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VENOM Frontman CONRAD 'CRONOS' LANT Dead At 63

Conrad "Cronos" Lant of black metal pioneers VENOM has died at the age of 63. The vocalist/bassist's passing was confirmed in a post earlier today (Thursday, October 1) on VENOM's official social media, although no cause of death was revealed. The message reads as follows: "IN MEMORIAM — CONRAD 'CRO...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Explains His Unique 'Reinterpretation' Of METALLICA's 'Enter Sandman'

During an appearance on the September 29 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", 95-year-old "Star Trek" legend William Shatner spoke about his upcoming hard rock/heavy metal album "What The F Is Heavy Metal?", which is tentatively due in 2027 via Cleopatra Records. The project, which...

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The Allfather Awakens

The long-running assessment that AMON AMARTH is either the AC/DC or MOTÖRHEAD of melodic death metal hits its first real snag on "The Allfather Awakens". The Swedes — with a collective eyebrow raised at Odin from its ever-loyal and faithful audience — recorded an all-acoustic song, "Upphaf". Granted...

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LORD OF THE LOST Frontman CHRIS HARMS Announces Second Solo Album, 'Aporia'

Chris Harms, known for his musical versatility and as frontman for German chart-topping band LORD OF THE LOST, continues his solo art with the release of "Aporia", out on January 22, 2027, via Napalm Records. The date also marks his birthday, already giving a hint at the very personal nature of the...

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German Metal Band DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER Signs WITH NAPALM RECORDS

German metal veterans DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, whose name translates to "Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse", have signed a deal with Napalm Records. The band is currently working on its thirteenth studio album for a 2027 release. In December, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER will embark on the "Schrei!Na...

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TONY IOMMI Releases New Single 'Stormwatcher' From Upcoming 'From The Dark' Solo Album

The brand new single from legendary guitarist Tony Iommi is released today. Titled "Stormwatcher", it rides on a signature guitar riff from the man who was the driving musical force behind BLACK SABBATH's garlanded career. "Stormwatcher" has a maritime theme, based around a ship stuck in a storm, ac...

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P.O.D. Enters Zombie Apocalypse On New Single 'Outbreak'

Platinum-selling superstars P.O.D. drop one of their heaviest tracks to date as they enter the zombie apocalypse on new single "Outbreak", featuring NORMA JEAN vocalist Cory Brandan. Watch the song's accompanying frantic music video below. "Outbreak" was helmed by Grammy-winning producer Will Yip (T...

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'Heavy Metal's Big Four: How Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, And Megadeth Reshaped Metal' Book Due In November

It seems strange now, but thrash metal was the least likely genre to break big — the speed, aggression, and DIY ethos ran counter to every prevailing rock trend. Yet four bands — METALLICA, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX and SLAYER — rewrote the rules of heavy music and reshaped the sound of metal. In "Heavy Met...

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GWAR Pays Tribute To Founding Member CHUCK VARGA: He 'Brought An Unforgettable Presence To The Stage'

GWAR has paid tribute to Chuck Varga, the band's founding member, who died last week following a battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. On Sunday, September 27, GWAR shared the following message via social media: "There are some losses that hit harder than others. "The world lost Chuck Varga a few...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Looks Back On MEGADETH's 'Countdown To Extinction' Album: 'Our Performances Sound Timeless'

In a new interview with Erin Greatrix of Shot Of Metal magazine, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the upcoming December 2026 leg of his "Bass Warrior" European tour, which will feature Ellefson and his solo band performing select cuts from his well-known catalog of MEGADETH hits, i...

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GWAR Founding Member CHUCK VARGA Dies After Battle With Cancer

Chuck Varga, a founding member of GWAR and the man behind The Sexecutioner from 1985 to 2022, has died after a battle with cancer. Varga's death was announced Friday night (September 25) in a social media post shared by Beefcake The Mighty, also known as Casey Orr, the bassist for the heavily costum...

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SUICIDE SILENCE Shares Music Video For 'Make Your Exit' From Upcoming 'Graceless' Album

California deathcore act SUICIDE SILENCE has shared the official Nathan Karma Cox-directed music video for the song "Make Your Exit". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Graceless", which is set for release on November 20 via Century Media. "Graceless" track listing: 01. Graceless (1...

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GWAR Debuts HD Version Of Music Video For Cover Of ALICE COOPER's 'School's Out'

With GWAR's 20th-anniversary celebration of their 2006 opus "Beyond Hell" arriving this Friday, September 25, the band is premiering the HD version of its "School's Out" music video, a cover of the Alice Cooper classic. The newly remastered deluxe edition, available for the first time ever on vinyl...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Is 'Less Stressed Over Details' After His 2023 Heart Attack

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley once again opened up about his health — more than three years after undergoing a quadruple bypass surgery following a heart attack in March 2023. The now-year-old singer — who fronted MAIDEN...

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IGOR CAVALERA JR. Talks How A Resurrected NAILBOMB Is Still 'Fighting The Good Fight' Amid Global Political Strife

By David E. Gehlke NAILBOMB's 1995 "Proud To Commit Commercial Suicide" live album had its stated purpose: The band, in effect, was no more. The side project of then-SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera and FUDGE TUNNEL's Alex Newport, NAILBOMB arrived with a bang the year prior with its lone studio offe...