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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN: 'BLACK SABBATH Was The Main Reason Why I Started Playing Guitar'

During an appearance on the latest episode of The Mistress Carrie Podcast, guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen of Danish rock and rollers VOLBEAT was asked what the music of heavy metal legends BLACK SABBATH has meant to him over the years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everythi...

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JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM: AVATAR's Upcoming Tenth Album 'Sounds Amazing'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metallers AVATAR spoke about the band's upcoming tenth studio album, which will be released later in the year. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everything about how it sounds is fi...

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FIRSTBORNE Feat. Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER: New Single 'Again' Released

Hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse FIRSTBORNE has released "Again", the second single from the group's debut full-length album, "Lucky", due on August 8 via M-Theory Audio. It will be available from all digital outlets, as well as on CD and limited-edition (300) amber wave-colored vinyl. "Again" w...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Collection Unleashed By PLUGINZ Ahead Of Farewell Concert

Music lifestyle brand Pluginz and Global Merchandising Services, the worldwide licensing agent for Ozzy Osbourne, have launched the Ozzy Osbourne x Jack Rack Collection: a high-voltage collaboration inspired by the legendary rocker's unmistakable aesthetic and genre-defining legacy. The collection i...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER: No New U.D.O. Album Before Late 2026 Or Early 2027

In a recent interview with Greece's Rockpages TV, U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER frontman Udo Dirkschneider was asked if there are any plans for U.D.O. to release a follow-up album to "Touchdown", which came out in August 2023 through Atomic Fire Records. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....

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God Of Angels Trust

It would have come as a bigger surprise if VOLBEAT hadn't become successful. Michael Poulsen had a simple but unique vision of a rock 'n' roll / heavy metal hybrid with massive tunes. He made it happen, and he made it look easy. Nearly a quarter of a century later, VOLBEAT are righteously huge, and...

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NILE And CRYPTOPSY Announce September/October 2025 U.S. Tour

American death metal icons NILE (pictured) will team up with Canadian extreme metallers CRYPTOPSY for a U.S. tour this summer/fall. Support on the 25-date trek of the East Coast, Midwest and Pacific Northwest will come from THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE and COGNITIVE. "We are so excited to bring 'An...

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BATTLE BEAST Announces New Album 'Steelbound'

Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST will release their seventh studio album, "Steelbound", in October via Nuclear Blast. The official music video for the LP's title track can be seen below. BATTLE BEAST keyboardist, producer and "Steelbound" title track composer Janne Björkroth states: "'Steelbound' is a...

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JONAS RENKSE Takes KATATONIA Down The 'Least Expected Path' On 'Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State'

By David E. Gehlke Swedish masters of dark progressive metal KATATONIA have long enjoyed the latitude to do as they please, which in this case, circa 2025, is continuing down the path started on 2020's "City Burials". Originally slated as a solo album for frontman Jonas Renkse, "City Burials" opened...

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SEETHER And DAUGHTRY Announce Fall 2025 U.S. Tour With P.O.D.

SEETHER and DAUGHTRY will join forces for a U.S. co-headlining tour this fall. Support on the trek, which will kick off on October 1 in Virginia Beach and conclude on November 15 in Fort Lauderdale, will come from P.O.D. and Kami Kehoe. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. local time...

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ZAKK SABBATH Announces Fall 2025 U.S. Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

ZAKK SABBATH, the BLACK SABBATH tribute band featuring guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),bassist Robert "Blasko" Nicholson (OZZY OSBOURNE, ROB ZOMBIE) and drummer Joey Castillo (DANZIG, QUEEN OF THE STONE AGE),will embark on a U.S. tour in the fall of 2025. Blasko,...

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METALLICA's Blood Drives Reach Donation Milestone

METALLICA and its foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH),have announced more than 1,000 blood donations have been collected to date as part of a lifesaving partnership with the American Red Cross. Just over one month ago, a series of Red Cross x Metallica blood drives kicked off in select locations...

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VIMIC Announces Reunion Show Honoring JOEY JORDISON

Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, raising over $95,000 to fund the release of the long-awaited "Open Your Omen" album, VIMIC has announced an event reuniting the surviving members of the band and honoring Joey Jordison. Taking place in Los Angeles on October 3 at Teragram Ballroom, the Jo...

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THREE DAYS GRACE Is 'Talking About' Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of 'One-X' Album On Special Tour In 2026

THREE DAYS GRACE will release its eighth album, "Alienation", on August 22 via RCA Records. For the first time in over a decade, original THREE DAYS GRACE frontman Adam Gontier is back, joining Matt Walst on vocals along with Neil Sanderson (drums),Brad Walst (bass) and Barry Stock (guitars). Asked...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Shares Music Video For 'Demagoguery' From 'The Screaming Of The Valkyries' Album

British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH have released the official music video for the song "Demagoguery". The track is featured on the band's 14th studio album, "The Screaming Of The Valkyries", which arrived on March 21 via Napalm Records, "Demagoguery" director Shaun Hodson says about the video...