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JUDAS PRIEST: 50th-Anniversary Editions Of 'Sad Wings Of Destiny' Coming Soon

March 26, 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of JUDAS PRIEST's "Sad Wings of Destiny" in the U.S. (March 23 in the U.K.) — the landmark 1976 album that helped define the sound and ambition of heavy metal. Widely regarded as one of the most influential records in the genre's history, it continues to in...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Recruits ROB HALFORD For Reimagined Version Of JUDAS PRIEST's 'You've Got Another Thing Comin''

Legendary actor, cultural icon, and recording artist William Shatner is proving once again that age is no barrier to creativity. At 95 years of age, Shatner is continuing work on his highly anticipated heavy metal project — and has just announced a major collaboration that is sure to electrify fans...

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RIKKI ROCKETT's 'Ghost Notes: My Life In Poison' Memoir To Finally Arrive This Summer; Cover Unveiled

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett's long-awaited memoir, "Ghost Notes: My Life In Poison", which was written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson, will finally arrive this summer via Rare Bird Books. The book's official cover was shared by Rikki earlier today (Wednesday, March 25) via social...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Embraces Changes In Music Industry: 'There's Great Opportunities Now'

In a new interview with The Raw Vibe, legendary rock bassist Billy Sheehan spoke about how the music industry has undergone a dramatic transformation with the advent of digital technology and social media platforms. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's no record companies a...

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ANGEL Is Putting Finishing Touches On New Album; More 'Farewell' Tour Dates Announced

Legendary '70s rock band ANGEL is putting the finishing touches on a new studio album, tentatively due later in the year via Cleopatra Records. The 12-song effort will mark ANGEL's third album on Cleopatra. ANGEL's 2026-2027 farewell tour will kick off on March 27 at Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville,...

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ROB ZOMBIE/Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Bassist ROB 'BLASKO' NICHOLSON: 'Knowing Everything That I Know Now, I Don't Know That I Would Start A Band Now'

In a new interview with Music Industry Insights Worldwide - Equality & Diversity In The Music & Entertainment Industries, former Ozzy Osbourne and current Rob Zombie bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson, who is also a successful artist manager, was asked how artists are able to make money these da...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Announces July 2026 North American Tour Dates With WHORES And CROBOT

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will head West this July for a two-week headlining tour with support provided by WHORES and CROBOT. The trek, which begins on July 6 in Houston, Texas and runs through July 22 in Lincoln, Nebraska, serves as the second leg of their North American tour set to commence next mon...

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Adored by metalheads of a certain age, LION'S SHARE's self-titled 1994 debut was one of the strongest melodic metal records of that decade. Tours with some big metal names followed, including MOTÖRHEAD, DIO and MANOWAR, but the Swedes never truly capitalized on their initial rush of acclaim, and spe...

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MOONSPELL Announces Details Of New Album 'Far From God', Shares Title Track

Portuguese gothic metal pioneers MOONSPELL have released the first single and title track of their upcoming studio album "Far From God", offering a first glimpse into what promises to be one of the band's most defining offerings to date. "Far From God" will be released on July 3 via Napalm Records....

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EXHORDER's KYLE THOMAS Explains Split With Longtime Drummer SASHA HORN

In a new interview with Metal Horror Madman, EXHORDER frontman Kyle Thomas discussed the band's recent announcement that drummer Sasha Horn was leaving the group in order to "focus on his personal life". Temporarily replacing him on the road will be Corey Pierce of GOD FORBID fame. A permanent repla...

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AMBERIAN DAWN Introduces New Singer NICOLE WILLERTON, Shares Details Of 'Temptation's Gates' Album

Finnish symphonic metal band AMBERIAN DAWN is headed for a new era: not only do they announce their ninth album, "Temptation's Gates", which will be released on June 26 via Napalm Records, but they also introduce a new singer with it. Swedish-English musician Nicole Willerton is taking over from pre...

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UPON A BURNING BODY Announces June 2026 U.S. Tour

Texas metallers UPON A BURNING BODY will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in June, supported by TRAITORS, CARCOSA and SWOLLEN TEETH. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, March 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time and end on Thursday, March 26 at 10:00 p.m. local time. When prompted, ty...

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MORGAN ROSE Admits SEVENDUST Had 'Discussions' Less Than Two Years Ago About Retiring: 'I Cried A Few Times Thinking About It'

In a new interview with Stan Bicknell, SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose admitted that he and his bandmates were discussing the possibility of calling it quits less than two years ago, prior to beginning work on the band's upcoming fifteenth studio album, "One". He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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EDDIE OJEDA: SEBASTIAN BACH Is 'Probably The Only Person' Who Could Step In For DEE SNIDER In TWISTED SISTER

Eddie Ojeda says that Sebastian Bach is "probably the only person" who could step in for Dee Snider as the lead singer for TWISTED SISTER. Bach ended up being chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the band's fall 2026 shows after Snider resigned from the group due to "health challenges". Speaking to th...

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New BEARTOOTH Album Is 'Done': 'There's A Lot Of Heavy Stuff' And 'There's A Lot Of The Pop', Says CALEB SHOMO

In a new interview with "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, BEARTOOTH frontman Caleb Shomo addressed the mixed fan reaction to the band's latest single, "Free", which came out in February. The track was co-written and co-produced by Jordan Fish and marks both BEARTOOTH's fir...