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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Confirms Las Vegas Sphere Residency Is 'Something That We're Looking At' For After 2026 Tour Is Done

During an appearance on this morning's (Wednesday, August 6) episode of "The Howard Stern Show" to announce the launch of METALLICA's own SiriusXM channel, the band's drummer Lars Ulrich was asked if there was any truth to the rumor that METALLICA is in talks for a Sphere residency in Las Vegas in t...

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U.S. Godfather Of Doom SCOTT 'WINO' WEINRICH To Release New Solo Album 'Create Or Die'

U.S. doom and heavy metal icon Scott "Wino" Weinrich — the voice of THE OBSESSED, SAINT VITUS and SPIRIT CARAVAN — will release his fourth solo album, "Create Or Die", this October 24 via Ripple Music. The LP's first single, "New Terms", can be streamed below. Weinrich strips it down to the raw esse...

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Ex-EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT And Ex-HEATHEN Guitarist DOUG PIERCY Re-Ignite Their Love For Old-School Thrash In NEFARIOUS

By David E. Gehlke The San Francisco Bay Area thrash scene is more of a community than anything. The competition that fueled thrash's legendary albums in the 1980s has since evolved into a larger block of individuals who not only keep the style alive, but play on each other's records, perform benefi...

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ONSLAUGHT's NIGE ROCKETT Says He Had Cancer In The 'Most Bizarre Place': His Eye

In a new interview with The Tampa Morgue, ONSLAUGHT founding member and guitarist Nige Rockett discussed his recovery after a three-year absence from the road following a long battle with illness. His first appearance back was on the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise in January as ONSLAUGHT kicked off a ye...

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SHADOWS FALL Begins Recording Remaining Five Songs For Long-Awaited New Studio Album

Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL have entered the studio with longtime producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris to begin recording the remainder of the songs for the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2012 album "Fire From The Sky". Earlier today, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner checked in from the st...

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Trapped

Summer is here and the time is right for fistfights on the dancefloor. Diehard brutes from Edinburgh, Scotland, HAMMER get straight to the point. Purposefully filling the gaps between metal subgenres, the songs take large servings of death metal, both brutal and melodic, and nails them to a muscular...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: 'The Fading Nature Of Life Is Just Crazy'

KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has shared a new video message in which he spoke about the frailty of life in the wake of the recent deaths of 1980s legends like Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan and Malcolm-Jamal Warner — icons who shaped a bold, unforgettable decade. The 55-year-old musician, who left K...

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PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'What An Icon And What A Massive Impact He Had On Music'

In a new interview with Lyndsey Marie of the 93Xradio station, PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne who died late last month at the age of 76. Jacoby said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When the icons of our generation start passing — rest in peace, Ozzy — it real...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: Discovering BLACK SABBATH 'Changed Everything For Me'

In a recent interview with WMMR's Brent Porche, conducted just prior to Ozzy Osbourne's passing, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach was asked if he had a chance to check out any of the footage of the "Back To The Beginning" concert, which marked Ozzy and BLACK SABBATH's final performance. Jesse...

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I PREVAIL's ERIC VANLERBERGHE Says Fan Response To The Band's New Era Has Been 'Incredible'

In a new interview with The Jesea Lee Show, I PREVAIL frontman Eric Vanlerberghe spoke about the band's recently released three singles, "Violent Nature", "Into Hell" and "Rain". Issued in May, "Violent Nature" — which is the title track of I PREVAIL's upcoming album — marked the band's first new mu...

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JOSEY SCOTT On SALIVA's Current Lineup: 'It's Sad To Me That The Brand Is Being Used In A Different Way Than I Would Like It To Be Used'

In a new interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT FM's Cameron Buchholtz, original SALIVA singer Josey Scott reflected on his one-off appearance with his former band in September 2022 at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. Scott performed three songs with...

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JUNKYARD Singer DAVID ROACH Dies After Battle With Cancer

JUNKYARD frontman David Roach has died after a battle with cancer. On Saturday (August 2),Roach's JUNKYARD bandmates shared the following message via social media: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Roach. "After a courageous battle with cancer, David passed away peacef...

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HELLOWEEN's ANDI DERIS Was Already 'Really Worried' About OZZY OSBOURNE's Health More Than 25 Years Ago

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, HELLOWEEN singer Andi Deris spoke about the recent passing of legendary BLACK SABBATH vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we've all been sad. He's been most probably the idol back in th...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: Live Album And Sixth Studio Album Coming In 2026

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) spoke about the status of his BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION project, also featuring guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THE...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH On 'Shocking Timing' Of OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'I Look At It Like The Kindness Of God'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch spoke about legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne who died last week at the age of 76. Regarding how...