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There are few more entertaining things than old-school death metal. Denmark's BAEST have made a virtue of their determined adherence to a grubby and brutal script, and over the course of several albums and EPs, they have established themselves as one of the most potent bands in the European scene. B...

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IRON MAIDEN Singer BRUCE DICKINSON Says His Next Solo Album Will Include Some 'Bone-Crushingly Heavy' Songs

In a new interview with Metal Hammer, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about his plans for more new solo music following the release of his latest solo album, "The Mandrake Project", which arrived in March 2024. Bruce said: "We've got, like, 18 tracks demoed, which I did in April. We're goin...

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TOM MORELLO On 'Back To The Beginning': 'The Goal Was To Make It The Greatest Day In The History Of Heavy Metal'

During a new appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello reflected on his role as the "curator" for BLACK SABBATH's all-star "Back To The Beginning" farewell show, which also marked Ozzy Osbourne's final performance. Asked...

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SCORPIONS Launch 'Meet Your Master' Online Course

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS have launched the "Meet Your Master" online course at www.meetyourmaster.de. They are rock legends, global superstars, and now your personal mentors: In this exclusive online course, the SCORPIONS open the door to the world of music. For over five decades, Klaus Me...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN To Take Part In Japan's 'Super Guitarist Bootcamp'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will take part in the second Super Guitarist Bootcamp event, set to be held on September 6-7, 2025 at Shonan OVA, a tropical resort-style hotel nestled on a peaceful hilltop in Hayama in Shonan International Village, just a 55-minute drive from central Tokyo,...

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ALTER BRIDGE Announces 2026 BLACKBIRD FESTIVAL In Wales

A brand new rock festival is landing in the heart of Wales — and it's set to make some serious noise. On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the grounds of Cardiff Castle will be shaken to their foundations as ALTER BRIDGE's inaugural Blackbird Festival bursts on to the scene with a monumental lineup the globa...

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UGLY KID JOE's Upcoming Album Is 'More Heavy Metal' Than 'Rad Wings Of Destiny'

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, UGLY KID JOE guitarist Klaus Eichstadt was asked about a possible follow-up to the "Rad Wings Of Destiny" album, which came out in October 2022. Klaus responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We actually have pretty much finished recording — t...

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TOMMY CLUFETOS: 'If You Don't Like OZZY OSBOURNE, It's 'Cause You're Jealous'

Acclaimed drummer Tommy Clufetos, who worked with such rock icons as Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie before joining Ozzy Osbourne in 2010, spoke to iHeartRadio's Doug Podell about the passing of the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer. Tommy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, when...

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ULI JON ROTH: 'Most Metal, For Me, Is A Little Bit Too Hardcore, A Little Bit Too Distorted And Maybe A Bit Two-Dimensional'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, legendary German guitarist Uli Jon Roth spoke about his pioneering role in the neoclassical metal genre. His unique style, incorporating classical techniques and exotic scales, has inspired numerous guitarists, and his time...

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FEAR FACTORY Is 'Done Tracking' First Album With Singer MILO SILVESTRO, Says DINO CAZARES

At last weekend's Bloodstock Open Air festival in the United Kingdom, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares was asked by Neil Jones of TotalRock when fans can expect to hear the band's first album with FEAR FACTORY's latest additions, singer Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete Webber. He said (as transcri...

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ANTHRAX To Perform On 2026 Edition Of 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise; Public Sales Date Announced

70000 Tons Of Metal, the original, the world's biggest heavy metal cruise, has announced that public sales for the 2026 sailing will begin on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. EDT / 18:00 CET via 70000tons.com. The festival-at-sea continues its tradition of delivering an unforgettable experienc...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's 1982 Kramer Guitar Expected to Fetch Between $2 Million And $3 Million At Sotheby's Auction

According to Rolling Stone, Eddie Van Halen's 1982 Kramer electric guitar will be auctioned by Sotheby's New York this fall. The guitar, which was played by the legendary VAN HALEN axeman in 1982 and 1983, is expected to fetch between $2 million and $3 million during Sotheby's inaugural Grails Week...

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Ex-EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Announces First Two U.S. Solo Shows

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza has announced the first two U.S. shows as part of his celebration of the 20th anniversary of the band's 2004 album "Tempo Of The Damned". Souza will play at Piper's in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on September 27 and at the Brass Mug in Tampa, Florida on Septembe...

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KIRK WINDSTEIN On New DOWN Album: 'The Songs Are Extremely Strong And They're Very Old School'

In a new interview with The Five Count radio show in Mankato, Minnesota, DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein offered an update on the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new album. Asked when fans can expect to hear new DOWN music, Kirk said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Watch: SNOT Performs Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Children Of The Grave' In Honor Of OZZY OSBOURNE

SNOT played a cover of BLACK SABBATH's "Children Of The Grave" as a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne during the reactivated Santa Barbara, California metal/punk rock hybrid's August 10 concert at The 1865 in Southampton, England. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. On July 22, the day Ozz...