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Lucifer V

When the Devil invented rock 'n' roll, this is almost certainly what he had in mind. Not entirely surprisingly, "Lucifer V" is the fifth album by LUCIFER. Like its predecessors (doomy debut "Lucifer" possibly excepted),&nbsp it sounds like a candlelit riot in some ornately decorated but seedy dive b...

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'American Idol' Finalist JAMES DURBIN Shares 'Hallows' Song From Upcoming 'Screaming Steel' Album

Powerhouse vocalist James Durbin has shared a new track, "Hallows", from his upcoming heavy metal opus "Screaming Steel", due out February 16 via Frontiers Music Srl under the DURBIN banner. The track is accompanied by a new music video. On the new track "Hallows", James had this to say: "'Hallows'...

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REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC Announces Integration Of ATOMIC FIRE RECORDS

Reigning Phoenix Music, the emerging force in heavy music, has announced the integration of Atomic Fire Records. The strategic move sees the incorporation of Atomic Fire Records' roster into the RPM family and expands into a very impressive global lineup comprised of many genre-defining bands. The n...

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Watch: DUFF MCKAGAN In Conversation With JERRY CANTRELL About 'Lighthouse' Album

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has posted an hour-long discussion that he had with ALICE IN CHAINS' Jerry Cantrell about McKagan's third solo album, "Lighthouse", which was released last October. The video, which was originally shared as an exclusive e-mail list livestream on October 19, 2023, c...

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NIGHTWISH's KAI HAHTO Says 'It Looks Like' The Band Won't Play Any Shows 'In Next Two Or Three Years'

NIGHTWISH drummer Kai Hahto says "it looks like" the band won't play any shows in the next two or three years. The 50-year-old Finnish-born musician touched upon NIGHTWISH's touring plans in a new interview with Chaoszine promoting his upcoming solo concert in Helsinki on February 3 where he will pe...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG To Play With INFECTIOUS GROOVES At Australia's BYRON BAY BLUESFEST

Former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg will sit behind the kit for INFECTIOUS GROOVES when they play this year's Byron Bay Bluesfest on April 1. Bluesfest's 35th anniversary edition will take place at its regular home of Byron Events Farm in Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia. It will run across the...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT And GIBSON Unveil 1989 Les Paul Custom, A Recreated Version Of His Guitar

For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to unveil its next global release in partnership with Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinu...

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PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX Reflects On His Friendship With CHESTER BENNINGTON: 'He Just Had A Heart Of Gold'

In a new interview with Canada's iHeartRadio, PAPA ROACH singer Jacoby Shaddix reflected on his friendship with late LINKIN PARK frontman Chester Bennington. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man. What an amazing man, amazing creator, great human. He just had a heart of gold. "I me...

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Mycelium

When it comes to 21st century progressive power metal, MANTICORA have already made a vast and lasting contribution. The Danish quartet have been a prolific and consistent presence since the late '90s, and despite remaining a largely underground concern, they have the reputation and charisma of a muc...

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Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Says He Had No Advance Notice On MIKE PORTNOY's Return: It Was 'Immediate'

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents…, former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini was asked if he had any "advance notice" that the band's original drummer Mike Portnoy would return to the group last fall or if it was "really immediate". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Imme...

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JESSE LEACH Completes Writing Lyrics For New KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Album: 'I Feel A Sense Of Accomplishment And Relief'

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach says that he has completed writing the lyrics for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2019's "Atonement". In a social media post on Monday (January 22),the 45-year-old musician, who lives in Woodstock, New York with his fiancée, Corinne Paris (a.k.a. Philia Porphyr...

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NORTHLANE Announces 'Mirror's Edge' EP

Australian heavy vanguards NORTHLANE have announced their new EP, "Mirror's Edge", out April 12. Alongside the news comes the colossal new single "Miasma", featuring Winston McCall from PARKWAY DRIVE. "Miasma" is a throwback to NORTHLANE's early heavy canon with its scathing and complex guitars, dyn...

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Watch: MICK MARS Shows Off His Guitar Collection In AXS TV Music Series 'Life In Six Strings With Kylie Olsson'

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars is featured in an episode of AXS TV's original music series "Life In Six Strings With Kylie Olsson". In the episode, Mick shows award-winning music journalist, author, presenter and director Kylie Olsson around his house and she gets to play and look at his incredible...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Wants To 'Say Goodbye' To Fans By Playing Two Final Shows In Birmingham

Sharon Osbourne says that Ozzy is planning to "say goodbye" to his fans by playing two final shows in his original hometown of Birmingham. According to Mirror, the legendary singer's wife and manager made the comment about Ozzy's comeback on stage in London as part of her new "Cut The Crap" tour whi...

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METAL CHURCH Cancels 2024 Tour Dates Due To KURDT VANDERHOOF's 'Ongoing Back Issue'

METAL CHURCH has canceled its previously announced 2024 tour dates due to "an ongoing back issue" suffered by guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof. Earlier today (Monday, January 21),Vanderhoof released the following statement via METAL CHURCH's social media: "Dear Friends (Kurdt here). As some of you may ha...