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It's Official: SLIPKNOT Sells Stake In Catalog To HARBOURVIEW

According to The Hollywood Reporter, SLIPKNOT has completed a deal to sell its music catalog. The deal — which is said to be worth approximately $120 million — between members of the long-running metal band and HarbourView Equity Partners includes the rights to SLIPKNOT's publishing and recording ma...

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Field Of Swords

Power metal stalwarts for the last 20 years, BLOODBOUND have been making steady progress throughout their career. In recent times, the Swedes have seemed to really hit their stride, particularly after signing deals with AFM and, latterly, with Napalm Records. Two years ago, they released "Tales from...

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EMPEROR Announces March/April 2026 North American Tour With BLOOD INCANTATION

Norwegian black metallers EMPEROR will embark on a North American tour next March. Support on the 12-show trek, which will kick off on March 27 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and conclude on April 12 in Los Angeles, California, will come from BLOOD INCANTATION. EMPEROR comments: "EMPEROR hordes of Nort...

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The Best Of Creed

In the mid-1990s CREED rose out of Tallahassee, Florida with singer Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti bonding over a similar love for guitar-heavy music. These two crafted raw, real, emotional rock, and soon after welcomed bass player Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips into the fold. Th...

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Announces Spring 2026 Tour With FOUR YEAR STRONG, SPLIT CHAIN And I PROMISED THE WORLD

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA — Mike Hranica (vocals),Jeremy DePoyster (guitar, clean vocals),Kyle Sipress (guitar),Jonathan Gering (keys, synths, programming, percussion) and Giuseppe Capolupo (drums) — released its critically acclaimed ninth album, "Flowers", last week via Solid State Records. Today,...

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LAMB OF GOD Announces 2026 North American Tour With KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY And SANGUISUGABOGG

Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD will return to the road this March for what promises to be the heaviest tour of 2026, with the North American trek, produced by Live Nation, featuring support from KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY and SANGUISUGABOGG. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY, THE CROWN And THE HALO EFFECT To Perform At Charity Concert Honoring AT THE GATES' TOMAS LINDBERG

November 14 marked the 30th anniversary of the iconic, globally influential and genre-defining masterpiece that is AT THE GATES' "Slaughter Of The Soul". Sadly, the voice behind the timeless classic did not make it to see the anniversary, as AT THE GATES frontman Tomas "Tompa" Lindberg passed away f...

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METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'Holier Than Thou' Performance From Perth Concert During 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Holier Than Thou" on November 1, 2025 at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia can be seen below. METALLICA's recent shows in Australia mark the first time the legendary American metal band had been Down Under in more than a decade. Support o...

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CHRIS BARNES On Upcoming SIX FEET UNDER Album: 'No Fillers, No Modern Tricks Or Bulls**t'

SIX FEET UNDER vocalist Chris Barnes has shared an update on the progress of the recording and mixing sessions for the band's upcoming album. The follow-up to last year's "Killing For Revenge" is tentatively due in early 2026 via Metal Blade Records. Chris wrote on Instagram: "The new SIX FEET...

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KATON W. DE PENA Says He Quit NEFARIOUS To Focus On HIRAX: 'That's Where My Heart's At'

During a recent livestream, singer Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) addressed his departure from NEFARIOUS, which features Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and Will Carroll (DEATH ANGEL) on drums. He said (...

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MAX CAVALERA Brings SOULFLY Back To The Primitive On 'Chama': 'This Record Sets The Place On Fire'

By David E. Gehlke Max Cavalera has so many bands going at once (SOULFLY, CAVALERA, GO AHEAD AND DIE, NAILBOMB and KILLER BE KILLED) that no one would find fault if you couldn't keep them straight. His ubiquity, though, is now backed by SOULFLY's recent output that has atoned for some iffy studio al...

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KISS Producer BOB EZRIN On Guitarist ACE FREHLEY's 'Tragic' Passing: 'It Feels Like The End Of That Era'

On November 16, legendary producer Bob Ezrin (ALICE COOPER, PINK FLOYD, KISS) spoke virtually during the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" event at the Virgin Hotels casino and resort complex in Las Vegas. Some excerpts from his appearance appear below (as transcribed by Clay Marshall for BLABBERMO...

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CELTIC FROST Unveils 'Morbid Tales' Fine Art And Precious Metal Collection

A limited collection of CELTIC FROST fine art and jewelry, overseen and approved by Tom G. Warrior, is set to be unleashed via Down With The Most High Productions. The items are now available for pre-order, with non-bespoke items shipping from December 10, 2025, and bespoke items (such as the bronze...

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BRUCE KULICK On Reuniting With KISS During 'Kruise' Concert In Las Vegas: 'It Was Really Magical'

On November 16 — the day after he joined KISS during the final two songs of their unmasked electric performance at "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" — former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick participated in a panel discussion and question-and-answer session at the event, which took place at Las Vegas's...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Gets Married To 'Goddess' SARAH ULI: 'It Was The Best Day Ever', She Says

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman and his fiancée Sarah Uli tied the knot on Sunday, November 16 at an outdoor ceremony in their home state of Florida. The singer teased the big event earlier on Sunday, posting a shot from a group dinner with Sarah, along with the caption, "Marrying this goddess toda...