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EXODUS's GARY HOLT On Financial Reality Of Being In A Metal Band: 'It's Not What People Think'

In a new interview with Germany's Metal.de, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt confirmed that the band's classic debut album, 1985's "Bonded By Blood" is still his favorite EXODUS LP. Asked if that means he thinks EXODUS "never topped" "Bonded By Blood" with something else, Gary said (as transcribed by BLAB...

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Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN's TITANIUM TART Kicks Off Florida Tour In Sebastian

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain's TITANIUM TART project kicked off a four-date tour of Florida on Thursday (July 17) at Capt Hirams in Sebastian. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Joining Nicko in TITANIUM TART are Rob Stokes on bass, Eldad Kira on keyboards, Mike Rivera an...

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NICKO MCBRAIN Says IRON MAIDEN's New Drummer SIMON DAWSON Is 'Doing A Fantastic Job'

During an appearance on the July 16 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", IRON MAIDEN's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain once again opened up about his decision to retire from touring with the band. The now-73-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McBrain, announ...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of JUDAS PRIEST's Entire Performance At 2025 HELLFEST

ARTE Concert has shared professionally filmed video of JUDAS PRIEST's entire June 21 performance at the 2025 edition of Hellfest in Clisson, France. Check it out below. As part of JUDAS PRIEST's "Shield Of Pain", the band's setlist included seven tracks from PRIEST's 1990 album "Painkiller", which i...

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DEMON HUNTER Announces Fall 2025 U.S. Tour With WAR OF AGES, CONVICTIONS And CULTIST

DEMON HUNTER will embark on a U.S. tour in late summer/early fall. Support on the "There Was A Light Here" trek will come from WAR OF AGES, CONVICTIONS and CULTIST. The news arrives just as DEMON HUNTER's "Sorrow Light The Way" cracks YouTube Music's Top 50 Metal Videos, entering the chart among the...

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JUDAS PRIEST: ROB HALFORD Action Figure Coming Soon From MCFARLANE TOYS

McFarlane Toys has announced a new 6" scale "Music Maniacs" action figure of JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford. Product features: * Incredibly detailed 6" scale figure featuring Rob Halford of JUDAS PRIEST likeness * Designed with up to 12 points of articulation for posing and play * Accessories inclu...

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DEFTONES Share Music Video For Latest Single 'My Mind Is A Mountain'

DEFTONES have shared the official music video for their latest single, "My Mind Is A Mountain". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Private Music", which will arrive on August 22 via Reprise/Warner. DEFTONES notably recorded and co-produced "Private Music" in various locations in Cal...

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DARK ANGEL Announces First North American Tour In Decades; SACRED REICH, HIRAX, VIO-LENCE To Open Select Dates

West Coast thrash metal legends DARK ANGEL will embark on the "Extinction Level Event" North American tour this fall, their first domestic trek in over three decades. DARK ANGEL's first North American tour since the early 1990s celebrates their forthcoming comeback album, "Extinction Level Event" (R...

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GENE HOGLAN Is 'Really Confident' Fans Will Think New DARK ANGEL Album 'Extinction Level Event' Is 'Killer'

In a new interview with Altars Of Metal, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan spoke about the reunited California thrash metal pioneers' upcoming first new album in 34 years, "Extinction Level Event", which is due later in 2025 via Reversed Records. Asked what his and his bandmates' expectations are for t...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN On Making Of 'God Of Angels Trust' Album: We Tried 'Not To Overthink Anything'

In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music podcast, VOLBEAT guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen was asked if he and his bandmates tried to do anything differently on their ninth album, "God Of Angels Trust", which arrived on June 6 via VOLBEAT's longtime label Vertigo/Universal. Michael said...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: Music 'Definitely Keeps You Young In Some Weird Way'

In a new interview with Australia's The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach once again spoke about the inspiration for the title of his latest solo album, "Child Within The Man", which came out in May 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music. He said (as transcribed by BL...

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NIKKI SIXX Explains How MÖTLEY CRÜE's Collaboration With DOLLY PARTON Came About

In a new interview with Steve Baltin of Forbes, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx confirmed that the band's collaboration with globally beloved superstar Dolly Parton on a fresh version of CRÜE's 1985 power ballad "Home Sweet Home" came about as a result of his involvement with Parton's "Rockstar" albu...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Announces July 2025 Florida Shows With TITANIUM TART

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has scheduled the following shows in Florida with his TITANIUM TART project: July 17 - Capt Hirams - Sebastian, FL July 19 - Piper's Pub - Pompano Beach, FL July 25 - The Barn - Sanford, FL July 26 - OCC Road House - Clearwater, FL Joining Nicko in TITANIUM TART are...

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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Announces August 2025 Florida Tour Celebrating RONNIE JAMES DIO

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna and his tribute band to Ronnie James Dio has announced a four-date tour of Florida for next month. The group, in which Belladonna is joined by Mike Rivera on guitar, Rob Stokes on bass, and Jim McCourt on drums, is performing music from DIO, BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW....

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller' Album In Poland

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST performed at Atlas Arena in Łódź, Poland on Monday, July 7. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. As part of JUDAS PRIEST's "Shield Of Pain", the band's setlist included seven tracks from PRIEST's 1990 album "Painkiller", which is celebrating its...