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RICHIE KOTZEN Releases New Solo Single 'Ivory Queen'

Acclaimed guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen has released a new solo song, "Ivory Queen". The official lyric video for the track can be seen below. In a video message, Richie stated about the inspiration for "Ivory Queen":  "'Ivory Queen' is not a woman. It's just a metaphor for the sort of embodiment...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Releases Dramatic New Video For 'Change Of Heart' From 'More Balls To Picasso' Album

Following the award-winning video for IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson's classic solo track "Tears Of The Dragon", released earlier this year, comes its companion piece. "Change Of Heart" was shot in São Paulo, Brazil in September 2025 when Bruce joined with directors Leo Liberti and Antoine de Mo...

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DARKTHRONE's TED 'NOCTURNO CULTO' SKJELLUM To Release Debut Album From His New Band AVRAK In October

Recently unveiled Norwegian heavy metal juggernaut-in-the-making AVRAK was founded in November 2023 by guitarists Anders Hegna (NØD, EL KAYENNE, SVIDD GREVLING) and Ted "Nocturno Culto" Skjellum, notable for being half of legendary duo DARKTHRONE. The pair had known each other for many years, and wi...

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Watch: DOWN Performs New Single 'Blood Oath' Live For First Time

American heavy metal icons DOWN played their new single, "Blood Oath", live for the first time during their headlining concert Wednesday night (August 19) at the House Of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Released on August 19, "Blood Oath" is taken fro...

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Spanish Thrashers ANGELUS APATRIDA Sign With NAPALM RECORDS, Announce 'The Reckoning' EP

Spanish thrash metal heavyweights ANGELUS APATRIDA are entering a new era, officially signing with Napalm Records. Formed in 2000, the Spanish quartet has spent more than two decades establishing itself as one of the leading forces in the international thrash metal scene, performing at major festiva...

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SNOT Signs Record Deal With BLKIIBLK; New Studio Album Coming In Summer 2027

BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group, has announced the signing of legendary California punk-metal pioneers SNOT to a worldwide recording deal. One of the most influential cult bands to emerge from the late-'90s heavy music explosion, SNOT is currently writing and recording its...

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ENSLAVED Announces New Studio Album 'Mið', Shares 'Solar Will' Single

Progressive trailblazers ENSLAVED have officially announced their forthcoming studio album, "Mið", set for release on October 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Throughout their 35-year journey, across 17 albums, the Norwegian vanguard have continually redefined the boundaries of progressive black metal,...

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NEIL PEART Documentary Maker Hopes Film Will Reveal Iconic RUSH Drummer Was 'A Very Loyal And Loving Friend'

A new documentary about late RUSH drummer Neil Peart, "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple", will receive its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn — who previously directed the 2010 RUSH documentary "Beyond The Lighted Stage" — the 96-minute fil...

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FOO FIGHTERS To Open For AC/DC For One Night Only In St. Louis

FOO FIGHTERS are taking a special one-off detour from their "Take Cover" global stadium tour to fill in for their friends THE PRETTY RECKLESS as special guests of AC/DC for one night only on September 8 at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The performance brings two generations of...

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Former SYMPHONY X Bassist THOMAS MILLER Announces Debut Album From Solo Project LAZARUS EFFECT

Sensory Records has announced the compelling eponymous debut from THOMAS MILLER'S LAZARUS EFFECT, the new venture from the former founding SYMPHONY X bassist. Thomas Miller started his music career in central New Jersey and played in numerous cover and original bands influenced by progressive bands...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says His 'Cancer Has Returned' Once Again: 'I'm Continuing Treatments To Manage It'

In a new interview with Francisco Sigüenza of El Salvador's Radio YSKL FM, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell spoke about how being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013 had changed his perspective on life and his approach to living it. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I t...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS On Changes In Music Industry: 'Everything Has Been Blown To Bits'

During a recent appearance on the "Artist Friendly With Joel Madden" podcast, hosted by GOOD CHARLOTTE's Joel Madden, AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows discussed his band's 2023 decision to venture into the blockchain world, using Berify's authentication technology and Bitflips' expertise as wel...

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Watch: GODSMACK/Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Answers Questions About Technique, Stamina, Drum Setup And More

Mike Mangini, current drummer for GODSMACK, former drummer for DREAM THEATER, and former professor at Berklee College Of Music, has shared a new 22-minute video in which he answers real questions from drummers about technique, ergonomics, speed, stamina, drum setup, soloing, and memorizing complex m...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE And EPIPHONE Unveil Explorer Custom Guitar In Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle

Epiphone, the innovative, high-quality instrument brand built for every stage, has announced the launch of the Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom in a striking Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle finish. A bold new artist model created in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning HALESTORM frontwoman, rhythm gui...

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MICHAEL MONROE Announces Spring 2027 U.S. Tour Dates

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe will embark on a short U.S. tour in April and May 2027. Confirmed dates are as follows: April 29 - Hamden, CT - Space Ballroom April 30 - Derry, NH - Tupelo Music Hall May 01 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre May 04 - Las Vegas, NV - Fremont Country Club Ma...