Vinyl Reissues

Regal rock icons QUEEN are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their monumental multi-platinum 1975 album "A Night At The Opera" and legendary diamond-certified single "Bohemian Rhapsody" with opulent vinyl reissues. Originally released in November 1975 and featuring the classic lineup of Freddie Me...

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SLASH To Release 'Live At The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival' In November

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has announced a new electrifying live album and concert film, "Live At The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival", due on November 7 via earMUSIC. "Live At The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival" sees Slash bringing his love of the blues, his musical roots, to the fore with a full-throttle live...

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AEROSMITH And YUNGBLUD Announce Collaborative EP 'One More Time'

AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have announced a collaborative new EP with British singer, songwriter and musician Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Richard Harrison. The five-track effort, titled "One More Time", will be out on November 21 and will be preceded by a brand new single, "My O...

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GREG MACKINTOSH Channels Classic PARADISE LOST To Write 'Bombastic' And 'Mournful' New Album 'Ascension'

By David E. Gehlke A primary factor in PARADISE LOST's stability and status as one of the most impactful doom metal bands ever is guitarist and songwriter Greg Mackintosh's conviction in his ideas. The Brits have traversed multiple musical paths throughout their 37 years as a band, including highly...

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JASON BITTNER On His Decision To Leave OVERKILL: 'I Was Basically Giving More Of Myself Than I Was Getting In Return'

In a new interview with All Access Live! With Kevin Rankin, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner spoke about his decision to exit New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL more than a year ago. The 55-year-old musician, who joined OVERKILL in 2017 and played drums on the band's last two studio albums,...

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AEROSMITH And YUNGBLUD Tease Collaborative Single 'My Only Angel'

AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have announced a collaborative new single with British singer, songwriter and musician Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Richard Harrison. A short preview of "My Only Angel" is available below. Tyler, Perry and Yungblud previously came together on September...