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IRON MAIDEN Has Highest-Charting Album Ever In U.S. With 'Senjutsu'

According to Billboard, IRON MAIDEN's latest album, "Senjutsu", has entered the Billboard 200 chart at position No. 3, making it the band's highest-charting LP ever. The British heavy metal legends previously peaked at No. 4 with their last two studio releases: 2015's "The Book Of Souls" and 2010's...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says Parkinson's Disease-Afflicted GLENN TIPTON Is 'Absolutely' Still Part Of JUDAS PRIEST Songwriting Process

In a new interview with "The Five Count" radio show in Mankato, Minnesota, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been challenging, obviously, with...

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Here Is More Video Of MEGADETH Rehearsing For 'The Metal Tour Of The Year'

MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro has uploaded a new 24-minute behind-the-scenes video look at the rehearsals for the band's recently launched "The Metal Tour Of The Year". Kiko wrote in a message accompanying the YouTube release of the clip: "Getting ready for 'The Metal Tour Of The Year' with LAMB...

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JUDAS PRIEST Kicks Off North American '50 Heavy Metal Years' Tour In Reading, Pennsylvania (Video)

JUDAS PRIEST's first pandemic-era tour, the rescheduled "50 Heavy Metal Years" North American trek, kicked off last night (Wednesday, September 8) at Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania. As was the case with their appearance at the Bloodstock Open Air festival in August, the British heavy metal...

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Leave Me The Ashes Of The Earth

You know that classic moment in "The Wicker Man", when Edward Woodward suddenly realizes that he's toast? That flicker of horrified realization: that's what MASTIFF sound like. For reasons that will become clear when you hear this horrifying slab of disgust, the British quintet sound very much like...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On Next JUDAS PRIEST Album: The New Songs 'Sound Fantastic'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said: "Obviously, we faced some challenges with schedules due to the pandemic. We wanted to keep it the same dy...

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ROGER DALTREY Announces 'Who Was I' Fall 2021 U.K. Tour

Roger Daltrey, one of the U.K.s greatest singers, is striking out across the U.K. this November, a return to performing that cannot come soon enough for THE WHO legend. "The truth is singers need to sing," says Roger. "Use it or lose it." The show, which will comprise of a unique mix of music and co...

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THE DARKNESS Releases Lyric Video For New Song 'Nobody Can See Me Cry'

British rockers THE DARKNESS have released the official lyric video for a new song called "Nobody Can See Me Cry". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Motorheart", which is due on November 19 via Cooking Vinyl. "Motorheart" is a record of immeasurable rock and roll extravagance, and...

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WHITESNAKE Announces More European 'Farewell' Tour Dates

WHITESNAKE has announced more concerts as part of its upcoming "farewell" tour. The David Coverdale-fronted outfit will be joined by special guests EUROPE across Europe next spring and summer. The trek will kick off on May 27, 2022 in Germany, and continue through June, with more dates to be announc...

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ROB HALFORD: 'JUDAS PRIEST Is Part Of The Fabric Of Music In American Culture Now'

Singer Rob Halford of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST, who are celebrating their 50th anniversary, spoke to The Virginian-Pilot about the band's longevity. "I think anything of quality sustains itself," he said. "Right from those early kinds of ground shakers — how far can I think back? — '...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Fires Back At Critics Over His Brexit Comments

Bruce Dickinson has defended his past comments on Brexit, saying that he is "less concerned with IRON MAIDEN's position" and more worried about the "younger" British musicians who don't have the resources and the time to go through all the paperwork required to tour across Europe after Britain's dep...

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JUDAS PRIEST Has 'At Least An Album Or Two Of New Material' Ready To Be Recorded

In a new interview with The Morning Call, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said: "There's at least an album or two of new material. The big problem has been COVID over the last year. We haven't been a...

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Go Behind The Scenes At MEGADETH's Rehearsals For 'The Metal Tour Of The Year'

MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro has uploaded a 12-minute behind-the-scenes video look at the rehearsals for the band's recently launched "The Metal Tour Of The Year". Kiko wrote in a message accompanying the YouTube release of the clip: "This time I'm here in Nashville with the band. We are prepari...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN On Upcoming Album: 'I Just Can't Describe How Awesome It All Sounds'

SKID ROW is continuing work on its long-awaited new album for a tentative early 2022 release via earMUSIC. The band is recording its new album in Nashville, Tennesse with producer Nick Raskulinecz, who has previously worked with FOO FIGHTERS, STONE SOUR, HALESTORM, EVANESCENCE, RUSH and ALICE IN CH...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Says 'There Is No Reason' Why Classic SKID ROW Lineup Shouldn't Reunite: 'We're Not Getting Any Younger'

Sebastian Bach says that "there is no reason" why a reunion of SKID ROW's classic lineup shouldn't materialize. Bach fronted SKID ROW until 1996, when he was fired. Instead of throwing in the towel, the remaining members took a hiatus and went on to play briefly in a band called OZONE MONDAY. In 199...