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Former NIGHTWISH Vocalist ANETTE OLZON Releases New Solo Single 'Day Of Wrath'

Anette Olzon, the former powerhouse vocalist of NIGHTWISH and one half of the dynamic duo behind THE DARK ELEMENT alongside former SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen, has released a new solo single, "Day Of Wrath". The track is taken from her third solo album, "Rapture", due on May 10 via Fro...

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HIGH ON FIRE Announces May 2024 U.S. Tour

HIGH ON FIRE has announced U.S. headlining tour dates in support of the band's upcoming album, "Cometh The Storm". The spring trek will launch on May 4 in Orlando, Florida and feature support from Venezuelan post-rock outfit ZETA and Massachusetts crossover crew HIGH COMMAND. HIGH ON FIRE comments:...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Signs Copies Of 'The Mandrake Project' At EMP Store In Dortmund

On March 7, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson signed copies of his brand-new solo album, "The Mandrake Project", at the EMP store in Dortmund, Germany. An official video recap of the event is available below. "The Mandrake Project" has become a global smash hit, with huge chart success already anno...

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Nocturnal Will

We all know it when we feel it: that euphoric rush that accompanies the arrival of a truly special heavy metal record into your life. Even in these jaded, desensitized and idiotic times, the very best heavy music can cut through the noise like a laser through dogshit. The fourth album from Sweden's...

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KIRK HAMMETT On METALLICA: 'It's A Musical Love Affair Among The Four Of Us'

In a new interview with American Songwriter, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett discussed the band's longevity, saying: "I've never said this before, but it feels right saying it: It's a musical love affair among the four of us and the music that we're making. It brings out the love among the four of...

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DEEP PURPLE Announces October/November 2024 European Tour

One of Britain's most influential bands returns to the road in October and November 2024, as DEEP PURPLE brings the "=1 More Time Tour" to Europe this fall. Fronted by the legendary Ian Gillan, whose vocals have defined generations and accompanied by the masterful bassist Roger Glover, the powerhous...

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Watch Drum-Cam Video Of JAY WEINBERG Performing 'Cyco Vision' With SUICIDAL TENDENCIES

Drum-cam video of former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg performing the song "Cyco Vision" with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES on March 16 at the Punkspring festival in Tokyo, Japan can be seen below. Jay played his first concert with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES on March 14 in Osaka, Japan. Weinberg confirmed his additi...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL Says VIP 'Backstage Experience' Gives Fans Chance To See What It Takes To Put Show On

On their recently launched "Metal Masters" U.K. tour with SAXON and URIAH HEEP, British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST are offering a special "Backstage Experience" where fans can take a guided tour backstage and get an exclusive peek at what goes on behind the scenes at a PRIEST show; get a close...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT On Crossing Music Genres: 'TAYLOR SWIFT Can Pretty Much Do Whatever She Wants To Do'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett was asked if he thinks if it's easier and more acceptable for musicians to change genres today than it was decades ago. He responded: "Yes and no. I think there are some artists that, right from their own...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of MR. BIG Performing 'Alive And Kickin'' In Tokyo During 'The BIG Finish' 2023 Tour

Professionally filmed video of MR. BIG performing the song "Alive And Kickin'" in July 2023 at Budokan in Tokyo, Japan can be seen below. MR. BIG's ongoing last worldwide tour is aptly titled "The BIG Finish". Since the band's original drummer and co-founder Pat Torpey lost his battle with Parkinson...

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Watch: BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Plays First Concert In Six Years

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL),played its first concert in six years last n...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Announce June 2024 U.S. Tour, Return Of Drummer TOMMY CLUFETOS

After blistering tours of the U.S., Japan, and Europe in support of their "Best Of" album in 2023, THE DEAD DAISIES have spent the early part of 2024 in both Nashville and Muscle Shoals busy in the studio with producer Marti Frederiksen writing and recording songs for their new studio album to be re...

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NICKELBACK Teams Up With Country-Rocker HARDY For New 'CMT Crossroads' Episode

Acclaimed rockers NICKELBACK and award-winning country-rocker Hardy team up for the latest installment of CMT's critically acclaimed franchise "CMT Crossroads", swapping stories and collaborating on each other's biggest songs, including performances of NICKELBACK's "Save Me" and "Animals", Hardy's "...

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NORTHLANE Announces Summer 2024 Headline North American Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Australian heavy vanguards NORTHLANE are gearing up to hit the road again. The band has announced its summer 2024 North American headline tour, featuring support from INVENT ANIMATE, THORNHILL and WINDWAKER. The "Mirror's Edge" tour — named after the band's upcoming EP — kicks off on June 21 in Seat...

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JUDAS PRIEST Performs 'Sword Of Damocles' And 'Crown Of Horns' Live For First Time

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST played at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland on Friday, March 15 as part of the band's "Metal Masters" European tour. PRIEST's 17-song setlist included the live debuts of "Sword Of Damocles", which originally appears on the band's 2014 album "Redeemer Of Souls", and "...