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Watch: MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Celebrates 58th Birthday In Athens, Greece

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn celebrated his 58th birthday with a special bash Friday night (July 18) at Gazarte in Athens, Greece. Flynn, whose actual 58th birthday is on Saturday (July 19),played a set of cover songs — among them classic tracks from METALLICA, SLAYER, JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN...

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'SHADOWS FALL Day' Declared In Springfield, Massachusetts

On Friday, July 18, prior to SHADOWS FALL's performance at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts as the support act for LAMB OF GOD, SHADOWS FALL members Brian Fair (vocals),Jonathan Donais (guitar),Matt Bachand (guitar),Paul Romanko (bass) and Jason Bittner (drums) received an offi...

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Members Of ALICE IN CHAINS, ANTHRAX And MASTODON Pay Tribute To CHRIS CORNELL With KING ULTRAMEGA Single 'Rusty Cage'

In a landmark collaboration to support the mental health and well-being of music creators, Reigning Phoenix Music and MusiCares have teamed up to spotlight KING ULTRAMEGA, a bold new tribute project honoring the legacy of Chris Cornell. KING ULTRAMEGA debuts with a powerful reimagining of SOUNDGARDE...

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THE ACACIA STRAIN Announces New Album 'You Are Safe From God Here'

THE ACACIA STRAIN — Vincent Bennett, vocals; Devin Shidaker, lead guitar; Griffin Landa, bass; Mike Mulholland, guitar; and Matt Guglielmo, drums — will release a new album, "You Are Safe From God Here", on October 24 via Rise Records. "This record is unapologetically THE ACACIA STRAIN; take that h...

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CROWBAR Recruits DOWN Bassist PAT BRUDERS For Summer 2025 U.S. Tour

CROWBAR — which is readying to kick off a U.S. co-headlining tour with NOLA comrades EYEHATEGOD — has welcomed current DOWN bassist Pat Bruders (ex-CROWBAR, ex-GOATWHORE) to the lineup for their remaining 2025 shows. Bruders will fill in for CROWBAR bassist Shane Wesley, who is currently on tour wit...

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BIOHAZARD Announces New Album 'Divided We Fall', Shares 'F*** The System' Single

Reunited classic lineup of BIOHAZARD will release "Divided We Fall", the band's first studio album in over a decade, on October 17 via BLKIIBLK. To celebrate the announcement, BIOHAZARD has released a new single, "F**k the System", accompanied by a music video which can be seen below. BIOHAZARD's Bi...

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ROBERT PLANT Announces First Album With New Band SAVING GRACE

LED ZEPPELIN legend Robert Plant has announced the release of "Saving Grace", the first album featuring a new band of distinguished players, which he calls "a song book of the lost and found." Arriving September 26 on Nonesuch Records, the genesis of "Saving Grace" began during the lockdown in "The...

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MATT BARLOW Is Ready To Carry The Flag For ICED EARTH With ASHES OF ARES: 'We're Going To Honor The Music And Fans'

By David E. Gehlke Not to discredit the excellent Stu Block, but Matt Barlow has earned the distinction of being the voice of ICED EARTH. Casting aside founder and leader Jon Schaffer's legal travails, the long-running American melodic metal band remains popular on both sides of the pond, particular...

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MY DYING BRIDE's ANDREW CRAIGHAN Says AARON STAINTHORPE Has 'Distanced Himself From The Band'

In a new interview with Metalirium, MY DYING BRIDE guitarist Andrew Craighan spoke about the band's decision to recruit vocalist Mikko Kotamäki (SWALLOW THE SUN) to front MY DYING BRIDE for its live appearances in 2025 after an apparent dispute with MY DYING BRIDE's founding singer Aaron Stainthorpe...

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HATEBREED's WAYNE LOZINAK To Undergo Craniotomy Following Brain Tumor Diagnosis

HATEBREED guitarist Wayne Lozinak has offered another update on his health, a month after he left the band's European tour following a brain tumor diagnosis. On Friday (July 11),Wayne took to his Instagram to write: "Hello! Just wanted to give another update for those that are interested. First off...

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JEFF LYNNE's ELO Cancels 'Final' Concert Due To Illness

Jeff Lynne's ELO (ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA) has canceled what was supposed to be the band's last-ever gig. One of Britain's most-loved bands, the group was scheduled to mark its farewell on Sunday (July 13) at BST Hyde Park in London, decades after their founding in Birmingham and the start of a jou...

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Watch: ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Joins DAUGHTRY On Stage In Syracuse To Sing Cover Of JOURNEY's 'Separate Ways'

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna joined DAUGHTRY on stage yesterday (Friday, July 11) at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater At Lakeview in Syracuse, New York to perform the JOURNEY classic "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. A couple of hours la...

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BILLY GRAZIADEI On Upcoming BIOHAZARD Album: 'We Really Found The Heart And Soul Of The Band'

In a new interview with Chicago's Rebel Radio 92.5 FM as part of the station's 31st-anniversary celebration, BIOHAZARD guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei spoke about the band's recently released single, "Forsaken". The track, which was premiered during BIOHAZARD's recent European headlining tour, of...

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BRING ME THE HORIZON Surprise Releases 23-Song 'Lo-files' Album

British rockers BRING ME THE HORIZON are expanding their sonic universe with the release of "Lo-files", a 23-track album of lo-fi reinterpretations from across their celebrated catalogue of music. The album will be released on July 11 via RCA/Sony. This unique project sees tracks from every era — fr...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Singer MATT BARLOW 'Wasn't Happy' To See Infamous JON SCHAFFER Photo From U.S. Capitol

In a new interview with Tom Wilson of Australia's Sense Music Media, former ICED EARTH frontman Matt Barlow was asked what his reaction was when he first saw the infamous photo of ICED EARTH leader Jon Schaffer among the protesters who breached the U.S. Capitol in January 2021. The 55-year-old singe...