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The Skies Turn Black

For the last 20 years or so, VREID have been nudging Norwegian black metal out of its comfort zone. Although firmly rooted in the genre's traditions, not least as former members of WINDIR, they have consistently offered a unique and fearless interpretation of frostbitten thunder, adding sturdy rock...

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Reactivated SISTER SIN Releases Second New Single In 12 Years, 'Drive'

Swedish heavy rock band SISTER SIN has released a second new single, "Drive". It is the follow-up to last month's "Suicide Hill", which marked SISTER SIN's first new music in 12 years. "Drive" and "Suicide Hill" were recorded by SISTER SIN's current lineup of Liv Jagrell on vocals, Jimmy Hiltula on...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'I Would Like To Be Remembered As A Good Man'

In a new interview with James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound magazine, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked what he would like to be remembered for. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I would like to be remembered as a good man. That's what I would like to be remembered as… Tha...

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Massive OZZY OSBOURNE Statue To Be Unveiled At This Year's Edition Of France's HELLFEST

A massive new statue of Ozzy Osbourne will be unveiled at this year's edition of Hellfest, which is taking place from June 18 through June 21. Hellfest is an annual open-air festival held in Clisson, France and one of the biggest metal festivals in all of Europe. Ozzy's widow and longtime manager Sh...

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DINO CAZARES Reveals First Details Of Long-Awaited New FEAR FACTORY Album: It Was 'Definitely A Huge Collaborative Effort Between All Of Us'

In a new interview with New Breed TV, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the band's upcoming studio album, which is tentatively due later this year via Nuclear Blast. The LP will mark FEAR FACTORY's first release with the band's latest additions, singer Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete W...

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CLAWFINGER Remains Guided By Its Anti-Racist And Anti-Fascist Ideals: 'We Have The Platform To Say What's Wrong In This World'

By David E. Gehlke Rap-metal wasn't a dirty word in the early 1990s when Sweden's CLAWFINGER broke onto the scene with their "Deaf Dumb Blind" debut. Fronted by the acerbic, cutting raps of Zak Tell and backed by abrupt, heavy riffage, CLAWFINGER was the Scandinavian response to the likes of BIOHAZA...

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Official BLACK SABBATH 'Classical' Tour Will Feature 'State-Of-The-Art Graphics' And Be Performed By Local Orchestras: 'It's Very, Very Exciting'

During a February 6 appearance at MIDEM 2026 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, Sharon Osbourne and Andy Copping, the promoter for Live Nation U.K. and the creative force behind the U.K.'s Download festival, spoke about the upcoming classical tour of BLACK SABBATH's catalog, performed by...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Says OZZFEST Will 'Absolutely' Return In 2027: 'We're Gonna Do It'

Sharon Osbourne, the British TV personality, music manager and the widow of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, has confirmed that there are plans to put on another edition of the Ozzfest traveling festival in 2027. " Yes, absolutely. Yeah, we're gonna do it," she said during a February 6 appearance at MIDEM 2...

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JOE SATRIANI And STEVE VAI Release New SATCHVAI Band Single 'Dancing'

Legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai return with the SATCHVAI band release of their brand-new single, "Dancing", out now via earMUSIC, alongside a wildly entertaining new video directed by Satriani's son, ZZ Satriani. The single is released Monday, March 2. Musically, "Dancing" — a reim...

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Swedish Crossover Thrash Veterans KAZJUROL Release 'Forty Years Of Misery'

In Fagersta, Sweden's coal-black yet fiercely resilient musical history, there are bands that never truly disappeared — they were merely biding their time. One of them is KAZJUROL. Forged in the rust and concrete of the mid-1980s — amid cigarette cartons, smoke-filled rehearsal rooms, bootleg liquor...

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Guitarist JASON RICHARDSON Explains Exit From ALL THAT REMAINS: 'It Was Mostly Just A Business Thing'

In a recent interview with Guitar World, guitarist Jason Richardson was asked if it was a "difficult decision" to exit ALL THAT REMAINS last July after a nearly seven-year run with the band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Kind of, but not, simultaneously. I don't wanna get into...

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DON DOKKEN On Touring With METALLICA In 1988: 'They Kicked Our Butts. They Crushed Us.'

In a new three-part video interview with former Geffen A&R executive Tom Zutaut, Don Dokken once again reflected on DOKKEN's participation in the 1988 "Monsters Of Rock" U.S. stadium tour, also featuring VAN HALEN, SCORPIONS, METALLICA and KINGDOM COME. The trek kicked off in East Troy, Wisconsi...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of BEHEMOTH's Entire Bangkok Concert During 2026 'Chant Of The Eastern Lands' Tour

Professionally filmed video of BEHEMOTH's February 15 concert at Mr.FOX Live House in Bangkok, Thailand has been uploaded to the venue's official YouTube channel and can be seen below. The show was part of the Polish extreme metallers' "Chant Of The Eastern Lands" 2026 tour. The setlist for the Bang...

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Watch: OZZY OSBOURNE Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award And All-Star Tribute Performance At 2026 BRIT Awards

Ozzy Osbourne was honored with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award and an all-star tribute performance at the 2026 BRIT Awards on Saturday night, February 28 in Manchester, England. After a video tribute, country music icon Dolly Parton appeared via video from Nashville to honor Ozzy, saying: "O...

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Ex-METAL CHURCH Singer MARC LOPES Releases New LET US PREY Single 'In Nameless Blood'

In the volatile landscape of modern heavy metal, few artists possess the resilience and creative velocity of Marc Lopes (ex-METAL CHURCH, ROSS THE BOSS). Following a high-profile 2025 departure from West Coast legends METAL CHURCH — a tenure highlighted by the worldwide, critically acclaimed chart-t...