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DEVIN TOWNSEND To Release DREAMPEACE 'Harmonic Dharma' Album Next Week: 'I Hope It Brings You The Peace It Has Brought Me'

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend has announced that he will release a new album, "Harmonic Dharma", under the DREAMPEACE banner on Friday, October 16. Having struggled with insomnia for many years, Devin created DREAMPEACE as a way to...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'I Know That Some People Feel That Christianity Doesn't Belong In Rock Music'

In a new interview with Brian Storm of Rock Feed, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band SKILLET, talked about how regularly speaking about his faith in secular spaces and voicing his opinions on hot-button social and political issues has resulted in some...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Looks Back On 'Reign In Blood': 'It Still Gives Me The Chills When I Listen To That Album'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, original SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo reflected on one of the most uncompromising metal records of all time, SLAYER's classic third full-length effort, "Reign In Blood", which celebrated its fortieth anniversary this past Wednesday, October 7. A...

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Is It 'THE SWEET' Or Just 'SWEET'? Guitarist ANDY SCOTT Sets Record Straight On Influential Glam Rock Band's Name

In a new interview with Steve Mascord of White Line Fever TV, Andy Scott — the lead guitarist and a key songwriter of SWEET, one of the most influential glam rock bands of the 1970s — was asked if people should still refer to the band as "THE SWEET" or just "SWEET". He responded (as transcribed by B...

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LOU GRAMM: 'The Rock That's In The Charts Right Now Is Not Of My Liking. I Don't Even Know If I Would Call It Rock.'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm was asked to weigh in on KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons's comment that "rock is dead.". Lou said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, the rock that's in the charts right now is not of my...

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MASTODON Details Limited 'Marrow Deep' Vinyl Containing Actual Mastodon Fossils

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have just unveiled what may go down as one of the most distinctive vinyl variants in the history of the medium — a pressing of their acclaimed new album, "Marrow Deep", that contains actual fossilized mastodon teeth that have been ground into dust. The band was...

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JOHN 5 On Upcoming Collaboration With WEDNESDAY 13: 'It's Gonna Be A Blast'

During an appearance on the October 5 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", John 5 spoke about the recent announcement that he will team up with Wednesday 13 for the summer/fall 2027 touring season. This is the first time John's solo band, THE CREATURES, will include a singer and to...

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DAVEY RIMMER Will Continue Playing With URIAH HEEP, Even After Joining JUDAS PRIEST

Dave "Davey" Rimmer will continue to play bass for URIAH HEEP, even after being confirmed as the replacement for Ian Hill in JUDAS PRIEST. Earlier today (Friday, October 7),URIAH HEEP released the following statement via social media: "Following today's announcement that Davey Rimmer will be joinin...

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DEAFHEAVEN Surprise-Releases New EP 'At Work In The Fields Of The Bomb'

DEAFHEAVEN has surprise-released a new EP, "At Work In The Fields Of The Bomb", which is available today on all streaming platforms, with vinyl variants available in the band's store. Recorded with producer Arthur Rizk, the three-song EP is led by the opening track "Hunter", which features a short f...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Releases Newly Remastered 'Take Me To The Top' From 'Too Fast For Love' 45th-Anniversary Edition

Legendary rockers MÖTLEY CRÜE have released a newly remastered version of "Take Me To The Top (Leathür Records Version)" on all streaming services, from the special 45th-anniversary limited-edition box set of their classic debut album, "Too Fast For Love", due out on October 30 via BMG. One of their...

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NICKELBACK Announces 2027 'Everything Under The Sun' World Tour

Canadian and RIAA diamond-certified and Grammy Award-nominated rock legends NICKELBACK have announced the 2027 "Everything Under The Sun" tour, a massive global arena run celebrating the band's highly anticipated eleventh studio album, "Everything Under The Sun", out October 30 via Virgin Music Grou...

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FINGER ELEVEN Announces Deluxe Version Of 'Last Night On Earth' Album

Multi-platinum hard rock institution and one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time FINGER ELEVEN has unveiled a brand new maxi-single of its fan-favorite single "Last Night On Earth", out now via Better Noise Music. The release showcases the depth and dynamics of the song, offering a fascin...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL Announces His Retirement; URIAH HEEP's DAVE RIMMER To Step In

JUDAS PRIEST's founding bassist Ian Hill has announced his retirement from the band. His replacement is URIAH HEEP's Dave Rimmer, who previously stepped in for Hill during JUDAS PRIEST's September 21 concert at the Eventim Apollo in London, United Kingdom after Ian sustained what was described at th...

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JOURNEY Drummer DEEN CASTRONOVO Suffers Medical Emergency During Tulsa Concert

JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo suffered a medical emergency during the band's concert Thursday night (October 8) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. JOURNEY reportedly stopped the show after just two songs, at which point keyboardist Jonathan Cain addressed the crowd after all the other bandmembers left the stage....

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BILLY IDOL To Be Honored With 'Billy Idol Day' By City Of Los Angeles

Rock legend Billy Idol, alongside longtime collaborator/guitarist Steve Stevens, will be honored on Friday, November 13 by councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and the city of Los Angeles, who will present them with a decree proclaiming it "Billy Idol Day". Following a city council session during which the...