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Ex-EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT And Ex-HEATHEN Guitarist DOUG PIERCY Re-Ignite Their Love For Old-School Thrash In NEFARIOUS

By David E. Gehlke The San Francisco Bay Area thrash scene is more of a community than anything. The competition that fueled thrash's legendary albums in the 1980s has since evolved into a larger block of individuals who not only keep the style alive, but play on each other's records, perform benefi...

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GLENN HUGHES On 'Chosen': 'I Think This Will Be The Last Rock Album I Make'

In a new interview with Phil Aston of Now Spinning Magazine, rock legend and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes spoke about the tour in support of his upcoming studio album, "Chosen", set for release on September 5, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABB...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: Live Album And Sixth Studio Album Coming In 2026

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) spoke about the status of his BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION project, also featuring guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THE...

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Watch: KERRY KING Covers BLACK SABBATH's 'Wicked World' As Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's solo band kicked off its European tour July 29 at ZOOM Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany and performed the following night (July 30) at Simm City in Vienna, Austria. At both shows, Kerry and his bandmates — Mark Osegueda (vocals; DEATH ANGEL),Phil Demmel (guitar; MACHINE...

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SLAYER's PAUL BOSTAPH Is Still Trying To Prove He's More Than Just A Thrash Metal Drummer

By David E. Gehlke Given the near-impossible task of replacing Dave Lombardo in SLAYER in 1992, Paul Bostaph has built his reputation as being the slightly more exacting player than his predecessor, whose unpredictable, unrelenting style remains the benchmark by which all thrash metal drummers are j...

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LITA FORD Is Still Searching For The Right Label Home For Her Already-Completed New Album

In a new interview with WKBN 21 News anchor Lindsey Watson, '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about her long-awaited new studio album. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes some guitar playing to the disc...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT On Financial Reality Of Being In A Metal Band: 'It's Not What People Think'

In a new interview with Germany's Metal.de, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt confirmed that the band's classic debut album, 1985's "Bonded By Blood" is still his favorite EXODUS LP. Asked if that means he thinks EXODUS "never topped" "Bonded By Blood" with something else, Gary said (as transcribed by BLAB...

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Watch: SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER And His 27-Year-Old Son Cover METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN In São Paulo, Brazil

On July 15, KISSER CLAN, the project featuring SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser and his 27-year-old son Yohan Kisser, played an exclusive instrumental show at Teatro Anchieta at SESC Consolação in São Paulo, Brazil. The nearly 90-minute performance saw father and son exploring their musical passio...

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ROB DUKES On EXODUS's Upcoming Album: 'It's The Best Thing I've Ever Done With' The Band

In a new interview with Chicago's Rebel Radio 92.5 FM as part of the station's 31st-anniversary celebration, EXODUS singer Rob Dukes spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the follow-up to the band's 2021 album "Persona Non Grata". The LP will be EXODUS's first since the departure of...

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GLENN HUGHES Shares New Single 'Voice In My Head' From Upcoming 'Chosen' Album

Rock legend and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes has unveiled his new single and accompanying video, "Voice In My Head", taken from his upcoming studio album "Chosen", set for release on September 5 via Frontiers Music Srl. About the new single, Glenn commented: "'Voice In My Head' t...

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Through Shadows

Now that the whole tech-metal / djent surge has died down, its central protagonists are trying to forge new paths. BORN OF OSIRIS have been a significant force in such polished and technical matters, but the Illinois veterans have also hedged their bets somewhat. With a sound that takes the twists a...

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HEART Announces November/December 2025 Tour Dates

Following a triumphant return to the stage with shows across North America 2024 and an electrifying run through the first half of 2025, legendary rockers HEART are set to carry their momentum into the fall with a continuation of their acclaimed "Royal Flush" tour. Praised by critics and embraced by...

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Watch: SLAYER Plays Second Full Show Of 2025 At Finsbury Park In London

Reactivated thrash metal legends SLAYER played their second full show of 2025 and their second United Kingdom concert in six years Sunday night (July 6) at the 45,000-capacity Finsbury Park in London. Support at the gig came from AMON AMARTH, ANTHRAX, MASTODON and HATEBREED . The July 3 concert at t...

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Watch: SLAYER Covers BLACK SABBATH's 'Wicked World' At 'Back To The Beginning'

SLAYER played a six-song set at BLACK SABBATH's "Back To The Beginning" charity event on Saturday (July 5). The California thrash metal pioneers opened their performance with "Disciple" and "War Ensemble" before playing BLACK SABBATH's deep cut "Wicked World" from the latter's self-titled album. SLA...

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EXODUS/SLAYER Guitarist GARY HOLT: Why Now Was The Right Time To Release My Memoir

On May 5, 2025, thrash metal legend Gary Holt stopped by Rock City Music Company in Livonia (located in the western suburbs of Metro Detroit),Michigan to celebrate the release of his new memoir "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way". Gary participated in a mod...