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SHARON OSBOURNE Is Open To ABBA-Style BLACK SABBATH Avatar Show

Sharon Osbourne has told Metal Hammer magazine that she is open to the possibility of a BLACK SABBATH avatar-style show. Asked if she would consider the idea of taking inspiration from the technology originally developed for ABBA's "Voyage" show in London for a SABBATH virtual project in the future,...

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RONNIE ATKINS: PRETTY MAIDS Are 'Seriously' Talking About Making New Music Again

In a new interview with Alma Hard, vocalist Ronnie Atkins of reactivated Danish hard rock veterans PRETTY MAIDS was asked if there is any possibility of him and his bandmates working on a follow-up to 2019's "Undress Your Madness" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "A new album was...

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MATT HEAFY On TRIVIUM's Musical Evolution: 'The First Seven Records Are All Very Different From Each Other'

In a new interview with Baby Huey of the San Francisco radio station 107.7 The Bone, TRIVIUM guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy spoke about the band's musical evolution since the Florida-based act's formation more than 25 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've learned a lot 'caus...

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Watch: MACHINE HEAD Performs Two New Songs Live For First Time At 2025 North American Tour Kick-Off

MACHINE HEAD performed two new songs — "These Scars Won't Define Us" and "Unbound" — live for the first time during the kick-off concert of the band's North American tour on Tuesday, April 1 at Revolution Concert House And Event Center in Garden City, Idaho. Fan-filmed video of the performance can b...

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ICE NINE KILLS Announces November/December 2025 European Tour With CREEPER And THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

European residents beware; Horrorwood is coming to some of the biggest stages in the continent. Today, horrorcore pioneers ICE NINE KILLS have announced a monstrous headline European "A Work Of Art" tour, closing out 2025 in the grandiose, theatrical, blood-drenched style that the band have become m...

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GEOFF TATE Says He Will Start Performing Songs From Upcoming 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album 'Soon'

In a new interview with Ethan Dometrius, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his recently launched "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" tour. The U.S. leg of the trek, which kicked off on March 18 in Tucson, sees the 66-year-old vocalist performing the band's classic "Operation: Mindc...

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One of the hardest-working bands in modern metal, BLEED FROM WITHIN, have earned every ounce of their ongoing success. Despite being royally shafted by unscrupulous bad actors during their early years, the Scottish quintet have stuck to the task of giving metalcore a much-needed injection of power a...

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Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL On OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'It Is Gonna Be Amazing'

In a new interview with the "Everblack" podcast, former MOTÖRHEAD and current PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS guitarist Phil Campbell was asked about BLACK SABBATH's upcoming reunion concert, which will take place on July 5 in the band's original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Ozzy Osbou...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says JUDAS PRIEST Has Already Talked About Follow-Up To 'Invincible Shield': 'We'll Have To Wait And See'

In a new interview with Chile's PowerOfMetal.cl, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if he and his bandmates have already commenced work on material for the follow-up to their "Invincible Shield" album, which came out a little over a year ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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DARK ANGEL Reveals Cover Artwork Of New Album, 'Extinction Level Event'

Reunited California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL will release the title track of their upcoming album, "Extinction Level Event", on Friday, April 11. The cover artwork for the LP can be seen below. Also available is a short teaser for the effort. DARK ANGEL's first new album in 34 years, "Extinc...

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35 Years Of Evil Existence – Live In Lycabettus

When Sakis Tolis embarked on a creative life back in the late '80s, he chose a name for his band that practically guaranteed him that mainstream success would elude him. ROTTING CHRIST began as a grindcore band, before the lure of the dark side pulled them into black metal's nascent orbit, where th...

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CANDLEMASS Unveils Title Track Of Upcoming EP 'Black Star'

Grammy-nominated doom pioneers CANDLEMASS have unveiled the title track of their upcoming EP, "Black Star", out May 9 via Napalm Records. The EP impressively marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary band. "Black Star" seamlessly merges haunting melodies with deeply introspective lyrics, brought t...

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LAMB OF GOD Announces 2025 Headlining Dates; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

LAMB OF GOD has added several headlining dates to its already packed 2025 schedule, bringing the band's ferocious live show to select cities, including a special performance in their hometown of Richmond, as well as stops in Springfield, Massachusetts, Monterrey, Mexico, and more. A special BLABBERM...

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TARJA TURUNEN On Reconnecting With MARKO HIETALA: 'I've Been Really Enjoying To Get To Know Him For The First Time Ever'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, Tarja Turunen spoke about what it has been like to team up with her former NIGHTWISH bandmate Marko "Marco" Hietala for a new single, "Left On Mars" single, as well as their ongoing joint live performances which began with a series of triumph...

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Despite 40 Years As One Of Rock's Best Singers, JEFF SCOTT SOTO Is Not A Household Name: 'I Have My Own Dedicated Legion Of Fans'

By David E. Gehlke Undoubtedly one of rock's accomplished singers, Jeff Scott Soto now finds himself juggling multiple bands at once, a common scenario for many vocalists in his age bracket. His CV is no doubt impressive, dotted with the likes of Yngwie J. Malmsteen, TALISMAN, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHEST...