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BEYOND THE BLACK Announces New Album 'Break The Silence', Shares Title Track

German symphonic metal band BEYOND THE BLACK will release a new album, "Break The Silence", on January 9, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the album announcement, the band has unveiled a stunning music video for the title track, which you can watch below. This announcement comes only a few...

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LED ZEPPELIN To Release 'Live EP' In September

LED ZEPPELIN will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its iconic sixth album, "Physical Graffiti", with the release of "Live EP" on 180-gram 12" vinyl, CD and digital formats on September 12. Also released on the same date will be an updated 50th-anniversary edition of 2015's "Physical Graffiti" Delux...

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GENE SIMMONS On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'There Never Was One Like Him' Before 'And Probably Never Will Be' Again

On Tuesday, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons sat down with NBC News' Gadi Schwartz to discuss Ozzy Osbourne's legacy and their longtime friendship and intertwined early careers in the music industry. Asked how he remembers the BLACK SABBATH singer, Gene said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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METALLICA On OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'We Are Heartbroken And Devastated By This Loss'

METALLICA has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the BLACK SABBATH singer died earlier today at the age of 76. The San Francisco Bay Area metal legends took to their social media to write: " OZZY RIP. It's impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant to METALLICA. Hero, icon, pioneer,...

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THE FELL, Featuring BILLY SHEEHAN, Releases New Single, 'Killswitch'

Modern rock supergroup THE FELL, featuring legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, multi-platinum producer Mike "K." Krompass, and Australian vocal powerhouse Toby Rand, returns with an electrifying new single, "Killswitch", a crushing, high-voltage anthem that melds the golden age of rock with a modern-da...

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JAY WEINBERG Approached SLIPKNOT Gig With '100% Tenacity, Focus, Drive And Respect'

In a new interview with Drummer's Review, former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg reflected on his mindset and approach to playing with the band when he first joined SLIPKNOT in late 2013 as the replacement for the group's founding drummer Joey Jordison. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION's PHIL FASCIANA Is 'Showing Improvement' After Being Placed In An Induced Coma

Guitarist Phil Fasciana of long-running Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION will likely remain hospitalized for at least another week in Montpelier, France after developing a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. As a result of Phil's hospitalization, the other members of the band — Ronnie Par...

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JOHN CORABI Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL For Upcoming Solo Album

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of veteran rock vocalist John Corabi to its roster of iconic artists. Known for his powerful voice and rich legacy with bands like MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE DEAD DAISIES, UNION and THE SCREAM, Corabi is looking forward to releasing new music in collaboration with...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION's PHIL FASCIANA Remains In ICU Following Bacterial Pneumonia Diagnosis

Guitarist Phil Fasciana of long-running Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION remains in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at a hospital in Montpelier, France after developing a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. On Friday (July 17),Fasciana's MALEVOLENT CREATION bandmate Jesse Jolly (bass, lead voc...

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Watch: FEAR FACTORY Kicks Off 'Demanufacture' 30th-Anniversary European Tour In Essen, Germany

FEAR FACTORY kicked off a European tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of its classic second album, "Demanufacture", Friday night (July 18) at Turock in Essen, Germany. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for the show was as follows: "Demanufactu...

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Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN's TITANIUM TART Kicks Off Florida Tour In Sebastian

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain's TITANIUM TART project kicked off a four-date tour of Florida on Thursday (July 17) at Capt Hirams in Sebastian. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Joining Nicko in TITANIUM TART are Rob Stokes on bass, Eldad Kira on keyboards, Mike Rivera an...

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JOE LYNN TURNER: 'I Feel Very At Home' In Russia

In a new interview with Pavel Bazdyrev of the podcast Musical Craft, former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE vocalist Joe Lynn Turner was asked what it feels like to be in Russia these days. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I've been here … back [when I played] with Yngwie [Malmsteen...

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NICKO MCBRAIN Says IRON MAIDEN's New Drummer SIMON DAWSON Is 'Doing A Fantastic Job'

During an appearance on the July 16 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", IRON MAIDEN's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain once again opened up about his decision to retire from touring with the band. The now-73-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McBrain, announ...

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BIFF BYFORD Has 'Quite A Lot Of Ideas' For SAXON's Next Album; September/October 2026 Release Expected

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked about a possible follow-up to the band's 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", which came out in January 2024 via Silver Lining Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, we've started writin...

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AVATAR Releases Music Video For New Single 'In The Airwaves'

Swedish metallers AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin and drummer John Alfredsson — have released the official music video for their new single, "In The Airwaves". It follows AVATAR's previous single, "Captain Goat", which came ou...