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IRON MAIDEN Announces New Drummer: 'A Name Familiar To Many Of Our Fans'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have announced their new touring drummer. Stepping in as the replacement for Nicko McBrain will be Simon Dawson, a former session drummer and MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris's longtime bandmate in BRITISH LION. Earlier today (Sunday, December 8),MAIDEN released t...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Pays Emotional Tribute To NICKO MCBRAIN At Drummer's Final Concert With IRON MAIDEN

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson paid emotional tribute to Nicko McBrain after the drummer announced he was quitting touring with the group after 42 years. The 72-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McBrain, announced his retirement earlier today (Saturday, December 7) in a...

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Ex-MORBID ANGEL Drummer PETE SANDOVAL: 'Metal Is Much Bigger In Europe' Than It Is In America

In a new interview with Francisco Zamudio of KNAC.COM, former MORBID ANGEL and current I AM MORBID drummer Pedro "Pete" Sandoval spoke about the evolution of the Florida death metal scene from the mid-1980s until now. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have seen it in our eyes...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says It Was 'Natural' For Him To Rejoin MEGADETH On Stage Last Year

In a new interview with France's Metal Obs', ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked what it was like to rejoin his former band twice on stage over the course of a six-month period last year — first in February 2023 at Tokyo, Japan's famed Budokan and then in early August 2023 at the Wacken O...

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CRIMSON GLORY Announces 2025 Tour Dates

Reactivated Florida progressive metallers CRIMSON GLORY have announced nearly a dozen European and U.S. dates for early 2025. Confirmed shows so far are as follows: Mar. 7 - Up The Hammers - Athens, Greece Mar. 8 - Mylos - Thessaloniki, Greece Mar. 9 - Downtown Live - Strovolos, Cyprus Mar. 20 - Hel...

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SIMONE SIMONS Says Upcoming EPICA Album Is 'All About Reinventing Yourself'

In a new interview with Mexico's Euphonico, vocalist of Simone Simons of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA confirmed that she and her bandmates have completed work on the follow-up to 2021's "Omega" album. Regarding the inspiration for the LP's first single, "Arcana", she said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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KERRY KING On Performing With His Solo Band: 'The Excitement Is Every Bit Like When SLAYER Came Out'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, Kerry King was asked if there is a different vibe when he is playing shows with his solo band compared to when he is performing with SLAYER. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's definitely a difference. It's kind of got the feeling of...

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ATREYU Announces 'The Curse - 20+1 Years Anniversary Tour' of Europe For Fall 2025

ATREYU will celebrate the 21st anniversary of the band's 2004 sophomore album "The Curse" by performing the gold-certified LP in its entirety on a European tour in the fall of 2025. Presale tickets for "The Curse - 20+1 Years Anniversary Tour" will be available starting on Wednesday, December 11 at...

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THE HALO EFFECT Shares Music Video For 'Cruel Perception' From Upcoming 'March Of The Unheard' Album

THE HALO EFFECT, the project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar), Daniel Svensson (drums), Peter Iwers (bass), Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — will release its second album, "March Of The Unheard", on Janua...

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THIN LIZZY Shares 'Slow Blues E.B. (Acoustic Version)' From Upcoming 'Acoustic Sessions' Album

THIN LIZZY is back with a fresh take on some of the band's most iconic tracks, marking THIN LIZZY's first new release in over four decades. This unique acoustic album reimagines beloved songs, offering a stripped-back sound that exposes the core of their songwriting. Original vocals from Phil Lynott...

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The Jethro Tull Christmas Album – Fresh Snow At Christmas

JETHRO TULL and Christmas are longtime friends, and for Christmas 2024 the flute-rocking band releases an expanded and remixed edition of their 2003 release, "The Jethro Tull Christmas Album – Fresh Snow At Christmas". As with any reissue or re-release, the big question is, what's new? The album com...

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SKINDRED Teams Up With Newport County AFC And Lovers FC

Welsh ragga metallers SKINDRED have teamed up with Newport County AFC in partnership with the club's kit suppliers, VX3, and their new official creative partners Lovers FC to create a one-off shirt to celebrate the Welsh city's vibrant West Indian / ethnic community through its unique Caribbean-flav...

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MY DYING BRIDE Recruits SWALLOW THE SUN Vocalist MIKKO KOTAMÄKI For Upcoming Shows

English doom metal pioneers MY DYING BRIDE have recruited SWALLOW THE SUN vocalist Mikko Kotamäki to front the band for their live appearances in 2025. So far, only one show with Kotamäki has been announced: July 3 at the Rockmaraton festival in Hungary. Earlier today, MY DYING BRIDE released the fo...

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DOROTHY Shares 'I Come Alive' Lyric Video

Hungarian-born singer Dorothy Martin continues to satiate her rabid fanbase with new music. Today, the Los Angeles-based musician has shared the new track "I Come Alive". Watch the lyric video below. The song opens with Dorothy's powerhouse vocal, as she declares "I come alive" and takes the listen...

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SHADOWS FALL Is Back With First New Single In More Than 12 Years, 'In The Grey'

SHADOWS FALL has released a new single, "In The Grey". The track marks the band's first new piece of music in more than 12 years. "In The Grey" was made available via SHADOWS FALL's new record label home, MNRK Heavy. The song is classic SHADOWS FALL — galloping solos, riffs on top of riffs, three-ti...