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GRAVE DIGGER Releases New Standalone Single, 'Bark To Hell'

Veteran German metallers GRAVE DIGGER have released a new standalone single, "Bark To Hell". The track is described in a press release as "a fiery descent into chaos, crowned by the king of torment himself." GRAVE DIGGER frontman Chris Boltendahl comments: "Hey folks — we're back! And we've brought...

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SIX FEET UNDER Announces September/October 2025 Tour With EXHORDER, WRETCHED And INCITE

Death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER will embark on a U.S. tour in September. Support on the "Midnight In Hell" trek will come from EXHORDER, WRETCHED and INCITE. Comments SIX FEET UNDER vocalist Chris Barnes: "After a highly successful return to touring, I'm very excited to get back on the road and...

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Watch: LIVING COLOUR Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of 'Time's Up' Album With NPR 'Tiny Desk' Performance

LIVING COLOUR delivered a five-song set as part of National Public Radio's (NPR) popular "Tiny Desk" concert series, which sees artists play in the open office for a small crowd of mostly NPR employees. Check out video of the performance below. LIVING COLOUR's setlist was as follows: 01. Cult Of Per...

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See SAVATAGE's Entire Concert In Milan During 2025 European Tour

The Fabio Vi channel on YouTube has uploaded video of SAVATAGE's entire June 24 concert at Alcatraz in Milan, Italy. Check it out below. Featured songs: 01. Welcome 02. Jesus Saves 2:31 03. Sirens 6:45 04. Another Way 10:32 05. The Wake Of Magellan 15:06 06. This Is The Time 20:57 07. Strange Wings...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: 'LARS ULRICH, Believe It Or Not, Was A Big Influence For Me'

In a new interview with El Estepario Siberiano, DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy spoke about some of his early drumming inspirations. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I often say Keith Moon [THE WHO]. But there's a bunch of guys. Ringo Starr [THE BEATLES] was a huge, huge one for me. Neil...

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SCORPIONS/Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE Says His Musical Evolution 'Came Naturally'

Veteran Swedish hard rock and metal drummer Mikkey Dee (MOTÖRHEAD, SCORPIONS) recently sat down with Roxie from Rock Kommander for an interview about his music journey, major life decisions, and why he chose Rock Kommander over every other game offer that came his way. Asked how his drumming techniq...

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BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Announces Fall 2025 Co-Headlining Tour With HAIL THE SUN

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME will kick off an extensive North American tour on September 14, just two days after the release of the band's eagerly awaited new album, "The Blue Nowhere". The six-week trek is a co-headlining run with HAIL THE SUN, featuring openers DELTA SLEEP (September 22-October 30) a...

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GWAR Announces Fall 2025 'The Return Of Gor Gor Tour' With HELMET, THE DWARVES And BLOOD VULTURE

Legendary shock rockers GWAR have announced "The Return of Gor Gor Tour", a devastating North American headline campaign kicking off October 18 in Salt Lake City with support from HELMET, THE DWARVES and BLOOD VULTURE. The trek celebrates GWAR's 40th anniversary and the return of their long-lost cra...

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MICK RALPHS Of BAD COMPANY And MOTT THE HOOPLE Dies At 81

Mick Ralphs, the influential guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the iconic rock bands BAD COMPANY and MOTT THE HOOPLE, has passed away at the age of 81. According to a statement from BAD COMPANY, shared by the band's publicist and posted on BAD COMPANY's social media, Ralphs "is survived by th...

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CHRIS ADLER Says He Hasn't Spoken To His Brother WILLIE Since He Got Kicked Out Of LAMB OF GOD: 'We Are Estranged'

Chris Adler has once again opened up about his departure from LAMB OF GOD, explaining that it was "as big of a shock" for him as it was for the fans for him to be fired from what he considered to be his "identity". LAMB OF GOD officially parted ways with the drummer in July 2019. He was replaced by...

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KROKUS Bassist CHRIS VON ROHR Doesn't Rule Out New Music: 'It's Possible That We Do A Few New Songs'

In a new interview with Graspop Metal Meeting, founding KROKUS bassist Chris Von Rohr asked about the possibility of fresh music from the legendary Swiss hard rock band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We always try out things, but we don't belong to those bands who just make for...

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AMY LEE: Next EVANESCENCE Studio Album Will 'Probably' Arrive In Early 2026

In a new interview Terrie Carr of WDHA-FM 105.5 FM, the rock music station licensed to Dover and Morristown, New Jersey, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee spoke about the band's plans for new music, less than three months after releasing the "Afterlife" single from the Netflix series "Devil May Cry". Amy s...

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Watch: DEF LEPPARD Performs In Thackerville, Oklahoma During 2025 Tour

DEF LEPPARD performed last night (Saturday, June 21) at the 6,500-capacity Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Fake Fan). The veteran British rockers played their first concert of 2025 on Januar...

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Watch: EXODUS/SLAYER Guitarist GARY HOLT Holds Clinic In Frankfurt, Germany

On June 11, EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt took part in a clinic in Frankfurt, Germany presented by ESP guitars and hosted by German music retailer Session. You can now watch professionally filmed video of his appearance below. Holt's memoir, "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage to Madison S...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's Entire Performance At 2025 HELLFEST

Professionally filmed video of BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's entire June 21 performance at Hellfest in Clisson, France can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Sway 05:54 One Last Soul 10:14 Wanderlust 18:02 The Outsider 22:47 Red Sun 31:37 Save Me 39:07 Band Introduction 40:43 The Crow 46:4...