Search results for 'evil masquerade'

News

Original VENOM Guitarist JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN Pays Tribute To CONRAD 'CRONOS' LANT: 'We Changed The History Of Metal As We Know It'

Original VENOM guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn has paid tribute to the band's bassist/vocalist Conrad Lant, better known as Cronos, who died earlier this week at the age of 63. In a social media post, Jeff wrote: "May I thank you all for the overwhelming outpouring of appreciation and condolences. Just...

News

VENOM Frontman CONRAD 'CRONOS' LANT Dead At 63

Conrad "Cronos" Lant of black metal pioneers VENOM has died at the age of 63. The vocalist/bassist's passing was confirmed in a post earlier today (Thursday, October 1) on VENOM's official social media, although no cause of death was revealed. The message reads as follows: "IN MEMORIAM — CONRAD 'CRO...

News

NORTHLANE Announces February/March 2027 North American Tour

Australian metalcore heavyweights NORTHLANE have announced an expansive North American headlining tour in support of "Anemoia", out everywhere October 30 via independent release. The upcoming tour, supported by ALLT, AVIANA and RELIQA, will kick off in Sacramento, California on February 12, 2027, h...

Feature

UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS Reignite Retro Metal On 'Shapes Of Midnight'

By David E. Gehlke The alternative universe created by UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS guitarist / vocalist Kevin Starrs for the band's new (and seventh) studio album, "Shapes Of Midnight", doesn't feel all that far-fetched when considering the current state of the world's affairs. Reminiscent of Edgar...

News

FORBIDDEN's CRAIG LOCICERO Explains Lineup Changes For Fall 2026 Tour: MATT CAMACHO And CHRIS KONTOS 'Have Real-Life S*** To Deal With'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum, FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero discussed the band's recent announcement that FORBIDDEN bassist Matt Camacho and drummer Chris Kontos would sit out the San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' fall 2026 U.S. tour with HEATHEN and VOID due to "pe...

News

CROSSBONE SKULLY, Featuring ALICE COOPER Guitarists TOMMY HENRIKSEN And ANNA CARA, Announces 'Condemned To Rock N' Roll' Album

CROSSBONE SKULLY, the band formed by Tommy Henriksen (ALICE COOPER, HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES),will release its sophomore album, "Condemned To Rock N' Roll", on January 29 via earMUSIC. Alongside the album announcement, CROSSBONE SKULLY dropped a brand-new single, "Riding With Angels", available now on al...

News

SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN: 'We've Never Had A Huge Dip Or A Huge Rise' In Our Popularity

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, vocalist Joakim Brodén of Swedish metallers SABATON spoke about the band's growing popularity, particularly in North America, where SABATON just launched a headlining tour with support from POP EVIL and WINGS OF STEEL. Joakim said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

News

See Trailer For SHUDDER's Horror Anthology 'V/H/S/MIXTAPE' Featuring Contribution From GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE

The official trailer for Shudder's ninth installment of the "V/H/S" franchise, "V/H/S/MIXTAPE", which cranks the signature found-footage horror up to eleven with an electrifying new anthology where music and sound become the source of terror, can be seen below. United by a theme that explores the po...

News

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Announces New Album 'Social Apocalypse', Shares Title Track

Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will release their new album, "Social Apocalypse", on March 19, 2027, via Spinefarm. The announcement arrives with a towering new single by the same name, marking the band's first new song in four years. On the title track, guitarist/vocalist Matt Tuck rages a...

News

KING DIAMOND: Three-Song 'Halloween' Picture Disc Featuring New Artwork Due In October

KING DIAMOND's "Halloween", the three-track picture disc originally made available in 1986, will be re-released worldwide with new art by Mario Lopez on October 23 via Metal Blade Records, just in time for the season. The "Halloween" title track comes off KING DIAMOND's debut album, "Fatal Portrait"...

News

WHIPLASH Shares 'Bullet Train' Single From Upcoming 'Roar' Album

New Jersey thrash metal institution WHIPLASH have released "Bullet Train", the first single taken from their forthcoming album "Roar", due out worldwide on November 27, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. Driven by Tony Portaro's unmistakable guitar work and vocals, the track offers a first taste of a re...

News

SKILLET's JOHN COOPER Says Some Of His Band's Christian Critics 'Believe That The Music Is Inherently Full Of The Power Of Satan'

During an appearance on The White House Pod - Dare To Dream, the podcast hosted by film and television actor, director and producer David A.R. White, Christian rock musician John Cooper, frontman of the band SKILLET, was asked if his group has faced any criticism about its hard rock music being demo...

News

SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN Already Has 'Some Fun Ideas' For Follow-Up To 'Legends' Album

In a new interview with Jason Saulnier, Joakim Brodén, vocalist and frontman of Swedish metallers SABATON, spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's eleventh album, "Legends", which came out in October 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're always working on music, but it's...

News

FORBIDDEN Bassist MATT CAMACHO And Drummer CHRIS KONTOS To Sit Out Fall 2026 U.S. Tour; Temporary Replacements Announced

FORBIDDEN bassist Matt Camacho and drummer Chris Kontos will sit out the San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' fall 2026 U.S. tour with HEATHEN and VOID due to "personal reasons". They will be temporarily replaced by Avery Thurman and Eli Lucas, respectively. On Friday (September 18),FORBIDDEN released...

News

DORO Announces 'Wild At Heart' Special Release, Shares First Single/Video 'Rock You 2 Death'

On December 11, 2026, just in time for the kickoff of her "Magic Winter" tour, German metal queen Doro Pesch is treating the rock world to the special release "Wild At Heart", a red-hot album packed with killer new tracks. "Rock You 2 Death", the first new single along with its accompanying video —...