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HIRAX's KATON W. DE PENA Admits He Has Encountered Racism Within Metal Community: 'I Don't Let It Bother Me'

In a new interview with Rutgers University, vocalist Katon W. De Pena of California thrash metal veterans HIRAX was asked what his experience has been like as a black metal artist within the metal community. He responded: "For the most part, it has been an excellent experience. I have met people fro...

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DRAGONFORCE Announces June/July 2025 European Tour

DRAGONFORCE will embark on a European tour in June and July. The 14-date trek will include appearances at such festivals as Sweden Rock Festival, Nova Rock and Graspop Metal Meeting, as well as dates with POWERWOLF. DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li states: "I can't wait to see you all again in Europe...

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MOVEMENTS Share Visualizer For New Single 'Where I Lay'

MOVEMENTS have shared a brand new single, "Where I Lay". The song boasts the band's signature push-and-pull guitar tension, but there is a level of stunning refinement of the group's sonic hallmarks. It also finds MOVEMENTS exploring some territory it had stepped away from in the songwriting process...

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DISTURBED To Release New Single 'I Will Not Break' This Friday

DISTURBED will release a new single, "I Will Not Break", on Friday, February 21. A short teaser for the track is available below. "I Will Not Break" was helmed by producer Drew Fulk (MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, LIL PEEP, HIGHLY SUSPECT),who previously worked with DISTURBED on 2022's "Divisive" album. Back...

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SCHMIER Fights Against Fascism And Misinformation On New DESTRUCTION Album, 'Birth Of Malice'

By David E. Gehlke The 2021 departure of founding member and guitarist Mike Sifringer has seemingly galvanized long-running, legendary German thrashers DESTRUCTION. It's not a reach to suggest that the band's modern era that began when vocalist/bassist Schmier Schirmer rejoined in 1999 has produced...

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BJÖRN 'SPEED' STRID Keeps The Nostalgia Coming With THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA

By David E. Gehlke Initially considered nothing more than the fun, AOR, 1970s-styled, retro side project of SOILWORK's Björn "Speed" Strid and David Andersson, along with ARCH ENEMY's Sharlee D'Angelo, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA has turned into a band that few can resist — even those within metal's...

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FORBIDDEN To Enter Studio Next Week To Record First New Songs In A Decade And A Half

Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN will enter Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California next week with engineer/co-producer Zack Ohren to record their first three new songs in a decade and a half. Guitarist Craig Locicero is collaborating on the material with the rest...

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KAMELOT Drummer Officially Launches ROKK Streaming Service, With 'Fair Compensation For Artists At Its Core'

KAMELOT drummer Alex Landenburg and MENTALIST guitarist Peter Moog have officially launched a new streaming service called ROKK. ROKK is billing itself as "the ultimate streaming platform for all things hard and heavy, with superior sound quality and finally fair compensation for artists at its core...

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KITTIE Announces June 2025 European Tour Dates

Canadian metallers KITTIE have announced European headlining tour dates taking place in June 2025 alongside their summer festival run. The highly anticipated shows will be the band's first on that side of the world in over a decade, providing fans with an opportunity to celebrate their 2022 reunion...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL To Release Two New Singles Before The Summer

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell spoke about his plans for new music after issuing two singles in 2024 — "Anti-Droid" and "Technical Exorcism" — and a cover of RAMMSTEIN's "Du Hast" in 2023. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had...

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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY Partners With GIBSON To Release 12-String Acoustic Guitar

As it celebrates over 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce it has partnered with Sir Brian May, one of the most influential musicians in history and co-founder of one of the most impactful bands of all time, QUEEN. Introducing the Brian May SJ-...

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HEART's ANN WILSON On Challenges Of Talking Politics With People With Opposing Viewpoints: 'It's Like A Minefield'

Ann Wilson, the legendary singer of HEART, has launched a new podcast, "After Dinner Thinks With Ann Wilson". In the pilot episode, Ann sits down with her friend Criss Cain to talk work life, home life, the universe, movies, politics, music, dogs, magic and anything in between. Speaking about the ch...

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KISS Celebrates 50 Years Of 'Strutter' With Ultra-Rare 'Pure Gold Edition' And Limited 'Gold-Plated Edition'

The #1 most gold-awarded U.S. artist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees KISS proudly present "Strutter" on a limited-edition, playable gold records in honor of 50 years of the single available now. KISS partners with Precious Sound to produce two versions — the ultra-rare Pure Gold Edition and...

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SCOTT IAN, DANNY LILKER And JAMEY JASTA To Perform STORMTROOPERS OF DEATH Classics At MILWAUKEE METAL FEST

STORMBREEDERS OF DEATH, a tribute to the mid-1980s politically incorrect project STORMTROOPERS OF DEATH (S.O.D.),will perform at this year's Milwaukee Metal Fest on Friday, May 16 at The Rave / Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The STORMBREEDERS OF DEATH lineup for this special performance will...

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PAUL STANLEY Admits He 'Misses' Performing With KISS But Has Come To Terms With The Fact It's 'Not Gonna Happen Again'

During an appearance on the debut episode of the "Stories To Tell With Richard Marx" podcast, KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley spoke about adjusting to his new life after the completion of the band's "End Of The Road" farewell tour more than a year ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...