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Thrilling proof that grindcore is a global language, CHEPANG are legends in their native Nepal. Now based in New York City, they must surely be destined for a WORMROT-style international breakthrough, particularly now that those sensible people at Relapse Records have snapped them up. The grittiness...

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IAN GILLAN: 'Thank God They're Gonna Remix' BLACK SABBATH's 'Born Again' Album

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, Ian Gillan spoke about Tony Iommi's plans to remix BLACK SABBATH's "Born Again" album for future release. Issued in August 1983, "Born Again" was the only album SABBATH recorded with Gillan, best known for his work as the singer with DEEP...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE 'Tried To Be As Clear As Possible' With Lyrics On Upcoming Album 'I Beat Loneliness'

In a new interview with Baltimore's 98 Rock radio station, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's upcoming album, "I Beat Loneliness", which is due on July 18 via earMUSIC.  He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I think it's like a snapshot of...

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KELLY HANSEN Announces He Will Leave FOREIGNER At End Of Summer 2025 Tour

In a surprise moment that brought both judges and fans to their feet, Kelly Hansen, longtime lead vocalist of legendary rock band FOREIGNER, announced he's stepping down live during a special appearance on NBC's "The Voice". After two decades fronting the band with one of rock's most iconic catalogs...

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WENDY DIO: 'I Saw LEMMY Two Hours Before He Died'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Rocktails With Ahmet Zappa podcast, Wendy Dio, widow and longtime manager of Ronnie James Dio, reflected on the friendship between the iconic heavy metal singer and a couple of other rock legends. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Ronn...

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Watch: DRY KILL LOGIC Returns To Live Stage For First Time In 19 Years

'00s metal faves DRY KILL LOGIC played their first concert in nearly 19 years on Sunday, May 18 at the Welcome To Rockville festival at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Fan-filmed video of the concert, courtesy of IFM RAW, can be found in the YouTube playlist below. (Note: A...

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DISTURBED Establishes 110,897 Direct-To-Fan Connections On 'The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour'

During the North American leg of "The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour", metal veterans DISTURBED reached a notable milestone: 110,897 fan profiles created through their Near-Field Communication-enabled fan engagement strategy. Artists often lack direct access to their own fan data, which is usually c...

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Watch: Ex-ANTHRAX Singers JOHN BUSH And NEIL TURBIN Team Up For Cover Of RAINBOW's 'Long Live Rock 'N' Roll'

Former ANTHRAX singers John Bush and Neil Turbin teamed up to perform a cover of RAINBOW's "Long Live Rock 'N' Roll" at this year's "Rock For Ronnie" concert in the park benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund on Sunday afternoon, May 18, on the South Lawn adjacent to the Autr...

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MICHAEL POULSEN 'Threw Away The Rulebook' On New VOLBEAT Album 'God Of Angels Trust'

By David E. Gehlke Pardon the pun, but VOLBEAT founder and frontman Michael Poulsen has been rather vocal about his love for classic death metal. This affinity spurred the creation of his recent ASINHELL side project, which he spent a good chunk of 2023 and 2024 promoting while having the added bene...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Singer STU BLOCK Hopes MATT BARLOW Rejoins The Band: 'It Just Works On So Many Levels'

Former ICED EARTH singer Stu Block says that he hopes Matt Barlow rejoins the band if founding guitarist Jon Schaffer decides to reactivate the group at some point in the future. Barlow, who served two stints with ICED EARTH — from 1993 to 2003 and from 2007 to 2011 — was asked about the possibility...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Relaunches Radio Show; Preview Available

Shortly after the turn of the last century, BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward with his co-host Mike Stark started doing a radio show where Bill spotlighted some of his favorite tunes — much of it metal, but also included many other musical genres. The show continued — usually monthly, unless Bill had...

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SHARON DEN ADEL On WITHIN TEMPTATION's Next Album: 'It's Gonna Be Really A New Sound Again For The Band'

In a new interview with Ukrainian metalhead Vladyslav Stadnyk, who goes by the name Metal Pilgrim, WITHIN TEMPTATION frontwoman Sharon Den Adel was asked if she and her bandmates have commenced work on material for the follow-up to 2023's "Bleed Out" album. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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CHRIS CAFFERY: Reactivated 'SAVATAGE Is Doing A Lot' In 2026, Including Possible U.S. Shows

In a new interview with Rich Catino and Jack Mangan of MetalAsylum.net, SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery spoke about the reactivated band's upcoming shows in Europe. Joining Chris in SAVATAGE's current touring lineup are Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Al Pitrelli on guitar, Jeff Plate on drums and Za...

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P.O.D. Guitarist MARCOS CURIEL: 'A Lot Of People That Listen To Metal Or Rock Have Tunnel Vision'

In a new interview with the Rock Brothers Podcast, guitarist Marcos Curiel spoke about P.O.D.'s musical evolution since the band's formation more than three decades ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When we started, man, it wasn't like everybody opened their arms and welcomed us in...

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Former ROUGH CUTT And MICKEY RATT Guitarist CHRIS HAGER Dead At 67

Guitarist Chris Hager, a founding member of Stephen Pearcy's pre-RATT band MICKEY RATT, has died at the age of 67. Hager met Pearcy in 1976 and the pair formed MICKEY RATT a year later. Hager eventually left the band in 1981 and joined ROUGH CUTT as the replacement for Jake E. Lee. Earlier today, Pe...