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IAN ASTBURY And BILLY DUFFY To Release 'Paradise Live' Album Documenting Rebirth Of DEATH CULT

DEATH CULT laid the groundwork for the band we now know as THE CULT, and in 2023, to mark the band's 40th anniversary, Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, along with John Tempesta on bass and Charlie Jones on drums, revived DEATH CULT for a special run of shows. Out on January 16, 2026, "Paradise Live" is...

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ROB HALFORD: OZZY OSBOURNE Was 'Very Happy' With JUDAS PRIEST's Cover Version Of BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs'

In a new interview with Gary Graff of Billboard, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford said that Ozzy Osbourne gave his stamp of approval to PRIEST's cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs" before he passed away. "The absolute thrill for us all is he, with [his wife and manager] Sharon, list...

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Watch: ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO Hosts Bass Clinic In Witten, Germany

On September 30, ANTHRAX's Frank Bello hosted a bass clinic at Rockland Music in Witten, Germany. Video of his appearance can be seen in five parts below (courtesy of Özgür Karatag). In a recent interview with The Music Zoo, Bello reflected on his early days as a musician. He said: " I grew up in th...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says Everybody In IRON MAIDEN Is 'Perfectly Happy' With SIMON DAWSON: 'You Can't Replace NICKO MCBRAIN With A Clone'

In a new interview with the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, hosted by FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the spring/summer 2025 European leg of the band's "Run For Your Lives" world tour. The trek, which launched on May 27 in Budapest, Hun...

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JUDAS PRIEST To Record New Studio Album In 2026: 'We've Got A Head Start' With Songwriting, Says IAN HILL

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked about the possibility of a follow-up to the band's latest album, "Invincible Shield", which came out in March 2024. He said: "There's plans to go back into the studio in the new year. So when it'll be r...

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NEW FOUND GLORY Announces 'Listen Up!' Album, Shares 'Laugh It Off' Single

NEW FOUND GLORY will release a new album, "Listen Up!", on February 20, 2026. The band's first full-length in nearly six years and their first since signing to Pure Noise Records earlier this year, "Listen Up!" is a collection of songs about resilience and hope through hard times. About "Listen Up!"...

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IAN HAUGLAND: EUROPE's New Album Will Be 'More Of An Homage To The '80s'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, EUROPE drummer Ian Haugland spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the Swedish band's long-awaited next LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "It's been a while now since we recorded the last album; 2017 [i...

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MIKKEY DEE: LEMMY Was 'Probably The Most Intelligent Guy' I Have Known

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, veteran Swedish hard rock and heavy metal drummer Mikkey Dee, who landed the job as the drummer for SCORPIONS in 2016 after spending almost 25 years as a member of MOTÖRHEAD, reflected on his time with the Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister-fronted outfit. He said (as tran...

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Hear JUDAS PRIEST's 'Charity Version' Of 'War Pigs' Featuring OZZY OSBOURNE

JUDAS PRIEST's "charity" version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs", featuring SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne, has just been released and can be streamed below. All profits of Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd and Epic Records in the U.K. from audio streams, downloads, and physical sales of the r...

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Watch: NEIL TURBIN Performs Early ANTHRAX Classics In São Paulo During 'Armed And Dangerous 40' Latin American Tour

Fan-filmed video of former ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin, who sang on the band's debut album, 1984's "Fistful Of Metal", performing with his solo group on September 21 at Manifesto Bar in São Paulo, Brazil during his "Armed And Dangerous 40" Latin American tour can be seen below. Turbin performed and r...

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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Charity Version' Of 'War Pigs' Featuring OZZY OSBOURNE To Be Released Tomorrow

JUDAS PRIEST's "charity" version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs", featuring SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne, will be released on Friday, September 26. All profits of Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd and Epic Records in the U.K. from audio streams, downloads, and physical sales of the recording...

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EUROPE's Long-Awaited Documentary Will Finally Arrive In Early 2026

In a new interview with Metal Hammer España, EUROPE drummer Ian Haugland offered an update on the band's documentary which the long-running Swedish hard rockers have been busy filming with producer/director Craig Hooper (DEEP PURPLE, SAXON) for Coolhead Productions. The film promises to tell the sto...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Talks To DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE For Latest Episode Of 'Metal Sticks' Podcast

Ian Paice of DEEP PURPLE is the featured guest on the second episode of "Metal Sticks", the new podcast hosted by Nicko McBrain, the iconic drummer of IRON MAIDEN for 42 years, recently retired from touring, and Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni. You can now watch the chat below. Dedicated to inter...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Says 'America Is Still Incredibly Homophobic': It Really Gets Me Angry And Upset'

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, who publicly declared his homosexuality back in 1998 during an appearance on MTV News, was interviewed on the latest episode of the Queer The Music podcast, hosted by Jake Shears. Asked by Shears if he thinks attitudes about sexuality have changed in the heavy meta...

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OPETH Announces February 2026 North American Tour With KATATONIA; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will embark on "The Last Will And Testament North American Tour Part 2" in February 2026. Support on the trek will come from KATATONIA. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, September 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET and end on Thursday, September 25 at 10...