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LIFE OF AGONY Announces 'Up Close & Unplugged' European Tour

LIFE OF AGONY will embark on the "Up Close & Unplugged" European tour in December. The eight-date trek will kick off on December 6 in Kinrooi, Belgium and conclude on December 18 in Wrocław, Poland. Tour dates: Dec. 06 - Kinrooi, BE @ De Stegel Dec. 07 - Oberhausen, DE @ Resonazwerk Dec. 08 - En...

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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Opens Up About Economics Of Touring: 'The Band Is The Last Person To Get Paid'

In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, Bill Kelliher of world-renowned American metal band MASTODON opened up about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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OZZY OSBOURNE And BLACK SABBATH's Legacy Celebrated By ASTON VILLA And ADIDAS

Aston Villa has unveiled an exciting collaboration with Adidas and rock icons BLACK SABBATH, bringing together the power of football and music. This new launch features a limited-edition Predator football boot and a specially designed Villa shirt that pays homage to Ozzy Osbourne, the "Prince Of Dar...

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DISMEMBER And EXODUS To Headline 2025 'Decibel Magazine & Beer Fest: Philly'

We'll all be bonded by suds on April 4-5, 2025, when Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly — the world's loudest, heaviest, headbangingest, two-day craft beer event — returns to fill the Fillmore with an ever-flowing stream of beer for its eighth year. Swedish death metal legends DISMEMBER...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY Inducted Into KENTUCKY MUSIC HALL OF FAME

On October 26, BLACK STONE CHERRY was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame. As a band that has always embraced and celebrated their home state, this was a tremendous honor. BLACK STONE CHERRY comments: "We started this band in middle of the woods in 2001, in a dry county, and no driver's l...

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SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis And Ménière's Disease

SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva has explained his absence from the band's upcoming appearance at the 2025 edition of Brazil's Monsters Of Rock festival, set to take place on April 19 in São Paulo. Joining SAVATAGE on the bill will be SCORPIONS, JUDAS PRIEST, EUROPE, QUEENSRŸCHE, OPETH and STRATOVARIUS...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Shares 'It's Near' Poem

Founding BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has shared a new original poem called "It's Near". Check it out below. Ward has released a number of poems in recent years, some inspired by the coronavirus pandemic and others celebrating the fall–winter holiday season, including Thanksgiving and Christmas....

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says STEVE HARRIS Was One Of The First People He Told When He Got JUDAS PRIEST Gig

In a new interview with The Adventures Of Pipeman, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about a pairing of PRIEST and IRON MAIDEN on a festival bill, such as at last year's Power Trip and this year's Aftershock. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was talking to Rob [Halford, PR...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN's BENJAMIN BURNLEY: This Is 'The Longest We've Ever Gone Without Putting Out An Album'

During a recent appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, BREAKING BENJAMIN founder/frontman Benjamin Burnley was asked about the musical and thematic inspiration for the band's upcoming long-awaited follow-up to 2018's "Ember" album. He responded (as transcribed by...

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BILLY CORGAN Announces December 2024 Solo Tour Of Australia

Billy Corgan, the frontman of the two-time Grammy Award-winning iconic rock band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, has announced a limited run of winter 2024 performances in Australia. Pre-sale begins on Wednesday, October 30 at 9 a.m. local time followed by general on-sale on Friday, November 1 at 9 a.m. loca...

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TESTAMENT And POSSESSED Presented With Keys To City By Albuquerque's Metalhead Mayor

The members of TESTAMENT and POSSESSED's Jeff Becerra were each presented with keys to the city by Albuquerque, New Mexico's mayor Tim Keller prior to the two bands' joint concert (along with KREATOR) on October 23 at the Albuquerque Convention Center venue. Earlier today, TESTAMENT shared a photo o...

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Watch: ALEX VAN HALEN Talks About Growing Up With Brother EDDIE, Early VAN HALEN Days At Culver City Event

Last night (Thursday, October 24),Alex Van Halen, in conversation with Ariel Levy, discussed his memoir, "Brothers", his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love, at Robert Frost Auditorium in Culver City, California. Photos and video from the event can be found below. Alex is...

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JON SCHAFFER On His Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot: 'I Was Wrong' And I 'Made A Terrible Mistake'

ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer has released his first statement since being sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of community service in connection with his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. He will also have to pay $1,000 in restitution and a...

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SAVATAGE To Perform At 2025 Edition Of Brazil's MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival

SAVATAGE will play a rare concert at the 2025 edition of Brazil's Monsters Of Rock festival, set to take place on April 19 in São Paulo. Joining them on the bill will be SCORPIONS, JUDAS PRIEST, EUROPE, QUEENSRŸCHE, OPETH and STRATOVARIUS. According to the festival's official web site, SAVATAGE's li...

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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER Sentenced To Three Years Probation

ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer has been sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of community service in connection with his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. He will also have to pay $1,000 in restitution and a $200 financial assessment. Earlier t...