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MACHINE HEAD Announces 2025 North American Tour With IN FLAMES, LACUNA COIL And UNEARTH
San Francisco Bay Area metal titans MACHINE HEAD have announced a massive North American tour alongside Swedish metal icons IN FLAMES, Italian alt-metallers LACUNA COIL and American metalcore maestros UNEARTH. The crushing five-week jaunt begins in Oakland, California at the legendary Fox Theater, t...November 12, 2024
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DAN LILKER's Biography 'Perpetual Conversion' Receives Second-Edition Release
The second edition of the definitive Dan Lilker biography "Perpetual Conversion: 30 Years & Counting In The Life Of Metal Veteran Dan Lilker" was officially released ten years to the day of its first edition, on Lilker's 60th birthday, October 18, 2024, by smoke.grind.sleep Publishing. Born Dani...November 12, 2024
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Watch: OVERKILL Performs Without Guitarist DEREK TAILER In Milwaukee
OVERKILL guitarist Derek Tailer was forced to sit out the band's November 8 concert at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, reportedly after falling ill. The New Jersey thrash metal veterans went ahead and played the show, which was part of the group's North American tour with KING DIAMOND...November 9, 2024
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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON On His Upcoming Solo Album: Don't Expect 'Power Metal' Or 'High Operatic Singing'
QUEENSRŸCHE founding guitarist Michael "Whip" Wilton spoke to The Metal Voice about his upcoming solo album, "Volume 1", which is due on December 6 via Rat Pak Records. The nine-track LP sees Wilton joined by powerhouse Seattle vocalist Mark Winterman, drummer Sonny Sudra and bassist "Hodgy". Regard...November 8, 2024
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SOILWORK Is Heading In A 'Slightly More Metallic' Direction With New Music: 'We're Approaching Things Slowly'
Vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of Swedish metallers SOILWORK spoke to Germany's Moshpit Passion about the band's latest single, "Spirit Of No Return", which came out last month. The track marks a significant milestone in the band's evolution, with longtime touring guitarist Simon Johansson recently of...November 7, 2024
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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON Announces 'Volume 1' Solo Album
QUEENSRŸCHE founding guitarist Michael "Whip" Wilton will release his highly anticipated solo album, "Volume 1", on December 6 via Rat Pak Records. Along with powerhouse Seattle vocalist Mark Winterman, drummer Sonny Sudra and bassist "Hodgy", Michael offers nine power-packed songs reminiscent of th...November 7, 2024
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Reunited WATCHTOWER Is Working On Live EP, 40th-Anniversary Reissue Of 'Energetic Disassembly'
In a new interview with Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock, WATCHTOWER singer Jason McMaster spoke about the current status of the reunited legendary Texas progressive metal band. McMaster is joined in WATCHTOWER's 2024 lineup by bassist Doug Keyser, guitarist Ron Jarzombek and drummer Ric Colaluca...November 6, 2024
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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says Upcoming Duet With NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Is 'A Really Beautiful Song'
In a new interview with Jaimunji, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. Asked if the new LP will be a throwback to some of the early TESTAMENT records or if it will once again be a step forward for the band, Chuck said (as tran...November 2, 2024
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MOLOTOV SOLUTION Returns After 10-Year Hiatus With New Single
After more than a decade-long hiatus, MOLOTOV SOLUTION have returned to reclaim their place at the forefront of extreme music with the release of first new single since their seminal 2011 album "Insurrection". The track, titled "Devour The Children", out today, marks a powerful resurgence for the ba...November 1, 2024
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BRUJERIA Announces 'Europa Rigor Mortis Part I' 2025 European Tour
Mexican-American death grinders BRUJERIA have announced the dates for the "Europa Rigor Mortis Part I" 2025 European tour. The trek will take place four months after the band's frontman, lyricist, leader and co-founder John Lepe, a.k.a. Juan Brujo, died at the age of 61 and six months after longtime...October 30, 2024
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EXODUS/SLAYER Guitarist GARY HOLT Says His Upcoming Memoir Covers His 'Self-Destruction' And His 'Redemption'
In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt spoke about the status of his memoir, which is due next year via Hachette Books. "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way" is described in a press release as "a no-ho...October 30, 2024
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THE HALO EFFECT Shares Music Video For New Single 'March Of The Unheard'
THE HALO EFFECT, the project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar), Daniel Svensson (drums), Peter Iwers (bass), Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — will release its second album, "March Of The Unheard", on Janua...October 29, 2024
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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Says Second ELEGANT WEAPONS Album Is 'Halfway Done'
In a recent interview with Clint Switzer of On The Road To Rock, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the status of his ELEGANT WEAPONS project, also featuring singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),including a possible second album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ronnie...October 26, 2024
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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...October 25, 2024
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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...October 25, 2024