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TRIVIUM Parts Ways With Drummer ALEX BENT

Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM have parted ways with their drummer of the past nine years, Alex Bent. Earlier today, Alex released the following statement via TRIVIUM's official social media: "I am beyond grateful for the incredible past nine years with TRIVIUM — filled with unforgettable moments,...

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PARADISE LOST Announces February/March 2026 European Tour

Icons of melancholic doom and gothic metal PARADISE LOST have announced the second leg of their "Ascension Of Europe" tour, expanding the original run, which will start on October 10, by 21 new dates. Tickets for the new shows go on sale today, Friday, October 3, via paradiselost.co.uk. PARADISE LOS...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON To Sing U.S. National Anthem At LOS ANGELES KINGS' Home Opener Next Tuesday

IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson will sing the U.S. national anthem when the Los Angeles Kings host the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles as part of the NHL's (National Hockey League) first day of regular-season play. The game will be the third of...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Performing 'Back In Black' Alongside Classical Orchestra In New Zealand

After years away from the spotlight, AC/DC's iconic drummer Phil Rudd made his triumphant return to the stage. On July 26, 2025, Rudd appeared at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, performing live as part of the "Full Metal Orchestra" — a massive rock-meets-classical show featuring members of the...

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Watch: BLAZE BAYLEY, Other Ex-IRON MAIDEN Members Pay Tribute To PAUL DI'ANNO At Germany's KEEP IT TRUE RISING V

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley is among the musicians who took part in a tribute concert to late MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno on Thursday, October 2 at the Keep It True Rising V festival at Posthalle in Würzburg, Germany. Also taking part in the event were all members of Paul's most recent bac...

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CYNIC Releases 'Focus: The Official Drum and Bass Tracks'

CYNIC has released "Focus, The Official Drum And Bass Tracks" exclusively on Bandcamp. For the first time, fans can hear Sean Malone's bass and Sean Reinert's drums in complete isolation from the band's landmark era. This collection offers an intimate listen into the rhythmic heart of CYNIC, reveali...

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LIVING COLOUR And EXTREME Members Guest On MILITIA VOX's Cover Of 'It's Only Love'

Golden Robot Records has announced the release of "It's Only Love", a powerhouse new single from Militia Vox and Corey Glover (of LIVING COLOUR),with guest appearances by Vernon Reid (LIVING COLOUR) and Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME),dropping October 24 across all major digital platforms and available...

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Lachrymose Monuments Of Obscuration

When they first appeared from the deviant swamps of Finland's metal scene, HOODED MENACE seemed a wholly underground proposition. Heavily committed to the deathly pace of traditional death/doom but equally devoted to the melodies and dynamics of the old school, guitarist Lasse Pyykkö's musical ident...

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METAL CHURCH, Ex-W.A.S.P. And WARLOCK Members Join Forces In N.Y.C.; 'Built To Destroy' Title Track Now Available

Following the stomping debut single "Heavy As Hell" from their upcoming album "Built To Destroy", due out on November 14, New York steamrollers N.Y.C. kick down the doors of the virtual Heaven 'N' Hell Bar once again, this time with the album's crushing title track. Louder, faster, and meaner, "Buil...

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MEGADETH Releases 'Tipping Point', First Single From Upcoming Final Studio Album

MEGADETH has released "Tipping Point", the first single from the band's upcoming self-titled album, due on January 23, 2026. The follow-up to 2022's "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" will be released via MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint on Frontiers Label Group's new BLKIIBLK...

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OTTTO, Featuring Son Of METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO, Releases Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'N.I.B.'

OTTTO, the Los Angeles-based group featuring Tye Trujillo, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES bassist and son of METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo, has released a cover of BLACK SABBATH's "N.I.B.", recorded live at the Garden Grove Amphitheater in Garden Grove, California. The cover is a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne a...

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FIMBUL WINTER Feat. Former AMON AMARTH Members: 'Mounds Of Stones' Single Released

FIMBUL WINTER, the new Swedish death metal band featuring three former AMON AMARTH members, will release its debut EP, "What Once Was", on November 14. The project consists of original AMON AMARTH members Niko Kaukinen on drums and Anders Biazzi (formerly Anders Hansson) on guitar, and former AMON A...

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AMORPHIS Bassist OLLI-PEKKA LAINE To Miss Band's European Tour Due To 'Family Reasons'

Bassist Olli-Pekka Laine of Finnish metal veterans AMORPHIS will miss the European leg of the band's tour in support of their latest album, "Borderland", which came out on September 26 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Earlier today (Friday, October 3),Olli-Pekka released the following statement via the...

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FOO FIGHTERS Surprise-Release Live EP, 'Are Playing Where??? Vol. 1'

FOO FIGHTERS have surprise-released a new live EP. Recorded at various club shows the band played across the United States in September, "Are Playing Where??? Vol. 1" is available exclusively on Bandcamp, with proceeds going towards local charities working to combat food insecurity in San Luis Obisp...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY On Seeing KISS In 1977: 'From That Point On, I Knew That's What I Had To Do'

In a new interview with PipemanRadio, drummer Mike Portnoy of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER was asked what prompted him to become a musician. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it was probably seeing KISS at Madison Square Garden in 1977 on the 'Alive II' tour. I was...