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JORN LANDE On Collaborating With TONY IOMMI On 'From The Dark': 'I Went In With A Very Strong Desire To Give It My Very Best Effort'

In a new interview with Ten Tons Of Tone, Jorn Lande spoke about his collaboration with Tony Iommi on the BLACK SABBATH guitarist's upcoming solo album, "From The Dark". The Norwegian singer is credited as co-writer on all of the LP's eight tracks, and is joined on the album by Iommi, drummer Karl B...

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MERCYFUL FATE, ELECTRIC CALLBOY And MOTIONLESS IN WHITE To Headline 2027 Edition Of U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK

With Bloodstock 2026 underway and on target for another record-breaking year, festival HQ have just revealed the first bands for 2027, unveiling them at the Ronnie James Dio stage right after MUNICIPAL WASTE's face-melting set. Mark your calendar now and start planning for August 5-8, 2027 at Catton...

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MERCYFUL FATE Announces First Live Show In More Than Three Years

MERCYFUL FATE has announced its first live show in more than three years. The legendary heavy metal act, which last performed at Brazil's Summer Breeze festival in April 2024, will play at next year's Leyendas Del Rock festival, set to take place August 11-14, 2027 in Villena, Alicante, Spain. MERCY...

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SOLITUDE AETURNUS Recruits Ex-HOLY GRAIL Singer JAMES-PAUL LUNA

SOLITUDE AETURNUS has recruited James-Paul Luna as the band's new vocalist. Luna joins the long-running Texas-based doom metallers as the replacement for Robert Lowe, whose departure from the group was announced in April. Earlier today (Saturday, August 1),SOLITUDE AETURNUS released the following s...

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SIGH Shares Music Video For New Single 'Unputenpu' Featuring OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT

Japanese metal pioneers SIGH are back with "Unputenpu", the first single to be taken from their upcoming new studio album "Goh-ka", alongside a stunning new music video created by Costin Chioreanu. Speaking about the new track, SIGH frontman and mastermind Mirai Kawashima said: "Honestly, I have no...

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BECKY BALDWIN, Bassist On TONY IOMMI's 'From The Dark' Solo Album: 'I Am So Proud To Be A Part Of This'

U.K.-based bassist Becky Baldwin has commented on 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 FATE is joined on "From The Dark" by Iommi, drummer Karl Br...

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TONY IOMMI's New Vocalist And Collaborator JORN LANDE: 'I Am Extremely Proud To Have Been Co-Writing And Singing On This Album'

Jorn Lande has commented on his collaboration with Tony Iommi on the BLACK SABBATH guitarist's upcoming solo album, "From The Dark". The Norwegian singer is credited as co-writer on all of the LP's eight tracks, and is joined on the album by Iommi, drummer Karl Brazil, who has worked with pop icons...

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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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KING DIAMOND Parts Ways With Guitarist ANDY LA ROCQUE, Welcomes GUS G. To The Band

KING DIAMOND has announced the addition of guitar virtuoso Gus G. (FIREWIND, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) to the band's lineup. Gus G. joins as guitarist and will compose, record, and tour with KING DIAMOND going forward, marking an exciting new chapter in the band's storied history. The band extends their dee...

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AMON AMARTH Announces New Album 'The Allfather Awakens', Shares 'Gjallarhorn' Single

Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH will release their new album, "The Allfather Awakens", on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. The 10-song masterwork further cements the legacy of the Swedish metal titans' spectacularly memorable riffs and unflinching melodic aural power. For AMON AMARTH, a new al...

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CANDLEBOX Announces Fall 2026 'Can't Quit You' Tour

Multi-platinum rock band CANDLEBOX has announced the "Can't Quit You" tour, a 32-date North American run set to kick off Thursday, September 17 at The Pageant in St. Louis, Missouri and wrap Friday, October 30 in Sayreville, New Jersey. The trek marks the band's most extensive headline tour in years...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Announce Second Reunion Concert With GLENN HUGHES

On May 30, 2026 at the legendary Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, THE DEAD DAISIES returned for a special night of rock featuring Glenn Hughes on vocals and bass. Glenn joined guitarist Doug Aldrich, drummer Tommy Clufetos and guitarist David Lowy for this rare performance — under THE PURPLE...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Share Pro-Shot Video Of One-Off Reunion Concert With GLENN HUGHES

On May 30, 2026 at the legendary Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, THE DEAD DAISIES returned for a special night of rock featuring Glenn Hughes on vocals and bass. Glenn joined guitarist Doug Aldrich, drummer Tommy Clufetos and guitarist David Lowy for this rare, one-off performance deliverin...

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THREE DAYS GRACE Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Don't Wanna Go Home Tonight' Music Video

Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE have released behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the Matt Barnes-directed music video for "Don't Wanna Go Home Tonight", the latest single from their most recent album, "Alienation". Check it out below. "Alienation" arrived in August 2025 via RCA Records....

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MIKKEY DEE Returns To His Legendary KING DIAMOND Roots With LEX LEGION: 'We Were Dangerous In Those Days'

By David E. Gehlke LEX LEGION is yet another KING DIAMOND / MERCYFUL FATE offshoot — and it may be the best one yet. Featuring long-time KING DIAMOND co-conspirator and lead guitarist Andy LaRocque, along with classic-era members Pete Blakk (guitar),Hal Patino (bass) and Mikkey Dee (drums),LEX LEG...