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MICK SWEDA On His Involvement With RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We're Making Sure That The Tunes Are Fun And Energetic'

Former BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke to the Nothing Shocking podcast about his involvement with THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was reall...

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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY Shares Video For New THE VIOLENT HOUR Single 'Hell Or Hollywood'

Founding vocalist for the metal band BUTCHER BABIES, comic book author, artist, novelist, and the holder of multiple degrees in mortuary science and thanatology, singer/musician Carla Harvey has released the official music video for "Hell Or Hollywood", the second single from her new project THE VIO...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Exhibition To Open In BLACK SABBATH's Original Hometown Birmingham This Month

Two exhibitions are set to open in Birmingham celebrating the solo achievements and global awards of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and the album art of the original BLACK SABBATH lineup — just in time for the band's historic "Back To The Beginning" homecoming concert at Villa Park. The free-to-enter exhib...

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Watch: DARK ANGEL Performs Entire 'Darkness Descends' Album At London Concert

California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL performed their entire second album, 1986's "Darkness Descends", during their headlining concert Sunday night (June 8) at the Underworld in London, United Kingdom. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Time Does Not Heal 02. Never...

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STEEL PANTHER Announces Final U.S. Dates Of 'Feel The Steel 15th Anniversary Tour'

With 2025 well underway and the band about to go rock the European festival circuit, California metal maestros STEEL PANTHER have announced the last round of U.S. dates on their "Feel The Steel 15th Anniversary Tour". The latest round of shows kickoff in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 16 and wraps up a...

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BLAZE BAYLEY: 'I Was Absolutely Gutted' When I Got The News That PAUL DI'ANNO Had Died

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley spoke about the passing of another ex-MAIDEN vocalist, Paul Di'Anno, who died last October at the age of 66. Asked how he initially reacted to the news of Paul's death, Blaze said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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GENE HOGLAN On DARK ANGEL's 'Extinction Level Event': 'We Approached This Record's Production In A Totally Different Manner'

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Ireland's Overdrive, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan spoke about the reunited California thrash metal pioneers' upcoming first new album in 34 years, "Extinction Level Event", which is due later in 2025 via Reversed Records. Asked if he ever thought DARK ANGEL...

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FEAR FACTORY's First Album With MILO SILVESTRO Is Coming Together Really Well: 'It's A Badass Team At Work Right Now'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum, FEAR FACTORY's new singer Milo Silvestro was asked what the experience has been spending most of the last couple of years on the road with such an internationally acclaimed metal act. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, i...

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DEMON HUNTER Releases New Single 'Light Bends'

DEMON HUNTER has released a brand new single and music video, "Light Bends". Like last month's "I'm Done", the "Light Bends" music video was directed by DEMON HUNTER frontman Ryan Clark. Both songs were produced by Clark and guitarist Jeremiah Scott, mixed and mastered by Chris "Zeuss" Harris (ROB Z...

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DARK ANGEL Releases Second New Single, 'Circular Firing Squad'

California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL have released "Circular Firing Squad", the second single from their first new album in 34 years, "Extinction Level Event", due later in 2025 via Reversed Records. You can now listen to the track below. The LP's first single, the "Extinction Level Event" ti...

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ZAKK SABBATH Announces Fall 2025 U.S. Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

ZAKK SABBATH, the BLACK SABBATH tribute band featuring guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),bassist Robert "Blasko" Nicholson (OZZY OSBOURNE, ROB ZOMBIE) and drummer Joey Castillo (DANZIG, QUEEN OF THE STONE AGE),will embark on a U.S. tour in the fall of 2025. Blasko,...

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SHARE ROSS: Leaving VIXEN 'Was Definitely An Emotional Decision'

In a new interview with Metal-Net, longtime VIXEN bassist Share Ross discussed her February 2022 decision to "take a hiatus" from the band. Her replacement is Julia Lage, formerly of the Latin Grammy-nominated Brazilian rock group BARRA DE SAIA and wife of Richie Kotzen, who also plays in her husban...

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Watch: IN FLAMES Plays First Concert With New Touring Drummer JON RICE

Swedish metallers IN FLAMES played their first show with new touring drummer Jon Rice Monday night (June 2) at Noblessneri Valukoda in Tallinn, Estonia. Rice stepped in following the recent departure of IN FLAMES' drummer of the past seven years, Tanner Wayne. Fan-filmed video of the Tallinn concert...

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A DAY TO REMEMBER And YELLOWCARD Announce 'Maximum Fun Tour'

Multi-platinum-selling rock powerhouses A DAY TO REMEMBER and YELLOWCARD have announced they're teaming up for a massive North American outing this fall — the "Maximum Fun Tour". Special guests include STATE CHAMPS and THE WONDER YEARS across various shows. Shows will kick off with performances from...

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SABATON Announces 'Hordes Of Khan' Single, Shares 33-Minute Documentary About Making Of Official Music Video

Swedish metallers SABATON will release a new single, "Hordes Of Khan", on June 6 via Better Noise Music. Regarding the lyrical inspiration for "Hordes Of Khan", SABATON said: "SABATON fans are always sharing topics they'd love to hear songs about, and Genghis Khan — one of history's most legendary c...