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BATTLE BEAST's EERO SIPILÄ Was In 'Absolute Shock' When He Found Out About NOORA LOUHIMO's Decision To Leave: 'It Totally Came Out Of The Blue'

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Mal, Eero Sipilä, bassist and founding member of BATTLE BEAST, spoke about the recent departure of longtime BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo and the addition of Marina La Torraca. When BATTLE BEAST announced Noora's departure in December, the band said...

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KAMELOT Announces 2026 North American And European Headline Tours

Modern progressive symphonic metallers KAMELOT have announced a massive year of international touring for 2026 — unveiling details on two headline tours (collectively dubbed the "Dark Asylum World Tour" and hitting both North America and Europe) and the two-night special event, KamFest. Kicking thin...

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DOUG ALDRICH Looks Back On His Cancer Battle: 'I Kept A Good Attitude'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich offered an update on his health, nearly a year and a half after he underwent a "very successful" surgery following a throat cancer diagnosis. Asked if he was "...

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BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Announces May/June 2026 U.S. Tour

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, which released its latest album, "The Blue Nowhere", in September 2025 via InsideOut Music, has announced a new U.S. tour in support of the LP. The 31-date headlining trek will kicks off on May 15 in Richmond, Virginia and conclude on June 20 in Winston Salem, North Carol...

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TOMMY ALDRIDGE Says He 'Wasn't Invited' To Play At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'I'm Not Gonna Crash Someone Else's Party'

Legendary heavy rock drummer Tommy Aldridge has explained why he wasn't part of Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final show, "Back To The Beginning", which took place last July in Birmingham, United Kingdom. In a newly released audio clip, which was made available via Aldridge's official YouTube ch...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER Opens Up About His Health Scare: 'Very Few Moments Go By Where I'm Not Reminded That I Could Be Where ACE FREHLEY Is'

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, RAVEN frontman John Gallagher opened up about his health, six months after it was announced that the British/American metal trio was postponing its previously announced summer/fall 2025 European tour so that the bassist/vocalist could undergo emergency brain...

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ZAKK WYLDE Praises DIMEBAG's 'Amazing Technique' And Songwriting: 'The Solos Are The Icing On The Cake'

In a new interview with The Garza Podcast, hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, Zakk Wylde was asked what the "hardest part" has been of him being the touring guitarist for the reactivated PANTERA and learning to play the band's classic songs. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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DEATH ANGEL Announces Spring 2026 Leg Of 'Act III' U.S. Tour With VIO-LENCE

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans DEATH ANGEL have announced the second leg of their "Act III" U.S. tour. The excursion, featuring guests VIO-LENCE and INCITE, will kick off May 1 in Phoenix, Arizona and will wrap June 21 in Santa Cruz, California. Presale tickets are available now, and p...

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PARADISE LOST's GREGOR MACKINTOSH Responds To Speculation About His Weight Loss, Reveals He Is Dealing With 'Ongoing Health Issues'

Guitarist Gregor Mackintosh of British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST has revealed that he is going through some "health issues" which have resulted in him losing a significant amount of weight. Earlier today (Monday, February 23),the 55-year-old musician, who co-founded PARADISE LOST nearly f...

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Transcend Into Oblivion

Scandinavia is inextricably linked to our perception of black metal. Given deeper thought, the metal sub-genre's dankness and malevolence make more sense in more brutal landscapes like Latin America. Or if we look toward Asia, Filipino antichrists DEIPHAGO come to mind, as well as Sri Lanka's GENOCI...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Presented With 'Lifetime Achievement' Award From The National GUITAR Museum

The National GUITAR Museum announced that Ritchie Blackmore, the esteemed guitar legend whose vast career spans more than 60 years, has received its annual "Lifetime Achievement" Award. Blackmore is the sixteenth recipient of the award. Ritchie Blackmore joins previous award winners including Honeyb...

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TOOL, PANTERA, MEGADETH, LIMP BIZKIT, PAPA ROACH, GOJIRA, Others Set For 2026 LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

Louder Than Life returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky September 17-20 for its twelfth edition, delivering the largest lineup in the festival's history and the biggest bill ever assembled by producer Danny Wimmer Presents. TOOL and LIMP BIZKIT join previously announced he...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On Always Playing 'The Hits': 'We Don't Wanna Upset People'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello spoke about the band's long-awaited new studio album, which is tentatively due in May in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The mixing sessions, as well...

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MIKE PATTON On Sense Of 'Closure' During FAITH NO MORE's Last Tour: 'I Think We All Kind Of Felt It, But It Was Unspoken'

In a new interview with Kyle Meredith, FAITH NO MORE frontman Mike Patton was asked if there was a sense of "closure" associated with the band's final bit of touring, which took place a decade ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I didn't really think so at the time, but, yeah, m...

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SPIRITBOX Announces Summer/Fall 2026 European Tour With JINJER And DYING WISH

After an electrifying performance at this year's Grammy Awards where they were nominated for the third consecutive year, SPIRITBOX's unstoppable rise continues as they announce their first-ever U.K. arena headline tour. Following their sold-out Alexandra Palace show in 2025, the "Tsunami Sea" tour w...