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Watch: METAL CHURCH's New Lineup, Featuring Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON And Singer BRIAN ALLEN, Kicks Off North American Tour

The new lineup of METAL CHURCH made its U.S. live debut last night (Friday, July 17) at Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, New Hampshire. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, METAL CHURCH's setlist was as follows: 01. Ton Of Bricks 02. Start The Fire 03. Fake Healer 04....

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Watch: ARCH ENEMY Plays First European Concert With New Singer LAUREN HART

Swedish/American extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY kicked off their summer 2026 European tour Friday night (July 17) at the Area 53 festival in Leoben, Austria. The concert marked the band's first European live performance with new singer Lauren Hart (ex-ONCE HUMAN),who replaced Alissa White-Gluz, late...

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Watch: JASON NEWSTED Joins BLACKBERRY SMOKE For Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Fairies Wear Boots' In Farmington, Pennsylvania

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined the iconic Atlanta country rock outfit BLACKBERRY SMOKE on stage on Friday, July 17 at Timber Rock Amphitheater in Farmington, Pennsylvania to perform a cover of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Fairies Wear Boots". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be se...

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SALIVA Shares Music Video For New Single 'Longshot' Featuring LYNYRD SKYNYRD's JOHNNY VAN ZANT

Hard rock band SALIVA has released a new single, "Longshot", out now via Judge & Jury Records alongside the official music video. The track, which features a guest appearance by Johnny Van Zant of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, is taken from SALIVA's upcoming album, "Breaking Through", due on August 14. "Break...

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ONE TRIBE NATION All-Star Collective, Feat. LIVING COLOUR Frontman COREY GLOVER, Releases Live Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'The Wizard'

ONE TRIBE NATION has released its electrifying live rendition of BLACK SABBATH's classic "The Wizard", paying tribute to the enduring legacy of Ozzy Osbourne while showcasing the extraordinary chemistry of one of Southern California's most accomplished new musical collectives. Led by guitarist and m...

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ILLUMISHADE, Featuring ELUVEITIE Members, Releases New Single 'Heatwave'

Following the release of the melancholic, groove-laden "Paralyzed" in May, Swiss modern metal outfit ILLUMISHADE, featuring ELUVEITIE vocalist Fabienne Erni and guitarist Jonas Wolf, explores new apocalyptic flavors — a genre departure built on dark electronic verses and diabolical pitch-bent riffs....

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APOCÆLYPSE, Featuring VIO-LENCE Guitarist IRA BLACK, Announces Debut Album 'Fænix'

Following the breakout success of the band's debut single "Intell-I-Gents", APOCÆLYPSE returns with "Black Box", an emotionally charged new single that arrives alongside the announcement of APOCÆLYPSE's debut album, "Fænix", due August 28. Founded by acclaimed guitarist Ira Black (VIO-LENCE, LIZZY B...

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ENTHEOS Announces New Album 'Empty On The Inside'

Alternative metallers ENTHEOS will release their new studio album, "Empty On The Inside", on October 23, 2026 via Metal Blade Records. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Golden Crown", can be seen below. ENTHEOS vocalist Chaney Crabb comments: "'Golden Crown' is a song that we spen...

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JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN Doesn't Rule Out New Music From His Band Featuring Fellow VENOM Co-Founder ANTONY 'ABADDON' BRAY

In a new interview with "The Tampa Morgue" podcast, Jeff "Mantas" Dunn spoke about some of the recent shows he has played with fellow VENOM co-founder Antony "Abaddon" Bray to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the pioneering black metal band's classic debut album, 1981's "Welcome To Hell". When the...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Appear At 'The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration Of Life' Concert

Reigning Phoenix Music and Hasbro have announced that former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will participate in "The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Celebration Of Life Concert". The special live event will take place on Thursday, July 23 at the House Of Blues in San Diego during Comic-Con...

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STEVE LUKATHER On EDDIE VAN HALEN Album He Is Working On With ALEX VAN HALEN: 'It's In Its Fetal Stages Right Now'

In a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island's rock station 102.3 WBAB, TOTO's Steve Lukather once again spoke about the album he is working on with Alex Van Halen, the legendary drummer from VAN HALEN. The LP will reportedly include previously unreleased and unfinished recordings from the VAN HA...

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JOHNNY MIDDLETON On Musical Direction Of SAVATAGE's Upcoming Studio Album: 'It's Kind Of A Mix Of Everything'

In a new interview with Metal Kaoz, bassist Johnny Lee Middleton of acclaimed progressive metal pioneers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's plans to document their July 27, 2026 concert at the Amphitheater of Pompeii, one of the oldest surviving Roman amphitheaters in Pompei, Italy. He said (as transcr...

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CONVERGE's JACOB BANNON On Decision To Release Two Full-Length Albums In 2026: 'Why Not? Life's Short'

In a new interview with "The Pit" on Minnesota's 93Xradio station, CONVERGE vocalist and lyricist Jacob Bannon spoke about the band's decision to release two full-length albums in 2026, "Hum Of Hurt" and "Love Is Not Enough", via Deathwish/Epitaph. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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GOJIRA Plays First Show With PALEFACE SWISS Drummer LUIGI PARAVENTI (Video)

PALEFACE SWISS drummer Luigi Paraventi made his live debut with French progressive metallers GOJIRA on Thursday (July 16) at the Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Always Rocking Mark). Paraventi is filling in for GOJIRA drummer Mario Dupla...

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TORANAGA UK Signs With FIREFLASH RECORDS, Announces European Tour Supporting ONSLAUGHT

Hailing from Bradford in West Yorkshire, TORANAGA wrote a chapter in metal history with their first two studio albums, "Bastard Ballads" (1988) and "God's Gift" (1990),achieving cult status within the metal scene. Although they remained underdogs, TORANAGA can be mentioned alongside their compatrio...