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NILE's KARL SANDERS Undergoes 'Multilevel Spinal Fusion Surgery'

NILE guitarist/vocalist Karl Sanders is recovering after undergoing a "multilevel spinal fusion surgery" in his neck. He is expected to be well enough to join his bandmates on their "Underworld Europe 2026 Tour", which is scheduled to kick off on November 29 in Athens, Greece. Earlier today (Thursda...

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From The Dark

Any argument about exactly who invented heavy metal was settled long ago. There is always room for debate about the various records and technological developments that led up to it, but the first riff on the first song from the first BLACK SABBATH album is such an obvious and indisputable starting p...

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JUDAS PRIEST: 'The Early Years' Interactive Scrapbook Takes You Back To The Band's First Two Studio Albums

Exciter Records has launched The Early Years, an interactive JUDAS PRIEST scrapbook taking you back to the band's formative years surrounding "Rocka Rolla" and "Sad Wings Of Destiny". Explore a collection of early photos, videos, memorabilia, and archival treasures that bring this defining chapter o...

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Among The Seeds Of Death

The webbing of extreme metal subgenres has become as elaborate and over-the-top as the most exaggerated squiggly metal band logo one can think of. From the blackened death mania of CRUCIAMENTUM or GRAVE MIASMA to the sideways and crooked snapback hat slams of PEELINGFLESH, it all traces back to eigh...

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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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HEATHEN Announces New Album 'Lifetime In Hell', Shares 'Escapegoat' Single

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans HEATHEN will release their new album, "Lifetime In Hell", on February 19, 2027 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Escapegoat", can be seen below. Opening with a classic "Let's go!" rallying cry, the track storms forwa...

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Members Of THUNDER, STATUS QUO And TYKETTO To Coach And Perform With Fans At Rock Retreat In Spain

Sing Eat Retreat has announced Main Stage, a new seven-day retreat for rock fans who have always wondered what it would feel like to stop singing along from the crowd and become the voice at the center of a real live rock band. Whether it is bringing out your inner Robert Plant, attacking a chorus l...

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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY's Band THE VIOLENT HOUR Announces Debut Album 'Pretty Girls Do Ugly Things'

THE VIOLENT HOUR, the heavy rock group formed by Carla Harvey (ex-BUTCHER BABIES),will release its debut album, "Pretty Girls Do Ugly Things" on January 22, 2027. Across 11 tracks that blend the grit of old-school rock 'n' roll, the soul of indie and alternative, and just the right dose of heavy me...

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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY's Band THE VIOLENT HOUR Shares New Single 'Already Dead'

THE VIOLENT HOUR, the heavy rock group formed by Carla Harvey (BUTCHER BABIES) and Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX, PANTERA),has released the official music video for its latest single, "Already Dead". Directed by Vicente Cordero with a concept by Harvey, THE VIOLENT HOUR decided to take the video for "Al...

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SKINDRED Releases Music Video For 'Big Em Up' From 'You Got This' Album

Welsh ragga metal band SKINDRED has released the video for its new single "Big Em Up", taken from the band's recent No. 1 hit album "You Got This", which opens with a simple but strong message of support for anyone suffering from mental health conditions, anxiety or depression. The message behind th...

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BUSH Celebrates 30 Years Of 'Razorblade Suitcase' With Deluxe Edition

Thirty years after its original release, BUSH's chart-topping sophomore album, "Razorblade Suitcase", returns in a deluxe edition, out December 11 via Craft Recordings. Available on 2-CD and digital, the set pairs the original 13-track album with rarities from the era, including B-sides, previously...

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Avrak

A very welcome contribution from our "what's not to like?" department, the first album from AVRAK is a grubby and thunderous treat. Formed by DARKTHRONE mainstay Ted "Nocturno Culto" Skjellum and fellow guitarist (and vocalist) Anders Hegna in 2025, and completed by the presence of former SARKE memb...

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Watch: AMON AMARTH Performs 'The Allfather Awakens' Songs Live For First Time At Intimate German Record-Release Concert

Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH played a special record-release show for their new album, "The Allfather Awakens", Tuesday night (October 6) at the 500-capacity Zeche Carl in Essen, Germany. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, AMON AMARTH's setlist was as...

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JOHN 5 And FENDER Announce Three New Signature Telecasters

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) have announced three new signature Telecasters celebrating the genre-defying artistry of John 5: the Fender John 5 Phantom Telecaster, Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster and Fender Custom Shop John 5 "Phantom" Telecaster. Eac...