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Watch: METALLICA Officially Kicks Off Residency At Sphere In Las Vegas

METALLICA officially kicked off its "Life Burns Faster" residency Thursday night (October 1) at Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Battery 02. Creeping Death 03. Now That We're Dead 04. Sad But True 05. The Shortest Straw 06. Wherever I May Roam 07. The Day That Neve...

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'Heavy Metal's Big Four: How Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, And Megadeth Reshaped Metal' Book Due In November

It seems strange now, but thrash metal was the least likely genre to break big — the speed, aggression, and DIY ethos ran counter to every prevailing rock trend. Yet four bands — METALLICA, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX and SLAYER — rewrote the rules of heavy music and reshaped the sound of metal. In "Heavy Met...

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KARL SANDERS On Upcoming NILE Album: 'Things Are Going Great. I'm Really Happy With The Material So Far.'

In a new interview with Rev. Tom Brice of Sportzwire Radio, NILE guitarist/vocalist Karl Sanders spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2024's "The Underworld Awaits Us All" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we're working on song nu...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of COREY TAYLOR, GEEZER BUTLER, NUNO BETTENCOURT And MATT SORUM Performing 'Paranoid' At 2026 'Sound & Vision Awards'

Professionally filmed video of the "Paranoid" and "Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy" performances, taken from the "Sound & Vision Live" concert film, can be seen below. The performances were captured live at the inaugural Palm Springs Sound & Vision Awards at the historic Plaza Theatre on March 2, 2026...

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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Sad Wings Of Destiny' To Be Re-Released As 'Original 1976 Masters' And 'Remixed & Remastered' Editions

Released in 1976, "Sad Wings Of Destiny" was the moment JUDAS PRIEST found its true identity. Where "Rocka Rolla" offered promise, "Sad Wings" delivered purpose. Featuring Rob Halford (vocals),Glenn Tipton (guitar),K.K. Downing (guitar),Ian Hill (bass) and Alan Moore (drums),"Sad Wings Of Destin...

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EVANESCENCE Celebrates 20 Years Of 'The Open Door' With Expanded Deluxe Anniversary Edition

Twenty years after "The Open Door" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Craft Recordings celebrates EVANESCENCE's landmark 2006 album with a newly remastered and expanded anniversary Deluxe Edition, arriving November 6 on 2-LP, CD and digital formats. Alongside the original album, the collection b...

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MOTÖRHEAD's 'Orgasmatron' Album Remixed By Longtime Producer CAMERON WEBB For 40th-Anniversary Edition

The 40th-anniversary edition of MOTÖRHEAD's classic album "Orgasmatron" will be made available on November 6 via BMG. Originally released in 1986, "Orgasmatron" featured the lineup of Lemmy, Phil Campbell, Würzel and Pete Gill. It marked a new chapter for the band, pushing further into heavier terri...

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The modern era's relentless lust for instant gratification does not always treat new bands with the patience that they deserve. In 2024, when BRAT emerged from New Orleans shadows, they were far from fully formed. Announcing the arrival of their self-styled "bimboviolence" as a fresh, subversive and...

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DANGEROUS TOYS: Definitive Deluxe Reissue Of 1989 Classic Debut Album Due In November

Kenyon Records has announced "Dangerous Toys: The Definitive Edition", a landmark reissue of the self-titled 1989 debut from Austin, Texas sleaze-metal legends DANGEROUS TOYS. Arriving Friday, November 13, 2026, this fully authorized, band-approved release reunites the group with the man who produce...

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PRONG Shares New Single 'Fear The Sun' From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

New York's alternative metal veterans PRONG are back — and with their triumphant Napalm Records debut. Their pummeling new single "Fear The Sun" honors their home city, inciting classic pit violence of the CBGB variety. Legendary frontman Tommy Victor's lyrics are forked and biting. About "Fear The...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD On BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI: 'He Is The One That Has Inspired Me The Most Out Of Any Guitar Player'

In the latest episode of the "James Hetfield's Riff Life" show on SiriusXM's Maximum Metallica, the METALICA frontman praised BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi as the one of the most influential and oft-imitated guitarists in the history of music. James said: "Tony Iommi is the riff lord, in my mind, and h...

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AMON AMARTH Members Talk Recording Process For Upcoming Album 'The Allfather Awakens': 'It Was Very Smooth Sailing'

In a new interview with Steve Harkins of TalkShopLive, AMON AMARTH members Johan Hegg (vocals) and Ted Lundström (bass) spoke about the band's upcoming album "The Allfather Awakens", which will arrive on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. As with previous records, Oden, the Norse "all father" who is...

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METALLICA And AMERICAN RED CROSS Rock Blood Donation With Exclusive New Las Vegas Experience

Following the lifesaving success of the collaboration that kicked off last year, the American Red Cross and METALLICA are once again joining forces to help patients in need with an all-new, exclusive experience for blood donors. In celebration of the band's upcoming Las Vegas residency, the Red Cros...

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EXTOL Shares 'Disintegrate' Single From Upcoming 'Aura Of Decay' Album

Norwegian experimental death metal collective EXTOL have released their new single "Disintegrate". The track appears on the band's upcoming album "Aura Of Decay", scheduled for release on November 6 via Solid State Records. The LP marks EXTOL's first album since the band's critically acclaimed 2013...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says Remixed Version Of 1990's 'Souls Of Black' Album Will Arrive In 2027: 'It Sounds So Good, Really Modern And Raw'

In a new interview with Stig Gøran Nordahl of Norway's Metal Express Radio, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy confirmed that there are plans for him and his bandmates to release a remixed version of their fourth album, 1990's "Souls Of Black". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Me and [TESTAM...