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AVATAR Announces Summer/Fall 2021 'Going Hunting' U.S. Tour

Swedish metallers AVATAR have announced a summer/fall 2021 U.S. tour. The 36-date trek, dubbed "Going Hunting", will kick off September 1 in Albany, New York and will make stops in New York City, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and more before wrapping October 18 in Seattle, Washington. A s...

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JUDAS PRIEST Announces Rescheduled '50 Heavy Metal Years' North American Tour

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST will finally get the opportunity to celebrate their 50th anniversary this year with the launch of a North American tour this fall. The "50 Heavy Metal Years" trek will also feature SABATON as openers and is being fueled by the highest-charting album of PRIEST...

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LINKIN PARK's 'In The End' Surpasses One Billion Streams On SPOTIFY

According to Chart Data, LINKIN PARK's "In The End" has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, making it the first nu-metal song to reach the milestone. Last year, LINKIN PARK's music video for "In The End" surpassed one billion views on YouTube. It was the second LINKIN PARK track to reach the m...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Reflects On Coming Out As Gay On MTV: 'It Was Very Unplanned'

In celebration of Pride Month, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford connected with Apple Music's Hattie Collins to talk about being a young gay musician in the late 1970s. Rob shared the difficulty of social pressures holding him back from coming out, writing "Raw Deal" inspired by the idea of Fire Islan...

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WARRANT's JOEY ALLEN Was 'Not Prepared' For JANI LANE's Death

Joey Allen says that he was "not prepared" to see Jani Lane die, despite the fact that the longtime WARRANT singer battled alcoholism for years before his final exit from the group. Lane recorded several albums with WARRANT in late 1980s and early 1990s but left the group several times. The band's s...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Says EDDIE VAN HALEN's 2017 Stage Four Lung Cancer Diagnosis Was 'The Beginning' Of The End

In a new interview with U.K.'s The Telegraph, Wolfgang Van Halen talked about the final years of his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who died last October. "He was diagnosed with [stage four] lung cancer [in 2017]," Wolfgang said. "We got some good, liveable years, but that wa...

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VIXEN Has 'Some Great Ideas' For Next Studio Album

VIXEN guitarist Brittany Denaro (a.k.a. Britt Lightning) spoke to Talking Metal about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next studio album. "Well, it's going a little bit slower than we had anticipated," she said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "Before COVID, we had a bunc...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH WVH Releases Official Live Video For 'Don't Back Down'

Wolfgang Van Halen has released an official live video for "Don't Back Down" from his solo band, MAMMOTH WVH. The song will appear on MAMMOTH WVH's self-titled debut album, due on June 11 via Explorer1 Music Group/EX1 Records. "Don't Back Down" was originally made available in March was described at...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Drop Another New Song, 'Crimson Skies'

BLACK VEIL BRIDES have released another new song, "Crimson Skies". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "The Phantom Tomorrow", which will be released on October 29 via Sumerian Records. The cover artwork for "The Phantom Tomorrow" was created by Eliran Kantor, known for his work with...

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THE DARKNESS Announces New Album 'Motorheart', Fall 2021 U.K. Tour

U.K. glam rock giants THE DARKNESS have announced a new album, "Motorheart", set for release on October 15 via Cooking Vinyl. The LP is available for pre-order from the band's official store on exclusive formats and signed bundles, including deluxe CD with bonus tracks, exclusive color LP and tape....

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STÖNER Feat. Former KYUSS Members BRANT BJORK And NICK OLIVERI: Listen To New Song 'Rad Stays Rad'

STÖNER will release its debut studio album, "Stoners Rule", on June 25 via Heavy Psych Sounds. The disc's second single, "Rad Stays Rad", can be streamed below. STÖNER is the supergroup formed by desert rock godfathers and long-time compadres Brant Bjork (founding member of KYUSS, also former member...

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SOULFLY Announces Summer 2021 U.S. Tour

SOULFLY will embark on a U.S. tour this summer. The 32-date trek will kick off on August 20 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and will make stops in New York, Chicago, and Austin before concluding in Los Angeles on September 24. Joining SOULFLY on select dates will be NIVIANE and SUICIDE PUPPETS. SOULFLY...

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K.K. DOWNING Wishes DAVID ELLEFSON Well After MEGADETH Dismissal: 'I Know That He Will Come Back'

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has offered words of support for David Ellefson who was fired from MEGADETH last month after sexually explicit photos and video of the bassist leaked online along with allegations that he had been grooming a fan, which he vehemently denied. Ellefson perform...

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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE Says The Art Of Record Production Is Something 'We Should Bring Back'

HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske recently spoke to Cuartel Del Metal about the decline of the music industry as consumers value access over ownership and experiences over assets. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The music industry in terms of record productions is pretty much destroyed....

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How EDDIE VAN HALEN's Stage 4 Lung Cancer Battle And COVID-19 Pandemic Made VAN HALEN Reunion Impossible

In a new interview with The Washington Post, Wolfgang Van Halen discussed his recent revelation that his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, had contemplated a "kitchen-sink tour" that would have included bassist Michael Anthony, as well as vocal turns from both Sammy Hagar and Da...