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MY DYING BRIDE Officially Parts Ways With Singer AARON STAINTHORPE

English doom metal pioneers MY DYING BRIDE have officially parted ways with vocalist Aaron Stainthorpe. The news comes less than a year after MY DYING BRIDE recruited singer Mikko Kotamäki (SWALLOW THE SUN) to front the band for its live appearances in 2025. Earlier today (Thursday, October 9),MY D...

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IAN ASTBURY And BILLY DUFFY To Release 'Paradise Live' Album Documenting Rebirth Of DEATH CULT

DEATH CULT laid the groundwork for the band we now know as THE CULT, and in 2023, to mark the band's 40th anniversary, Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, along with John Tempesta on bass and Charlie Jones on drums, revived DEATH CULT for a special run of shows. Out on January 16, 2026, "Paradise Live" is...

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Watch: MARK JANSEN's Pre-EPICA Band AFTER FOREVER Reunites For Special 25th-Anniversary Concerts

Mark Jansen's pre-EPICA band AFTER FOREVER reunited for two special 25th-anniversary concerts on October 4, 2025 and October 5, 2025 at 013 Poppodium in Tilburg, Netherlands. The setlist for the October 5 show was as follows: 01. Monolith Of Doubt 02. My Pledge Of Allegiance #1: The Sealed Fate 03....

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Announces Rescheduled 'Obsolete By Word Of Mouth' Spoken-Word Events

Former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell has announced the details of his rescheduled spoken-words events in Australia, dubbed "Obsolete By Word Of Mouth". The two shows, which were originally supposed to happen in June, will now be held on the following dates: Oct. 25 - Sydney, Australia @ Chuck T...

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JON BON JOVI On BON JOVI's 'Forever (Legendary Edition)': 'Great Songs Are Even Better With These Collaborations'

During a new appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Jon Bon Jovi spoke about BON JOVI's decision to re-release the songs from the band's 2024 "Forever" album as "Forever (Legendary Edition)", with guest stars on each track, plus two more cuts. The guests include Bruce Springsteen, on "Hollow Man"; Jelly...

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DREAM THEATER Won't Be Touring Europe In 2026 In Support Of 'Parasomnia' Album: 'Sometimes Plans Change'

DREAM THEATER has scrapped its plans of touring Europe next year in support of their latest album, "Parasomnia". The progressive metal giants launched a U.S. tour last month during which they are continuing their "An Evening With Dream Theater" run that celebrates "Parasomnia" by performing the LP i...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Releases New Single 'Broken And Blind'

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has released a new single, "Broken And Blind", via MNRK Heavy / Spinefarm. This is the band's third single release, preceded by "Lord Humungus" (February 2025) and "The Gallows" (September 2024),leading up to the much-anticipated new BLACK LABEL SOCIETY album scheduled for early...

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Legendary Extreme Metal Drummer NICK BARKER: 'I'm Dealing With Stage Five Chronic Kidney Failure Right Now'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, legendary extreme metal drummer Nick Barker (LOCK UP, BRUJERIA, DIMMU BORGIR, CRADLE OF FILTH) opened up about some of his recent health challenges. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, at this point in my career...

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS And EREWHON Team Up For A New Smoothie: 'OG Goth'

Fittingly timed for October, the unofficial season of the goths — two-time Grammy Award-winning band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have launched the "OG Goth" smoothie with Erewhon. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of their RIAA diamond-certified double album "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness",...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of Reunited 1991 Lineup Of GRAVE Performing At Czech Republic's BRUTAL ASSAULT

On August 8, 2025, the reunited 1991 lineup of Swedish death metal pioneers GRAVE — Ola Lindgren (guitar, vocals),Jörgen Sandström (vocals, guitar),Jens "Jensa" Paulsson (drums) and Jonas Torndal (bass) — played at this year's edition of the Brutal Assault open-air extreme metal festival in the 18...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Questions Whether DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Farewell' Announcement Is 'Just An Attempt To Boost Ticket Sales'

In a new interview with AlternativeNation.net, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was once again asked for his reaction to the band's announcement that its upcoming LP will be the band's last. The Dave Mustaine-led outfit will also embark on a farewell tour in 2026. Asked for his thoughts on MEG...

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TRIXTER's MARK 'GUS' SCOTT Confirms He Tried To Trademark Band Name Behind Other Members' Backs: I Did It To 'Illustrate A Point'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, TRIXTER drummer Mark "Gus" Scott was asked if it's true that he tried to trademark the TRIXTER name behind the other members' backs after TRIXTER's founding guitarist Steve Brown let it lapse a few years ago. Mark responded (as transcrib...

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"Para Bellum" is a fucking monster.

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE's BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Announces November 2025 Tour Dates

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the renaissance-inspired rock band formed by legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife Candice Night, will return to the stage in November 2025. This tour is a musical journey through BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's 25-plus-year-long history, featuring songs f...

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You Can Own Amp Heads Used By GEEZER BUTLER During Rehearsals For BLACK SABBATH's Final Show

**Correction**: The original version of this article incorrectly stated that Geezer Butler was selling a collection of amps used at BLACK SABBATH's final show. He has since clarified that he is "NOT selling anything from the 'Back To The Beginning' gig." He is "also NOT involved with the sale of the...