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RUSH's ANIKA NILLES Partners With TAMA For Signature Snare Drum

TAMA has unveiled the new Anika Nilles signature snare drum. Over the course of more than two years of meticulous development and refinement, Anika focused on three things: deep low end, clear snare wire definition and a look inspired by her love of vintage snares. The result was a 14x6.5" 1.2mm Sea...

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SACRED REICH's PHIL RIND: Guitarist JOEY RADZIWILL 'Wrote 10 Out Of The 11 Songs' On Upcoming Album 'Into The Abyss'

In a new interview with Metal & Rock Zone, bassist/vocalist Phil Rind of Arizona thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Into The Abyss", which will be released via Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2019's "Awakening" was recorded at The Focusrite Room in M...

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Cop Who Took Out DIMEBAG's Killer Has No Regrets About His Involvement, Even Though Incident Ended His Career

In a new interview with Bill Bailey of Today's Boondoggle Podcast, James Niggemeyer, the former Columbus, Ohio police officer who is widely credited for saving lives in December 2004 when he entered a local nightclub without backup and killed a crazed gunman responsible for blowing away four people,...

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MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR Explains 'Marrow Deep' Album Title

In a new interview with iHeartRadio Canada's JD Lewis, MASTODON drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor was asked about the title of the band's latest album, "Marrow Deep", which was released 12 months after the death of former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds, who left the band acrimoniously at the start of 20...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'I Will Never Stop Extending The Olive Branch' To YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto spoke about how Ritchie Blackmore's recent onstage reunion with DEEP PURPLE gave him hope that he can rebuild his personal relationship with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmstee...

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Watch: TWISTED SISTER Plays First Concert With SEBASTIAN BACH On Lead Vocals

TWISTED SISTER played its first concert with ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach Friday night (August 28) at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. The show was originally announced as a performance by BENT BROTHER — TWISTED SISTER's alter ego — before it started being officially promoted as...

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BLACK SABBATH: New Audiophile Editions Of 'Black Sabbath' And 'Paranoid' Out Now Via Rhino High Fidelity

BLACK SABBATH forged the dark sound of heavy metal in 1970 across two monumental albums — their self-titled debut and its multi-platinum follow-up, "Paranoid". Today, new audiophile editions of both are available on reel-to-reel from Rhino High Fidelity. "Black Sabbath" and "Paranoid" (Rhino High Fi...

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PRIMAL FEAR's New Album, 'Shadowriders', Gets Official Release Date; 'Vengeance Now' Single To Arrive Before Christmas

Power metal veterans PRIMAL FEAR will release their new album, "Shadowriders", on April 23, 2027 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The LP's first single and music video, "Vengeance Now", will arrive before Christmas. In a recent interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, PRIMAL FEAR bassist and producer Ma...

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JACK OSBOURNE Says Upcoming OZZY Movie Won't Be An 'Artsy Kind Of Esoteric Biopic'

In a new interview with E! News, Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack was asked how his growth as a TV producer has helped mold what he wants to do with the Osbourne family. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I kind of have this mantra, and I always kind of say it, when in meetings with my mom...

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DEE SNIDER Breaks Shoulder While Playing Basketball With His Kids: 'I'm Gonna Be In A Sling For The Next Eight Weeks'

Legendary TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider says that he recently broke his right shoulder while basketball with his kids. Earlier today, the 71-year-old shared a video message on his social media in which he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hey, it's me, Dee Snider. I wanna bring you up...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Releases Lyric Video For 'The Edge Of Nowhere' From Upcoming 'Rats In The Temple' Album

American thrash metal pioneers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have released the official music video for "The Edge Of Nowhere", the third and final single from their upcoming album, "Rats In The Temple", which is due on August 28, 2026 via Napalm Records. The track builds suspense with eastern scales before fir...

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TED NUGENT On DOLLY PARTON: 'We've Lost A Great, Great Musical Authority'

During an appearance on yesterday's (Tuesday, August 25) episode of "Carl Higbie Frontline" on Newsmax, Ted Nugent paid tribute to Dolly Parton shortly after her death was announced. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'll tell you, Dolly Parton was a force to reckon with. We've lost a g...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Recruits Horror Icon BILL MOSELEY For New Music Video

Bruce Dickinson has recruited horror film legend Bill Moseley to appear in one of the music videos for the IRON MAIDEN singer's upcoming solo album. The clip is being filmed in Nevada with Leo Liberti, the Italian-Brazilian award-winning director and post-production artist who previously worked with...

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IN FLAMES And TRIVIUM Announce Spring 2027 European Tour With PALEFACE SWISS And VOLA

Swedish melodeath pioneers IN FLAMES and Grammy-nominated metal titans TRIVIUM have announced a massive run across Europe in spring 2027, with support from PALEFACE SWISS and VOLA on every date. The trek marks one of the heaviest packages the continent will see next year, pairing a band that helped...

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TONY IOMMI Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'World Alone' Music Video

Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has shared behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the music video for "World Alone", the first single from his upcoming solo album "From The Dark", due on October 23 via BMG. Check it out below. "World Alone" received its premiere on July 29 at a sp...