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OPETH Announces Fall 2025 European Tour

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have announced the fall 2025 European leg of "The Last Will And Testament" tour. Sign up to the OPETH mailing list at Opeth.com to receive first access to tickets on Wednesday, February 26 10 a.m. local time. Tour dates: Sep. 29 - Hamburg, Germany - Laeiszhalle Se...

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AEROSMITH Shares Official Video Recap Of STEVEN TYLER's 2025 'Jam For Janie' Grammys Viewing Party

AEROSMITH has shared an official video recap of singer Steven Tyler's sixth annual "Jam For Janie" Grammys viewing party, which was held on February 2 at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. Check it out below. Tyler performed six songs at the event, which was sponsored by Janie's Fund,...

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BRIAN WHEAT Explains Why TESLA Will Probably Never Make Another Full-Length Album

In a new interview with Ralph Rasmussen of Radio Bypass, TESLA bassist Brian Wheat spoke about the possibility of him and his bandmates releasing a full-length album as a follow-up to 2019's "Shock". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think so. And the reason I say 'no' is it tak...

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Watch: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH Classics In Sydney

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens performed on February 20 at Crowbar in Sydney as part of his ongoing Australian solo tour. Joining him on the trek is a backing band of Australia's metal maestros Joel McDonald on guitar, Jordan McDonald on drums, Voya Milutinovic...

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CARLOS SANTANA Announces Retrospective Album 'Sentient'

Multi-Grammy Award-winning Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced that his passion-filled retrospective album, "Sentient", will be released via Candid Records on March 28. The album is available for pre-order now. The record's heavenly, soulful first single — a "'Sentient'...

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KANSAS Vocalist RONNIE PLATT To Undergo Surgery For Thyroid Cancer In Early March

KANSAS vocalist Ronnie Platt will undergo surgery for thyroid cancer in early March. On Thursday (February 20),Platt took to social media to write: "I met with my doctor today and found out I have surgery scheduled for March 4. So far, the prognosis has been very good. I'm looking forward to gettin...

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Official NICK MENZA Documentary 'This Was My Life': Los Angeles Screening Announced For April 2025

Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, in partnership with Ellefson Films and BayView Entertainment, has announced the new date for the red-carpet premiere event of the fully authorized Nick Menza documentary "This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond". The event will happen...

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ALIEN WEAPONRY Takes Aim At Social Media On New Single '1000 Friends'

New Zealand modern groove metal trio ALIEN WEAPONRY recently announced its heaviest, most powerful and mature offering to date, "Te Rā", due out March 28, 2025 via Napalm Records. In the hands of veteran producer/mixer Josh Wilbur (LAMB OF GOD, GOJIRA, MEGADETH) and featuring a guest vocal appearanc...

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KANSAS Vocalist RONNIE PLATT Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer

KANSAS vocalist Ronnie Platt has revealed that he is battling cancer. As a result, the band has canceled two previously announced shows in Louisiana — in New Orleans on February 21 and Lake Charles on March 1. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. On Saturday, February 15, the 64-year-old P...

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BJÖRN 'SPEED' STRID Keeps The Nostalgia Coming With THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA

By David E. Gehlke Initially considered nothing more than the fun, AOR, 1970s-styled, retro side project of SOILWORK's Björn "Speed" Strid and David Andersson, along with ARCH ENEMY's Sharlee D'Angelo, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA has turned into a band that few can resist — even those within metal's...

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MATT SORUM Sets Record Straight: STEVEN TYLER Will Never Tour Again

In a new interview with Joe Rock of the WBAB radio station, former GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum spoke about serving as the musical director of Steven Tyler's sixth annual Grammy viewing party which was held on February 2 at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. Ty...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Would Like To Write Autobiography: 'But I'm Not Writing A Book That's Not Paying Me'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens was asked if he has ever thought about writing an autobiography. Tim responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Yeah, I'd like to do one. I just do...

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AVANTASIA Recruits KAMELOT's TOMMY KAREVIK For 'The Witch' Song From Upcoming 'Here Be Dragons' Album

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's long-running AVANTASIA project will release its tenth studio album, "Here Be Dragons", on February 28, 2025 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's third single, "The Witch", featuring KAMELOT vocalist Tommy Karevik, can be seen below. Sammet comments...

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JIMMY PAGE And THE BLACK CROWES Announce Expanded Edition Of 'Live At The Greek'

Jimmy Page and THE BLACK CROWES celebrate 25 years of their iconic live album "Live At The Greek" with an expanded edition, available worldwide on March 14. In October 1999, Page teamed up with THE BLACK CROWES for a two-night performance of material from the LED ZEPPELIN catalog and old blues and r...

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DOROTHY Announces April/May 2025 U.S. Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Hungarian-born singer Dorothy Martin is kicking off 2025 with a bang, confirming her forthcoming headline tour immediately following the premiere of her trailblazing new music video for "Tombstone Town", featuring legendary GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. The single, a gritty, boot-stomping anthem,...