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SABATON Shares Music Video For 'I, Emperor' From 'Legends' Album

Coming off the announcement of a massive 2025 worldwide tour including a 31-date North American run set for early 2026, Swedish metallers SABATON have just released their eleventh studio album, "Legends", via Better Noise Music (marking the band's label debut). It features the latest single and acco...

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BILLY IDOL Wanted 2025 Album 'Dream Into It' To Sound 'Fresh': 'It Couldn't Seem Like Regurgitated, Secondhand Ideas'

During an October 9 appearance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, veteran rocker Billy Idol discussed the inspiration behind the title of his latest album, "Dream Into It". "I bought [THE BEATLES single] 'She Loves You' when I was seven years old," Idol recalled. "I really loved what was going on...

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BILLY IDOL Reflects On Meeting Guitarist STEVE STEVENS: 'Once I Saw What He Could Do, I Knew Anything I Wanted To Do, I Could Do It'

Before performing acoustically at Los Angeles's Grammy Museum on October 9, Billy Idol and his longtime guitarist Steve Stevens were interviewed by producer Jimmy Jam (Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey). A few excerpts from the conversation appear below. On initially meeting one another: Billy: "I'd come...

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Legends

After several albums that explored the conflicts and calamities of the 20th century, SABATON have headed much further back in time for their 11th full-length album. "Legends" eschews the focus and narrow, temporal view of recent efforts in favor of a handful of stories, honoring mercurial figures in...

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JOE HOTTINGER Wanted HALESTORM To 'Get Uncomfortable' On 'Everest' Album

In a recent interview with Ric Leczel of Mxdwn, HALESTORM guitarist Joe Hottinger spoke about the band's decision to work with producer Dave Cobb on the band's latest studio album, "Everest", after making three records with Nick Raskulinecz. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Back in 202...

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THE RASMUS Releases Music Video For 'Weirdo' Title Track Featuring THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT Singer LEE JENNINGS

It's been almost a year since the Finnish rock outfit THE RASMUS released the first single ("Rest In Pieces" on October 24, 2024) from its eleventh studio album, "Weirdo", which finally arrives today (September 12) via Better Noise Music (the band's first for the label) and Playground Music. To cele...

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SABATON Releases New Single 'Crossing The Rubicon' Featuring Members Of NOTHING MORE

Swedish metallers SABATON have released their latest single, "Crossing The Rubicon", featuring singer Jonny Hawkins and guitarist Mark Vollelunga of NOTHING MORE. This special collaborative version of the track hits the radio airwaves today, while the original version will be available as part of th...

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SABATON Is Planning Something 'Very Special' For Upcoming Tour: 'We Have Two Stages And Something That Connects Them'

In November 2025, Swedish metallers SABATON will embark on a 20-city European run dubbed "The Legendary Tour". The band teased the trek as "a huge celebration of SABATON's music, storytelling and the incredible bond they share with their fans", featuring "The Legendary Orchestra and other surprises,...

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SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN Explains Lyrical Inspiration For 'Legends' Album

In a new interview with Jai That Aussie Metal Guy, SABATON singer Joakim Brodén spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's upcoming eleventh studio album, "Legends", which will arrive on October 17 via Better Noise Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We wanted to do somethi...

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HALESTORM Shares Music Video For New Single 'Like A Woman'

HALESTORM has released the official Chase Denton-directed music video for another new song, "Like A Woman Can". The track is taken from the Grammy Award-winning band's latest album, "Everest", which is being made available today (Friday, August 8) via Atlantic Records. "Like A Woman Can" is describe...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says His Oral Cancer Is Still In Remission, More Than 10 Years After Diagnosis

In a recent interview with Randy Hulsey of Backstage Pass Radio, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than 10 years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I am co...

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Everest

It would not be hyperbole to say that Lzzy Hale of HALESTORM is the Joan Jett of her generation. As with Jett, Hale has really led the pack when it comes to female guitarists in the 2000s. Of course, there are many more women in rock and metal now than there were during Jett's era, but Hale has stoo...

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CHERIE CURRIE On Decision To Stop Touring: 'There Just Comes A Time When You Have To Say 'Enough''

In a new interview with The Rockpit, Cherie Currie, the trailblazing rock icon and former frontwoman of the groundbreaking band THE RUNAWAYS, spoke about her decision to embark on her final Australian tour. Set to take place in September, the trek will mark the first time Currie has graced Australia...

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SABATON Announces 11th Studio Album, 'Legends'

Swedish metallers SABATON are ready to ignite a new era with the highly anticipated release of their eleventh studio album, "Legends". It arrives October 17 via Better Noise Music and marks the band's label debut. Throughout the aptly titled "Legends", which blends rock and history for fans of all a...

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JOAN JETT On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Holds A Special Place In My Heart'

Iconic rocker Joan Jett has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne who died on Tuesday (July 22) at the age of 76. Speaking to Baltimore's 98 Rock radio station, she said about the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, he holds kind of a special place in my heart because...