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NORTHLANE Announces February/March 2027 North American Tour

Australian metalcore heavyweights NORTHLANE have announced an expansive North American headlining tour in support of "Anemoia", out everywhere October 30 via independent release. The upcoming tour, supported by ALLT, AVIANA and RELIQA, will kick off in Sacramento, California on February 12, 2027, h...

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PARADISE LOST's GREGOR MACKINTOSH: 'I'm A Complete Hermit. I Love Solitude.'

In a new interview with Headbangers Australia, PARADISE LOST guitarist Gregor Mackintosh was asked how he unwinds from the road when he is not busy touring with his bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's kind of boring. But I live kind of very rurally, so kind of m...

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POWERRAGE, Featuring Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI, Seeks New Vocalist Following Split With JACQUES BÉLANGER

POWERRAGE, the new band featuring former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, is seeking a new vocalist following the apparent recent departure of Jacques Bélanger. On Saturday, September 26, the POWERRAGE, social media shared a photo of Ricci, alongside bassist Todd Pilon (formerly of WITCHKILLER) and dru...

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UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS Reignite Retro Metal On 'Shapes Of Midnight'

By David E. Gehlke The alternative universe created by UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS guitarist / vocalist Kevin Starrs for the band's new (and seventh) studio album, "Shapes Of Midnight", doesn't feel all that far-fetched when considering the current state of the world's affairs. Reminiscent of Edgar...

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EUROPE's JOEY TEMPEST Still Loves Performing 'The Final Countdown': 'It Is 'A Great Song' To Play Live. It Is Fantastic.'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, vocalist Joey Tempest of Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE was asked if he ever gets tired of performing "The Final Countdown", which has proven to be a far more enduring song than any of the band's other tracks. He responded (as transc...

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'Deathgasm II: Goremageddon', Featuring Original Score By TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY, To Rock Into Cinemas This Week

"Deathgasm II: Goremageddon", the long-awaited sequel to the 2015 cult horror-comedy phenomenon "Deathgasm", arrives in cinemas across the U.S. and Canada on September 29 and on VOD October 13. Years after surviving the demon apocalypse of the original film, Brodie (Milo Crossman) is washed up, brok...

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AUGUST BURNS RED's JAKE LUHRS: 'If You Want The World To Change Or If You Wanna Change The World, You Have To Start With Yourself'

In a new interview with Brenton Harris of Australia's A Peek Behind The Lines, AUGUST BURNS RED vocalist Jake Luhrs spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the song "The Nameless", which appears on the band's latest album, "Season Of Surrender". Asked if he is still trying to find places to improve...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On 'Darker' Sound Of 'Cursum Perficio' Album: 'It's Just Where We're At' Right Now

In a new interview with Gino Alache of Rockum TV, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello spoke about the band's recently released twelfth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio". It marks the band's first record in ten years since 2016's "For All Kings", which debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. As...

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NAPALM DEATH's BARNEY GREENWAY Was 'Blown Away' By Response To Band's Appearance On 'Tiny Desk' Concert Series

In a new interview with Amped! TV, vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway of legendary U.K. grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH spoke about the band's recent appearance on NPR Music's celebrated "Tiny Desk" concert series. The performance marked the first time a grindcore act had appeared on the series, which...

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GWAR Pays Tribute To Founding Member CHUCK VARGA: He 'Brought An Unforgettable Presence To The Stage'

GWAR has paid tribute to Chuck Varga, the band's founding member, who died last week following a battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. On Sunday, September 27, GWAR shared the following message via social media: "There are some losses that hit harder than others. "The world lost Chuck Varga a few...

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WOLF HOFFMANN Says 'It's Sad' No Former ACCEPT Members 'Wanted To Have Anything To Do With' 50th-Anniversary Album

In a new interview with "The David Ellefson Show", hosted by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT confirmed that several former ACCEPT members, including singer Udo Dirkschneider, were offered an opportunity to contribute to th...

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SLIPKNOT Announces Summer 2027 Worldwide '(Sic)est Stadium Tour'

SLIPKNOT has announced its "(sic)est Stadium Tour", crossing the globe summer 2027. The tour, produced by Live Nation, launches July 3 at London's historic Wembley Stadium, in a Europe exclusive. On July 16, SLIPKNOT touch down in D.C.'s Nationals Park to kick off their North American jaunt, which i...

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LITTLE ANGELS To Release 'Big Bad & Back EP' In November, The Band's First New Material In 32 Years

Legendary U.K. hard rock band LITTLE ANGELS — featuring the full original lineup of vocalist Toby Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, keyboardist Jim Dickinson, bassist Mark Plunkett and drummer Mark Richardson — will release the "Big Bad & Back EP" on November 6. It will mark the group's first n...

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ARCH ENEMY Releases Official 2026 Live Video For 'Nemesis', Featuring New Singer LAUREN HART

Swedish/American extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have released the official live video for the song "Nemesis", shot during the band's summer 2026 European tour. The clip, which was filmed and edited by Ben Alexis, with audio mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, can be seen below. ARCH ENEMY commented: "...

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BATTLE BEAST Didn't Consider Any Other Singers Before Recruiting MARINA LA TORRACA To Replace NOORA LOUHIMO

In an interview with SDTV – Stonedead Festival, BATTLE BEAST bassist and founding member Eero Sipilä and new singer Marina La Torraca spoke about the recent departure of longtime BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo and the addition of La Torraca. Regarding how it feels for her to come into the ban...