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K.K. DOWNING Says JIMI HENDRIX's 'Purple Haze' And 'Foxy Lady' Were 'Cutting-Edge Metal' Songs When They Were First Released
In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, K.K. Downing was asked about JUDAS PRIEST's musical evolution a more blues-based sound on the band's debut album, 1974's "Rocka Rolla", to a more aggressive approach which combined elements from earlier bands like BLACK SABBATH and LED ZEPPEL...May 21, 2025
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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL To Release 'Savages' Solo Single Next Week
In a new interview with the Post-Punk.TV podcast, Burton C. Bell reflected on his decision to leave FEAR FACTORY in September 2020 after a 31-year run as the band's singer and pursue a solo career. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was time for me to do other things. And here I am....May 21, 2025
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MARTY FRIEDMAN's Autobiography 'Dreaming Japanese' To Be Released As Audiobook In June
Guitar icon Marty Friedman will follow the print release of his compelling autobiography last December, "Dreaming Japanese", with an audiobook version via Recorded Books on June 24. The audiobook release is available to pre-order now across all digital platforms via Amazon. Written with veteran musi...May 21, 2025
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Wasteland
Metalcore takes many different forms, and there's certainly a place for the genre in the Christian music world. WOLVES AT THE GATE are on Solid State Records, which is largely a Christian heavy music label, but that doesn't mean their music doesn't appeal to a wider range of listeners. Just because...May 21, 2025
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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE 'Tried To Be As Clear As Possible' With Lyrics On Upcoming Album 'I Beat Loneliness'
In a new interview with Baltimore's 98 Rock radio station, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's upcoming album, "I Beat Loneliness", which is due on July 18 via earMUSIC. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I think it's like a snapshot of...May 21, 2025
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Headstone Placed On Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO's Grave In London
A headstone has finally been placed on former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno's grave at the City Of London Cemetery And Crematorium in Manor Park, East London, United Kingdom. Check out a photo of the headstone below. Di'Anno was laid to rest on, November 21, 2024. The musician, whose real name was...May 21, 2025
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Hear TONY IOMMI's 'Rocket' Collaboration With British Pop Star ROBBIE WILLIAMS
BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi is a featured guest on "Rocket", the first single from British pop star Robbie Williams's upcoming album "Britpop". The high-octane rock track features an instantly anthemic chorus, pounding drums and a signature guitar solo from the heavy metal pioneer. The song, which is...May 21, 2025
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AS I LAY DYING Announces October/November 2025 European Tour
Southern California metalcore veterans AS I LAY DYING have announced a European tour for October/November 2025. The trek is being billed as "An Evening With As I Lay Dying" celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's third album, 2005's "Shadows Are Security". "An Evening With As I Lay Dying" tou...May 21, 2025
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Nashville AC/DC Concert Rescheduled Due To 'Inclement Weather'
Tonight's (Tuesday, May 20) AC/DC concert at Nashville, Tennessee's Nissan Stadium has been postponed due to inclement weather. Earlier today, AC/DC shared the following statement via social media: "Tonight's AC/DC show at Nissan Stadium has been rescheduled to tomorrow, May 21 due to inclement weat...May 20, 2025
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Vocalist TARJA TURUNEN Wants To Meet Singer Who Replaced Her, ANETTE OLZON: 'We Have A Lot To Talk' About
In a new interview with Brazil's Heavy Talk, ex-NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen was asked about the fact that she and another former NIGHTWISH vocalist, Anette Olzon, are following each other on social media and whether there are any plans for the two of them to collaborate. Tarja responded (as trans...May 20, 2025
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Origins Of Aggression
If the UK thrash metal scene of the 1980s was a story of underachievement, its most prominent bands were still every bit the equal of their international counterparts. Originally waist deep in hardcore punk, ONSLAUGHT eschewed both the pagan fury of SABBAT and the Bay Area bombast of XENTRIX, favori...May 20, 2025
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Watch: DRY KILL LOGIC Returns To Live Stage For First Time In 19 Years
'00s metal faves DRY KILL LOGIC played their first concert in nearly 19 years on Sunday, May 18 at the Welcome To Rockville festival at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Fan-filmed video of the concert, courtesy of IFM RAW, can be found in the YouTube playlist below. (Note: A...May 20, 2025
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MICHAEL POULSEN 'Threw Away The Rulebook' On New VOLBEAT Album 'God Of Angels Trust'
By David E. Gehlke Pardon the pun, but VOLBEAT founder and frontman Michael Poulsen has been rather vocal about his love for classic death metal. This affinity spurred the creation of his recent ASINHELL side project, which he spent a good chunk of 2023 and 2024 promoting while having the added bene...May 20, 2025
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DREAM THEATER To Perform Entire 'Parasomnia' Album On September/October 2025 U.S. Tour
On the heels of their successful 2025 40th-anniversary sold-out North American tour that wrapped at Radio City Music Hall in March, Grammy-winning, progressive music titans DREAM THEATER have announced another run of dates in the United States. As referenced nightly from the stage on the last run, t...May 20, 2025
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Relaunches Radio Show; Preview Available
Shortly after the turn of the last century, BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward with his co-host Mike Stark started doing a radio show where Bill spotlighted some of his favorite tunes — much of it metal, but also included many other musical genres. The show continued — usually monthly, unless Bill had...May 20, 2025
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