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DIMMU BORGIR Announces New Guitarist

Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have recruited Kjell Åge "Damage" Karlsen as their new guitarist. Karlsen, who previously played with DIMMU BORGIR frontman Shagrath (real name Stian Tomt Thoresen) in the long-running Norwegian rock band CHROME DIVISION, made his live debut with DIMM...

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PRIMER 55 Announces First Shows In More Than A Decade

Nu metal band PRIMER 55 has announced its first shows in more than a decade. Joining PRIMER 55's founding guitarist/vocalist Bobby Burns in the band's current lineup are vocalist Donny "The DRP" Polinske, bassist Joshua Toomey and drummer Preston Nash. PRIMER 55 will hit the road in October to celeb...

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POWERWOLF Announces Massive February/March 2026 European Tour With HAMMERFALL And WIND ROSE

Just weeks after announcing their new live release "Wildlive (Live At Olympiahalle)", POWERWOLF is once again sending fans into a frenzy by unveiling brand-new live dates for 2026. Coinciding with the album's arrival, the German heavy metal titans will bring their monumental production to the bigges...

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GENE HOGLAN Has Theory About How LARS ULRICH Ended Up 'Borrowing' DARK ANGEL Drum Beat For METALLICA's 'One'

In a new interview with the That Metal Interview podcast, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan once again discussed the supposed influence the title track of DARK ANGEL's 1986 album, "Darkness Descends", had on the METALLICA song "One", which was released two years later. Reflecting on when he first heard...

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LIPS Says ANVIL Documentary 'Worked Brilliantly' By Elevating Band's Profile: 'It Made A Difference, No Question About It'

In a new interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow spoke about how the band's acclaimed documentary "Anvil! The Story Of Anvil", which came out more than a decade and a half ago, served as a promotional tool for the Canadian metal legends' music. He said (as...

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Imperium Delirium

It is almost a decade since SHADOW OF INTENT released their debut album. Despite remaining wholly independent throughout that time, founding members Chris Wiseman and Ben Duerr have risen to the very top of the deathcore tree, with only heavyweights like LORNA SHORE and WHITECHAPEL nominally above t...

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SEVEN.

New York duo DEADLANDS poured their anxieties and worries into their latest EP, "SEVEN." , and that's a good thing. The EP plays like a cathartic soundtrack, blending the brashness of metalcore with the lo-fi energy of alternative rock. DEADLANDS' story started back in 2022, when Kasey Karlsen unas...

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LARS ULRICH On 'Metallica Saved My Life' Film: 'It's Great For Us To Turn The Spotlight Away From Us And On To The Fans'

Heavy Consequence caught up with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich and bassist Robert Trujillo on the red carpet of the premiere of the new documentary, "Metallica Saved My Life", on June 11 at New York City's Tribeca Festival at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center. During the chat, which can be see...

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TAYLOR HAWKINS's 17-Year-Old Son SHANE Announces Summer 2025 CHEVY METAL Tour

CHEVY METAL — the long-running cover band co-founded by the late FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins — has announced four new headlining tour dates across the United States, along with ticketing details for select previously revealed shows. The band's summer itinerary begins Saturday, July 12 in Men...

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HELLOWEEN's ANDI DERIS Says His Vocal Cords Are 'Not As Stressed As They Used To Be', Now That He Has Quit Smoking Cigarettes

HELLOWEEN‬ vocalist Andi Deris spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about how he takes care of his singing voice, particularly as he and his bandmates prepare to release their new album, "Giants & Monsters". Andi said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I consider myself not living unhealt...

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FORBIDDEN Releases First New Song In 15 Years, 'Divided By Zero'

Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have returned with the official music video for their first new song in over 15 years, "Divided By Zero". The track marks the band's first recording with FORBIDDEN's current lineup, consisting of founding guitarist Craig Locicero, a...

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JESSE LEACH Hopes There Will Be A Third TIMES OF GRACE Album: 'I Would Love That'

In a new interview with Loaded Radio, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about the possibility of a third album from TIMES OF GRACE, his collaborative project with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist and producer Adam Dutkiewicz. TIMES OF GRACE released its second album, "Songs Of Loss And Separatio...

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HALESTORM Shares Official Music Video For 'Darkness Always Wins'

HALESTORM has released the official DJay Brawner-directed music video for "Darkness Always Wins", a slowly building, cinematic hard rock anthem that marked the Grammy-winning band's first release of 2025. The song, helmed by Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, was the first to be revealed from HALEST...

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SCORPIONS Celebrate 60th Anniversary With 'From The First Sting' Collection

In celebration of their sixth decade as a band, German hard rock legends SCORPIONS will release "From The First Sting", a thrilling collection showcasing the raw energy, unforgettable anthems, and iconic moments from their illustrious career. "From The First Sting" will be available on a deluxe 2LP...

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The Arsonist

As the most enduring and resolute of Germany's thrash metal Big Four, SODOM rarely struggle for plaudits. There has always been something uniquely brutish about Tom Angelripper's band. From their pioneering, black metal early days, to their laudable refusal to embrace the latest trends during the '9...