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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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Hear Remixed Version Of MOTÖRHEAD's 'Built For Speed' From Upcoming 40th-Anniversary Edition Of 'Orgasmatron'

The 40th-anniverasary edition of MOTÖRHEAD's classic album "Orgasmatron" will be made available on November 6 via BMG. Next up in the 40th-anniversary celebration, "Orgasmatron" shifts into top gear with "Built For Speed", the second single from Cameron Webb's brand-new remix of the whole album, cre...

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ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Admits She Is 'Terrified Of Death', Says She Doesn't Believe In An Afterlife

In a new interview with The Downbeat Podcast, hosted by STRAY FROM THE PATH drummer Craig Reynolds, former ARCH ENEMY and current DRAGONFORCE and BLUE MEDUSA vocalist Alissa White-Gluz was asked if there is anything she is scared of. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Death. I'm te...

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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...

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What Makes A Good MEGADETH Riff? DAVE MUSTAINE Responds

In a new interview with "Talk Is Jericho", the podcast hosted by FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked about the fact that the band's latest album, "Megadeth", contains a lot of songwriting collaborations with MEGADETH's lead guitarist of the p...

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Auction Now Underway To Play On Celebrity Bowling Team  At Annual 'Bowl For Ronnie' Bowling Party

Bidding is now underway on eBay for a lucky winner to bowl on the celebrity bowling team captained by broadcast personality and event host Eddie Trunk at the annual "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party on Thursday, November 12, 2026 benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund...

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A remarkable achievement in itself, INSOMNIUM's chief selling point over the first 29 years of their existence has been a stoic and unwavering consistency. Certainly, since their recorded debut (demos aside) with first album "In the Halls of Awaiting", the Finns have singularly failed to release any...

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SEVENTH WONDER Announces New Album 'VII', Shares 'Memories' Single

Swedish progressive metal masters SEVENTH WONDER will release their new studio album, titled "VII", on January 29, 2027 via Frontiers Music Srl. To give a taste of the new record, the band has unveiled the single "Memories", along with an official video, available below. SEVENTH WONDER bassist Andre...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Have Been Writing New Music For The Next Album'

In a recent interview with U.K. radio veteran Paul Stephenson of VRP Rocks, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked if there are plans for him to release new music as a follow-up to his latest solo album, "Drama", which came out in May 2024 via Frontiers Music Srl. Friedman said (as trans...

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STAIND Releases New Single 'Ghosts'

In the midst of a major moment sparked by a massive sold-out amphitheater tour, nearing half a million tickets sold, and unprecedented TikTok and social media virality, Grammy Award-nominated, multiplatinum, and iconic Massachusetts rock band STAIND returns with a hard-hitting and customarily haunti...

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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'We Really, Really Wanted MEGADETH' To Play At 'Back To The Beginning' Concert

Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that the organizers of last year's "Back To The Beginning" charity concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom "really, really wanted MEGADETH" to take part in the event, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final performance. Ozzy's wife and manager brought up the...

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SLASH Says GUNS N' ROSES Will Take 2027 Off From Touring To Work On New Music: 'We Have So Much Material'

During an appearance on the October 12 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash spoke about the latest leg of the band's reunion tour, which informally began with a club show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on April 1, 2016. The 14th leg of the tour broug...

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DREAM THEATER Begins Work On 17th Studio Album

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have confirmed that they have started working on the follow-up to the "Parasomnia" album, which came out in February 2025. Earlier today, DREAM THEATER shared a photo of all five members of the band at their Ytse Jam Studios, and they included the following cap...

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BEARTOOTH's CALEB SHOMO On His Decision To Come Out As 'A Proudly Gay Man': It's 'Something That A Large Group Of People Just Don't Understand'

In a new interview with Christina Wenig of Germany's Diffus magazine, BEARTOOTH vocalist Caleb Shomo spoke about his decision to publicly come out as gay following online speculation surrounding his personal life. Shomo's announcement came in May 2026 after the singer temporarily stepped away from s...

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IAN HILL Opens Up About His Decision To Retire From JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Had No Choice, Really'

In a new interview with Ukrainian metalhead Vladyslav Stadnyk, who goes by the name Metal Pilgrim, Ian Hill, the longest-serving member of JUDAS PRIEST, discussed his decision to retire from the band. Hill revealed his departure to fans in a lengthy statement on October 9, citing the "evil arthritis...