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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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TONY IOMMI On Making Of His New Solo Album 'From The Dark': 'It Was All Very Casual'

In a new interview with Brent Porche of Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR radio station, legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi spoke about his upcoming solo album, "From The Dark", which will arrive on Friday, October 23 via BMG. Asked when the idea for the LP first started taking shape, Iommi said (a...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS Releases Music Video For 'About You (Bonus Version)'

THE PRETTY RECKLESS has unveiled the official music video for "About You (Bonus Version)". Taking fans behind the scenes on the road and in the studio, the video captures candid moments from the band's journey, offering a glimpse into their world beyond the stage. Watch the official music video belo...

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AARON LEWIS On Upcoming STAIND Album 'The Space Between The Darkness And The Light': 'This Record Fits Perfectly Right Where It Sits'

In a new interview with Kevin Kellam of Minnesota's 93X radio station, STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The Space Between The Darkness And The Light", and the LP's recently released first single, "Ghosts". Aaron said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think t...

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JORN LANDE: 'It's Every Rock Singer's Dream To Be Able To Work With Someone Like TONY IOMMI'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, Jørn Lande spoke about his collaboration with Tony Iommi on the BLACK SABBATH guitarist's upcoming solo album, "From The Dark". The Norwegian singer is credited as co-writer on all of the LP's eight tracks, and is joined on the album by Iommi, drummer Karl...

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EUROPE's JOEY TEMPEST Reflects On JOHN NORUM's 1986 Departure: 'It Was A Sad Day Because We Started The Band'

In a new interview with the Song Cake podcast, EUROPE frontman Joey Tempest was asked if it's true that the band's original guitarist John Norum first left EUROPE on the eve of the world tour in support of the Swedish hard rock group's third album, 1986's "The Final Countdown". Joey responded (as tr...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Says His RIOT FEST Performance 'Proved' To Him The 'Viability' Of His Upcoming Heavy Metal Album: 'This Is Gonna Be A Major Thing'

In a new interview with Fox News, 95-year-old "Star Trek" legend William Shatner spoke about his upcoming hard rock/heavy metal album "What The F Is Heavy Metal?", which is tentatively due in 2027 via Cleopatra Records. The project, which is being driven by a heavyweight production team led by Adam...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS Teams Up With DAVE GROHL For 'About You' (Bonus Version)

THE PRETTY RECKLESS has released "About You" (Bonus Version) originally featured on the band's fifth studio album, "Dear God". The new version features FOO FIGHTERS' Dave Grohl on drums, guitar, and backing vocals, alongside Pat Smear on guitar. Listen to "About You" (Bonus Version) below. THE PRETT...

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GWAR Joins Forces With Joe BOB BRIGGS For 'GWAR And The Last Drive-In-Stein' Album

Two icons of shock, horror and drive-in mayhem collide on "GWAR And The Last Drive-In-Stein", a new album bringing together GWAR and Joe Bob Briggs for one gloriously demented musical meeting, with new songs and music from JOHN BRENNAN AND THE BIGFEET. Arriving November 13 via Pit Records on vinyl,...

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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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STAIND's New Album Has An Official Title: 'The Space Between The Darkness And The Light'

STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis has revealed to Abe Kanan of Audacy that the band's upcoming album will be called "The Space Between The Darkness And The Light". As for a possible release date for the effort, Aaron said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have no idea. I don't know when the record...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Says He Deleted His Social Media

In a new interview with Australia's The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked how he feels about the fact that fans are able to leave negative comments about him and his band through social media and other digital platforms. He responded (as transcribed by BL...

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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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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...