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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS: 'We Don't See A Point Of Ever Being On A' Record 'Label Again'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "Delivering Happiness", the unscripted celebrity-driven series and podcast hosted by actor Nick Turturro for Prince St. Pizza, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows elaborated on the group's recent announcement that it is now "a fully independent band" aft...

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DROWNING POOL And SALIVA To Unite For 25th-Anniversary Tour Celebrating 'Sinner' And 'Every Six Seconds'

Twenty-five years after releasing two of the most recognizable albums in modern hard rock, DROWNING POOL and SALIVA are joining forces for a special co-headlining U.S. tour celebrating the legacies of "Sinner" and "Every Six Seconds". Launching October 8 and running through October 25, the tour brin...

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GEEZER BUTLER Says He And Other Members Of BLACK SABBATH Were 'Surprised' By Success Of 'Heaven And Hell' Album

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler, who took on the role of the band's primary lyricist from its inception, once again said that he had no qualms about lett...

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FRED COURY Says He And ERIC BRITTINGHAM Are Both 'Ready' To Play With CINDERELLA Again: 'I Would Love It, And I Think The Fans Would Love It'

During a July 29 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Fred Coury was asked if he has any desire to go back on the road as part of a CINDERELLA reunion of all the surviving members of the band. (Guitarist Jeff LaBar died in July 2021 at his apartment in Nashville.) The CINDERELLA...

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CANDLEMASS Is Working On Material For New Studio LP: We've Got 'Maybe Half Of An Album So Far'

In a new interview with Peter Kerr of Rock Daydream Nation, vocalist Johan Längqvist of Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on the follow-up to 2022's "Sweet Evil Sun" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've done a couple of demos...

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TRAPEZE's Self-Titled Debut Album To Be Reissued On Limited-Edition 180-Gram Blue Vinyl

Deko Entertainment will release "Trapeze", the self-titled debut album from legendary British rock band TRAPEZE, in October on 180-gram blue vinyl and limited to just 500 copies worldwide. Originally released in 1970 and produced by John Lodge of THE MOODY BLUES, "Trapeze" captured the band's early...

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Watch: SCORPIONS Joined On Stage By Finnish Crossover Classical Concert Violinist LINDA LAMPENIUS

SCORPIONS were joined by Finnish crossover classical concert violinist Linda Lampenius during their July 28 concert at the Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki, Finland for performances of the songs "Send Me An Angel" and "Wind Of Change". Fan-filmed video of her appearance can be seen below. Lampenius's song...

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TONY IOMMI's New Vocalist And Collaborator JORN LANDE: 'I Am Extremely Proud To Have Been Co-Writing And Singing On This Album'

Jorn Lande has commented on his collaboration with Tony Iommi on the BLACK SABBATH guitarist's upcoming solo album, "From The Dark". The Norwegian singer is credited as co-writer on all of the LP's eight tracks, and is joined on the album by Iommi, drummer Karl Brazil, who has worked with pop icons...

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TOM KEIFER Cancels Shows After Suffering 'A Severe Vocal Muscle Strain/Injury'

CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer has canceled the last three shows of his 2026 solo tour after "completely" losing his singing voice due to "a severe vocal muscle strain/injury". Affected dates are a July 30 stop at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Pennsylvania, an August 1 festival appearance at Beav...

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BLACK SABBATH Legend TONY IOMMI Announces New Solo Album 'From The Dark'

BMG has announced the October 23 worldwide release of the brand-new album from legendary guitarist Tony Iommi, titled "From The Dark". Heralded by the first single "World Alone", which received its premiere this afternoon at a special global streaming event hosted in Iommi's hometown of Birmingham,...

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TEMIC Announces Second Album 'Ceiba'

From the moment they joined forces, TEMIC appeared as a dream come true for prog fans everywhere. The international supergroup features current and former members of Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy's SHATTERED FORTRESS, NEAL MORSE BAND, HAKEN, SHINING, MARATON and BIG CITY. The group's chart-topping de...

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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Is Battling Prostate Cancer

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 68-year-old musician, who successfully battled throat and neck cancer back in 2022, has begun radiotherapy for the most common cancer among men (after skin cancer) in France, where he has lived with his wife since 20...

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Watch: SAVATAGE Performs With Orchestra In Pompeii

On July 27, acclaimed progressive metal pioneers SAVATAGE played at the Amphitheater of Pompeii, one of the oldest surviving Roman amphitheaters in Pompei, Italy. The band played a spectacular show, accompanied live by an orchestra, an arrangement that made the show unique and unforgettable. Accordi...

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BRET MICHAELS Instructed By Doctors To Take 3 To 4 Weeks Of Post-Op Recuperation Following Kidney Stone Surgery

POISON frontman Bret Michaels, currently on his "Live & Amplified" solo tour, experienced severe kidney pain following his recent performance honoring our military heroes and their families at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington. On Sunday, July 19, Bret was diagnosed with a complica...

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TOM KEIFER: Writing Songs 'Always Starts With A Lyric For Me'

In a new interview with Jacky BamBam of the 93.3 WMMR radio station, CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer talked about his songwriting process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Writing always starts with a lyric for me. I know a lot of people think it's the other way around. Even the heavies...