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Former JUDAS PRIEST Drummer LES BINKS Dies; Band Issues Statement

Former JUDAS PRIEST drummer Les Binks has died at the age of 73. Earlier tonight (Monday, April 14),the band released the following statement via social media: " We are deeply saddened about the passing of Les and send our love to his family, friends and fans. "The acclaimed drumming he provided wa...

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AVATAR's Upcoming Tenth Album Will Be 'Very Multifaceted' With 'More Progressive' And 'Melodic' Parts Than Ever Before

Swedish metallers AVATAR entered the studio this past January to begin work on their tenth album. The follow-up to 2023's "Dance Devil Dance" was once again produced by Jay Ruston, who has previously worked with ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER and URIAH HEEP, among many others. AVATAR's next LP is tentativel...

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HALESTORM Announces 'Darkness Always Wins', First Single From Upcoming Sixth Album

HALESTORM will release a new single, "Darkness Always Wins", on Tuesday, April 22. The track which was helmed by acclaimed Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, will appear on the band's upcoming sixth studio album, due later in the year via Atlantic. In a social media post, HALESTORM guitarist Joe Hot...

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OPETH Guitarist FREDRIK ÅKESSON On His Debut Solo Album: 'I'll Do My Best To Finish It As Quickly As Possible'

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was asked about the status of the songwriting and recording sessions for his upcoming solo album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know who lea...

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BYZANTINE Announces 'Harbingers' Album, Shares 'Floating Chrysanthema' Single

Charleston, West Virginia metal veterans BYZANTINE will release their long-awaited new full-length, "Harbingers", on June 13 via Metal Blade Records. Produced by Peter Wichers (SOILWORK, ALL THAT REMAINS, NEVERMORE),"Harbingers" offers nine tracks totaling forty-five minutes of deep lyrical wisdom...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS 'Couldn't Care Less' About Your Opinion Of His Band's Music: 'We're Not Making Art By Committee'

In a new interview with Rock Feed, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows addressed the experimental nature of the band's latest album, "Life Is But A Dream…" Written and recorded over the span of four years, it was produced by Joe Barresi and AVENGED SEVENFOLD in Los Angeles and mixed by Andy Wallace...

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DARK ANGEL Bassist Brushes Off Criticism Of Comeback Song: 'I'm Proud Of What We've Done'

DARK ANGEL bassist Michael Gonzalez has brushed off criticism of the group's comeback single, saying he is "proud" of the music he and his bandmates have created. Last Friday (April 11),DARK ANGEL released "Extinction Level Event", the title track of their first new album in 34 years, which is due...

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JEFF PLATE Recalls Surprise Invitation To Join SAVATAGE: 'I Felt Like I'd Won The Lottery'

A record and a tour. Those were drummer Jeff Plate's modest career goals once upon a time, but more than three decades after he joined SAVATAGE for their tour in support of 1994's "Handful Of Rain", he's assembled a far more impressive list of accomplishments: three legendary SAVATAGE studio albums,...

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LORNA SHORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, Others Confirmed For 2025 NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL

New England Metal & Hardcore Festival returns on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at The Palladium Outdoors in Worcester, Massachusetts Launched in 1999, New England Metal & Hardcore Festival became a cornerstone of the metal and hardcore scenes, hosting legends like MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, MESHU...

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Official CHILDREN OF BODOM Book To Arrive In August: 'It Tells The Band's Full History In Our Own Words'

The official CHILDREN OF BODOM book will be published in August via the London, U.K.-based publisher Rocket 88. The book tells the story of the Finnish melodic death metal pioneers as an oral history in which bassist Henkka Seppälä, keyboardist Janne Wirman, drummer Jaska Raatikainen and early guita...

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ANTHRAX Members Comment On Participation In BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert: 'It's An Honor'

For the first time in 20 years, ANTHRAX will share a stage with BLACK SABBATH when the pioneering New York thrash metal band performs at SABBATH's "Back To The Beginning" concert, set to take place on Saturday, July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. ANTHRAX toured with BLACK SABBATH on the leg...

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See BEHEMOTH's Entire Berlin Concert During 'The Unholy Trinity 2025' European Tour

Fan-filmed video of BEHEMOTH's entire April 6 concert at Columbiahalle in Berlin, Germany can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01:00 The Shadow Elite 05:55 Ora Pro Nobis Lucifer 11:45 Demigod 15:49 The Shit Ov God 21:52 Conquer All 25:45 Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel 30:53 Ov Fire And...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON: 'I Have Never Completely Defined Myself As Just A Heavy Metal Guitar Player'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", Mark Morton, guitarist and songwriter for the five-time Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling band LAMB OF GOD, spoke about the blues-inspired musical direction of his latest solo album, "Without The Pain". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I ha...

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SEVENDUST's CLINT LOWERY Talks About His New Faith In Jesus And How God Is Using Him In The Band

SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery spoke to ChurchLeaders about his recent revelation that he has just completed his first tour as a "saved Christian." Asked how he came to be in a relationship with Jesus Christ, Clint said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man. Yes. Amen. Hallelujah. For rea...

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EUROPE Is Going Back To A More 'Melodic' Sound On Upcoming Album, Says IAN HAUGLAND

In a new interview with Brazil's Marcelo Vieira, EUROPE drummer Ian Haugland was asked how the band's longtime fans have reacted to EUROPE's recent studio output, which has followed a more blues/classic rock direction instead of the poppy hard rock from the group's most commercially successful years...