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SODOM's THOMAS 'ANGELRIPPER' SUCH: 'After 40 Years, I Regret Nothing'

By David E. Gehlke Influential German thrashers SODOM are ringing in their 40th anniversary with the aptly named "40 Years At War – The Greatest Hell Of Sodom", a collection of deep cuts from a catalog that has withstood the test of time. SODOM may occasionally get overshadowed by their countrymen i...

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TONY IOMMI Is Thrilled With BLACK SABBATH Mirror Gift: 'It's Fantastic'

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the finest band of them all? BLACK SABBATH! A special tribute to Brummie rock music legends BLACK SABBATH has been unveiled in Birmingham. And BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi was a special guest at Velvet Music Rooms on Broad Street to see the unusual tribute fo...

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Dividing Lines

Discerning prog metal fans recognized THRESHOLD's last album as a watershed moment in their lengthy career. Reunited with former vocalist Glynn Morgan, the British veterans sounded newly enthused and inspired on 2018's "Legends of the Shires". A concept piece full of great songs and labyrinthine epi...

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Church Where AC/DC Filmed 'Let There Be Rock' Video Sells For $3.99 Million

According to Real Commercial, the Australian church where AC/DC filmed its "Let There Be Rock" video has sold for six million Australian dollars (approximately $3.99 million). The Kirk church in Sydney was listed for an estimated 4.5 million Australian dollars (approximately $2.99 million) but 42 bi...

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BABYMETAL Releases New Single 'Monochrome'

Japanese pop-metal band BABYMETAL has released the official lyric video for "Monochrome", the second single from the forthcoming concept album "The Other One", due out on March 24, 2023. Last year BABYMETAL was "sealed" from the world after a successful 10-year journey. In April 2022, "The Other One...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On European Tour Cancelation: 'Financially It Wasn't Feasible To Do It Anymore'

ANTHRAX recently canceled shows in continental Europe as part of its fall 2022 touring activities, citing "ongoing logistical issues" and "costs that are out of our control." The pioneering thrash metal band had been due to play numerous shows across Europe following their run of dates in the United...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Gets His Own FUNKO Pop! Figure

The popular vinyl collectible company Funko — best known for its big-headed Pop! figures — has unveiled another one of its latest artist collaborations: legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio. Announced as part of Funko's 2022 Popapalooza (also styled as Pop!apalooza) lineup, the Ronnie James...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Is 'Overwhelmed' By His Four GRAMMY AWARD Nominations For 'Patient Number 9'

Ozzy Osbourne says that he is "overwhelmed" by the fact that he was nominated in four categories at the 65th annual Grammy Awards. Ozzy's song "Patient Number 9" (featuring Jeff Beck) has been shortlisted for "Best Rock Performance" and "Best Rock Song", while his latest album, "Patient Number 9", i...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Clarifies 'Progressive' Comment About Upcoming JUDAS PRIEST Album, Says GLENN TIPTON Will Appear On The LP

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Metal Rules, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the musical direction of the band's upcoming follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You know what? The Internet seems to know everything these days...

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Watch: METALLICA Honors JON And MARSHA ZAZULA In Touching Tribute Video

METALLICA celebrated the life, legacy, and achievements of Megaforce Records founder Jon "Jonny Z" Zazula and his wife Marsha Zazula with a special concert on November 6 in Hollywood, Florida. Prior to the launch of the show, METALLICA showed a 10-minute video in which drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist...

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Icon Of The Hopeless

Self-proclaimed purveyors of "industrial metalcore", THE INTERBEING have been cantering down a path of their own making for the last decade. That description is fairly accurate, all things considered, and yet "Icon of the Hopeless" is a lot more interesting and engaging than such reductive categoriz...

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Sweet Evil Sun

CANDLEMASS has been churning out its magnificent epic doom metal for 40 years, and unlike many old-timers content to milk the festival circuit exclusively based upon classic material, the Swedish act, on a creative level, remains relevant and vital. The unit wasn't overly prolific in the last decade...

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DOC COYLE Says GOD FORBID's Return To The Stage Was 'Very Challenging' But 'A Lot Of Fun'

New Jersey melodic thrash-metal warriors GOD FORBID performed at this year's Blue Ridge Rock Festival on September 10 at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. The show marked GOD FORBID's first live appearance in over nine years. GOD FORBID's lineup for the concert included Doc Coyl...

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DEICIDE Officially Begins Recording 13th Studio Album

Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE have commenced the recording process for their long-awaited new studio album. On Monday (November 14),DEICIDE shared a photo of drummer Steve Asheim in the studio, and it included the following message: "Drum tracking has begun! #jesusisabouttoshithimself". In a...

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GRAMMY AWARDS 2023: OZZY OSBOURNE, MEGADETH, GHOST, MUSE, TURNSTILE Among 'Best Metal Performance' Nominees

OZZY OSBOURNE, MEGADETH, GHOST, MUSE and TURNSTILE have been announced as the "Best Metal Performance" nominees at the 65th annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Crypto.com Arena (formerly the Staples Center) in Los Angeles, California. The event will be aired l...