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Drummer NICK PIERCE Quits AS I LAY DYING: I Need To 'Retain My Personal Health And Integrity'

Drummer Nick Pierce has announced his departure from AS I LAY DYING. His exit comes just six days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was also leaving the group and just a couple of hours after guitarist Ken Susi announced his own departure. Earlier today (Thursday, October 24),Pierce released...

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EPICA Collaborates With Dutch Amusement Park Efteling On New Single 'The Ghost In Me (Danse Macabre)'

Dutch symphonic metal titans EPICA have unleashed their eeriest creation yet, the spine-chilling music video for "The Ghost In Me (Danse Macabre)" , a haunting track that lures listeners into a world where shadows dance and the afterlife whispers. This song is a unique collaboration with Europe's se...

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Listen: LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON And CLUTCH's NEIL FALLON Cover LYNYRD SKYNYRD's 'The Needle And The Spoon'

Mark Morton, guitarist and lyricist of LAMB OF GOD and acclaimed solo artist, has released his powerful cover of LYNYRD SKYNYRD's iconic track "The Needle And The Spoon". This rendition showcases Morton's deep reverence for southern rock legends while infusing the track with his signature heavy soun...

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KEN SUSI Quits AS I LAY DYING: 'My Personal Morals Have Been Tested To A Breaking Point'

Guitarist Ken Susi has announced his departure from AS I LAY DYING. His exit comes just six days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was also leaving the group. Earlier today (Thursday, October 24),Susi released the following statement via social media: "My time playing with AS I LAY DYING has...

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MARK JANSEN's Pre-EPICA Band AFTER FOREVER To Reunite For Special 25th-Anniversary Concert

Mark Jansen's pre-EPICA band AFTER FOREVER will reunite for a special 25th-anniversary concert on October 4, 2025 at 013 Poppodium in Tilburg, Netherlands. Earlier today (Wednesday, October 23),Jansen released the following message via his social media: "Dear AFTER FOREVER fans, "2025 marks a monum...

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RIVERS OF NIHIL Announces European Tour With CYNIC, BEYOND CREATION And DÅÅTH

Reading, Pennsylvania-based progressive death metallers RIVERS OF NIHIL will embark on a full European tour in February. Support on the trek will come from prog legends CYNIC as well as BEYOND CREATION and DÅÅTH. Comments RIVERS OF NIHIL: "We can't wait to return to Europe on 'The Aggressive Progres...

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LEPROUS Announces 2025 North American 'Melodies Of Atonement' Tour

Norwegian rock outfit LEPROUS, which recently released its eighth studio album, "Melodies Of Atonement", via InsideOut Music, will return to North America next spring for the second leg of the "Melodies Of Atonement" tour. LEPROUS will also mark the tenth anniversary of "The Congregation"'s release...

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THE ROLLING STONES To Release 'Welcome To Shepherd's Bush' Recording Of 1999 Hometown Club Show

"Welcome to Shepherd's Bush," proclaimed Mick Jagger. "I've been waiting to say that for a little bit. "With that opening introduction, shortly before launching into "Shattered", THE ROLLING STONES gave an inspired performance during this June 8, 1999, club show at the Shepherd's Bush Empire in Lond...

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IRON MAIDEN Pays Tribute To PAUL DI'ANNO: His Contribution To The Band Was 'Immense'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have paid tribute to their former singer Paul Di'Anno who has died at the age of 66. In a statement posted to the IRON MAIDEN social media, the band writes: "We are all deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Paul Di'Anno earlier today. Paul's contributi...

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TESTAMENT Recruits NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN For 'Slower' Song On Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's upcoming studio album. The LP will mark TESTAMENT's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation", which was co-produced by Juan Urteaga, who previously wor...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Dead At 66

On behalf of his family, Conquest Music has confirmed the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di'Anno. Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66. Born in Chingford, East London on May 17, 1958, Paul first came to prominence as lead singer of English heavy metal band...

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Watch: FOREIGNER Officially Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

FOREIGNER was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on Saturday night (October 19). Original singer Lou Gramm, keyboardist Al Greenwood and bassist Rick Wills were present to accept the award, while Mick Jones and Dennis Elliott sat out the ceremony. (Jones's daughter, Annabelle Dexter-Jones,...

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Bassist/Vocalist RYAN NEFF Quits AS I LAY DYING

AS I LAY DYING bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff has announced his departure from the band. On Friday (October 18),Neff, who joined AS I LAY DYING in the spring of 2022, took to his Instagram to write: "As of today, I have made the decision to leave AS I LAY DYING. This choice comes after much reflection,...

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LINKIN PARK To Release New Single 'Over Each Other' Next Week

LINKIN PARK will release the official music video for a new song called "Over Each Other" on Thursday, October 24. The clip was directed by LINKIN PARK's Joe Hahn, who also helmed the band's classic music videos including "Numb", "From The Inside", "What I've Done" and "Somewhere I Belong", as well...

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Shining

Even for a band as fundamentally melancholy as SWALLOW THE SUN, the last decade has been a particularly daunting challenge. The tragic death of guitarist and founder Juha Raivio's partner, Aleah Starbridge, in 2016 took the Finns' music into even more bleak and lightless territory than had been expl...