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SLAYER Announces More 2025 U.K. Shows, Comments On 'Back To The Beginning' Event

SLAYER has announced headline performances confirmed for the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., marking the band's first U.K. and Canadian concerts in six years. The U.K. and Canadian dates will see SLAYER headlining at some of the countries' biggest venues, including the 35,000-capacity Blackweir Fields i...

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RUDY SARZO On OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Show: 'He's Gotta Go Out With A Huge Fricking Bang'

Legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo says that it is "very exciting" for him to be participating in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes last m...

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Founding HATEBREED Bassist CHRIS BEATTIE Confirms His Departure: 'The Decision To Leave The Band Was Not Mine'

Founding HATEBREED bassist Chris Beattie has confirmed his departure from the band. The 49-year-old musician, who has been pursuing a career in real estate, addressed his status with HATEBREED just days after the group announced SHADOWS FALL guitarist Matt Bachand would play bass for the Connecticut...

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STATIC-X Announces Summer 2025 European Tour

STATIC-X will embark on a European tour this summer. The 17-date trek will kick off on July 26 in Belgrade, Serbia and will include stops at several European festivals, including Germany's Wacken Open Air, U.K.'s Bloodstock Open Air and Czech Republic's Brutal Assault. The dates are as follows: Jul....

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SPINESHANK Announces 'Revamped' Lineup For 'The Height Of Callousness' 25th-Anniversary Shows

SPINESHANK has announced the "revamped" lineup of musicians who will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their 2000 sophomore album "The Height Of Callousness" on what is expected to be a series of live shows, including an appearance at the Louder Than Life festival, set to take place September 18-21...

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SPINESHANK Reunites, Announces Appearance At 2025 LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

SPINESHANK will reunite for the first time in 12 years for an appearance at the Louder Than Life festival, set to take place September 18-21 at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exp in Louisville, Kentucky. The Louder Than Life organizers said in a statement: "Reuniting after 13 years to...

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DROWNING POOL's C.J. PIERCE Never Thought About Calling It Quits: 'We Love Performing And Playing'

In a new interview with Australia's Jaimunji, DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce was asked if there was ever a point where he thought that maybe the band was "done". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Me personally, no. I mean, we've been hit with a lot of stuff, man. We've been hi...

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NONPOINT's ELIAS SORIANO On ROBB RIVERA's Health Scare: 'It Was A Perfect Storm, A Mix Of A Couple Of Different Things'

In a new interview with Outlander Media, NONPOINT vocalist Elias Soriano was asked for a health update on Robb Rivera, just a few days after the NONPOINT drummer had to be rushed to the hospital because he had an elevated heart rate during the band's concert in Louisville, Kentucky. Elias said (as t...

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BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME To Perform 'Coma Ecliptic' And 'Alaska' Albums On Spring 2025 U.S. Tour

Grammy Award-nominated progressive metallers BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME have announced "The Comalaska" spring 2025 U.S. tour. BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME will perform the "Coma Ecliptic" and "Alaska" album every night on the trek, which will feature support from PROTEST THE HERO. The tour will kick off...

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HATEBREED's JAMEY JASTA Says TOOL's Latest Album 'Sounded Like Spa Music'

In a new interview with Ed Hack of This Day In Metal, HATEBREED frontman, popular podcaster and Milwaukee Metal Fest co-organizer Jamey Jasta was asked what he attributes his success to. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You know what? You've just gotta block out the detractors and...

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Watch: BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE And TRIVIUM Members Discuss Upcoming 'Poisoned Ascendancy' Tour, Shared History

Members of BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM recently sat down to discuss their history together and the upcoming "The Poisoned Ascendancy" tour. Watch the conversation in full below. Last September, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM announced the North American dates for "The Poisoned Ascendanc...

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NONPOINT's ROBB RIVERA Shoots Down Speculation That Drugs Were Involved In His Health Scare

NONPOINT drummer Robb Rivera has shot down speculation that "drugs" were a factor in his having to be rushed to the hospital after he had an elevated heart rate during the band's concert in Louisville, Kentucky. According to the band, Robb had a sudden shift in his heart rate that was "dangerously h...

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NONPOINT's ROBB RIVERA On Being Rushed To Hospital With Elevated Heart Rate: 'Extremely Emotional And Overwhelming'

NONPOINT drummer Robb Rivera says that being rushed to the hospital after he had a dangerously elevated heart rate was an "extremely emotional and overwhelming" experience. According to the band, Robb had a sudden shift in his heart rate that was "dangerously high" during the NONPOINT concert Sund...

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FEAR FACTORY To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'Demanufacture' Album On Summer 2025 European Tour

FEAR FACTORY will celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its classic second album, "Demanufacture", by performing the LP "in its entirety on most festivals" in Europe this summer. Tour dates: Aug. 01 - Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air Aug. 04 - Katowice, Poland - MCK Aug. 06 - Villena, Spain - Leye...

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NONPOINT Drummer ROBB RIVERA Rushed To Hospital After His Heart Rate Becomes 'Dangerously High'

NONPOINT was forced to cut its concert short Sunday night (January 12) at the Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, Kentucky after drummer Robb Rivera had a sudden shift in his heart rate that was dangerously high, resulting in him being hospitalized. A short time after the concert, NONPOINT vocalist Elia...