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NOORA LOUHIMO Explains Her Exit From BATTLE BEAST: 'I Need To Do Different Things To Express Myself To Feel Fulfilled'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, former BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo discussed her decision to leave the band after 13 years. She has since been replaced by Marina La Torraca, a Brazilian vocalist from São Paulo, best known as the powerhouse frontwoman of modern metal band PHANT...

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KIRK WINDSTEIN: New DOWN Album Will Be Released 'By September' 2026

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new album. Kirk is joined in the long-running heavy metal supergroup by vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarist Pepper Kee...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Shares Newly Recorded Acoustic Version Of Breakthrough Song 'Ice Queen'

Dutch symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their second album, 2000's "Mother Earth", over the coming months. The "very first chapter of this journey" is a newly recorded acoustic version of "Ice Queen", the original LP's second single, which was the band's co...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY Launches 'All I'm Dreamin' Of Foundation'

Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY have launched All I'm Dreamin' Of Foundation. The band states: "This is something we have been passionate about and wanted to make happen for some time, and we thought this was as great a time as any to launch it." All I'm Dreamin' Of Foundation exists to empower...

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AL PITRELLI Looks Back On TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's 1996 Formation

For TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, "Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24" is more than a performance; it's the heartbeat of a legacy. In the latest episode of Live Nation's "Soundcheck", guitarist Al Pitrelli and drummer Jeff Plate revisit the origin of the track that transformed their lives, from late-night s...

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STEVE MORSE On His Exit From DEEP PURPLE: 'A Couple Of Guys In The Band Were Really Glad For Me To Be Gone'

In a new interview with Guitar Interactive magazine, former DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse was asked if he would be open to returning to the band for a possible one-off show or perhaps something more if he was approached about it. Steve responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think if...

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THORNHILL Announces May 2026 North American Tour

Fresh from its sold-out U.S. arena tour supporting SLEEP TOKEN, Australian alternative metal band THORNHILL will return in May 2026 for its biggest North American headline tour to date. In support of the acclaimed, ARIA Award-winning album "Bodies" and recent single "Mercia", THORNHILL will bring it...

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CURRENTS And ERRA Announce March/April 2026 North American Tour

Connecticut metalcore outfit CURRENTS and prolific metalcore progressives ERRA will join forces for a co-headlining tour of North America next March and April alongside openers CASKETS and AVIANA. The trek will kick off on March 6 at the Nevermore in Baltimore, Maryland and wrap up on April 19 at th...

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LACUNA COIL Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour With ESCAPE THE FATE

Shortly after completing their "Sleepless Empire" European tour, Italian metallers LACUNA COIL continue their live momentum with the announcement of their "Sleepless Empire" U.S. tour, which is set to start in March 2026. With this run of dates, the band brings their signature dark atmosphere and th...

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POWER TRIP And MUNICIPAL WASTE To Headline 2026 Edition Of 'Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly'

There will be thrashing all around on May 2-3, 2026, when Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly — the world's heaviest and headbangingest craft beer event — returns to the Fillmore in Philadelphia and turns your boring festival into art for its ninth year! And for the first time ever, Metal...

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MARILYN MANSON Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour Dates

Marilyn Manson has extended his "One Assassination Under God Tour" with newly announced spring U.S. shows featuring support from Australian death-pop duo VOWWS. Following a monumental year of sold-out shows around the world, Manson continues his relentless journey in support of his critically lauded...

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TESTAMENT Announces March/April 2026 U.S. Tour With OVERKILL And DESTRUCTION

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have announced the U.S. leg of their "Thrash Of The Titans" world tour. The trek, which will launch in March, unites the band with fellow thrash legends OVERKILL and DESTRUCTION for one of the fiercest tours of the new year. TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy s...

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BATTLE BEAST Announces New Vocalist MARINA LA TORRACA

Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST have unveiled Marina La Torraca as their new lead singer. She replaces longtime BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo, who announced her departure from the band on Monday (December 15). BATTLE BEAST states: "One story ends, another begins. We're excited to start this n...

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THY ART IS MURDER To Headline Spring 2026 'Chaos & Carnage' U.S. Tour

Australia's extreme metal titans THY ART IS MURDER will headline the spring 2026 installment of the "Chaos & Carnage" U.S. tour. Support on the trek will come from CARNIFEX, BODYSNATCHER, 200 STAB WOUNDS, INGESTED, GATES TO HELL and BODYBOX. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, December 19 at 10 a...

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GWAR Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour With SOULFLY And KING PARROT

Intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR are returning to destroy stages across the United States with the announcement of the "Gor Gor Strikes Back" tour, a massive spring 2026 run featuring SOULFLY as direct support and KING PARROT opening every night. The carnage kicks off March 19 in GWAR's adopted...