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JUDAS PRIEST On OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the BLACK SABBATH singer died earlier today at the age of 76. The fellow West Midlands pioneering metal band took to social media to write: "Our hearts are broken like millions around the world. Words can't express the...

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SLASH Joins Forces With Universal Studios Hollywood To Create All-New Experiences For 2025 'Halloween Horror Nights'

Universal Studios Hollywood has teamed with Slash, the iconic, Grammy Award-winning GUNS N' ROSES guitarist and songwriter, to create a terrifying slate of original "Halloween Horror Nights" experiences, exclusive to the Hollywood destination. "Halloween Horror Nights" at Universal Studios Hollywood...

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA's JEREMY DEPOYSTER On Upcoming Album: 'We're Writing Some Of The Best Songs We've Ever Written'

In a new interview with The Kevin Powell Podcast, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA guitarist/vocalist Jeremy DePoyster spoke about the band's latest single, "For You", which arrived in April. Jeremy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's the second song off of what will be a new record coming up late...

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SEVENDUST Announces Fall 2025 U.S. Acoustic Tour

To celebrate the 21st anniversary of its beloved acoustic album "Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live", SEVENDUST will hit the road for an exclusive, intimate tour this fall. Fans can expect stripped-down versions of the band's hardest-hitting tracks, deep cuts and emotional favorites, including "Bl...

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SHINEDOWN's Eighth Album Will 'Probably' Arrive In 'Late February' Or 'Early March Of 2026'

In a new interview with Metalshop TV, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith and drummer Barry Kerch spoke about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the band's upcoming eighth studio album.  Barry said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Listen, it's not quite done yet. When it's done, i...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Talks Songwriting: 'Not Everything Needs A Guitar Solo'

Wolfgang Van Halen sat down for an in-depth conversation with radio host Mark Strigl at the SiriusXM studios in New York City. The interview aired at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, July 21 on Ozzy's Boneyard (channel 38) and is now available on demand in the SiriusXM app by searching "Wolf Van Halen." In the...

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JAY WEINBERG Approached SLIPKNOT Gig With '100% Tenacity, Focus, Drive And Respect'

In a new interview with Drummer's Review, former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg reflected on his mindset and approach to playing with the band when he first joined SLIPKNOT in late 2013 as the replacement for the group's founding drummer Joey Jordison. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...

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FOREIGNER Announces 'The Hits Unplugged' Benefit Concert

Legendary rock band FOREIGNER will appear in a one-night-only benefit concert on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on the Long Island University Post campus in Brookville, New York. The concert will feature special acoustic renditions of FOREIGNER's biggest hits such...

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METALLICA Scholars Initiative National Workforce Education Program Expands To 75 Schools

All Within My Hands (AWMH),the non-profit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of METALLICA, has announced Year 7 of its Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) with its largest grant to date, totaling approximately $3 million. Fifteen new schools will join our MSI communit...

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DEF LEPPARD Announces 2026 Las Vegas Residency At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace

Global icons DEF LEPPARD, who have sold more than 110 million albums worldwide and have countless accolades including their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, announced their triumphant return to Las Vegas today with their third residency that promises a brand new electrifying production...

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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: FEAR FACTORY Kicks Off 'Demanufacture' 30th-Anniversary European Tour In Essen, Germany

FEAR FACTORY kicked off a European tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of its classic second album, "Demanufacture", Friday night (July 18) at Turock in Essen, Germany. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for the show was as follows: "Demanufactu...

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MEGADETH Was Not Asked To Perform At 'Back To The Beginning', Says JAMES LOMENZO: 'Not Everybody Gets Invited To Every Party'

MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo has confirmed that the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit was not invited to take part in the "Back To The Beginning" charity concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom earlier in the month. In a post in the Back To The Beginning - Black Sabbath's Final Concert Facebook grou...

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Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN's TITANIUM TART Kicks Off Florida Tour In Sebastian

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain's TITANIUM TART project kicked off a four-date tour of Florida on Thursday (July 17) at Capt Hirams in Sebastian. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Joining Nicko in TITANIUM TART are Rob Stokes on bass, Eldad Kira on keyboards, Mike Rivera an...

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NICKO MCBRAIN Says IRON MAIDEN's New Drummer SIMON DAWSON Is 'Doing A Fantastic Job'

During an appearance on the July 16 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", IRON MAIDEN's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain once again opened up about his decision to retire from touring with the band. The now-73-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McBrain, announ...