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MAYHEM Announces New Album 'Liturgy Of Death', Unveils First Single And Video 'Weep For Nothing'

Influential black metal band MAYHEM will release its seventh studio album, "Liturgy Of Death", on February 6, 2026 via Century Media. With this new opus, MAYHEM reaffirms its status as the most uncompromising force in extreme metal music. Four decades into their career, MAYHEM turns its focus towar...

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SAVATAGE Announces 2026 'Prelude To Madness' European Tour

Acclaimed progressive metal pioneers SAVATAGE today announced their highly anticipated "Prelude To Madness" tour, featuring nine headline performances and multiple festival appearances across Europe in summer 2026. The tour kicks off July 19 in Istanbul, Turkey, marking the band's continued triumpha...

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CRO-MAGS' HARLEY FLANAGAN: 'I'm Making Some Of My Best Music' Right Now

In a new interview with George Miller of United Kingdom's Devolution Magazine, CRO-MAGS founder Harley Flanagan discussed the feature documentary "Harley Flanagan: Wired For Chaos", which charts his tumultuous life and survival. Asked if Flanagan's early life — which consisted of childhood neglect a...

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PARADISE LOST's NICK HOLMES: 'We Are Our Own Worst And Heaviest Critics'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, vocalist Nick Holmes of British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST spoke about the band's 17th album, "Ascension", which came out on September 19 via Nuclear Blast Records. PARADISE LOST's first album in five years, following 2020's critical...

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ALICE COOPER And CRISS ANGEL Announce 'Welcome To Our Nightmare' At Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

For the first time ever, music icon Alice Cooper and illusionist Criss Angel unite to create the shock rock magic experience of a lifetime, "Welcome To Our Nightmare", with all the smash hits in a theatrical visual feast that will destroy your mind! Immerse your senses; run for your lives. History w...

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SOUNDGARDEN's KIM THAYIL On Upcoming Final Album With CHRIS CORNELL: 'It's A Way To Post Tribute To Our Beloved Brother'

SOUNDGARDEN drummer Matt Cameron and guitarist Kim Thayil spoke to The Seattle Times spoke about the status of the recordings made before vocalist Chris Cornell's death in May of 2017. Cameron said: "It's a massive emotional roller coaster. A lot of highs, a lot of lows. The highs are based on the f...

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TOMMY VETTERLI Talks The Renewal Of CORONER Behind Stunning Comeback Album 'Dissonance Theory'

By David E. Gehlke It has been a whopping 32 years since CORONER released a studio album. "Grin" came at a time when the Swiss technical thrash masters weren't really in the mood to be technical thrash masters anymore. The album's chug-filled and experimental detours were a hard sell to fans and the...

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Opus Diabiolicum – The Orchestral Live Show

After decades of being reduced to a contractual afterthought, the live album has struggled to stay relevant. There are plenty of exceptions to the rule, but in general terms, live albums are rarely regarded as exciting or vital, and it takes something special, or preferably spectacular, to change th...

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RODDY BOTTUM Doesn't See FAITH NO MORE Reunion Happening Again: 'I Don't Think Anyone's Up For It At This Point'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Alternative Nation, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer, and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who is promoting the upcoming release of his memoir "The Royal We" — was asked if he would consider playing shows again with his bandmates. He responded: "I don't th...

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SABATON Shares Behind-The-Scenes Documentary From Making Of Epic 'I, Emperor' Music Video

Coming off the announcement of a massive 2025 worldwide tour including a 31-date North American run set for early 2026, Swedish metallers SABATON have just released their eleventh studio album, "Legends", via Better Noise Music (marking the band's label debut). It features the latest single and acco...

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SHINEDOWN Shares Official Music Video For Latest Single, 'Killing Fields'

SHINEDOWN has shared the official music video for the band's latest single, "Killing Fields". The clip, which was shot and edited by Carter Louthian, can be seen below. Last month SHINEDOWN once again made history as "Killing Fields" reached No. 1 on the Active Rock Mediabase chart. This was a massi...

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SOUNDGARDEN's KIM THAYIL To Release 'A Screaming Life' Memoir In May 2026

Founding SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil will release a memoir, "A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond", on May 19, 2026 via HarperCollins imprint William Morrow. From SOUNDGARDEN's humble beginnings manifesting grunge in Seattle's beer-soaked punk clubs to their rever...

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Second ELEGANT WEAPONS Album Is 'Pretty Much Done'

In a new interview with Tim Caple of Rock 'N' Blues Experience, singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG) spoke about the status of the sophomore album from ELEGANT WEAPONS, the band led by JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Actually, the album is record...

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METALLICA Shares 'Sad But True' Pro-Shot Performance Video From San Francisco's 'Dreamfest' Benefit Concert

METALLICA played a 12-song set on October 15 at San Francisco, California's Chase Center as part of Salesforce's annual Dreamfest fundraising event for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Professionally filmed video of the "Sad But True" performance from the Dreamfest show can be seen below. Tickets f...

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LARS ULRICH On METALLICA's Relationship With Band's Fans: 'It Really Is About Community And Collective And Sharing Experiences'

On October 9, California Film Institute's Mill Valley Film Festival featured "Metallica Saved My Life", a documentary that explores the life-changing impact of the San Francisco Bay Area heavy metal band on its fans, as its Centerpiece Screening at Sequoia Cinema in Mill Valley, California. METALLIC...