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GUS G. Is 'Excited About Creating New Music' With KING DIAMOND: 'It's A Big, Big Honor For Me'

Gus G. has commented on his addition to KING DIAMOND as the replacement for that band's longtime guitarist and songwriter Andy La Rocque. On Sunday (July 26),the 45-year-old Greek musician released a video message in which he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hey, all. Gus here. I just wa...

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ANDY LA ROCQUE On His Exit From KING DIAMOND: 'We Mutually Decided To Part Ways In A Respectful And Friendly Manner'

Andy La Rocque has commented on his decision to leave KING DIAMOND after more than four decades. Earlier today (Sunday, July 26),the 63-year-old Swedish-born guitarist, whose real name is Anders Allhage, took to his social media to write: "Hi everyone ! Just a short heads up: as many of you have se...

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TRIVIUM Announces Fall 2026 North American Tour With IN FLAMES, ORBIT CULTURE, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY And FROZEN SOUL

Grammy-nominated heavyweights TRIVIUM — vocalist/guitarist Matthew K. Heafy; guitarist Corey Beaulieu; bassist Paolo Gregoletto; and drummer Alex Rüdinger — have announced their fall 2026 headline tour plans. The trek marks the somewhat unofficial start of TRIVIUM's next era, with new music on the w...

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Watch: FEAR FACTORY Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of 'Demanufacture' Album In Bogotá, Colombia

FEAR FACTORY celebrated the 30th anniversary of its classic second album, "Demanufacture", during the band's headlining concert Saturday night (July 18) at Ace Of Spades in Bogotá, Colombia. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen in the YouTube playlist below, courtesy of El Expreso Del Rock. (Not...

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BILLY MORRISON Teams With THE OFFSPRING's DEXTER HOLLAND For New Single And Video 'Never Gonna Change'

Billy Morrison has teamed with Dexter Holland for "Never Gonna Change", a fiery pop punk anthem that merges raging guitars and a prison-break pace with the unmistakable vocals of THE OFFSPRING lead singer. This unstoppably catchy anthem of alienation and rebellion is the latest single from the Briti...

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IRON MAIDEN Announces New Filming Plans For U.K.'s 'Eddfest' At Knebworth

On June 22, in the middle of a ferocious heatwave in Paris with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees, British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN were performing at the La Défense Arena, playing to over 30,000 fans and filming the concert for posterity and a future cinematic release. It was a hugely antici...

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AIRBOURNE Shares 'Kid In A Candy Store' Track From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE have released their latest single, "Kid In A Candy Store", taken from their upcoming self-titled album, due on August 28 via Spinefarm. The new track is produced by Brian Howes (who helmed 2013's "Black Dog Barking"),engineered by Mike Fraser (who worked on 2010's...

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XENTRIX Announces New Album 'Allied With The Enemy'

U.K. thrash veterans XENTRIX return with "Allied With The Enemy", a ten‑track barrage that marks their most uncompromising statement to date. Following the critical acclaim of 2022's "Seven Words", the band push harder, darker and sharper, delivering a record that refuses to pull its punches. Record...

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K.K. DOWNING Hints At KK'S PRIEST Live Debut Of Two JUDAS PRIEST Classics During September/October 2026 North American Tour

KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),alongside guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE),bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX) and drummer Sean Elg (DEATHRIDERS, CAGE),has hinted at the live debut of at least two JUDAS PRIEST classics during...

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STEVE HACKETT And STEVE ROTHERY Release 'The Black Sea', First Track From Collaborative Album 'The Roaring Waves'

Two titans of progressive music, Steve Hackett (GENESIS) and Steve Rothery (MARILLION),come together on "The Roaring Waves" — a striking and deeply atmospheric instrumental album shaped by memory, imagination, and the elemental power of the sea. The record has been much talked about over the years,...

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Founding SAXON Guitarist PAUL QUINN Announces U.K. Acoustic Tour, Shows In The Netherlands With THE CARDS

On the heels of a successful acoustic tour in continental Europe, original founding SAXON guitarist Paul Quinn has announced a string of U.K. club shows set for this October. Last month, Quinn embarked on a duo acoustic club tour of Europe with Harrison Young, his longtime band mate in THE CARDS, pl...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Announces 'Talking Gib'rish' 2027 U.K. Spoken-Word Tour

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan will hit the road in the United Kingdom in the spring of 2027 with his "Talking Gib'rish" tour. This very special series of live speaking events will allow audiences to hear personal stories from Ian's remarkable life and career in music. From his childhood in Hounslow...

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K.K. DOWNING On Possible Reunion With JUDAS PRIEST: 'Unfortunately, It's Absolutely Not What They Want'

In a new interview with Jonathan of Are You Ready, founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing once again spoke about what it was like to be honored, along with other members of his former band, at the 2022 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. Asked if the accolade meant somethi...

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SAXON Announces 2027 'Gods Of Thunder' U.K. And Ireland Tour

British heavy metal legends SAXON have announced the first UK and Ireland leg of their "Gods Of Thunder" world tour, with further international dates set to be revealed in the coming months. Adding to the excitement, the band will revive its legendary 30-foot mechanized Eagle for all U.K. and Irelan...

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Investigation Launched Into Reports Of Couple Caught In Intimate Act On Ferris Wheel At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

A police investigation has been launched after a couple was allegedly caught in an intimate act while riding the Ferris wheel at this year's edition of the U.K.'s Download festival. According to The Sun, the incident happened on Saturday, June 13 while fans were waiting for GUNS N' ROSES to take to...