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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Undergoes Bone Marrow Transplant

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has offered an update on his health after he was forced to miss the band's last two concerts due to his ongoing cancer battle. The veteran British rockers played their first concert of 2025 on Saturday, January 18 at Feria Estatal De León in León, Mexico. As was...

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TROUBLE Has 'Eight To Ten Songs' In The Works For Long-Awaited New Album

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio 92.5 FM, TROUBLE singer Kyle Thomas spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2013 album "The Distortion Field". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "So, on...

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New SNOT Singer ANDY KNAPP On Fronting The Band: 'It Is Very Much A Dream-Come-True, Full-Circle Kind Of Feeling

New SNOT singer Andy Knapp has commented on his first two concerts with the band, which took place on Friday (January 17) at the Parish room at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California and on Saturday, January 18 at Brick By Brick in San Diego, California. SNOT's current lineup also includes guitar...

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KERRY KING Names 'The Craziest And Funniest Thing' He Ever Saw At A SLAYER Concert

During a recent appearance on the "Axe Lords" podcast, hosted by Dave Hill, Cindy Hulej and Tom Beaujour, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was asked how long into the band's career it became noticeable that SLAYER had obsessive, fanatical fans. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "People h...

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DESTRUCTION Releases New Single 'A.N.G.S.T.' From Upcoming 'Birth Of Malice' Album

German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION will release their 16th studio album, "Birth Of Malice", on March 7, 2025 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "A.N.G.S.T.", can be seen below. Tackling fear, the song urges fans to confront their inner demons and break fre...

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Watch: PANTERA Kicks Off 2025 European Headlining Tour In Helsinki

PANTERA kicked off its 2025 European headlining tour last night (Tuesday, January 21) at Helsingin Jäähalli (Ice Hall) in Helsinki, Finland. Joining the reformed band, consisting of classic-lineup members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),along with Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benant...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Blasts 'Complete A**hole' ELON MUSK

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe has blasted Elon Musk for giving a one-armed gesture during a speech celebrating the inauguration of Donald Trump. Speaking at a celebratory rally at the Capital One Arena in Washington hours after Trump was sworn in as president, Musk thanked the crowd for "making...

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Technical Metal Pioneers ATHEIST Are Working On Their First New Album In 15 Years

In a new interview with Altars Of Metal, frontman and founding member Kelly Shaefer of the pioneering technical metal act ATHEIST spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have a really busy year coming up. In a couple of weeks, we head to...

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EXODUS To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of 'Bonded By Blood'; West Coast Shows With DEATH ANGEL Announced

American thrash metal legends and genre originators EXODUS are gearing up for a huge 2025, kicking things off with the announcement of two very special "Bonded By Blood" 40th-anniversary shows, falling upon late original vocalist Paul Baloff's birthday weekend (April 25). Taking place in Berkeley, C...

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Rock Legend JEFF BECK's Guitar Sells For Over $1.3 Million

A guitar owned by legendary rock musician Jeff Beck has been sold for £1,068,500 (approximately $1,317,111) at auction. Beck's Oxblood Les Paul, which came into his hands in 1972 and is immortalized on his "Blow By Blow" album cover, had a pre-auction estimate of £300,000 - £500,000. Amelia Walker,...

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VLTIMAS Feat. Ex-MORBID ANGEL Frontman DAVID VINCENT, Ex-MAYHEM Guitarist, CRYPTOPSY Drummer: 'Mephisto Manifesto' Video Released

VLTIMAS (pronounced 'uhl-tuh-mas'),the multinational quintet featuring Norwegian guitarist Rune "Blasphemer" Eriksen (ex-MAYHEM, AURA NOIR),American vocalist David Vincent (ex-MORBID ANGEL) and Canadian drummer Flo Mounier (CRYPTOPSY),has released the official music video for the song "Mephisto M...

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OBITUARY To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Of 'Cause Of Death' Album On North American Tour

Florida death metallers OBITUARY will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their second album, "Cause Of Death", on a North American tour this spring. Support on the trek will come from NAILS, TERROR, SPIRITWORLD and PEST CONTROL. Tickets will go on sale on Friday January 24 at 10:00 a.m. local time at...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Announces New Album, 'The Screaming Of The Valkyries', Shares New Single 'To Live Deliciously'

Grammy Award-nominated extreme metal institution CRADLE OF FILTH will release its 14th studio album, "The Screaming Of The Valkyries", on March 21, 2025 via Napalm Records. Available for pre-order now, the album excels as a succinct summation of the ghosts of CRADLE's past, while taking bold new ste...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Talks 'Genuine' And 'Weird' Solo Career: 'I Just Want To Show All Sides Of Myself'

By David E. Gehlke Thirty years separate guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's two all-instrumental solo albums. Without belaboring the point, a lot has changed, many of those changes Thal can easily ruminate upon. What hasn't changed is the guitarist's ability to genre-hop like few can. Thal's 1995 deb...

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PAPA ROACH Releases Brand New Song 'Even If It Kills Me'

With their moving collaboration featuring Carrie Underwood, "Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)", still picking up massive streams worldwide — nearly 200 million and counting — now California rockers PAPA ROACH have released a brand new single, "Even If It Kills Me", via their own label New Noize...