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The Battle Between Metal And Orchestra Still Goes On For SEPTICFLESH

By David E. Gehlke SEPTICFLESH and an orchestra are now inseparable. The long-running Greek extreme metal outfit has taken a union that was originally popularized by the likes of CRADLE OF FILTH, DIMMU BORGIR and even METALLICA, via 1999's "S&M", making it such an integral part of their core sound t...

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See ANETTE OLZON Perform NIGHTWISH Songs With Orchestra In São Paulo, Brazil

In late September, Anette Olzon, the Swedish singer who fronted the Finnish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH from 2007 to 2012, embarked on a three-date Brazilian tour where she performed NIGHTWISH songs accompanied by a band, an orchestra and a choir. Fan-filmed video of the September 26 concert at T...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Opens Up About End Of His 36-Year Relationship, 'Financial Armageddon' That Led To His Return To Live Stage

On September 29, Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend recorded an appearance on the Sixty Scales And The Truth podcast, hosted by Niels Guns, in which he addressed his return to live activity with a lengthy solo tour of Europe throughout September and October. The trek, dubbed "Me...

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Members Of THE SWORD And ZOMBI Join Forces In New Doom Metal Project AUTUMN TOMB

AUTUMN TOMB, a new project from members of THE SWORD and ZOMBI, will release its self-titled debut album on November 6 via Spaceflight Records. A track from the LP, "Crumbling Thrones", can be streamed below. AUTUMN TOMB consists of Steve Moore from the electronic prog-rock band ZOMBI, along with Br...

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Watch: EUROPE Launches 'The Final Countdown - 40th Anniversary Tour' In Glasgow

Swedish rock icons EUROPE kicked off a European tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of their third album, "The Final Countdown", Wednesday night (September 30) at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The setlist for the concert was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Scandinavian Eye...

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EUROPE's JOEY TEMPEST Still Loves Performing 'The Final Countdown': 'It Is 'A Great Song' To Play Live. It Is Fantastic.'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, vocalist Joey Tempest of Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE was asked if he ever gets tired of performing "The Final Countdown", which has proven to be a far more enduring song than any of the band's other tracks. He responded (as transc...

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DANIEL 'CHEWY' MONGRAIN: VOIVOD Has Eight Songs Already In The Works For Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Geoff of the Gas Masks & Hand Grenades podcast, Daniel "Chewy" Mongrain of Canada's progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's next studio album. The 50-year-old guitarist, who also teaches...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of SAVATAGE's Performance At 2026 WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Wacken TV has uploaded professionally filmed video of SAVATAGE's July 30, 2026 performance at this year's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany. You can now watch the footage below. Featured songs: 00:00 Gutter Ballet 06:46 Edge Of Thorns 13:03 Hall Of The Mountain King On July 27, the acclaim...

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RISE AGAINST's TIM MCILRATH: 'We're Trying To Alienate People All The Time. It's Just Sort Of Baked Into What We Do.'

On a recent episode of "Artist Friendly", the podcast hosted by GOOD CHARLOTTE's Joel Madden, RISE AGAINST frontman Tim McIlrath spoke about how he injects political activism into his songwriting. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a fine line, especially as a band who has decided...

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BAD BRAINS To Release 'Are You Ready: The First Studio Recording (Inner Ear - March 1979)' In November

Washington, D.C.'s BAD BRAINS — one of the most important and influential bands to emerge from the American underground music scene — today announce the November 6 release of "Are You Ready: The First Studio Recording (Inner Ear - March 1979)" via Trust Records. For decades, the recordings circulate...

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RISE AGAINST's TIM MCILRATH Says METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning' Was First Band T-Shirt He Ever Bought

At this weekend's Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, RISE AGAINST vocalist and guitarist Tim McIlrath and co-founding bassist Joe Principe were asked by James Wilson-Taylor of U.K.'s Rock Sound to name the first band t-shirts they ever bought. Tim said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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DEF LEPPARD Shares Previously Unreleased Cover Of THE BEATLES' 'Revolution' From Upcoming 'Volume 4' Box Set

DEF LEPPARD, Britain's greatest arena rock band, will release "Volume 4", the fourth of six volumes showcasing the band's complete recorded output, on November 13, 2026. Available on both 180g vinyl and limited-edition CD box sets via UMR, it features all studio recordings from 2015 to 2023, includi...

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EPICA Announces 'The Symphonic Synergy' September/October 2027 European Tour

After selling out London's iconic Royal Albert Hall in less than three days, Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA have announced "The Symphonic Synergy" European tour. The band will take a full orchestra and choir to some of Europe's most spectacular venues. Fans in 10 countries will be able to experienc...

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STEVEN WILSON Announces 'Requiem For A Village' Album, Shares Title Track

Six-times-Grammy Award-nominated musician, songwriter and producer Steven Wilson has announced details of his forthcoming ninth studio album. "Requiem For A Village" arrives via Fiction Records on Friday, November 6. A wide array of formats will be available, including digitally, CD, Blu-ray, 140g t...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK On Downside Of Social Media: 'Every Fan Can Express Their Opinion, But Some Of Them Are Just Trolls'

In a recent interview with Jack Mangan and Mark Pruett of S.L.A.M. Support Life And Music, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick spoke about how the advent of social media has made it possible for bands and musicians to build an audience without record deals. "Social media, it's been around a while now...