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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Teams Up With DORO PESCH For New Version Of ACCEPT's 'Winter Dreams'

Marking the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall", the band's founding member and former frontman Udo Dirkschneider has reinterpreted this classic with a fresh and star-studded twist. Far from a simple remake, this project was born out of countless conversations with prominen...

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SAXON Shares Music Video For '1066' Song From 'Hell, Fire And Damnation' Album

To celebrate their upcoming European "Hell, Fire And Steel" tour, British heavy metal legends SAXON have released the dramatic Paul M. Green-directed video for the band's new single "1066", taken from their critically acclaimed 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", out now via Silver Lining...

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AVANTASIA Shares 'Against The Wind' Song From Upcoming 'Here Be Dragons' Album

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's long-running AVANTASIA project will release its tenth studio album, "Here Be Dragons", on February 28, 2025 via Napalm Records. The official lyric video for the LP's second single, "Against The Wind", featuring H.E.A.T. vocalist Kenny Leckremo, can be seen below. Samme...

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DIRKSCHNEIDER Shares 'Reimagined' Version Of 'Balls To The Wall' Title Track Featuring SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN

Marking the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall", the band's founding member and former frontman Udo Dirkschneider has reinterpreted this classic with a fresh and star-studded twist. Far from a simple remake, this project was born out of countless conversations with prominen...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'My Passion Is Music And Self-Expression'

In a recent interview with Made In Metal, legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker reflected on his decision to leave UFO after recording five albums with the band between 1974 and 1978. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[After 1977's 'Lights Out'], at that moment, because it became...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER To Release Re-Recorded, Star-Studded Version Of ACCEPT's 'Balls To The Wall'

Marking the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall", the band's founding member and former frontman Udo Dirkschneider has reinterpreted this classic with a fresh and star-studded twist. Far from a simple remake, this project was born out of countless conversations with prominen...

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AVANTASIA Shares 'Creepshow' Single From Upcoming 'Here Be Dragons' Album

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's long-running AVANTASIA project will release its tenth studio album, "Here Be Dragons", on February 28, 2025 via Napalm Records. The official cinematic music video for the LP's first single, "Creepshow", can be seen below. Sammet comments: "'Creepshow' is a perfect sing...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Undergoes Successful Hernia Operation

Vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON underwent a successful hernia operation on Friday, November 29 at Duchy Hospital, a private hospital in Harrogate, United Kingdom. Earlier today (Saturday, November 30),Biff took to his social media to write: "Hi. Had an hernia operation yes...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD On Touring With MOTÖRHEAD In 1979: 'It Was A Big Eye Opener'

In a new interview with Trust In Rock, the YouTube channel launched by former MTV's "Headbangers Ball" presenter Vanessa Warwick, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked to name his most enduring memory from the world of metal. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think that one of my early...

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AVANTASIA Announces 'Here Be Dragons' Album Details

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's long-running AVANTASIA project will release its tenth studio album, "Here Be Dragons", on February 28, 2025 via Napalm Records. In addition to absolute AVANTASIA essentials such as spellbinding choirs and theatrical symphonic metal elements, Sammet surprises fans old a...

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SAXON Announces November 2025 Tour Of U.K. And Ireland; DIRKSCHNEIDER To Support

British heavy metal legends SAXON have announced the "Hell, Fire And Steel" tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland for the fall of 2025. The trek will see the Biff Byford-fronted outfit play its entire 1980 album "Wheels Of Steel" in full, alongside tracks from the band's latest effort, 2024's "Hell...

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See Visualizer For AXL ROSE And MICHAEL SCHENKER's New Version Of UFO Classic 'Love To Love'

The official visualizer for Michael Schenker's new version of the UFO classic "Love To Love", featuring a guest appearance by GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose, can be seen below. The track is taken from the legendary guitarist's recently released album "My Years With UFO", which celebrates the 50th ann...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER And ERIK GRÖNWALL Announce More 'My Years With UFO' European Tour Dates

Five dates have been added to guitar legend Michael Schenker's spring 2025 European tour. Schenker will be touring in support of his just-released "My Years With UFO" album celebrating the 50th anniversary of Michael's years with UFO. Joining Michael on the trek will be former SKID ROW frontman Erik...

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AVANTASIA Signs With NAPALM RECORDS

Rock and metal flagship AVANTASIA has inked a record deal with Napalm Records. Led by vocalist Tobias Sammet, AVANTASIA's celebrated sound has been perfected throughout more than 25 years of existence, and the band's success story has so far featured No. 1 chart entries, gold awards, hundreds of mil...

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SAXON Shares Music Video For 'Fire And Steel' From 'Hell, Fire And Damnation' Album

British heavy metal legends SAXON have released the official Paul M. Green-directed music video for the song "Fire And Steel". The track is taken from the band's critically acclaimed 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", which came out in January via Silver Lining Music. SAXON frontman Biff...