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Finnish Gothic Metallers CHARON Release First New Single In 15 Years, 'Fall Of Angels'

One of Finland's most notable goth metal bands of the 2000s CHARON is making a long-awaited comeback. Originally founded in Raahe in 1992, CHARON broke into the forefront of the Finnish metal scene with its 2002 album "Downhearted". During their active years, the band released a total of five studio...

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ULI JON ROTH Is 'Not Scared' Of Artificial Intelligence In Music: 'I'm Rolling With The Punches There'

In a new interview with Metal Roos, legendary German guitarist Uli Jon Roth shared his thoughts on the importance of human creativity in a world where A.I.-generated music is becoming more common. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm not one for repeating the same thing over an...

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ULI JON ROTH: 'Most Metal, For Me, Is A Little Bit Too Hardcore, A Little Bit Too Distorted And Maybe A Bit Two-Dimensional'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, legendary German guitarist Uli Jon Roth spoke about his pioneering role in the neoclassical metal genre. His unique style, incorporating classical techniques and exotic scales, has inspired numerous guitarists, and his time...

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SCORPIONS Release 'Still Loving You (Taratata, 28 Apr 1996)' From Upcoming 'From The First Sting' Greatest-Hits Album

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS have released "Still Loving You (Taratata, 28 Apr 1996)" as the second single from their upcoming greatest-hits album "From The First Sting", due on September 26 via BMG. This powerful live version of their iconic hit was recorded during a taping of the French musi...

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ULI JON ROTH Announces 'Pictures Of Destiny' October/November 2025 North American Tour

Legendary German guitarist and composer Uli Jon Roth is set to return to North America with an extraordinary new program titled "Pictures Of Destiny". This highly anticipated tour promises to be a mesmerizing three-hour extravaganza, including the premiere of compositions from his long-awaited "Requ...

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SCORPIONS Celebrate 60th Anniversary With 'From The First Sting' Collection

In celebration of their sixth decade as a band, German hard rock legends SCORPIONS will release "From The First Sting", a thrilling collection showcasing the raw energy, unforgettable anthems, and iconic moments from their illustrious career. "From The First Sting" will be available on a deluxe 2LP...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL: 'For Me, The Band Has Been Over Since 1996'

In a new interview with Talking The Talk With Don, former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell, who wrote the lyrics for some of the group's most classic songs, spoke about a possible reunion with his longtime bandmates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH>NET): "The last drummer they had was Ja...

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HERMAN RAREBELL Explains Why He Left SCORPIONS

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell was asked which of the band's albums is closest to his heart. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Actually, two or three. [1980's] 'Animal Magnetism'. The follow-up, [1982's] 'Blackout'. I wrot...

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ULI JON ROTH 'Can't Stand The Lyrics' In SCORPIONS' 'Rock You Like A Hurricane' But Praises The Song's 'Great Classic Rock Riff'

In a new interview with "The Card King Sports Variety Show", legendary German guitarist Uli Jon Roth, who left SCORPIONS four and a half decades ago after making five albums with the group, was asked if it ever bothered him that he wasn't involved in the writing and recording of what is considered S...

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ULI JON ROTH Says There Are Early SCORPIONS Songs That RUDOLF SCHENKER Didn't Play On

Uli Jon Roth has revealed that there were songs on some early SCORPIONS albums on which Rudolf Schenker did not play. Saying that it was "just quicker" for Roth to record the parts himself, the guitarist said that tracks on the likes of 1978's "Virgin Killer" and 1979's "Taken By Force" did not feat...

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ULI JON ROTH Doesn't Rule Out Playing With SCORPIONS Again: 'I Would Be Open To Anything'

In a new interview with Vintage Rock Pod, legendary German guitarist Uli Jon Roth spoke about his decision to leave SCORPIONS four and a half decades ago after making five albums with the group. He said: "I handed in my notice a year before [the live double album 'Tokyo Tapes' was released], [in] 19...

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Hear New DARKTHRONE Song 'Hate Cloak'

"Hate Cloak", a new song from black metal pioneers DARKTHRONE, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Eternal Hails……", which will be released on June 25 via Peaceville. "Hate Cloak" is a nine-minute, 17-second Fenriz-penned hallowed epic which is steeped in the m...

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DARKTHRONE To Release 'Eternal Hails……' Album In June

Black metal pioneers DARKTHRONE will release their new album, "Eternal Hails……", on June 25 via Peaceville. Since forming in 1986 as BLACK DEATH in Kolboton, Norway, DARKTHRONE have been masters of their art. Dropping the death metal of 1991's "Soulside Journey" debut album in favor of a more primit...

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Sunless

Bands will pay the price for picking a shit name. It may have seemed terribly post-modern and in-jokey at the time, but being lumbered with a name like PET SLIMMERS OF THE YEAR was never a smart move. Sensibly, this UK-based post-metal crew have trimmed that unwieldy tag down to the simpler PSOTY: s...

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ULI JON ROTH 'Would Love To' Make New Studio Album

In a brand new interview with Grande Rock, legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth said that he "would love to" make a new studio album. "The problem is that I have written a lot of new music, and I am quite pleased with some of it," he said. "But I'm not the kind of artist who just walks into the studio a...