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OPETH Drummer WALTTERI VÄYRYNEN Shares 2022 Audition Video Which Got Him The Gig

OPETH drummer Waltteri Väyrynen has shared the original 2022 "The Devil's Orchard" audition video which eventually landed him the gig with the Swedish progressive metal outfit. The 31-year-old Finnish musician, who had previously played with PARADISE LOST, BLOODBATH and BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT, replace...

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DEATH ANGEL's MARK OSEGUEDA Reflects On 1980s San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Scene: 'We Were Fortunate Enough To Be A Part Of It'

In a new interview with Doc Rock of the Metal Shop 101 podcast, DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda spoke about the rise — and eventual near-demise — of the 1980s thrash metal scene in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mark said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were fortunate enough to be a part of...

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Rites Of The Black Mass: The Definitive Edition

Thanks to the way the music industry works these days, just about everything will get re-released eventually. This is not always a good thing, as mediocre records can easily be repackaged to seem more important now than they ever were first time around. But every now and then, some astute undergroun...

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Coming Home Live

Before BLACK SABBATH, before man landed on the moon (or not, depending on how gullible you are),before the Summer Of Love, and since 1965, before most of us were even born, SCORPIONS have been chipping away at rock's constantly evolving core. That, my friends, is longevity. Recorded on July 5th at...

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GARY HOLT On DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Retirement': 'He's Earned It, And I'm Sure It's Gonna Be Awesome For Him'

On November 16, 2025 at the San Antonio Fear Fest in San Antonio, Texas, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt spoke to Robb Chavez of Robbs MetalWorks about his friendship with fellow thrash metal pioneer Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. We've done lots of tours...

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KURDT VANDERHOOF Explains How New METAL CHURCH Lineup Came Together, Says 'Things Really Fell Apart' After 2023 Australian Tour

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show" podcast, founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the band's new lineup, in which he is joined by longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH),powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM A...

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GARY HOLT Reveals Release Date For Next EXODUS Album: 'When I Listen To It, It Makes Me Wanna Cry, It's So Good'

On November 16, 2025 at the San Antonio Fear Fest in San Antonio, Texas, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt spoke to Robb Chavez of Robbs MetalWorks about the band's recently completed follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's fucking awesome. It'll b...

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OPETH Celebrates First Anniversary Of 'The Last Will And Testament' With Animated Music Video For 'Paragraph Three'

In celebration of the first anniversary of the release of OPETH's latest album, "The Last Will And Testament", the Swedish progressive metallers have unveiled a brand-new animated video crafted to bring the LP's intricate story to life. Created by Absynthe Moon Media, the film offers a visual interp...

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Watch: DEATH ANGEL Officially Launches 'Act III U.S. Tour 2025' Tour In Denver

San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL officially kicked off their "Act III U.S. Tour 2025" Wednesday night (November 26) at the Oriental Theater in Denver, Colorado. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 - Seemingly Endless Time 03:57 - Stop 09:38 - Veil Of...

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KERRY KING's Second Solo Album Will 'Probably' Be Recorded In Early 2026: 'We're In The Process Of Getting The Songs Together'

In a new interview with the That Metal Interview podcast, DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda spoke about his involvement with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's solo band. Joining Kerry and Mark in the group are Phil Demmel (guitar; MACHINE HEAD, VIO-LENCE),Kyle Sanders (bass; HELLYEAH) and drummer Paul B...

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Struck A Nerve

There are times when pretty words are in no way sufficient to sum up the intense adrenaline rush that the best thrash metal provides. Hailing from the UK, which has never had quite the same reputation as America or Germany when it comes to this genre, STRUCK A NERVE have emerged, fully formed and ut...

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Watch: DEATH ANGEL Performs Entire 'Act III' Album At U.S. Tour 'Dress Rehearsal' In Seal Beach, California

San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL played a "dress rehearsal" show for their "Act III U.S. Tour 2025" Monday night (November 24) at the Affliction HQ in Seal Beach, California. The concert, which was hosted by SiriusXM's Jose Mangin, was a fundraiser for Mangin's Headbang For Science found...

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MARK OSEGUEDA Says It Will Be 'Quite Some Time' Before New DEATH ANGEL Album Is Released: 'We're Still Writing'

In a new interview with the That Metal Interview podcast, DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda spoke about the possibility of a new album from him and his bandmates, after the arrival of two new singles in 2025, "Wrath (Bring Fire)", which was first made available in May, and "Cult Of The Used", which c...

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METAL CHURCH Returns With New Lineup Featuring DAVID ELLEFSON, KEN MARY And BRIAN ALLEN

West Coast heavy metal veterans METAL CHURCH return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass...

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MATT SORUM Explains How He Ended Up Playing Drums On AEROSMITH's Collaborative EP With YUNGBLUD

In a new interview with the Appetite For Distortion podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum spoke about how he came to lay down the tracks on the upcoming collaborative EP, "One More Time", from multi-Grammy Award-winning Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees AEROSMITH an...