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BRUCE DICKINSON Releases Music Video For New Solo Single 'Afterglow Of Ragnarok'

Bruce Dickinson has released the official music video for his new solo single, "Afterglow Of Ragnarok". The Ryan Mackfall-directed motion picture short is based on the graphic novel written by Dickinson and Tony Lee and features original artwork by Staz Johnson. "Afterglow Of Ragnarok" is the first...

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Heartrot

It seems that solo albums are like novels: everyone, the old adage goes, has got one in them, just waiting to be written. Obviously, there are plenty of examples of musicians that should probably have been discouraged from ever entertaining the idea, but that's the price of freedom, folks. Luckily,...

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Black Star Gnosis

There is a lot to be said for bands that can establish their own sound within tight parameters. Stalwarts and pioneers of the US black metal scene, DEMONCY have never strayed too far from a diet of seething discord and blast-driven fury, but their myopically monochrome attack is more than distinctiv...

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SCOTT STAPP Shares New Solo Single 'Black Butterfly'

Grammy-winning, platinum-certified solo artist, and the voice of CREED, Scott Stapp, has released "Black Butterfly", the third single from his upcoming fourth solo album, "Higher Power". The LP will be available everywhere on March 15, 2024 via Napalm Records. Transcending defeats to emerge reborn,...

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DON DOKKEN Says He Has Picked The Actor Who Will Play Him In Upcoming DOKKEN Movie

In a new interview with Steve Mascord of White Line Fever, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken spoke in more detail about the movie that Netflix is making about the band, apparently to be helmed by "the same director" that worked on MÖTLEY CRÜE's "The Dirt". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It...

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TARJA TURUNEN Explains Why 'All The Nordic Countries' Are 'Really Tough' To Live In

During an appearance on the latest episode of "Drinks With Johnny", the Internet TV show hosted by AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ, former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen spoke about one of the major problems of life in Finland — the lack of light in winter. The 46-year-old Finnish-born s...

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BLIND GUARDIAN Announces Spring 2024 North American Tour

German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN have announced "The God Machine" North American 2024 tour. The 22-date trek will commence on April 18 at The Fillmore in Silver Springs, Maryland and will make its way to Dallas, Seattle, and Toronto before the final performance at Milwaukee Metalfest on May 17....

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HELLFEST 2024: METALLICA, AVENGED SEVENFOLD And MACHINE HEAD Among Newly Confirmed Artists

METALLICA, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, THE PRODIGY and MACHINE HEAD are among the newly confirmed artists for the 2024 edition of Hellfest, set to take place June 27-30 in Clisson, France. Several dozen more artists were added to the event, including FEAR FACTORY, SAXON, ENTER SHIKARI, Corey Taylor, Tom More...

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TARJA TURUNEN Says It's Been 'Great' Reconnecting With Ex-NIGHTWISH Bandmate MARKO HIETALA

In a new interview with Chaoszine, Tarja Turunen spoke about what it was like to team up with her former NIGHTWISH bandmate Marko "Marco" Hietala to perform a cover of "The Phantom Of The Opera" during their special open-air concert in July at Z7 Summer Nights in Pratteln, Switzerland. Tarja and Mar...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says Some Of His Friends Called Him A 'Moron' For Voting For TRUMP

In a new interview with Real Music With Gary Stuckey, Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER was asked how he goes about working together in harmony with fellow musicians like Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) who represent completely opposing viewpoints. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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VINNY APPICE Says 'The Time Is Right' For Him To Pay Tribute To BLACK SABBATH With His Touring Project

Vinny Appice spoke to Backstage Pass about his recently completed Brazilian tour during which he paid tribute to the music of BLACK SABBATH and DIO. The legendary 66-year-old drummer, who has played with BLACK SABBATH, DIO and HEAVEN & HELL, was backed during the trek by Fernando Giovannetti (ba...

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EYE AM Feat. TYPE O NEGATIVE And CROWBAR Members: Second Single 'Cryptomnesia' Out Now

EYE AM, the new band featuring former TYPE O NEGATIVE members Kenny Hickey (guitar/vocals) and Johnny Kelly (drums),along with Kirk Windstein (guitar, vocals; CROWBAR, DOWN, KINGDOM OF SORROW) and Todd Strange (CROWBAR, DOWN),has released its second single, "Cryptomnesia", via Corpse Paint Records...

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Watch: Ex-DEATH Drummer CHRIS REIFERT Performs DEATH Classics With LEFT TO DIE In Oakland

Former DEATH drummer Chris Reifert joined LEFT TO DIE on stage last night (Friday, November 24) at Eli's Mile High in Oakland, California to perform the DEATH classics "Infernal Death" and "Evil Dead". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. LEFT TO DIE is the new band featuring classi...

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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE: '50 CENT Hates My Guts'

In a new interview with Daily Beast, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee reflected on the band's "Best New Artist" win at the 2004 Grammy Awards, where they beat out hot favorite 50 Cent. The rapper, who had released his multi-platinum debut album "Get Rich Or Die Tryin'" the previous year, was widely favore...

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GLENN HUGHES Celebrates 26 Years Of Sobriety

Glenn Hughes is celebrating the 26th anniversary of his getting sober. Earlier today (Thursday, November 23), the 72-year-old former DEEP PURPLE bassist and vocalist shared an image revealing he has been sober for 26 years, 312 months, 9,497 days or 227,910 hours. He wrote: "Celebrating 26 year...