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THE SWORD Extends 'Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour' Across U.S.

Reactivated Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD have extended their "Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour", adding a new leg that sees the trek now span the U.S. "This is probably the only chance people will have to see us perform the entire album, so don't miss out!" says THE SWORD frontman John D. Cronise...

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DAX RIGGS Opens Up About ACID BATH Reunion: 'It's A Beautiful Thing To Be A Part Of'

By David E. Gehlke One of the ultimate "what if?" bands in the annals of underground metal, New Orleans sludge metal pioneers ACID BATH dissolved in 1997 following the death of bassist Audie Pitre from a car accident. The band's split came months after the release of their second studio album, "Paeg...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Covers PINK FLOYD's 'Echoes' At Pompeii, Italy Concert

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER performed a cover of PINK FLOYD's "Echoes" during their concert Wednesday night (July 2) at Anfiteatro degli Scavi in Pompeii, Italy. A short time after the show, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy took to his social media to share a photo of the band's setlist...

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NEFARIOUS Feat. Former And Current Members Of EXODUS, DEATH ANGEL, HIRAX And HEATHEN: 'Addicted To Power' Title Track Released

NEFARIOUS, the new California-based thrash metal band featuring Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) on vocals, Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and Will Carroll (DEATH ANGEL) on drums, has released the officia...

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Watch IRON MAIDEN Play Its Biggest U.K. Non-Festival Headlining Concert Ever At London Stadium

On Saturday, June 28, British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN performed at the London Stadium, home of West Ham Football Club — the team that MAIDEN founder and bassist Steve Harris has supported throughout his life, and with whom IRON MAIDEN has a long and storied history. This concert in front of...

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DYLAN GERS, Son Of IRON MAIDEN Guitarist JANICK GERS, Releases New Solo Single 'Talisman'

Dylan Gers, the son of IRON MAIDEN guitarist Janick Gers, returns with "Talisman", a searing, genre-blurring single that dives headfirst into the dark undercurrent of blues folklore and distorted NWOBHM-inspired modern rock. Out Friday, June 27 via independent label Sly-Tone, the track brings thunde...

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As the most enduring and resolute of Germany's thrash metal Big Four, SODOM rarely struggle for plaudits. There has always been something uniquely brutish about Tom Angelripper's band. From their pioneering, black metal early days, to their laudable refusal to embrace the latest trends during the '9...

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RICK HUNOLT Is 'Not Afraid To Say' That EXODUS Inspired METALLICA And SLAYER 'Very Much'

Former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt was interviewed by "Reckless" Rexx Ruger for a new episode of the Pod Scum podcast. After Ruger noted that the guitar duo of Hunolt and EXODUS's Gary Holt is every bit as iconic as METALLICA's guitar team of James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett and SLAYER's Jeff Hannem...

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BLACK SABBATH: Remastered 2025 Version Of 'The Eternal Idol' To Be Released Digitally, On CD And Black Vinyl

On July 25, Rhino Entertainment will reissue BLACK SABBATH's "The Eternal Idol" album — more than three months after a Record Store Day reissue of the album arrived on limited-edition translucent red 140g-weight LP. The new reissue of "The Eternal Idol" will feature new remastering from the original...

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See IRON MAIDEN's Entire Concert In Stavanger, Norway As Part Of 2025 'Run For Your Lives' Tour

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN performed on June 7 at SR-Bank Arena in Stavanger, Norway as part of their "Run For Your Lives" tour, celebrating 50 years since the band's formation. The concert marked MAIDEN's sixth live appearance with new drummer Simon Dawson, who replaced longtime drumme...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN Plays First Outdoor Concert With New Drummer SIMON DAWSON

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN performed Saturday evening (May 31) at Prague, Czech Republic's Letiště Praha Letňany as part of their "Run For Your Lives" tour, celebrating 50 years since the band's formation. A crowd of 60,000 attended the concert, which marked MAIDEN's third live appearan...

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NEFARIOUS Feat. Former And Current Members Of EXODUS, DEATH ANGEL, HIRAX And HEATHEN: Second Single 'Master Plan' Released

NEFARIOUS, the new California-based thrash metal band featuring Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) on vocals, Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and Will Carroll (DEATH ANGEL) on drums, has released its second...

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IRON MAIDEN Shares Official Video Recap Of First Show Of 'Run For Your Lives' World Tour

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN kicked off their "Run For Your Lives" world tour last night (Tuesday, May 27) at Papp László Sportaréna in Budapest, Hungary. The show marked MAIDEN's first live appearance with new drummer Simon Dawson, who replaced longtime drummer Nicko McBrain last Decembe...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN Launches 'Run For Your Lives' Tour, Plays First Concert With New Drummer SIMON DAWSON

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN kicked off their "Run For Your Lives" world tour earlier tonight (Tuesday, May 27) at Papp László Sportaréna in Budapest, Hungary. The show marked MAIDEN's first live appearance with new drummer Simon Dawson, who replaced longtime drummer Nicko McBrain last De...

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HALESTORM, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, KNOCKED LOOSE, Others Confirmed For 2026 Edition Of SHIPROCKED Cruise

ShipRocked producer ASK4 Entertainment has announced the music lineup for the 16th year of ShipRocked, the premier rock music festival cruise. ShipRocked 2026 sails January 25-31, 2026 on board Carnival Horizon from Miami to Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key — Carnival's soon to be opened private cruis...