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BREAKING BENJAMIN's BENJAMIN BURNLEY: This Is 'The Longest We've Ever Gone Without Putting Out An Album'

During a recent appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, BREAKING BENJAMIN founder/frontman Benjamin Burnley was asked about the musical and thematic inspiration for the band's upcoming long-awaited follow-up to 2018's "Ember" album. He responded (as transcribed by...

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DISTURBED's MIKE WENGREN On 'The Sickness' 25th-Anniversary Shows: It 'Will Be The Biggest Tour We've Ever Done'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, DISTURBED drummer Mike Wengren spoke about the band's upcoming 34-date "The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour", which will kick off in Nampa, Idaho on February 25, 2025 and is produced by Live Nation. The to...

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THE RASMUS Shares New Single 'Rest In Pieces'

Finnish rockers THE RASMUS have shared their new track "Rest In Pieces" via Better Noise Music and Playground Music. The band have also released the song's accompanying lyric video, which can be seen below. "Rest In Pieces" is an irresistibly heavy, dark and melodic song, marking the start of the ne...

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Drummer NICK PIERCE Quits AS I LAY DYING: I Need To 'Retain My Personal Health And Integrity'

Drummer Nick Pierce has announced his departure from AS I LAY DYING. His exit comes just six days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was also leaving the group and just a couple of hours after guitarist Ken Susi announced his own departure. Earlier today (Thursday, October 24),Pierce released...

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SABATON Sets Its Sight On Stadiums: 'It's Just A Matter Of A Little Bit Of Time'

By David E. Gehlke SABATON's new concert film, "Sabaton - The Tour To End All Tours", checks off another item on what is now becoming an increasingly long list of accomplishments for the Swedish metallers. The film's global premiere included 700 cinemas spanning 26 territories — including a late Oct...

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KEN SUSI Quits AS I LAY DYING: 'My Personal Morals Have Been Tested To A Breaking Point'

Guitarist Ken Susi has announced his departure from AS I LAY DYING. His exit comes just six days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was also leaving the group. Earlier today (Thursday, October 24),Susi released the following statement via social media: "My time playing with AS I LAY DYING has...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN Has 'The Bones' For Whole New Album But Isn't Rushing The Process

In a new interview with Josh Klinger of Chicago's Rock 95.5 radio station, BREAKING BENJAMIN founder/frontman Benjamin Burnley was asked when fans can expect to hear the band's next studio album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we're working on it… It's the same thing as be...

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BABYMETAL Announces May 2025 European Arena Tour With POPPY And BAMBIE THUG

"In 2025, BABYMETAL will enter a new era. The Metalverse will expand and we will travel to a world we have never experienced, with new songs." Following this communication from The Fox God, global metal sensation BABYMETAL announced its first-ever arena tour of Europe, set to kick off in May 2025. H...

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THE RASMUS To Release New Single 'Rest In Pieces' This Week

Finnish rockers THE RASMUS have announced a new partnership with independent record label Better Noise Music who will jointly release the band's new music alongside Nordic indie label Playground Music. Formed 30 years ago, THE RASMUS, led by founding frontman and songwriter Lauri Ylönen, immediately...

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DAUGHTRY Drops Epic Video For New Single 'The Dam'

Grammy-nominated rockers DAUGHTRY continue their reign of music video dominance with a visual for their new single, "The Dam", out now on all platforms via Big Machine Rock. Cut from their recently released, debut Big Machine EP "Shock To The System (Part One)", the cinematic video, directed by Jens...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On His Love Of LADY GAGA: 'I'll Still Be Banging My Head To 'Paparazzi' On My Deathbed'

In a new interview with Houston Chronicle, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked which pop artists are currently on his playlist. He responded: "Chappell [Roan] is amazing. I turned on to [Lady] Gaga instantly. Her talent is just extraordinary. And she says she's a huge fan of Chappell. The way...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Dead At 66

On behalf of his family, Conquest Music has confirmed the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di'Anno. Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66. Born in Chingford, East London on May 17, 1958, Paul first came to prominence as lead singer of English heavy metal band...

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JAKE E. LEE Says He Was Shot After He Confronted 'A Couple Of Thieves' Checking Out A Neighbor's Motorcycle

Jake E. Lee has offered an update on his health, five days after being shot in Las Vegas. The 67-year-old former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist was hit three times in a shooting about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip early on Tuesday, October 15. He was later taken to the Sunrise Hospital & Medical Ce...

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Even for a band as fundamentally melancholy as SWALLOW THE SUN, the last decade has been a particularly daunting challenge. The tragic death of guitarist and founder Juha Raivio's partner, Aleah Starbridge, in 2016 took the Finns' music into even more bleak and lightless territory than had been expl...

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JAKE E. LEE Says 'Police Found 15 Shell Casings At The Scene' Where He Was Shot

Jake E. Lee has offered an update on his health, two days after being shot in Las Vegas. The 67-year-old former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist was hit three times in a shooting about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip early on Tuesday, October 15. He was later taken to a hospital's intensive care unit, wher...