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BLACKIE LAWLESS Asks W.A.S.P. Fans To 'Support' And 'Honor' CHRIS HOLMES In Guitarist's Battle With Prostate Cancer

W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless has asked the band's fans to "support" and "honor" Chris Holmes as the group's former guitarist battles prostate cancer. The 68-year-old Holmes recently began chemotherapy in France for prostate cancer, just years after undergoing treatment for throat and neck cancer,...

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Finland's NORTHER Reunites, Announces First Concert In 15 Years

Finnish melodic death/black metallers NORTHER have reunited and will perform at next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 28-31, 2027 in Wacken, Germany. NORTHER's lineup for the Wacken Open Air concert will reportedly consist of the following musicians: Petri Lindr...

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MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR On 'Marrow Deep': 'It's The Right Record For Us At This Point In Time'

In a new interview with Brooksy and JD of Australia's Rebel FM, MASTODON drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor spoke about the band's long-awaited new album, "Marrow Deep", which will arrive on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The LP marks MASTODON's first full-length to feature guitarist Nick Johnston...

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SIGH Shares Music Video For New Single 'Unputenpu' Featuring OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT

Japanese metal pioneers SIGH are back with "Unputenpu", the first single to be taken from their upcoming new studio album "Goh-ka", alongside a stunning new music video created by Costin Chioreanu. Speaking about the new track, SIGH frontman and mastermind Mirai Kawashima said: "Honestly, I have no...

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SID WILSON Fired From SLIPKNOT

According to TMZ.com, Sid Wilson, turntablist for the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning metal icons SLIPKNOT, has been officially fired from the band. A source close to SLIPKNOT and with direct knowledge told the tabloid site that Sid was notified late Friday afternoon (July 31) that he's been permanen...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY Is Preparing To Record Another New EP

In a new interview with Crews of Q92.9, Springfield's Rock Station, singer/guitarist Chris Robertson and guitarist Ben Wells of Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY spoke about the band's latest EP, "Celebrate", which was released digitally this past March via Mascot Records. The effort consists of s...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's Alter Ego Project STATICA Releases Music Video For 'Statica'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD's alter ego project STATICA has released the official music video for the song "Statica". The clip, which was directed by Lance Drake, was shot on location in Northridge, California. The track is taken from the band's STATICA's four-song EP, which was surprise released a week ago....

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GEOFF DOWNES And CHRIS BRAIDE Announce Sixth DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION Album 'Trauma'

DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION (DBA),the studio collaboration of Geoff Downes (keyboards) and multi award-winning songwriter Chris Braide (vocals),is set to release its sixth studio album, "Trauma", on September 25 via Cherry Red Records. "Trauma" is a return to the expansive DNA of classic DBA, with l...

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Learn How To Play TONY IOMMI's New Solo Single, 'World Alone', Via Gibson App

Gibson, the name behind generations of iconic sound, is celebrating the global release of "World Alone", the brand-new single from legendary guitarist Tony Iommi, with an exclusive premiere inside the Gibson App. Available now in sync with the track's worldwide release via BMG, the lesson experience...

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SILVERTOMB, Featuring Former TYPE O NEGATIVE And AGNOSTIC FRONT Members, Announces New Album 'The Interpretation Of Nightmares'

Perhaps we should occasionally simply trust the Bible! As we all know it mentions — as well as a number of apocalyptic prophecies — seven years of plenty following seven years of famine. Which brings us to SILVERTOMB, the all-star band featuring former TYPE O NEGATIVE/DANZIG members Kenny Hickey (vo...

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG Cancels August 2026 U.S. Tour: 'A Bacterial Infection Invaded My Body'

Acclaimed Dutch guitarist Adrian Vandenberg has canceled his previously announced "My Whitesnake Years" August 2026 U.S. tour. The trek, which was scheduled to launch on August 3 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, was supposed to feature an all-star lineup including acclaimed guitarist Vinnie Moore and...

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GEEZER BUTLER Says He And Other Members Of BLACK SABBATH Were 'Surprised' By Success Of 'Heaven And Hell' Album

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler, who took on the role of the band's primary lyricist from its inception, once again said that he had no qualms about lett...

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FRED COURY Says He And ERIC BRITTINGHAM Are Both 'Ready' To Play With CINDERELLA Again: 'I Would Love It, And I Think The Fans Would Love It'

During a July 29 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Fred Coury was asked if he has any desire to go back on the road as part of a CINDERELLA reunion of all the surviving members of the band. (Guitarist Jeff LaBar died in July 2021 at his apartment in Nashville.) The CINDERELLA...

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HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON Is '70% Done' With His First Solo Album

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, HELMET leader Page Hamilton discussed some of the new music he has in the works, including a possible follow-up to the band's 2023 album "Left". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I am 70% done with my first solo albu...

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CANDLEMASS Is Working On Material For New Studio LP: We've Got 'Maybe Half Of An Album So Far'

In a new interview with Peter Kerr of Rock Daydream Nation, vocalist Johan Längqvist of Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on the follow-up to 2022's "Sweet Evil Sun" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've done a couple of demos...