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Parasomnia

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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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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MARTY FRIEDMAN Wouldn't Rule Out Joining Another Band: 'If I Love The Music, I'm There'

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked if he would ever consider joining another band where he does not have complete creative control. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Let me make this completely clear. In my own Marty Friedman...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Names Other Metal Singers He Admires

In a new interview with the Appetite For Distortion podcast, bassist/vocalist Schmier of German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION was asked about the physical challenges of singing in a thrash metal band for more than four decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I know how to take ca...

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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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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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Eyes Of The Living Night

When Jonathan Hulten quit Swedish shapeshifters TRIBULATION in 2020, his next move came as a surprise. The transition from a life spent hacking away at the gothic black metal cliff face, to something far more serene and reflective, was clearly an evolutionary leap that had simmered away in the guita...

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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...

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ANDREA FERRO On How Modern Technology Has Affected LACUNA COIL: 'I Think We've Done Pretty Well Adapting To The Changes'

In a new interview with The Razor's Edge, LACUNA COIL co-vocalist Andrea Ferro was asked how modern technology has changed the way he and his bandmates approach album releases and interact with their fans. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, obviously, that's something that we...

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70000 TONS OF METAL: First Details Revealed For 2026 Edition Of World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise

The organizers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal festival have announced the first details of the 2026 edition of the world's original and biggest heavy metal cruise. Don't miss out on this epic journey from Miami, Florida to Labadee, Haiti and back, taking place from January 29, 2026 to February 2, 2026....