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RALF SCHEEPERS Stays True To The Cause Amid Drastic Lineup Changes: 'I Have PRIMAL FEAR On My Arm And In My Heart'

By David E. Gehlke PRIMAL FEAR has been so consistent and dependable for so long that any hiccups — like the departure of three members in 2023 — come as a sort of a shock. The out-of-nowhere split with guitarists Tom Naumann and Alex Beyrodt and drummer Michael Ehré threatened the German power meta...

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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Rips 'Organized Religion' For 'Causing The Worst Genocides And Most Horrible Situations In The History Of Mankind'

In a new interview with Brocarde, NIGHTWISH's Dutch-born vocalist Floor Jansen, who resides in Sweden with her husband, SABATON drummer Hannes Van Dahl, confirmed that she grew up around religion, even though she was never a strong believer. "It was there, but I guess from the get-go I really starte...

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NUNO BETTENCOURT On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was A Godfather To Us'

EXTREME's Nuno Bettencourt spoke to Page Six about what it meant for him to honor Ozzy Osbourne with a medley of Osbourne's greatest hits on Sunday (September 7) at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards alongside AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and Yungblud. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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Watch: OZZY OSBOURNE Honored By STEVEN TYLER, JOE PERRY, NUNO BETTENCOURT And YUNGBLUD At 2025 MTV VMAs

A powerhouse tribute of rock and roll royalty with AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Yungblud and EXTREME's Nuno Bettencourt all came together Sunday night (September 7) for a once-in-a-lifetime performance honoring the legendary Ozzy Osbourne with a medley of his greatest hits at the 2025 MTV...

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FORBIDDEN's CRAIG LOCICERO: 'If You Can't Write Heavy S*** In' The Standard Guitar Tuning, 'Then I Don't Know What To Tell You'

At last month's Motocultor Festival in France, FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero was asked by Loud TV what it's like for him and his bandmates to play thrash metal in 2025, since the music industry has changed a lot in the past four decades. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah,...

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DAVE GROHL To Be Honored For His Community Volunteer Work

Former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl will be honored for his community volunteer work at a Hope The Mission gala event, "Hope In The City Of Angels", on October 18 at BMO stadium in Los Angeles. Dave has donated his time and BBQ skills multiple times for Hope The Missi...

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Former SODOM Drummer ATOMIC STEIF Dies

Former SODOM drummer Atomic Steif, whose real name was Guido Richter, passed away last week. No further details regarding his death are currently available. Earlier today (Saturday, September 6),SODOM bassist/vocalist Thomas "Angelripper" Such shared the following message via social media: "Dear So...

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LEPROUS Announces 'An Evening Of Atonement' Live Release

Norwegian rock outfit LEPROUS has announced a spectacular and much overdue brand-new live release titled "An Evening Of Atonement", out on October 24, 2025 worldwide via InsideOut Music. Following their latest, acclaimed eighth studio album "Melodies Of Atonement" (2024),LEPROUS took to the stage o...

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RUDY SARZO, BRAD GILLIS And TOMMY ALDRIDGE Reunite For Cover Of THE WHO's 'The Real Me'

Canadian-born Rick Hughes is renowned for his powerful voice as the lead singer of the legendary metal band SWORD, and of the hard-rock band SAINTS & SINNERS, as well as a seasoned performer with hundreds of headlining shows in Canada, America, Europe and Japan over the years, and his superb sta...

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WINDS OF PLAGUE Announces Summer/Fall 2025 Reunion Shows

Symphonic deathcore titans WINDS OF PLAGUE are officially back, reuniting with their original members for a pair of highly anticipated festival performances. The band will take the stage at Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky and Aftershock in Sacramento, California, as well as at a special clu...

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AEROSMITH's STEVEN TYLER And JOE PERRY, EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT To Honor OZZY OSBOURNE At 2025 MTV VMAs

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards today revealed a powerhouse tribute of rock and roll royalty with AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Yungblud and EXTREME's Nuno Bettencourt, all coming together for a once-in-a-lifetime performance honoring the legendary Ozzy Osbourne with a medley of his greate...

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GLENN HUGHES Explains Why He Declined Invitation To Join OZZY OSBOURNE's Band More Than Four Decades Ago

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes was asked how he was affected by the recent passing of BLACK SABBATH's iconic singer Ozzy Osbourne. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've known Ozzy and [fellow BLACK SABBATH members] Geezer [Butler]...

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See WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's 'Right?' Playthrough For EVH Gear

Get an up-close look at Wolfgang Van Halen's tone and technique in his playthrough of "Right?", a song from MAMMOTH's 2023 album "Mammoth II", on the SA-126 Standard. The all-new EVH SA-126 Standard, the brainchild of former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen, blends s...

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THE CULT Announces Vinyl Reissues Of 'Choice Of Weapon' And 'Hidden City'

THE CULT will reissue two of its acclaimed albums, "Choice Of Weapon" and "Hidden City", on vinyl on October 17 via Cooking Vinyl. Originally released in 2012 and 2016, respectively, the albums form part of a trilogy that witnessed the rebirth of the band with Record Collector dubbing "Choice Of Wea...

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Police: Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS Was At Fault For Motorcycle Crash That Took His Life

According to Atlanta News First, police have determined that former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds was at fault in the motorcycle crash that took his life last month. Brent was reportedly riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle late on August 20 when he was hit by an SUV turning left and failing to yiel...