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CHARLOTTE WESSELS's THE OBSESSION Announces New Album, 'Mute Swan Empire'

Dutch singer Charlotte Wessels and her new band, now dubbed THE OBSESSION, will release a new full-length studio album, "Mute Swan Empire", on February 5, 2027 via Napalm Records. It's a character-driven concept album in which each of its 15 tracks inhabits an archetype that emerges at the end of th...

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THE USED Announces 'A Mid Summer Night's Symphony' Screening

THE USED has announced the world premiere of "A Mid Summer Night's Symphony", filmed at the world-famous Sydney Opera House. The screening will take place at the Landmark Nuart Theater in Los Angeles, California on October 28, featuring an intimate question-and-answer session with the band. Doors fo...

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BECKY BALDWIN Explains How She Landed Gig Playing Bass On TONY IOMMI's New Solo Album

U.K.-based bassist Becky Baldwin spoke to Jamie Westwood and Tom Stevens of The Chronicles Of Podcast about her appearance on BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's upcoming solo album, "From The Dark". The 35-year-old Baldwin, who is best known as a recent addition to Danish metal veterans MERCYFUL F...

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RIK EMMETT Reveals He Lost 'All' His Hair After TRIUMPH's 2026 Comeback Tour: 'You May See Me Wearing A Lot Of Hats' At Upcoming Shows

In a new interview with Rob Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, TRIUMPH's Rik Emmett opened up about returning to the road for a North American tour after a 30-year hiatus. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Emmett and drummer/vocalist Gil Moore were joined by guitarist Phil X, drummer and keyb...

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JOHN 5 On Upcoming Collaboration With WEDNESDAY 13: 'It's Gonna Be A Blast'

During an appearance on the October 5 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", John 5 spoke about the recent announcement that he will team up with Wednesday 13 for the summer/fall 2027 touring season. This is the first time John's solo band, THE CREATURES, will include a singer and to...

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JOHN 5 And FENDER Announce Three New Signature Telecasters

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) have announced three new signature Telecasters celebrating the genre-defying artistry of John 5: the Fender John 5 Phantom Telecaster, Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster and Fender Custom Shop John 5 "Phantom" Telecaster. Eac...

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Watch: TWISTED SISTER, Featuring SEBASTIAN BACH, Performs In West Springfield, Massachusetts

Fan-filmed video of TWISTED SISTER's October 2 concert at The Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts can be seen below. In a recent interview with Podcast Rock City Live, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French spoke about the band's decision to recruit Sebastian Bach to front TWISTED SISTER for t...

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ANTHRAX Recruits Drummer DEREK RODDY For Mexico City Concert As Support Act For IRON MAIDEN (Video)

Derek Roddy sat behind the drum kit for ANTHRAX when the pioneering thrash metal band played at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City, Mexico on Friday, October 2 as the support act for IRON MAIDEN. Late Friday night, Roddy, who has previously played with HATE ETERNAL, NILE, MALEVOLENT CREATION and TOD...

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TWISTED SISTER Announces 'Totally Twisted - The Studio Albums 1982-1987' Collection

BMG, in partnership with Rhino Entertainment, has announced the release of "Totally Twisted - The Studio Albums 1982-1987", a celebration of one of the most explosive and influential periods in rock history with a collection that brings together TWISTED SISTER's classic studio albums from 1982 throu...

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Watch: EUROPE Launches 'The Final Countdown - 40th Anniversary Tour' In Glasgow

Swedish rock icons EUROPE kicked off a European tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of their third album, "The Final Countdown", Wednesday night (September 30) at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The setlist for the concert was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Scandinavian Eye...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Says His Upcoming Solo Album Will Represent 'A Nice Rebirth'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick confirmed that he is working on a new solo album with Todd Kerns, who plays bass and sings in the reformed...

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ANTHRAX Recruits RAVEN/Ex-FEAR FACTORY Drummer MIKE HELLER As Last-Minute Fill-In For CHARLIE BENANTE In San Antonio

ANTHRAX recruited former FEAR FACTORY and current RAVEN drummer Mike Heller to sit behind the kit for the New York thrash metal legends' September 29 concert at Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas as the support act for IRON MAIDEN and MEGADETH. Heller, who resides in San Antinio, filled in for ANTHRAX'...

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CHUCK BILLY On TESTAMENT's Musical Evolution Over Last Four Decades: 'It's Totally A Different Universe, That's For Sure'

In a new interview with the She Shreds With Rasan podcast, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the band's musical evolution, from TESTAMENT's debut album, 1987's "The Legacy" to the group's latest effort, "Para Bellum", which came out in 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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EUROPE's JOEY TEMPEST Still Loves Performing 'The Final Countdown': 'It Is 'A Great Song' To Play Live. It Is Fantastic.'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, vocalist Joey Tempest of Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE was asked if he ever gets tired of performing "The Final Countdown", which has proven to be a far more enduring song than any of the band's other tracks. He responded (as transc...

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ARCH ENEMY Releases Official 2026 Live Video For 'Nemesis', Featuring New Singer LAUREN HART

Swedish/American extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have released the official live video for the song "Nemesis", shot during the band's summer 2026 European tour. The clip, which was filmed and edited by Ben Alexis, with audio mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, can be seen below. ARCH ENEMY commented: "...