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HELSTAR Announces New Album 'The Devil's Masquerade'

U.S. metal veterans HELSTAR will release their eleventh studio album, "The Devil's Masquerade", on September 12, 2025 through Massacre Records. The effort will be available as a limited mediabook, limited vinyl LP in various colors, and digital formats. "The Devil's Masquerade" marks a powerful retu...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Performs Three Songs For ERNIE BALL's 'Big Sound'

Ernie Ball has shared an episode of "Big Sound" where you get a rare glimpse of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER beyond the stage. In the episode, singer James LaBrie, guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung, keyboardist Jordan Rudess and drummer Mike Portnoy invite you into their newly re...

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PRETTY MAIDS Singer RONNIE ATKINS Approaches Six-Year Mark Since He Was Diagnosed With Lung Cancer: 'I'm Alive And I Still Feel Blessed'

PRETTY MAIDS singer Ronnie Atkins is approaching the six-year mark since he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Earlier today (Friday, August 22),Atkins shared the following update via social media: "Passed yet another semi annual cancer scan this week with good results. "It seems surreal to me that it...

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SCOTT TRAVIS Says JUDAS PRIEST Will Release A Version Of 'War Pigs' With Vocals From Both OZZY OSBOURNE And ROB HALFORD

In a new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis was asked if he had any personal stories to share of the time he spent around Ozzy Osbourne. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Singer] Rob [Halford] rejoined [JUDAS P...

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WARRANT Is 'Talking About' Writing New Music: 'It's Not Easy', Says JOEY ALLEN

In a new interview with Robert Miguel of Uvalde Radio Rocks, WARRANT guitarist Joey Allen was asked if there are any plans to release new music as a follow-up to 2017's "Louder Harder Faster" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've got a gig in California in October, and we...

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TESTAMENT Announces 'Para Bellum' Album, Shares 'Infanticide A.I.' Single

San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans TESTAMENT will release their new album, "Para Bellum", on October 10 via Nuclear Blast. The LP stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity's uneasy alliance with its own creations. As technology accelerates and disconnection grows, "Para Bellum" s...

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APOCALYPTICA's EICCA TOPPINEN: 'We've Been Always Very Grateful For Everything We Have Gotten From METALLICA'

In a new interview with EMP, Eicca Toppinen of Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA spoke about the band's decision to record and release "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2", the hotly anticipated sequel to their legendary debut record, "Plays Metallica By Four Cellos". Released in June 2024, the...

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Watch: DEF LEPPARD Performs 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' On 'America's Got Talent'

British rockers DEF LEPPARD performed their classic song "Pour Some Sugar On Me" on the August 20 episode of NBC's beloved talent competition "America's Got Talent". Video of the performance can be viewed below. When asked by "America's Got Talent" host Terry Crews to share some advice for the compe...

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MEGADETH Is 'Very Close To Completing The Recordings' For Final Album, Says TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI

MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari has shared a new video message in which he offered an update on the recording sessions for the band's final studio album. On August 14, MEGADETH announced that its upcoming LP will be the band's last. The Dave Mustaine-led outfit will also embark on a farewell to...

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KANSAS Welcomes Guitarist SCOTT BERNARD As Its Newest Member

The band KANSAS has welcomed guitarist Scott Bernard as its newest member. Scott has already performed with KANSAS at several shows over the past year, filling in for guitarist and original member Richard Williams as needed. Bernard is a New Iberia, Louisiana-born, Nashville, Tennessee-based session...

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MY DYING BRIDE Has 'Bits Of Three Songs' For Next Studio Album: 'We're Always Writing'

In a new interview with the Everblack podcast, MY DYING BRIDE guitarist Andrew Craighan spoke about the band's decision to recruit vocalist Mikko Kotamäki (SWALLOW THE SUN) to front MY DYING BRIDE for its live appearances in 2025 after an apparent dispute with MY DYING BRIDE's founding singer Aaron...

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New Action Figure Of PANTERA's DIMEBAG DARRELL Coming From SUPER7

Super7 will release a new ReAction figure of late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott later this month. When it comes to guitar legends, few were as wild and untamed as Dimebag. With every electrifying guitar riff, he tore through the airwaves, creating the soundtrack for a generation of head...

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ROB HALFORD On His Reaction To OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'I Just Curled Up In A Ball And Bawled My Eyes Out For Hours'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford reflected on last month's passing of legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne. Rob said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man. I got a call the day [Ozzy's death] happened. I just put the...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Clarifies His Comment That He Doesn't 'Ever Have To Work Another Day' In His Life

In a new interview with the Brutally Delicious podcast, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson clarified his recent comment that he "literally [doesn't] ever have to work another day in [his] life." The 60-year-old, Scottsdale, Arizona-based musician, who runs several other businesses outside his va...

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Watch: ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Kicks Off August 2025 Florida Tour Celebrating RONNIE JAMES DIO

On August 14, ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna and his tribute band to Ronnie James Dio kicked off a four-date tour of Florida at Capt Hirams in Sebastian. The group, in which Belladonna is joined by Mike Rivera on guitar, Rob Stokes on bass, and Jim McCourt on drums, is performing music from DIO, BLA...