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AVATAR's Upcoming Tenth Album Will Be 'Very Multifaceted' With 'More Progressive' And 'Melodic' Parts Than Ever Before

Swedish metallers AVATAR entered the studio this past January to begin work on their tenth album. The follow-up to 2023's "Dance Devil Dance" was once again produced by Jay Ruston, who has previously worked with ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER and URIAH HEEP, among many others. AVATAR's next LP is tentativel...

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Watch: LITA FORD And GLENN HUGHES Perform 'Close My Eyes Forever' At Kempten Stop Of This Year's 'Rock Meets Classic' Tour

Fan-filmed video of Lita Ford and legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes performing her classic ballad "Close My Eyes Forever" on April 11 during this year's "Rock Meets Classic" tour at Big Box in Kempten, Germany can be seen below. "Rock Meets Classic" features some of the best-known...

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DANNY WIMMER PRESENTS Finalizes 10-Year Deal With Kentucky Venues For LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

Award-winning festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) has announced a long-term agreement with Kentucky Venues to host Louder Than Life and Bourbon & Beyond music festivals at the Highland Festival Grounds. The 10-year commitment runs from 2026-2035 and showcases both DWP and the city's c...

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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY Shares Debut THE VIOLENT HOUR Single Feat. CHARLIE BENANTE, JOHN 5

Founding vocalist for the metal band BUTCHER BABIES, comic book author, artist, novelist, and the holder of multiple degrees in mortuary science and thanatology, singer/musician Carla Harvey has released "Sick Ones", the first single from her new project THE VIOLENT HOUR, via Megaforce Records. The...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'I'm Still Sad' About ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS Not Being Able To 'Enjoy The Fruits Of Their Labor'

During a recent appearance on producer Rick Rubin's "Tetragrammaton" podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons once again reflected on the band's final performance, which took place on December 2, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We too...

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Canadian Hard Rock Act HELIX Celebrates 50 Years With Best-Of Collection Featuring New Song

Crown X Recordings, Canada's premier reissue label, has announced the release of "Helix 50 - The Best Of", a career-spanning collection celebrating five decades of one of Canada's most legendary hard rock bands. The compilation features an all-star re-recording of HELIX's multi-platinum hit "Rock Yo...

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POWERWOLF Announces Fall 2025 North American Tour Dates With DRAGONFORCE

It's no secret that German heavy metal juggernaut POWERWOLF has wildly impressed North American audiences with their recent territory-debut tours, and now, the wolves are back for more! The metal mass will take over the USA and Canada once again on a new headline tour, beginning September 17, 2025 i...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN And THREE DAYS GRACE To Join Forces For 2025 Co-Headline U.S. Tour

Multi-platinum rock bands BREAKING BENJAMIN and THREE DAYS GRACE are joining forces for a 2025 co-headline tour across the U.S., featuring special guest RETURN TO DUST. The 21-date run kicks off on August 29 at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri, making stops in Fort Worth, Austin, Ch...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Can't Let Go Of The 1980s: 'I Lived For Sex, Drugs And Rock And Roll'

By David E. Gehlke Herman Rarebell is unapologetic in his love for the 1980s. As the person responsible for the lyrics of some of SCORPIONS' biggest and most enduring hits, Rarebell has also taken full advantage of the classic "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" trope. (Watch the "Big City Nights" and "...

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KURT COBAIN-Decorated MELVINS Van To Go On Display In Advance Of 'Music Icons' Auction

Julien's Auctions, in partnership with Record Store Day, has announced an exclusive public preview of a legendary piece of Seattle's music legacy. On April 12 music fans will have the rare opportunity to view the MELVINS' touring van, uniquely adorned with original artwork by NIRVANA frontman Kurt C...

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METALLICA Teams Up With American Red Cross To Help Save Lives

Live music and giving back — two incredible experiences that will go hand-in-hand this spring and summer, thanks to a new collaboration between METALLICA and the American Red Cross. METALLICA and its foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH),urges fans to give blood at select tour locations across the...

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Watch: SCORPIONS/Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE Performs At 'The Europe Drum Show' In Germany

Former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee appeared at this year's edition of The Europe Drum Show, a two-day event dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and percussion, on March 29 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Video of his appearance can be seen below. A Swede of Greek descent, D...

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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH On Artificial Intelligence: 'It's Like The Beginning Of The End'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith spoke about the benefits and drawbacks of social media, saying that far too many people find themselves engulfed in their smartphones, thereby creating a surge of depression and anxiety. He...

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SHINEDOWN Releases Music Video For 'Dance, Kid, Dance'

SHINEDOWN has released a music video for the band's No. 1 song "Dance, Kid, Dance". The clip, which was filmed in Brooklyn, New York, brings the viewer into a dark underground world of pure rock fervor and dance. The video opens up with concertgoers trying to break into a vending machine to take "th...

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JON SCHAFFER Opens Up About His Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot And His 'Faith Journey': 'It's Just Amazing The Way God Works'

ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer has given his first interview 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 was also ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution and a $...