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GENE SIMMONS On KISS Avatar Show: 'The Experience Is Gonna Be Beyond Anything You Can Imagine'

During an appearance on "The Adam Carolla Show", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons once again praised the upcoming KISS avatar show, calling it a "jaw-dropping, never-before-seen thing". The technology being used for the KISS avatars, originally developed for ABBA's "Voyage" show in London, will al...

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'Heavier Trip' Directors Discuss The Pressure Of Creating Sequel To Metal Cult Classic 'Heavy Trip'

By David E. Gehlke Perhaps the best movie reflecting the true spirit of underground metal in recent years is "Heavy Trip", the 2018 creation of first-time Finnish filmmakers Jukka Vidgren and Juuso Laatio. The story is simple and endearing: A small-town metal band featuring four Finnish youngsters h...

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POWER TRIP Adds European Headlining Shows During January/February 2025 PANTERA Tour

Texas thrashers POWER TRIP have added several headlining shows to their January/February 2025 European tour as the support act for PANTERA. The full itinerary is as follows: With PANTERA and CHILD BITE: Jan. 21 - Helsinki, Finland - Ice Hall Jan. 23 - Stockholm, Sweden - Hovet Jan. 24 - Oslo, Norway...

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SIMONE SIMONS Says Upcoming EPICA Album Is 'All About Reinventing Yourself'

In a new interview with Mexico's Euphonico, vocalist of Simone Simons of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA confirmed that she and her bandmates have completed work on the follow-up to 2021's "Omega" album. Regarding the inspiration for the LP's first single, "Arcana", she said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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STYX, KEVIN CRONIN And DON FELDER Announce 'Brotherhood Of Rock' 2025 Tour

Legendary rockers STYX and Kevin Cronin, the iconic voice and writer behind REO SPEEDWAGON's greatest hits, have one of the strongest brotherly bonds spanning 25 years, especially since they've crossed paths on the North American concert trail along with the occasional joint festival concert. Fittin...

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THE ROLLING STONES Unveil Their Debut Fine Fragrance, RS No.9

In a stunning new venture that celebrates their timeless legacy, THE ROLLING STONES have announced the launch of their first-ever fine fragrance. A partnership between THE ROLLING STONES, world-renowned fragrance innovator Nirvana Brands and Bravado, RS No.9 is a unique scent that summons the spirit...

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EPICA Shares Lyric Video For New Single 'Arcana'

Dutch symphonic metal titans EPICA have released the official lyric video for their brand new single, "Arcana". The track heralds a new chapter in EPICA's two-decade-long history and marks the band's first new release since the group's chart-topping 2021 album "Omega" and the collaboration EP "The A...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Undergoes Successful Hernia Operation

Vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON underwent a successful hernia operation on Friday, November 29 at Duchy Hospital, a private hospital in Harrogate, United Kingdom. Earlier today (Saturday, November 30),Biff took to his social media to write: "Hi. Had an hernia operation yes...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's MATT TUCK And MICHAEL 'PADGE' PAGET: Official 'The Poison' Track-By-Track Breakdown

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's Matt Tuck (vocals, guitar) and Michael "Padge" Paget (guitar) recently sat down for an official track-by-track breakdown of the band's debut album, "The Poison", which is celebrating its 20th anniversary next year. Check out the video below. In October 2005, British metal m...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Bassist/Vocalist MARKO HIETALA Announces New Solo Album 'Roses From The Deep'

Former NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala has unveiled details of his new solo album, "Roses From The Deep", due on February 7, 2025 via Nuclear Blast. This marks Hietala's first major project since his critically acclaimed "Pyre Of The Black Heart" captivated fans worldwide in 2020. "Roses Fr...

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CHUCK BILLY Says New TESTAMENT Album Will Be 'Very Special': 'It Feels Fresh And Challenging Again'

In a new interview with Australia's The Rockpit, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, this [album is] gonna be very special. I think I'm more excited about this one, just beca...

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TESTAMENT Is '95 Percent Done Recording' New Album: 'It's Gonna Be An Amazing Record'

In a new interview with Francisco Zamudio of KNAC.COM, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I wrote a record with [new TESTAMENT drummer Chris Dovas] and it's gonna be an amaz...

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EPICA Releases New Single 'Arcana'

Dutch symphonic metal titans EPICA have released a brand new single, "Arcana". The track heralds a new chapter in EPICA's two-decade-long history and marks the band's first new release since the group's chart-topping 2021 album "Omega" and the collaboration EP "The Alchemy Project". It offers a glim...

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Opaque Fixation

As we hurtle towards the end of 2024, the relentless tsunami of excellent death metal releases shows no signs of abating. PRIMAL CODE are a monstrous power trio from Chicago, featuring former INDIAN / MIDDIAN bassist Will Lindsay, and they will cheerfully crush everything in their path. It will take...

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ROGER DALTREY Announces April/May 2025 U.K. Tour

Legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey will be hitting the road in 2025 on a special solo tour packed with classic THE WHO songs, solo hits and his now-famous question-and-answer sessions, in which he opens up to the fans who have been with him throughout the decades. In a run of unmissable intimate sh...