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Watch: MACHINE HEAD Opens Linz, Austria Concert With Two BLACK SABBATH Covers As Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE
San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by opening their concert last night (July 22) at Posthof in Linz, Austria with covers of two BLACK SABBATH classics. Commented MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn: "We found out that Ozzy had passed away from Sky News 20 minute...July 23, 2025
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LITA FORD Is Still Searching For The Right Label Home For Her Already-Completed New Album
In a new interview with WKBN 21 News anchor Lindsey Watson, '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about her long-awaited new studio album. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes some guitar playing to the disc...July 22, 2025
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See Live Debut Of Thrash Supergroup NEFARIOUS Feat. Former And Current Members Of EXODUS, DEATH ANGEL, HIRAX And HEATHEN
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, made its live debut last...July 20, 2025
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Launches Line Of Protein Powder
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has launched a line of protein powder. If you visit the 62-year-old musician's official online merchandise store, you can now purchase probiotic capsules, electrolyte supplements, watermelon-flavored pre-workout supplements and even yoga mats. "When I'm o...July 16, 2025
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THE OBSESSED Recruits MONSTER MAGNET Drummer BOB PANTELLA
Iconic architects of American doom metal THE OBSESSED have announced a seismic shift behind the kit as drummer Brian Costantino steps away, passing the torch to none other than Bob Pantella — the powerhouse percussionist known for his crushing work with MONSTER MAGNET and THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX. The ba...July 10, 2025
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WE CAME AS ROMANS Announce 'All Is Beautiful... Because We're Doomed' Album, Share 'Culture Wound' Single
Michigan metalcore titans WE CAME AS ROMANS will release their new album, "All Is Beautiful... Because We're Doomed", on Friday, August 22 via Sharptone Records. The announcement arrives alongside the release of the album's third single, "Culture Wound", and its accompanying official music video. Fo...July 9, 2025
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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...July 1, 2025
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HELLOWEEN's ANDI DERIS Says His Vocal Cords Are 'Not As Stressed As They Used To Be', Now That He Has Quit Smoking Cigarettes
HELLOWEEN vocalist Andi Deris spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about how he takes care of his singing voice, particularly as he and his bandmates prepare to release their new album, "Giants & Monsters". Andi said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I consider myself not living unhealt...June 26, 2025
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SCORPIONS Celebrate 60th Anniversary With 'From The First Sting' Collection
In celebration of their sixth decade as a band, German hard rock legends SCORPIONS will release "From The First Sting", a thrilling collection showcasing the raw energy, unforgettable anthems, and iconic moments from their illustrious career. "From The First Sting" will be available on a deluxe 2LP...June 26, 2025
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LITA FORD On Her 'Really Powerful' Song Collaboration With DORO PESCH: 'It Will Reduce You To Tears'
In a new interview with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock, '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about her long-awaited new studio album. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes some guitar playing to the disc. Asked i...June 18, 2025
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DEEP PURPLE: 'Made In Japan (Super Deluxe Edition)' To Arrive In August
On August 15, 1972, DEEP PURPLE took the stage in Japan for the first of three shows that would give rise to one of rock's most celebrated live albums, "Made In Japan". Today, Universal Music announces a new Super Deluxe Edition of the landmark release, due out August 15 — exactly 53 years after the...June 18, 2025
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Confessing Darkness
For reasons that may be a mystery to even the band themselves, IMHA TARIKAT's take on furious black metal hits differently. All the necessary ingredients are there — the morbid, dissonant guitars, the wrathful screams, the battle between all-out blitzkrieg and more atmospheric modes of oppression —...June 17, 2025
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TOM ANGELRIPPER Readies For SODOM's Touring Hiatus: 'I'll Miss The Stage. I'll Miss The Band'
By David E. Gehlke SODOM bassist/vocalist Tom "Angelripper" Such certainly knows how to make good use of an album press cycle. The legendary German thrashers are on the run-up to the release of their 17th studio album, "The Arsonist", a long player that found the band recording drums live on tape, h...June 17, 2025
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See DEEP PURPLE Perform At 2025 Edition of Brazil's BEST OF BLUES AND ROCK Festival
Video of DEEP PURPLE's June 15 performance at the Best Of Blues And Rock festival at Parque do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Highway Star 02. A Bit On The Side 03. Hard Lovin' Man 04. Into The Fire 05. Guitar Solo (...June 16, 2025
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JAMES MICHAEL On SIXX:A.M.'s Future: 'We Don't Have Anything Planned, And I'm Okay With That'
In a new interview with Tim Louie of The Aquarian, SIXX:A.M. singer James Michael was asked why there are seemingly no plans for the band to record more new music or play live shows. He responded: "You know, it's a good question. When SIXX:A.M. formed, we never really had the intention of being a ba...June 12, 2025














