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OPETH Cancels Bogota Concert After MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Falls Ill

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH were forced to cancel their November 8 concert at Royal Center in Bogotá, Colombia after vocalist and guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt came down with a "virus". The Bogotá show was part of OPETH's ongoing Latin American tour, which kicked off on November 1 in Santiago,...

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OPETH To Take 'A Long Break' After Completion Of Fall 2026 Latin American Tour

In a new interview with Brazil's 89 A Rádio Rock, OPETH bassist Martin Mendez was asked what fans can expect from the band's ongoing Latin American tour, which kicked off on November 1 in Santiago, Chile. Martin responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " This time around we will have our own...

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Tribute Concert For Former MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN To Be Held In January 2027 In Brooklyn, New York

Members of the ROSS THE BOSS band, THE DICTATORS and THE SPINATRAS will pay tribute to Ross "The Boss" Friedman, a founding member of both MANOWAR and THE DICTATORS, at a special concert on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at The Meadows in Brooklyn, New York. Ross's son Jesse comments: "Everyone who knew...

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Swedish Musician NICKE ANDERSSON, Best Known For His Work With THE HELLACOPTERS And ENTOMBED, To Release Solo Album

What can be said about Nicke Andersson that his back catalog doesn't already tell us? With a career spanning nearly four decades, Nicke Andersson has helped shape the sound of Swedish and international rock and metal, from his early days with NIHILIST and ENTOMBED to his work as co-founder, guitaris...

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DREGEN Confirms It Wasn't His Decision To Leave THE HELLACOPTERS: 'Maybe We Could Have Gone Full-On IRON MAIDEN And Had Three Guitarists'

In a new interview with Argentina's UnDinamo - La Última Radio De Rock, founding THE HELLACOPTERS guitarist Dregen (real name: Andreas Tyrone Svensson) discussed the recent announcement that he was exiting the band due to the fact that he injured his hand three years ago, causing "permanent damage t...

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THE HELLACOPTERS Announce Permanent Split With Founding Guitarist DREGEN Due To His Hand Injury

Swedish rock veterans THE HELLACOPTERS have announced a permanent split with their founding guitarist Dregen (real name: Andreas Tyrone Svensson). Earlier today (Wednesday, September 16),THE HELLACOPTERS released the following statement — also shared by Dregen — via social media: "As most of you kn...

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GHOST Wins Swedish GRAMMIS 'Best Hard Rock/Metal' Award For 'Skeletá'

GHOST was honored in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal" category at this year's edition of the Swedish Grammis awards (Swedish Grammy equivalent),which was held Wednesday night (April 29) at Annexet in Stockholm. GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge was joined by his songwriting team of Max Grahn, Vincent Pontare...

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Former MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN Dies At 72

Ross "The Boss" Friedman, a founding member of both MANOWAR and THE DICTATORS, whose influence in heavy metal and punk is noticeable to this day, has died at the age of 72. His passing comes a little over a month after it was announced that he had been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'I Like To Think That We're A Progressive Band'

In a new interview with American Musical Supply, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about his band's ties to the "progressive rock" genre. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I like to think that we're a progressive band, maybe even belong to that genre. But I make a di...

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MANOWAR Is 'Deeply Saddened' By ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN's ALS Diagnosis

MANOWAR has reacted to the news that the legendary metal band's founding guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Earlier today (Tuesday, February 10),MANOWAR shared the following statement via social media: "We heard the terrible...

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Former MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN Diagnosed With ALS

Ross "The Boss" Friedman, a founding member of both MANOWAR and THE DICTATORS, whose influence in heavy metal and punk is noticeable to this day, has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. A statement from Ross's publicist reads as follows: "Ross 'The Boss' Friedman, f...

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ACCEPT Guitarist PHILIP SHOUSE Announces Debut EP 'Side 1'

Acclaimed guitarist Philip Shouse has announced his debut EP, "Side 1", set for release on February 27 via Wild Kingdom/Sound Pollution. To celebrate the announcement, Philip shares the first single from the release, "Run Away From You", alongside an official music video, available below. "Run Away...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'It's Become Less Important To Be Labeled Progressive Because I Don't Know What It Means Anymore'

In a new interview with Japan's Prog Project, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt was asked if it is a "challenge" for him "to stay progressive or to keep evolving" when he is writing music for his band. Mikael responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, good question. I'm not sure...

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OPETH Drummer WALTTERI VÄYRYNEN Shares 2022 Audition Video Which Got Him The Gig

OPETH drummer Waltteri Väyrynen has shared the original 2022 "The Devil's Orchard" audition video which eventually landed him the gig with the Swedish progressive metal outfit. The 31-year-old Finnish musician, who had previously played with PARADISE LOST, BLOODBATH and BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT, replace...

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OPETH Celebrates First Anniversary Of 'The Last Will And Testament' With Animated Music Video For 'Paragraph Three'

In celebration of the first anniversary of the release of OPETH's latest album, "The Last Will And Testament", the Swedish progressive metallers have unveiled a brand-new animated video crafted to bring the LP's intricate story to life. Created by Absynthe Moon Media, the film offers a visual interp...