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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Frontman BURTON C. BELL: 'I've Got Some New Music On The Horizon Very Soon'

In an interview with Metal Magnitude at last month's Metal Hall Of Fame in Anaheim, California, former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell spoke about his plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've released three singles in the past year and a half. I'm doing o...

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STEEL PANTHER Is Hoping To Release New Studio Album In 2026

In a new interview with Reality Check TV conducted on January 24 at this year's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California, vocalist Michael Starr of California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're wor...

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LACUNA COIL Announces Fall 2025 European Tour With NONPOINT

Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL have announced a fall 2025 European tour with special guests NONPOINT. Go to www.lacunacoil.com and use code SLEEPLESS2025 to access pre-sale now. General on sale and VIP upgrades available on Monday, February 3 at 11:00 a.m. local time. Tour dates: Oct. 10 - Milan,...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Frontman BURTON C. BELL Says His Next Solo Single Is 'A Banger'

In a new interview with Reality Check TV conducted on January 24 at this year's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California, former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell spoke about his plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've got new music coming on the horizon und...

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ANDREAS KISSER Is Still Hoping CAVALERA Brothers Will Take Part In SEPULTURA's Final Concert: 'There's No Reason To Be Fighting'

In a new interview with Reality Check TV conducted on January 24 at this year's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser was once again asked about the possibility of reuniting with original frontman Max Cavalera and drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera for a final show to...

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Tragedy Of The Commons

There was always something quietly impressive about GREAT AMERICAN GHOST. One of the most adventurous and musically fearless bands to emerge from the amorphous metalcore maelstrom over the last few years, they have established themselves as a serious proposition for serious times. Hardcore needs reg...

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BLACK SABBATH Ballet: New U.K. Dates Announced

After its successful world premiere in 2023, Birmingham Royal Ballet's "Black Sabbath- The Ballet" returns for an international and a further U.K. tour in 2025. BLACK SABBATH forged its unique sound in Birmingham Royal Ballet's home city. In "Black Sabbath- The Ballet", expect a spectacular theatric...

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BIOHAZARD's Long-Awaited New Album Is 'Almost Done'

In an interview with Reality Check TV on the red carpet at the ninth annual Metal Hall Of Fame on January 22 in Anaheim, California, BIOHAZARD guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei was asked about the progress of the recording sessions for the long-awaited new album from the reunited classic lineup of...

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MIKE PORTNOY: Touring With DREAM THEATER Again After 14 Years Has Been 'Incredible'

In a new interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, drummer Mike Portnoy, who rejoined progressive metallers DREAM THEATER in October 2023 after a 13-year absence, was asked if he feels he and his bandmates are "stronger now as mates" than they ever were in the past. He responded (as transcribe...

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BRING ME THE HORIZON Releases Cover Of OASIS's 'Wonderwall'

British rockers BRING ME THE HORIZON have just revealed two exclusive tracks for Spotify, a cover of the OASIS classic "Wonderwall" and a revised version of "YOUtopia (EarthcOre Remix)". To support the release, there will also be a lyric visualizer that will launch with the audio exclusively on Spot...

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RUSH Announces First-Ever Career-Spanning Anthology 'Rush 50'

On March 21, UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups celebrate the half-century milestone marker for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame icons with "Rush 50", a wide-ranging 50-track super deluxe anthology that encompasses the entirety of the band's long and storied career for the first time across all t...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Opens Up About Religion: 'I Definitely Believe In A Higher Power'

During an appearance on "The New Man" podcast with Tripp Lanier, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe opened up about his feelings on religion. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I had some negative experiences with religion, organized religion, growing up. There were some negative...

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JEFF LOOMIS On NEVERMORE Vocalist And Bassist Search: 'We Have Over 350 Submissions Already'

At this weekend's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California, Jeff Loomis spoke to Seymour Duncan about the return of his longtime band NEVERMORE. Bassist Jim Sheppard isn't involved with the reunion, which was initially teased on December 27, 2024 via a one-minute video containing various NEVERMORE-rel...

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SAVATAGE Drummer JEFF PLATE On Band's Comeback: Fans Have 'Been Beating The Drum For This Reunion For Years'

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, guitarist Chris Caffery and drummer Jeff Plate of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's upcoming 2025 live shows. Regarding how the SAVATAGE "reunion" came together, Plate said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well,...

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Passages

As we swivel and writhe amid this era of bad vibes and mental injury, extreme music can still be relied upon to reflect our horror and misery back at us. Two years ago, SUNROT released one of the most crushing and emotionally ruinous sludge metal albums of all time. It was called "The Unfailing Rope...