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RUDY SARZO On OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Show: 'He's Gotta Go Out With A Huge Fricking Bang'

Legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo says that it is "very exciting" for him to be participating in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes last m...

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GHOST Posts Las Vegas Billboard Teasing 'New' Frontman For 2025 Touring Cycle: PAPA V PERPETUA

Swedish occult metallers GHOST have posted a billboard in Las Vegas teasing the new character who will be fronting the band for its 2025 touring cycle: Papa V Perpetua. A "FumataCast" YouTube livestream featuring the billboard — which contains the phrase "V is coming…" — has also been launched. Papa...

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THE CULT's IAN ASTBURY Says GRAMMY AWARDS Are 'Making A Big Mistake' By Underrepresenting Rock Artists

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury addressed the fact that rock music has been underrepresented at the Grammy Awards in recent years, in part due to changing tastes, sales and streaming numbers, and the need to attract viewers....

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Says Making Of 'Aspiral' Album 'Didn't Feel Difficult'

In a new interview with Paltrocast host Darren Paltrowitz, EPICA vocalist Simone Simons was asked if it was a "difficult" process making the band's upcoming album, album, "Aspiral". She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It didn't feel difficult. It was definitely more intense because...

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EPICA Announces Exclusive U.S. Showcases For May 2025

To celebrate the release of their new album "Aspiral", symphonic metal frontrunners EPICA are playing three exclusive shows in the United States this spring. With an LP that will see the light of day on April 11, these shows will mark the start of EPICA's "Aspiral" world tour. Excited to return to N...

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GEOFF TATE Says He Saw QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON And EDDIE JACKSON 'The Other Night': 'They Seem Very Happy Doing What They're Doing'

In a new interview with "RockDrop", hosted by former MTV's "Headbangers Ball" presenter Vanessa Warwick, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked about the possibility of a reunion of the classic lineup of his former band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, I would say neve...

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DOKKEN Releases Music Video For 'Saving Grace' Song From 'Heaven Comes Down' Album

DOKKEN has released the Tom Strickfaden-directed performance video for the pensive track "Saving Grace", taken from the band's 13th studio album, "Heaven Comes Down", which came out in October 2023 via Silver Lining Music. DOKKEN leader Don Dokken said: "My studio in the Sangre de Cristo mountains h...

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OPETH Announces Fall 2025 European Tour

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have announced the fall 2025 European leg of "The Last Will And Testament" tour. Sign up to the OPETH mailing list at Opeth.com to receive first access to tickets on Wednesday, February 26 10 a.m. local time. Tour dates: Sep. 29 - Hamburg, Germany - Laeiszhalle Se...

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70000 TONS OF METAL: See Video Reports On 2025 Edition Of World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise

Chaoszine and Wyatt's Metal, among others, have shared separate video reports on the 2025 edition of 70000 Tons Of Metal, the world's original and biggest heavy metal cruise. Check out the footage below. The 2025 edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal festival took place from January 30, 2025 to Februar...

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Watch: POISON Drummer's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Makes Official Live Debut At Whisky A Go Go

THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals, played its first official show last night (Friday, February 21) a...

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KISS Celebrates 50 Years Of 'Strutter' With Ultra-Rare 'Pure Gold Edition' And Limited 'Gold-Plated Edition'

The #1 most gold-awarded U.S. artist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees KISS proudly present "Strutter" on a limited-edition, playable gold records in honor of 50 years of the single available now. KISS partners with Precious Sound to produce two versions — the ultra-rare Pure Gold Edition and...

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IAN ASTBURY Says THE CULT Has New Songs In The Works

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury was asked if there are any plans for the band to release new music this year as the follow-up to THE CULT's 2022 album "Under The Midnight Sun". Ian responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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GUNS N' ROSES, TOOL And RIVAL SONS Added To BLACK SABBATH's Final Show In Birmingham

GUNS N' ROSES, TOOL and RIVAL SONS have been added to Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes last week. The concert will mark the first time that t...

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LORDI Shares Music Video For New Single 'Hellizabeth'

Finnish hard rock monster squad LORDI lives up to its name and presents a frightening music video for its latest single "Hellizabeth" today. The track can also be found on LORDI's upcoming 19th studio album, "Limited Deadition", which will be released on March 21, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music (R...

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AVANTASIA Recruits KAMELOT's TOMMY KAREVIK For 'The Witch' Song From Upcoming 'Here Be Dragons' Album

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's long-running AVANTASIA project will release its tenth studio album, "Here Be Dragons", on February 28, 2025 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's third single, "The Witch", featuring KAMELOT vocalist Tommy Karevik, can be seen below. Sammet comments...