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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY's Band THE VIOLENT HOUR Announces Debut Album 'Pretty Girls Do Ugly Things'

THE VIOLENT HOUR, the heavy rock group formed by Carla Harvey (ex-BUTCHER BABIES),will release its debut album, "Pretty Girls Do Ugly Things" on January 22, 2027. Across 11 tracks that blend the grit of old-school rock 'n' roll, the soul of indie and alternative, and just the right dose of heavy me...

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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY's Band THE VIOLENT HOUR Shares New Single 'Already Dead'

THE VIOLENT HOUR, the heavy rock group formed by Carla Harvey (BUTCHER BABIES) and Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX, PANTERA),has released the official music video for its latest single, "Already Dead". Directed by Vicente Cordero with a concept by Harvey, THE VIOLENT HOUR decided to take the video for "Al...

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ENTER SHIKARI Returns With Surprise New Single 'Higher Ground'

ENTER SHIKARI today returns with a brand new single, the resolute and optimistic "Higher Ground". A totally unexpected release with no prior warning, it's the band's first offering of new music since ENTER SHIKARI's surprise album release in April. ENTER SHIKARI frontman Rou Reynolds said of the new...

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RANCID Celebrates 30 Years Of '...And Out Come The Wolves' With Expanded Anniversary Box Set

Bay Area punk icons RANCID celebrate the 30th anniversary of the landmark, platinum-certified "...And Out Come The Wolves" with an expansive boxed set, available for pre-order now. The anniversary edition brings together the studio album, the demo and live record "Alive", unreleased live recordings...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Explains His Unique 'Reinterpretation' Of METALLICA's 'Enter Sandman'

During an appearance on the September 29 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", 95-year-old "Star Trek" legend William Shatner spoke about his upcoming hard rock/heavy metal album "What The F Is Heavy Metal?", which is tentatively due in 2027 via Cleopatra Records. The project, which...

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BAD BRAINS To Release 'Are You Ready: The First Studio Recording (Inner Ear - March 1979)' In November

Washington, D.C.'s BAD BRAINS — one of the most important and influential bands to emerge from the American underground music scene — today announce the November 6 release of "Are You Ready: The First Studio Recording (Inner Ear - March 1979)" via Trust Records. For decades, the recordings circulate...

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WHIPLASH Shares 'Bullet Train' Single From Upcoming 'Roar' Album

New Jersey thrash metal institution WHIPLASH have released "Bullet Train", the first single taken from their forthcoming album "Roar", due out worldwide on November 27, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. Driven by Tony Portaro's unmistakable guitar work and vocals, the track offers a first taste of a re...

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'Decline Of Western Civilization' Director Says W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS 'Was Too Cool To Participate' In The Film

In a new interview with Michael Moynihan of The Moynihan Report, documentary filmmaker Penelope Spheeris once again spoke about the infamous scene in her "The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" movie in which then-W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes can be seen guzzling vodka in h...

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Watch: WILLIAM SHATNER Performs With His Heavy Metal Band At Chicago's RIOT FEST

After performing live with his newly formed heavy metal band, THE *UCKERS, for the first time Saturday night (September 19) at the Riot Fest aftershow at Park West in Chicago, Illinois, 95-year-old "Star Trek" legend William Shatner made his main Riot Fest festival appearance on the Rebel Stage at D...

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Watch: WILLIAM SHATNER Covers OZZY OSBOURNE, METALLICA Classics At First-Ever Performance With His Heavy Metal Band THE *UCKERS

95-year-old "Star Trek" legend William Shatner performed live with his newly formed heavy metal band, THE *UCKERS, for the first time Saturday night (September 19) at the Riot Fest aftershow at Park West in Chicago, Illinois. The gig served as the warm-up for his main Riot Fest festival appearance a...

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MORTAL SIN's MAT MAURER Is '95 Percent' Sure There Will Be New Music From Reunited Australian Thrashers

In a new interview with Heavy, vocalist Mat Maurer of Australian thrash metal pioneers MORTAL SIN spoke about the reunited band's plans for the coming months, after their return to the stage earlier this year, nearly 15 years since their last tour on the 2011 "Thrashfest Classics" European run. MORT...

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Hear BRING ME THE HORIZON's OLI SYKES And SPIRITBOX's COURTNEY LAPLANTE On Valorant Champions Anthem 2026

Riot Games has released the 2026 Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) anthem featuring Oli Sykes (BRING ME THE HORIZON),Courtney LaPlante (SPIRITBOX) and longtime Valorant collaborator Grabbitz. Written and produced by Grabbitz, "If The Sun Burns Out Tonight" marks his fourth collaboration with Valorant a...

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BRIAN MAY Says TONY IOMMI Will Also Appear On WILLIAM SHATNER's Upcoming Heavy Metal Album: TONY 'Loves A Challenge'

In a new interview with Zoe Ball of U.K.'s Greatest Hits Radio, QUEEN guitarist Brian May confirmed that he will appear as a special guest on "Star Trek" legend William Shatner's surprise metal album. Speaking about Shatner — who played Captain James T. Kirk in the original "Star Trek" series from 1...

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JON SCHAFFER Shares Music Video For 'Jekyll Island' From SONS OF LIBERTY Project

Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW project, has released the official music video for "Jekyll Island" from his recently issued reimagining of...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Says His Heavy Metal Album Will Be Called 'What The F Is Heavy Metal?'

In a new interview with Michael Moynihan of The Moynihan Report, "Star Trek" legend William Shatner confirmed that he is working on a heavy metal album. The project, which is being driven by a heavyweight production team led by Adam Hamilton (L.A. GUNS, BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE) and Brian Perera, pr...