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Wormwitch

A persistent, maverick menace amid a crowded black metal marketplace, WORMWITCH have been one of the most convincingly grim and violent bands of the last decade. All three of the Canadian band's albums to date ("Strike Mortal Soil", "Heaven that Dwells Within" and "Wolf Hex") deserved more attention...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Launches 'Deified' Music Video And Perfume

Tony Iommi and Xerjoff launch the second chapter of the Xerjoff Blends venture, with the release of Deified, the brand new perfume, accompanied by a new track of the same name written by Tony Iommi together with a mind-blowing music video, directed by Donato Sansone. Xerjoff's founder and CEO Sergio...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN Collaborates With STETSON On Limited-Edition Cap

Michael Poulsen, frontman for the multi-platinum Danish band VOLBEAT, has been a longtime Stetson fan — and now he's put his own stamp on the U.S.-born brand's signature aesthetic. The resulting limited-edition collaboration is available in Stetson stores and selected retailers in Europe and online...

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SERJ TANKIAN Releases Music Video For New Solo Single 'Justice Will Shine On'

SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian has released the official music video for his new solo single "Justice Will Shine On". The track is taken from Tankian's upcoming solo EP, "Foundations", which is due on September 27 via Gibson Records. The 56-year-old Lebanese-born Armenian-American musician a...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL Recounts 'Fanboy Moment' With METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD

During an appearance on Sweet Potato Pod With Todd Royce, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael reflected on a recent "fanboy moment" involving one of his musical heroes. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I am a huge METALLICA fan. We are out on tour with METALLICA, doing shows wit...

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BILL WARD: 'I Would Love To Play' One Final Concert With BLACK SABBATH

Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward says that he "would love to play" one final concert with the band. Earlier today (Thursday, July 25), Ward took to his social media to write: "Hey ya, Bill Ward checking in regarding all the updates on a possible SABBATH show in England. "I'm in for play...

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DARK ANGEL Begins Recording First New Album In More Than Three Decades

Reunited California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL have officially entered the studio to begin recording their long-awaited new album. Earlier today, DARK ANGEL shared a video message from drummer Gene Hoglan from the studio, in which he said: "Hey, everybody. It's your big buddy Gene here, and I...

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SLASH Names His Favorite Early AC/DC Albums

In a recent interview with Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show, legendary GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was asked to name his favorite AC/DC album starting out. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[1978's] 'Powerage'. Still probably one of my favorite AC/DC records. Bu...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says Seeing KISS In 1970s Changed His Life

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy was asked what album or concert or TV appearance had such a big impression on him that it go...

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JEFF PILSON: 'There Is No Absolute End Date Yet' To FOREIGNER's Farewell Tour

In a new interview with Ethan Dometrius, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked how he and his bandmates came to a decision to embark what is being billed as the group's "farewell" tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, Kelly [Hansen, FOREIGNER singer] came to me a couple y...

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Former EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT: 'GARY HOLT Is By Far One Of The Best Songwriters In All Of Thrash Metal'

In a new interview with Pierre Gutiérrez of Rock Talks, former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt was asked for his opinion of the band's last five studio albums that were recorded after he left the group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, dude, what do I think about them? I think th...

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GUS G. Looks Back On Joining OZZY OSBOURNE's Band: 'I Had To Step Up My Game Very Quickly'

In a recent interview with Romania's Rock FM to promote his acoustic shows in the country with RAINBOW frontman Ronnie Romero, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne's band a decade and a half ago, spoke about how he looks back on his time with the legendary heavy metal singer. He sa...

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RUDOLF SCHENKER Promises 'Interesting Things' For SCORPIONS' 60th-Anniversary Celebration In 2025

In a new interview with Spain's Mariskal Rock, SCORPIONS guitarist and founder Rudolf Schenker spoke about the band's upcoming 60th anniversary in 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "60 years of SCORPIONS. Sounds like very old band. Maybe on one hand it is, maybe. But on the other h...

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JEAN-PAUL GASTER: CLUTCH Is 'Refining' New Song Ideas Before Recording Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Colombia's El Expreso Del Rock, CLUTCH drummer Jean-Paul Gaster spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to the "Sunrise On Slaughter Beach" album, which was released in September 2022. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "At the...

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TONY IOMMI On His Upcoming Single 'Deified': It Came Together 'The Same Way As I've Done Most Stuff'

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi recently announced a new signature cologne, another collaboration with Italian luxury perfume house Xerjoff. A combination of forces that play on the palindromic nature of sound, scent and sensorial sequences, Tony Iommi Deified is the new Xerjoff venture that pres...