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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces Spring 2025 Tour With KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING, FROZEN SOUL

Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band KILLSWITCH ENGAGE — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — are returning to the road this winter and spring. Fresh off a 25th-anniversary perfor...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says STEVE HARRIS Was One Of The First People He Told When He Got JUDAS PRIEST Gig

In a new interview with The Adventures Of Pipeman, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about a pairing of PRIEST and IRON MAIDEN on a festival bill, such as at last year's Power Trip and this year's Aftershock. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was talking to Rob [Halford, PR...

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ANVIL Joined By Ex-CANDLEMASS Singer MESSIAH MARCOLIN, LION'S SHARE Guitarist LARS CHRISS For 'Forged In Fire' Performance

Former CANDLEMASS singer Messiah Marcolin and LION'S SHARE guitarist Lars Chriss joined Canadian metallers ANVIL on stage last night (Saturday, October 26) at the Encore venue in Sundbyberg, Sweden to perform the classic ANVIL song "Forged In Fire". Fan-filmed video of their appearance can be found...

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BLACK SABBATH Ballet To Make U.S. Debut At VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL

The U.S. premiere of Birmingham Royal Ballet's "Black Sabbath- The Ballet" will take place in May 2025 at the Virginia Arts Festival. The ballet will make its U.S. debut in Norfolk before traveling to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. "I am thrilled to be bringing 'Black Sabbath - the Ballet' t...

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TOOL Announces First-Ever 'Live In The Sand' All-Inclusive Destination Festival With PRIMUS, MASTODON, Others

Festication and TOOL are thrilled to announce the first-ever "Tool Live In The Sand", a destination festival taking place at the all-inclusive luxury, five-star resort Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Royalton Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, from March 7-9, 2025. "Tool Live In The Sand" wi...

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SABATON Sets Its Sight On Stadiums: 'It's Just A Matter Of A Little Bit Of Time'

By David E. Gehlke SABATON's new concert film, "Sabaton - The Tour To End All Tours", checks off another item on what is now becoming an increasingly long list of accomplishments for the Swedish metallers. The film's global premiere included 700 cinemas spanning 26 territories — including a late Oct...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN Pays Tribute To PAUL DI'ANNO During Minnesota Concert

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN paid tribute to their former singer Paul Di'Anno during their concert Tuesday night (October 22) at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Prior to launching into the track "The Time Machine", current MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson addressed the crowd, sa...

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JOE SATRIANI, ERIC JOHNSON And STEVE VAI Announce G3 'Reunion Live' Album

The original lineup behind the G3 touring concept returns with "Reunion Live", released January 31, 2025 worldwide on earMUSIC. The album captures the guitar magic of Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai on their sold-out 2024 U.S. tour. This electrifying reunion features three guitar icons who...

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Official PAUL DI'ANNO Documentary Coming In 2025

An official documentary about late IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno will be released in 2025. The film is being helmed by Wes Orshoski, co-director and producer of the acclaimed 2010 film "Lemmy" about the MOTÖRHEAD icon, and 2015's "The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead", about punk rock lege...

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IRON MAIDEN Pays Tribute To PAUL DI'ANNO: His Contribution To The Band Was 'Immense'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have paid tribute to their former singer Paul Di'Anno who has died at the age of 66. In a statement posted to the IRON MAIDEN social media, the band writes: "We are all deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Paul Di'Anno earlier today. Paul's contributi...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On His Love Of LADY GAGA: 'I'll Still Be Banging My Head To 'Paparazzi' On My Deathbed'

In a new interview with Houston Chronicle, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked which pop artists are currently on his playlist. He responded: "Chappell [Roan] is amazing. I turned on to [Lady] Gaga instantly. Her talent is just extraordinary. And she says she's a huge fan of Chappell. The way...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Dead At 66

On behalf of his family, Conquest Music has confirmed the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di'Anno. Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66. Born in Chingford, East London on May 17, 1958, Paul first came to prominence as lead singer of English heavy metal band...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX On Decision To Continue Without MICK MARS: 'We Were Forced'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx discussed the band's decision to hire guitarist John 5 as Mick Mars's replacement following the latter's decision to no longer tour with the legendary rock act. Nikki said: "Listen, we were forced. Guy's gotta choose: you want t...

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STATIC-X Is Hoping To Release 'Evil Disco: The Rise, Fall, And Regeneration Of Static-X' Documentary In 2025

In a new interview with Rock News Weekly, STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos spoke about the band's plans for 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's some stuff in the works for North America. The only thing that's confirmed right now is Europe in the summer. And then we're hoping to...

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Heavy metal has always been well suited to taking on the biggest stories. GRAND MAGUS are long-time students of the genre's original ethos and basic, musical rudiments, and so there is a pleasant symmetry to their decision to base their tenth studio album on "Beowulf", that much-loved, legendary and...