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VOLBEAT's JON LARSEN To Miss Four Shows On Summer 2025 North American Tour; Ex-SLAYER Drummer JON DETTE To Step In

VOLBEAT drummer Jon Larsen (pictured) will miss four shows on the band's ongoing North American tour due to "a family commitment back home" in Denmark. Filling in for him once again will be former SLAYER and TESTAMENT drummer Jon Dette, who previously stepped in for Larsen in January/February 2022 a...

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AMORPHIS: Working With New Producer JACOB HANSEN On 'Borderland' Album Was 'A Very Nice Experience'

In a new interview with Portugal's Look magazine, guitarist Esa Holopainen and keyboardist Santeri Kallio of Finnish metal veterans AMORPHIS discussed their upcoming album "Borderland", set for release on September 26 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Regarding how the process of making "Borderland" was d...

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Watch: SLASH Joins MICHAEL SCHENKER On Stage At Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Slash of GUNS N' ROSES joined legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker on stage earlier today at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany to perform the UFO classic "Mother Mary". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. Slash previously appeared on the studio version of "Moth...

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PRIMAL FEAR Releases Video For 'Tears Of Fire' Single From Upcoming 'Domination' Album

German power metal veterans PRIMAL FEAR have released "Tears Of Fire", the third single from their upcoming album, "Domination", due on September 5 via Reigning Phoenix Music. After ascending with clear guitar leads, the song erupts for the first time before vocalist Ralf Scheepers calls out one of...

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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE Says Having Three Lead Singers In The Band 'Has Only Benefits'

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske once again spoke about how the German metallers have managed to pull off the seemingly impossible by uniting returning Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen with singer Andi Deris, guitarists Michael Weikath and Sas...

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LOU GRAMM Explains Why Now Is Right Time For Him To Hit The Road With FOREIGNER

In a new interview with Ryan Vacey, music photographer and host of the Beyond The Vibe podcast, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm spoke about the band's upcoming shows where he will guest on some of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame group's biggest hits. Gramm will share the stage with Luis Maldonado...

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HELLOWEEN Releases New Single 'Universe (Gravity For Hearts)' From Upcoming 'Giants & Monsters' Album

German metal veterans HELLOWEEN will release their highly anticipated new album, "Giants & Monsters", on August 29 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The LP, now available for pre-order, follows HELLOWEEN's self-titled No. 1 2021 record and promises to be the most versatile and dynamic release of...

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FOREIGNER Announces 'The Hits Unplugged' Benefit Concert

Legendary rock band FOREIGNER will appear in a one-night-only benefit concert on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on the Long Island University Post campus in Brookville, New York. The concert will feature special acoustic renditions of FOREIGNER's biggest hits such...

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ANDI DERIS Says HELLOWEEN Can 'Satisfy All Generations Of Fans' With Reunited Expanded Classic Lineup

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, HELLOWEEN vocalist Andi Deris spoke about how the German metallers have managed to pull off the seemingly impossible by uniting returning singer Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen with Deris, guitarists Michael...

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Watch: AMON AMARTH Performs New Single 'We Rule The Waves' Live For First Time

Sweden's Viking metal titans AMON AMARTH played their new single, "We Rule The Waves", live for the first time last night (Thursday, July 17) at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan during the band's North American tour as the support act for PANTERA. Fan-filmed video of the performance ca...

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AMON AMARTH Releases New Single 'We Rule The Waves'

Sweden's Viking metal titans AMON AMARTH have released a new single, "We Rule The Waves", and its accompanying video. With "We Rule The Waves", AMON AMARTH returns with its first new song in years and unleashes a war cry worthy of the gods — an unstoppable surge of galloping riffs, wave splitting me...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN On Making Of 'God Of Angels Trust' Album: We Tried 'Not To Overthink Anything'

In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music podcast, VOLBEAT guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen was asked if he and his bandmates tried to do anything differently on their ninth album, "God Of Angels Trust", which arrived on June 6 via VOLBEAT's longtime label Vertigo/Universal. Michael said...

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PRIMAL FEAR's MAT SINNER Claims COVID Vaccine 'Destroyed' His Heart: 'I Was In A Hospital For One Year'

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, PRIMAL FEAR bassist Mat Sinner reflected on the extreme adverse reaction to the COVID-19 vaccination he suffered in 2021, resulting in him receiving treatment for eight months at various hospitals. As a result of Sinner's health challenges, PRIMAL FE...

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AMORPHIS Shares 'Bones' Single From Upcoming 'Borderland' Album

Finnish metal icons AMORPHIS have released their new single "Bones", a powerful preview of their upcoming album "Borderland", set for release on September 26 via Reigning Phoenix Music. In contrast to the album's first single, "Light And Shadow", which showcased a more uplifting tone, "Bones" dives...

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FEUERSCHWANZ Recruits DORO PESCH For 'Valhalla' Single And Music Video

German folk metallers FEUERSCHWANZ have teamed up with German metal queen Doro Pesch to deliver the glorious Viking anthem of the year with their galvanizing new collaborative single "Valhalla". With thunderous riffs, boisterous energy and united vocal power, the song is a triumphant march through N...