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When it was announced that Mike Portnoy would be rejoining DREAM THEATER, back in October 2023, the response from the band's global legion of diehard fans was unequivocal. With no disrespect to the inestimable Mike Mangini, who kept Portnoy's seat warm for the best part of 15 years, there was a sens...

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GEOFF TATE Isn't Worried About People's Expectations For 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album: 'Honestly, I Don't Care'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal-Rules.com, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his upcoming third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series. Regarding how the idea for the LP came together, Geoff said: "Well, I don't know. I just started...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Covers 1980s Rock Classics On 'What About Love?' Album

The new HERMAN RAREBELL & FRIENDS studio album, "What About Love?", will be released on April 11 via Metalville Records. On "What About Love?", HERMAN RAREBELL & FRIENDS take you back to the '80s and together we return to our very time with the greatest music of this powerful decade. Herman...

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GHOST Reveals 'New' Frontman For 2025 Touring Cycle: PAPA V PERPETUA

Swedish occult metallers GHOST have announced that there will be a new character fronting the band for its 2025 touring cycle: Papa V Perpetua. Papa V Perpetua's name was listed as one of the performers for BLACK SABBATH's final concert, set to take place on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, Unite...

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Original BLACK SABBATH To Play Final Show In July, With METALLICA, SLAYER, PANTERA, Others Supporting

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — will play its final concert in July. Dubbed "Back To The Beginning", the charity show will be held at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom on July 5, with tickets on sale from 10 a.m. on February 14....

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MAX CAVALERA On Re-Recordings Of Early SEPULTURA Albums: 'We Had A Chance To Redo Something That We Weren't Totally Happy With'

In a new interview with Iain McCallum, former SEPULTURA guitarist/vocalist Max Cavalera spoke about why he and his brother, former SEPULTURA drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera decided to revisit their earliest SEPULTURA releases, "Morbid Visions" and "Bestial Devastation", and re-record them and put them...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I Used To Have Really Bad Depression'

In a new interview with Lyndsey Parker of Gold Derby, JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford was asked where his positive attitude comes from. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "My sobriety. I just celebrated 39 years this past January, the sixth. One day at a time. It's a great way to...

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JON OLIVA On New SAVATAGE Music: 'I Basically Have An Album Ready'

After more than two decades without a proper tour, SAVATAGE is preparing to return to the stage. The American metal band, known for its fusion of heavy, progressive, and power metal, has been largely inactive in the live scene since 2002, with their last full performance taking place at Wacken Open...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION's SHARON DEN ADEL On New Music: 'We Really Have An Idea What We Wanna Do Next'

In a new interview with the "Everblack" podcast, WITHIN TEMPTATION frontwoman Sharon Den Adel was asked if she and her bandmates have commenced work on material for the follow-up to 2023's "Bleed Out" album. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we, we are trying to make… That's...

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ANGEL: 50th-Anniversary Reissue Of Debut Album To Coincide With Band's 2025 Tour

Employing a dazzling mix of glam rock, hard rock, and progressive rock, ANGEL's outrageous, white-satin-heavy image and equally over-the-top stage shows, making them one of the more colorful arena rock bands of the mid '70s and early '80s. Discovered by KISS bass player Gene Simmons, the group issue...

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HAWKWIND Announces New Studio Album, 'There Is No Space For Us'

Legendary space-rock pioneers HAWKWIND return with their latest studio album, "There Is No Space For Us". Following 2024's critically acclaimed "Stories From Time And Space" and recent triple disc live album "Live At The Royal Albert Hall", this new release develops the dystopian themes of recent al...

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Is Rock Truly Dead? TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH Weighs In

In a new interview with Sean P McKenna, host of "Rimshots With Sean" on Barstools And Bandtalk, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French spoke about how the perception that rock is dead often stems from a lack of visibility in mainstream charts. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  ...

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Texas's THE SWORD Announces More Comeback Shows

Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD, who called it quits more than two years ago, are back. Following their appearance at the 2024 edition of the Levitation festival, which took place last fall at several Austin venues, they have announced two additional dates, with more shows on the horizon: April 10 at...

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KING DIAMOND Is Working On 10 New Songs For Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, King Diamond discussed his namesake band's upcoming horror trilogy, part one of which is titled "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920". Speaking about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the project, King said (as transc...

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Watch: ALEX VAN HALEN Honored With 'Buddy Rich Award' At 2024 DRUMEO AWARDS

VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen was honored with the Buddy Rich Award at the 2024 Drumeo Awards. One of the most accomplished and well-known drummers of the 20th century, Buddy Rich is still a household name because of his virtuosic talents and his accomplishments as a bandleader. The recipient of...