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1980 was a massive year for heavy metal. The list of classic albums released within those 12 short months is absurd. "Heaven And Hell", "British Steel", "Ace Of Spades", "Blizzard Of Ozz" and "Iron Maiden". Oh, and "Back In Black". And "Animal Magnetism". And… well, you get the general idea. Shrewd...

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DISTURBED Announces 25th-Anniversary-Edition Release Of Debut Album 'The Sickness'

DISTURBED has announced the 25th-anniversary edition release of "The Sickness", the band's seminal debut album which launched DISTURBED into public consciousness and is one of the most important and influential heavy metal albums of all time. To commemorate the anniversary, the band will reissue the...

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AVANTASIA Shares 'Against The Wind' 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 lyric video for the LP's second single, "Against The Wind", featuring H.E.A.T. vocalist Kenny Leckremo, can be seen below. Samme...

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SALIVA Announces New Deluxe Album 'Revelation: Retold'

SALIVA is embarking on a new chapter with the announcement of its new deluxe album "Revelation: Retold", available January 31, 2025 via Judge & Jury Records. The band recently released "Time Bomb" off the upcoming record, a confrontational track rooted in the hardships of the world featuring pos...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL On His Longtime Bandmates: 'We're Still Tremendous Friends And We Always Will Be'

In a recent interview with Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked how he felt when he first Rob Halford sing in 1973 before the vocalist joined the band as the replacement for Al Atkins. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ken [ex-J...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Teams Up With THE CADILLAC THREE's JAREN JOHNSTON For New Song 'Hell & Back'

Mark Morton, guitarist and lyricist of LAMB OF GOD and acclaimed solo artist, has teamed up with THE CADILLAC THREE's Jaren Johnston for a new song called "Hell & Back". "'Hell & Back' was so much fun to cook up," Morton said in a statement. "We found just the right balance of southern rock...

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Watch: BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE And TRIVIUM Members Discuss Upcoming 'Poisoned Ascendancy' Tour, Shared History

Members of BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM recently sat down to discuss their history together and the upcoming "The Poisoned Ascendancy" tour. Watch the conversation in full below. Last September, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM announced the North American dates for "The Poisoned Ascendanc...

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Watch: KERRY KING Covers IRON MAIDEN's 'Purgatory' And 'Killers' At Opening Concert Of First-Ever Headlining Tour

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his solo band kicked off their first-ever headlining tour last night (Wednesday, January 15) at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, California. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Where I Reign 02. Rage 03. Trophies Of The Tyrant 04. Residue 05. Two Fists 06. I...

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DIRKSCHNEIDER Shares 'Reimagined' Version Of 'Balls To The Wall' Title Track Featuring SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN

Marking the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall", the band's founding member and former frontman Udo Dirkschneider has reinterpreted this classic with a fresh and star-studded twist. Far from a simple remake, this project was born out of countless conversations with prominen...

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SKID ROW's ROB HAMMERSMITH On New Singer Search: 'We Have Had Some Really Strong Candidates'

In a new interview with the Appetite For Distortion podcast, SKID ROW drummer Rob Hammersmith spoke about the band's ongoing search for a replacement for singer Erik Grönwall. Erik, who was SKID ROW's fourth frontman since Sebastian Bach's departure, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia i...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI On New Song 'Night Terror': 'When We Kick Into That, It Feels Like It's Been In Our Catalog Forever'

In the video below, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci talks about the recently released single "Night Terror", which is taken from the band's upcoming sixteenth studio album, "Parasomnia", due on February 7, 2025 via InsideOut Music. The LP marks the band's first release with drummer Mike Portno...

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MYLES KENNEDY On Next SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS Album:' It's Still Riff-Based Rock 'N' Roll'

In a new interview with Heavy Consequence, Myles Kennedy spoke about the status of the songwriting and recording sessions for the next SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS album. He said: "As far as the progress goes, I think a lot of it is well on its way. I have to get my vocals re...

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EXODUS Parts Ways With STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA, Announces Return Of ROB DUKES

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS have parted ways with singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and have been rejoined by Rob Dukes. Earlier today, EXODUS released the following statement via social media: "Announcement! EXODUS have parted ways with Steve 'Zetro' Souza. We thank Steve for his y...

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COAL CHAMBER Cancels 'Fiend For The Fans' U.S. Tour So DEZ FAFARA Can Focus On His Health

COAL CHAMBER has canceled its previously rescheduled "Fiend For The Fans" U.S. tour. The trek, which was originally slated to kick off in August 2024 before being postponed to March/April 2025 due to COAL CHAMBER vocalist Dez Fafara's health emergency, was supposed to feature support from FEAR FACTO...

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ICE NINE KILLS Raises Over $100,000 For California Wildfire Victims With 'Heed The Call For California' Benefit Shirt

ICE NINE KILLS has raised over $100,000 and counting for victims for the California Wildfires with their exclusive "Heed The Call For California" benefit shirt, 100% of the proceeds from which are going to the California Fire Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund. Having been personally affec...