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A Day In The Life

Originally formed as a tribute to their former boss Ronnie James Dio, LAST IN LINE have long since outgrown the limitations of that noble aim. The band's lineup speaks for itself: guitarist Vivian Campbell (DIO / DEF LEPPARD),  drummer Vinnie Appice (DIO / BLACK SABBATH),  bassist Phil Sou...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says Unreleased VAN HALEN Song 'Between Us Two' Will Eventually See Light Of Day

In a new interview with Kyle Meredith, Sammy Hagar was asked about the status of the unreleased VAN HALEN ballad called "Between Us Two" which was originally recorded for the soundtrack to the 1996 blockbuster "Twister". The former VAN HALEN singer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everyon...

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PHILIP ANSELMO's DOWN Bandmate KIRK WINDSTEIN Says PANTERA Reunion Will Be 'Amazing'

CROWBAR frontman Kirk Windstein has weighed in on the news that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) will unite with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselmo...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer BLAZE BAYLEY: 'Some Of The People That Hate Me Have Actually Never Listened To What I Do'

British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN more than 20 years ago, has confirmed to Stavros Vlahos, editor of the Soundcheck Network music magazine, that he has begun compiling ideas for the follow-up to his latest solo studio album, 2021's "War Within Me". "I'm always trying...

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Why Was Tampa Such A Breeding Ground For Death Metal In Late 1980s And Early 1990s? DAVID VINCENT Weighs In

In a new interview with Brazil's KazaGastão, former MORBID ANGEL frontman David Vincent spoke about the fact that the city of Tampa is still considered by some to be the unofficial capital of American death metal. Asked if there is anything special about the Florida town that makes it such a breedin...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Is Open To Making More Music With TONY IOMMI, But Not As BLACK SABBATH

On this week's edition of "Ozzy Speaks" on SiriusXM, Ozzy Osbourne was asked by co-host Billy Morrison if the singer's recent collaboration with Tony Iommi might lead to new music from BLACK SABBATH. He responded: "No, not more BLACK SABBATH. But I wouldn't say no to do some more with Tony. BLACK SA...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Has Changed His Mind About 'Operation: Mindcrime' Being A Better Album Than 'The Crimson Idol'

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session at a recent W.A.S.P. concert, frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about going back and hearing some of the band's earlier albums for the first time in years while digitizing the recordings. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I listened to...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Postpones Four More Shows As Singer JOSH KISZKA Continues Recovery From Ruptured Eardrum

GRETA VAN FLEET has postponed four more concerts in order to allow frontman Josh Kiszka more time to recover from a ruptured eardrum. The band has scrapped this month's shows in El Paso, Tucson, Anaheim and Sacramento — just weeks after the rockers announced the postponements of concerts in Hollywoo...

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PANTERA Confirmed For Norway's TONS OF ROCK Festival

PANTERA has been confirmed for the 2023 edition of Norway's Tons Of Rock festival, set to take place June 22-24 in Oslo. Joining them on the bill will be GHOST, GOJIRA, BEHEMOTH, CLUTCH, TNT, POWERWOLF, MAYHEM, STAGE DOLLS, HONNINGBARNA, THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE ZUGLY, AVATAR, SPIRITBOX, VOIVOD and...

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URIAH HEEP Announces 'Chaos & Colour' Album, Shares 'Save Me Tonight' Video

British hard rock legends URIAH HEEP will release their 25th studio album, "Chaos & Colour", on January 27, 2023 via Silver Lining Music. The official Natalia Jonderko Śmiechowicz-directed music video for the LP's first single, the buoyant and blistering "Save Me Tonight", can be seen below. URI...

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COAL CHAMBER Members Comment On Reunion: We 'Can't Wait To Play For All The Fans Who Have Been There For Us'

The four members of COAL CHAMBER have commented on today's announcement that they will reunite for an appearance at next year's Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band, which hasn't performed live since 2015, will join SYSTEM OF A DOWN, INCUBUS, KORN, EVANESCENCE DEFTONES and many oth...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On KINGS OF THRASH's Recent Mini-Tour: 'That Was Just The First Firework We Blew Off'

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), recently entered the studio to begin recording the first of four original songs. The group, which also includes drummer Fred Aching as well as guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon, along with...

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TOM GABRIEL FISCHER On PANTERA Comeback: 'As Long As It's Not Billed As A Reunion, I Think It's Perfect'

Former HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST and current TRIPTYKON singer, guitarist and main songwriter Tom Gabriel Fischer (a.k.a. Tom Gabriel Warrior) has weighed in on the news that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) will unite with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BL...

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FIREWIND To Release New Studio Album In 2023

FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. has released a new video message in which he offered an update on the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "FIREWIND is returning next year, and we are working on music. We're working on new songs. There will be a new album in 20...

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All Belong To The Night

Heavy metal and its numerous subgenres carry meaning and purpose as vast as the world itself. Black metal is most notably associated with matters of Satanism and the occult, but it, too, can be a canvas fit for expansive expression. Aware of the tumultuous times that Ukraine is experiencing, artisti...