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OBITUARY: Official Remastered Reissues Of 'Xecutioner's Return' And 'Darkest Day' Due In December

Florida death metal icons OBITUARY have announced the official remastered reissues of the classic titles "Xecutioner's Return" and "Darkest Day". Both albums are available on LP/2LP/CD/CS for the first time in over 15 years and available for the first time on streaming. OBITUARY comments: "We are su...

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GEEZER BUTLER, GEOFF TATE, GEORGE LYNCH And TOMMY ALDRIDGE Confirmed For Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's 'Metalmania IV'

The ultimate rock 'n' roll experience returns early next year with Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's "Metalmania IV". Taking place from March 11 through March 14, 2027, this immersive, once-in-a-lifetime event offers rock enthusiasts of all skill levels a unique opportunity to dive headfirst into the ele...

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SOILWORK Releases New Single 'Night Whispers & Shining Lights'

Swedish melodic death metal heroes SOILWORK have released a brand-new single, "Night Whispers & Shining Lights", capping off a monumental year celebrating the band's 30th anniversary. The track drops in the midst of the band's massive, ongoing European tour alongside AMON AMARTH and ORBIT CULTUR...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE To Be Joined By MASTODON, OVERKILL, ARMORED SAINT, OPETH Members At January 2027 Anaheim Concert

Trailblazing metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE, comprised of Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick, Mike Portnoy and David Ellefson, has announced the next installment of its annual headline performance at Anaheim, California's House Of Blues, set to take place on Thursday, January 28, 2027. The evening will s...

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Veteran Guitarist IRA BLACK Sets His Sights On World Domination With APOCÆLYPSE

By David E. Gehlke It's not uncommon for guitarist Ira Black to play MORBID ANGEL's "Maze Of Torment" one night in I AM MORBID, then throw down DOKKEN's "In My Dreams" another. In an era when utility and reliability are of paramount importance, Black ranks among the most called-upon guitarists in me...

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JOHN 5's Advice To Young Musicians: 'Play What You Love'

In a new interview with Mexico's Frontera Rock, acclaimed guitarist John 5 (real name John William Lowery) was asked what advice he would give to young musicians looking to follow a similar path. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I believe that everybody is inspired by anothe...

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VIRGIN STEELE's DAVID DEFEIS Is Working On New Music: 'There's A Lot Of Stuff Already On Tape'

In a new interview with Maurizio Lyon Leone of LyonRock, vocalist David DeFeis of the cult U.S. metal band VIRGIN STEELE spoke about the possibility of a follow-up to the group's latest album, "The Passion Of Dionysus", which came out in June 2023 through SPV/Steamhammer. Asked if new VIRGIN STEELE...

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STEEL PANTHER's New Album To Arrive In Spring 2027: 'It Is Mastered' And 'All The Songs Are Done'

In a new interview with Tommy London and Tor of The Mighty VH podcast, vocalist Michael Starr of California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER confirmed that fresh music from him and his bandmates is on the way. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "STEEL PANTHER's got a brand new record co...

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GLENN HUGHES Says That He Is Getting His Energy Back After Undergoing His Latest Open-Heart Surgery

Legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes says that he is getting his energy back after undergoing his latest open-heart surgery. Late Thursday night (October 15),the 75-year-old Hughes took to his social media to write: "Now Home after an 8 day sta...

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KK'S PRIEST Releases Music Video For New Version Of JUDAS PRIEST Classic 'Never Satisfied'

KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),has revisited a classic from the JUDAS PRIEST catalog, re-recording "Never Satisfied" with Owens. The new version of the song, originally featured on PRIEST's 1974 debut album "Rocka Rolla"...

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MEGADETH Leader DAVE MUSTAINE's New Memoir, 'In My Darkest Hour', Is A New York Times Best Seller

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's new memoir, "In My Darkest Hour", has debuted at No. 4 on The New York Times' Hardcover Nonfiction best sellers list. The book, which Mustaine co-wrote with author Joe Layden, arrived on September 8, 2026 via Grand Central Publishing's recently launched Da Capo i...

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Watch: JACK And SHARON OSBOURNE Host Star-Studded 'Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning' Purple-Carpet World Premiere In Los Angeles

Jack and Sharon Osbourne hosted the official world premiere of "Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning" on Wednesday, October 14 at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Among the musicians who attended the purple-carpet event were Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH),Bill Ward (BLACK SABBATH),Gen...

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GLENN HUGHES Is Recovering After Undergoing 10-Hour Open-Heart Surgery

Legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes is recovering at home after undergoing open-heart surgery, two months after announcing he was retiring from touring and live performances. On Wednesday (October 14),Glenn shared the following message via Ins...

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SIGH Prove Why They're Still Japan's Most Enticing Extreme Export On 'Goh-Ka'

By David E. Gehlke Japanese extreme metal innovators SIGH recently released their 14th long-player, "Goh-Ka". The main theme is "Kuso-zu", a series of Buddhist paintings or illustrations depicting the nine stages of a human body's decomposition after death. This time out, founding member, vocalist,...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I Would Love To Bury The Hatchet With ALEX VAN HALEN'

In a new interview with Billboard, Sammy Hagar said that he wants peace, if not reconciliation, with Alex Van Halen after the legendary VAN HALEN drummer recently called the singer a "complete idiot". "I'll put out an olive branch right now, and say it again a million times — I would love to bury th...