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TOBIAS FORGE On GHOST's Phone 'Ban' For 2025 Tour: 'It's An Experiment'

In a new interview with Audacy, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge addressed the band's announcement last fall that GHOST's 2025 world tour would be "a phone-free experience", with guests maintaining possession of their phones at all times, secured in Yondr pouches. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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Primal Pulse Thunder

PURIFIED IN BLOOD were always an anomaly. Formed in Norway over 20 years ago, their unique strain of brutal metalcore seemed an unlikely development for a country dominated by the black metal scene. Initially affiliated with the straight edge movement, they rose to prominence thanks to a sound that...

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TED NUGENT On His Classic Song 'Stranglehold': 'It's More Powerful Today Than It Was When It Was Released In 1975'

In a new interview with Roc Doc's Podcast, Ted Nugent spoke about how he came up with his iconic rock anthem "Stranglehold", which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, boy, what a series of events. And it really is a magic moment in time...

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See DISTURBED's Detroit Concert During 'The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour'

Front Row Bobby has uploaded video of DISTURBED's March 10 concert at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Check out the clips below. DISTURBED's setlist was as follows: The Sickness 01. Voices 02. The Game 03. Stupify 04. Down With The Sickness 05. Violence Fetish 06. Fear 07. Numb 08. Want 0...

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Heat Lightning

While certain media outlets are clearly addicted to the illusion that old-school metal is something that happened in the past, the reality is that there has never been a more fruitful time for propagators of the old way of doing things. One of the most powerful and convincing retro bands around, SAN...

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Ex-KISS Drummer PETER CRISS, DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN To Perform At Second Annual Benefit Concert For First Responders

On April 25, 2025, Raven Drum Foundation will bring together an all-star lineup at New York City's famed Cutting Room to support first responders and veterans for the second year in a row. Founded in 2001 by Rick Allen, drummer of DEF LEPPARD, and his wife, healing arts educator and musician Lauren...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER: Why American Thrash Bands Became More Commercially Successful Than Their German Counterparts

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Schmier was asked why he thinks American thrash bands like METALLICA and SLAYER achieved greater success than German bands such as DESTRUCTION and KREATOR, even though they all came out in the early 1980s. He responded (as tra...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE Drummer PAUL MAZURKIEWICZ To Make Another Stand-Up Comedy Appearance This Weekend

On Saturday, March 15, CANNIBAL CORPSE drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz will return to The Commodore in Ybor City, Florida for another attempt at stand-up comedy. The event's official description is as follows: "Death metal meets alternative comedy in this one-of-a-kind show! Paul Mazurkiewicz, drummer and...

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EPICA Shares Music Video For 'T.I.M.E.' Single From Upcoming 'Aspiral' Album

Symphonic metal frontrunners EPICA return with a spellbinding third single off their upcoming album, "Aspiral", which will see the light of day on April 11 via Nuclear Blast. "T.I.M.E." is a track that takes listeners on a journey through self-discovery, as the title stands for "Transformation, Inte...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Announces U.S. Leg Of 'My Years With UFO' Tour; ARMORED SAINT To Support On Select Shows

Guitar legend Michael Schenker has announced the U.S. leg of his "My Years With UFO" tour. Schenker will be touring in support of his recently released "My Years With UFO" album celebrating the 50th anniversary of Michael's years with UFO. Tour dates: Sept. 05 - Orlando, FL - Plaza Live Sept. 06 -...

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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS Remembers PAUL DI'ANNO: 'He Had This Self-Destruct Button'

IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris has paid tribute to the band's former singer Paul Di'Anno who died last October at the age of 66. Speaking to U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine, Steve said: "Paul was a lovable rogue. He liked to annoy me by dressing up like Adam Ant. Anything to wind me up. He liked to r...

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DEFTONES Announce August/September 2025 North American Tour

Following a two-week sequence of sold-out arena shows, including a double in Los Angeles at the Forum, multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning band DEFTONES has announced an extension of its 2025 North American tour with a second leg, produced by Live Nation. The next round of dates commences on August...

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Sequel To Iconic Mockumentary 'Spinal Tap' Gets Official Release Date

"Spinal Tap II: The End Continues", the sequel to the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap", will receive a theatrical release on September 12. Bleecker Street has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues", which reunites director Rob Reiner with Christopher Gues...

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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER On Split With BRENT HINDS: 'It Was A Hard Decision We All Had To Make'

MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher says that last week's surprise departure of guitarist Brent Hinds was "a hard decision we all had to make." Since 2000, Hinds had served as lead guitarist and vocalist for MASTODON, alongside bassist/singer Troy Sanders, drummer Brann Dailor, and Kelliher. MASTODON's...

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GLENN DANZIG Rips Bands Who Return To Performing Live After Completing 'Final' Tours: 'It's Kind Of A Scam'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", Glenn Danzig was asked if he would ever consider playing one big final show before calling it quits, like Ozzy Osbourne has announced he will do in early July in Birmingham, England. The 69-year-old si...