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DIAMOND HEAD, RAVEN, TANK And PRAYING MANTIS Members Join Forces As New Supergroup LORDS OF NWOBHM

With the ever-growing interest and respect around the world for the rock music genre known as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) — the monumental British metal and European metal movement from 1979 through 1982 — there has never been a better time to celebrate the music of those pioneering...

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STRYPER Releases 'Still The Light', First Single From Upcoming Christmas Album

Christian rockers STRYPER entered the studio in late April to begin recording their first-ever full-length Christmas album. The 10-song effort will include five original Christmas tracks and five traditional Christmas cuts, including remakes of "Reason For The Season" and "Winter Wonderland", both o...

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GEOFF TATE Has 'No Regrets' About His Time With QUEENSRŸCHE: 'It Was A Wonderful Experience'

In a new interview with WDR Rockpalast, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's classic third album, 1988's "Operation: Mindcrime". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, 'Operation: Mindcrime' was born in the middle '80s, really. It was...

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IRON MAIDEN Drummer NICKO MCBRAIN: 'There's No One That Can Replace Me'

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain played the last of four July 2025 shows in Florida with his TITANIUM TART project on Saturday (July 26) at OCC Road House & Museum in Clearwater, Florida. Joining Nicko in TITANIUM TART are Rob Stokes on bass, Eldad Kira on keyboards, Mike Rivera and Mitch Tanne...

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Original ALICE COOPER Band Talks 'The Revenge Of Alice Cooper' Album In Official Behind-The-Scenes Video

For the first time in over 50 years, the original ALICE COOPER group has reunited to release a brand-new studio album, "The Revenge Of Alice Cooper". Made available this past Friday (July 25) via earMUSIC, this highly anticipated effort, dedicated to original ALICE COOPER guitarist Glen Buxton, who...

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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Dedicates Michigan Concert To OZZY OSBOURNE, Performs Covers Of 'Crazy Train' And 'I Don't Know'

Sebastian Bach performed covers of Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" and "I Don't Know" during his concert Friday night (July 25) at the Labadie Rib Fest in Bay City, Michigan. Prior to launching into "Crazy Train", which was the fourth song of his set, Sebastian told the crowd:  "You know, they called...

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Watch: ALICE COOPER Joined By JOHNNY DEPP For Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Paranoid' In Honor Of OZZY OSBOURNE

In one of the most unforgettable and emotional moments in recent music history, the original ALICE COOPER group reunited live on stage at London's sold-out O2 Arena — performing together in front of 12,000 stunned fans on the same day their first new album in over 50 years, "The Revenge Of Alice Coo...

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Watch: GLENN TIPTON Rejoins JUDAS PRIEST On Stage In London During Summer 2025 European Tour

JUDAS PRIEST was rejoined by guitarist Glenn Tipton on stage during the band's concert Friday night (July 25) at The O2 in London, United Kingdom. Tipton appeared with PRIEST for the final song of the group's set, performing "Living After Midnight". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen bel...

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Watch: VOLBEAT Covers BLACK SABBATH's 'Children Of The Grave' In Honor Of OZZY OSBOURNE

Danish rock and rollers VOLBEAT opened their concert this past Tuesday (July 22) at Cascades Amphitheater in Ridgefield, Washington with a cover of BLACK SABBATH's "Children Of The Grave" in tribute to SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne, who died earlier that day. Video of the performance can be seen belo...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: 'OZZY OSBOURNE Was Our ELVIS PRESLEY'

On Wednesday, July 23, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to Fox 10 Phoenix 's Ron Hoon and Syleste Rodriguez about where he was when he found out about Ozzy Osbourne's death a day earlier. David said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's funny, I think that is a question that'...

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FROM ASHES TO NEW Releases New Song 'New Disease'

Alt-metal outfit FROM ASHES TO NEW has shared "New Disease", an unflinching song about the dangers of trend jumping. Released today (July 25) ahead of FROM ASHES TO NEW's Warped Tour appearance on July 27 in Long Beach, California, the track marks the band's first new offering since "Live Before I'm...

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HELLOWEEN Releases New Single 'Universe (Gravity For Hearts)' From Upcoming 'Giants & Monsters' Album

German metal veterans HELLOWEEN will release their highly anticipated new album, "Giants & Monsters", on August 29 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The LP, now available for pre-order, follows HELLOWEEN's self-titled No. 1 2021 record and promises to be the most versatile and dynamic release of...

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See First Official Trailer For Sequel To Iconic Mockumentary 'Spinal Tap'

The first official trailer for "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues", the sequel to the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap", is available below. Bleecker Street has set a September 12 theatrical release date for "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues", which reunites director Rob Reiner with Christophe...

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Watch: Original ALICE COOPER Band Reunites For Historic London Event

To celebrate the release of "The Revenge Of Alice Cooper", the new album from the reunited original ALICE COOPER band, Alice Cooper, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith and Michael Bruce got together earlier tonight (Thursday, July 24) on stage at Union Chapel in London, United Kingdom for an unforgettable e...

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The Radiant Veil

One major problem with successful subgenres is that after an initial flush of creativity, the law of diminishing artistic returns inevitably kicks in. Post-metal has long since left its imperial phase behind and now constitutes an established mindset, rather than any particular musical code. Soundin...