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GHOST Announces 2025 World Tour
GHOST will embark on a world tour in 2025. The European leg of the trek will kick off on April 15 in Manchester, United Kingdom and conclude on May 24 in Oslo, Norway. The North American leg of GHOST's 2025 tour will launch on July 9 in Baltimore, Maryland and wrap up on August 16 in Houston, Texas....October 28, 2024
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New GOD FORBID Documentary Tells Story Of How Band's 2022 Reunion Came Together
GOD FORBID, a New Jersey-based band who helped pioneer the metalcore and New Wave Of American Heavy Metal sound in the late '90s and early '00s along with band like LAMB OF GOD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and SHADOWS FALL, broke up in 2013. The band reunited in 2022 for the Blue Ridge Rock Festival in Virgin...October 28, 2024
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MICHAEL SWEET Would Like OZZY OSBOURNE To Give Induction Speech For STRYPER At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
In a new interview with Shaggy of the 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick radio station in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Michael Sweet was asked whom he would like to induct STRYPER into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame if that day ever comes. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man. I would love someth...October 27, 2024
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BREAKING BENJAMIN's BENJAMIN BURNLEY: This Is 'The Longest We've Ever Gone Without Putting Out An Album'
During a recent appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, BREAKING BENJAMIN founder/frontman Benjamin Burnley was asked about the musical and thematic inspiration for the band's upcoming long-awaited follow-up to 2018's "Ember" album. He responded (as transcribed by...October 27, 2024
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Recruits BOBBY LANDGRAF To Play Bass For Band On 2024 'Headbangers Boat'
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY has recruited onetime DOWN guitarist and current PANTERA bass tech Bobby Landgraf to play bass for the band on this year's edition of the Headbangers Boat cruise. Presented by Sixthman, Lamb Of God Presents Headbangers Boat 2024 sails October 28-November 1, 2024 from Miami, F...October 27, 2024
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Watch: DREAM THEATER Performs In Cologne During 40th-Anniversary Tour
Fan-filmed video of DREAM THEATER's October 23 concert at Palladium in Cologne, Germany can be seen below. The progressive metal legends played their first concert with Mike Portnoy in 14 years on October 20 at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. The drummer co-founded DREAM THEATER in 1985 with...October 26, 2024
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MIKKEY DEE On His Time With SCORPIONS: 'It's Been A Great Journey So Far For Me'
During a press conference announcing SCORPIONS' 60th-anniversary hometown concert in Hannover, Germany next July, former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee was asked how he came to join the German hard rock legends. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I played with MOTÖRHEAD, as you proba...October 26, 2024
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Watch: ALEX VAN HALEN Talks About Growing Up With Brother EDDIE, Early VAN HALEN Days At Culver City Event
Last night (Thursday, October 24),Alex Van Halen, in conversation with Ariel Levy, discussed his memoir, "Brothers", his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love, at Robert Frost Auditorium in Culver City, California. Photos and video from the event can be found below. Alex is...October 25, 2024
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Watch: SCOTT STAPP Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
Grammy-winning songwriter, solo artist and CREED frontman Scott Stapp performed at the Grand Ole Opry on Thursday, October 23. It was the rocker's first time inside the circle and the first live performance of his first-ever duet, "If These Walls Could Talk" featuring rock queen Dorothy. The acousti...October 25, 2024
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SAVATAGE To Perform At 2025 Edition Of Brazil's MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival
SAVATAGE will play a rare concert at the 2025 edition of Brazil's Monsters Of Rock festival, set to take place on April 19 in São Paulo. Joining them on the bill will be SCORPIONS, JUDAS PRIEST, EUROPE, QUEENSRŸCHE, OPETH and STRATOVARIUS. According to the festival's official web site, SAVATAGE's li...October 25, 2024
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SCORPIONS Announce 60th-Anniversary Hometown Concert With JUDAS PRIEST
German hard rock legends SCORPIONS will celebrate their 60th stage anniversary with a big concert in their hometown. The "60th Anniversary - Coming Home" event will take place on July 5, 2025 at the Heinz Von Heiden Arena in Hannover and will feature a number of special guests, including JUDAS PRIES...October 25, 2024
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MIKE PORTNOY Admits He Was 'Nervous' Before His First Show With DREAM THEATER In 14 Years: 'There Was So Much Expectations'
In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about what it was like to perform live again with the band after 14 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I said it to the guys right after the [first] show [of the tour in London...October 24, 2024
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BLACK SABBATH Ballet To Make U.S. Debut At VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL
The U.S. premiere of Birmingham Royal Ballet's "Black Sabbath- The Ballet" will take place in May 2025 at the Virginia Arts Festival. The ballet will make its U.S. debut in Norfolk before traveling to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. "I am thrilled to be bringing 'Black Sabbath - the Ballet' t...October 24, 2024
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MASTODON Is About To 'Start Fine-Tuning' Material For Next Studio Album
In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, MASTODON drummer-vocalist Brann Dailor spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to the "Hushed And Grim" album, which came out in 2021. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been writing. We were writing before the '[Ashes Of] Leviathan...October 24, 2024
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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Announces 'Armada Over North America' 2025 Tour
Symphonic metal pirates VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have announced the 2025 "Armada Over North America" tour. The thrilling voyage begins April 2 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and will plunder several major ports along the way including Baltimore, New York, Seattle, and Los Angeles before the closing celeb...October 24, 2024