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Original ANGEL WITCH Bassist KEVIN RIDDLES Dies

Kevin Riddles, a founding member of ANGEL WITCH, TYTAN and BAPHOMET, died on Friday, July 4 after a battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. Kevin Heybourne, sole remaining founding member of ANGEL WITCH confirmed Riddles's passing in a social media post earlier today (Monday, July 7). He wrote: "It...

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EXODUS/SLAYER Guitarist GARY HOLT: Why Now Was The Right Time To Release My Memoir

On May 5, 2025, thrash metal legend Gary Holt stopped by Rock City Music Company in Livonia (located in the western suburbs of Metro Detroit),Michigan to celebrate the release of his new memoir "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way". Gary participated in a mod...

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TOTO Founding Member STEVE PORCARO Announces New Album 'The Very Day'

Steve Porcaro — legendary songwriter, synth pioneer, and founding member of TOTO — makes a long-awaited return this fall with "The Very Day", his first solo album since 2016. Out October 3 on Green Hill Music, the album begins its reveal with the release of the radiant new single "Miss Jane Sinclair...

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British Melodic Rockers FM Announce New Album 'Brotherhood'

British melodic rock legends FM return with their 15th studio album, "Brotherhood", a compelling and cohesive statement of the band's enduring class and creativity. Released by Frontiers Music Srl on September 5, the album is available to pre-save digitally, and pre-order on CD and vinyl. To celebra...

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L.A. GUNS Frontman PHIL LEWIS Offers Advice To Young Musicians: 'You Should Have Some Kind Of A Backup'

In a new interview with Rev. Tom Brice of Sportzwire Radio, L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis was asked what piece of advice he would give to musicians who are starting out and are looking to break into the business. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, in a creative environment, the ad...

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Ex-EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA On His Upcoming Tour: There Are Songs In The Set That I've 'Never Played Live Before'

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's 2004 album "Tempo Of The Damned" on a 10-date solo tour of Latin America in September 2025. The trek will kick off on September 4 in San José, Costa Rica and end on September 14 in São Paulo, Brazil. At all th...

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DROWNING POOL Is 'Definitely Heavily Working On' New Full-Length Album: 'The Goal Is To Have It Done As Soon As Possible'

In a new interview with "The Dark", an active rock music program that airs on Minnesota's 94 Rocks KFML radio station, DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce and singer Ryan McCombs spoke about the band's recently released two singles, "Madness", which came out in April, and "Revolution (The Final Amen...

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ADRIAN BELEW, TONY LEVIN, STEVE VAI And DANNY CAREY Announce BEAT Live Album

Legendary former KING CRIMSON members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin banded together with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and explosive TOOL drummer Danny Carey to create BEAT, a creative reinterpretation of the three iconic 1980s KING CRIMSON albums "Discipline", "Beat" and "Three Of A Perfect Pair". In 202...

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OZZY OSBOURNE And BILLY MORRISON Release 'Stripped' Version Of 'Gods Of Rock N Roll'

Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne released a stripped-down version of their epic track "Gods Of Rock N Roll" on July 1 across all streaming platforms, with a special vinyl limited-edition double A-side that features both versions of the song available July 4 via TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music...

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JUDAS PRIEST Releases Cover Version Of BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs': 'We Are Honored To Show Our Love'

JUDAS PRIEST has released an official cover version of BLACK SABBATH's "War Pigs" ahead of the Ozzy Osbourne-fronted heavy metal legends' final concert this weekend. Although singer Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton, Richie Faulkner and Andy Sneap, bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis aren't...

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There Are 'No Plans' For VIMIC To Continue After Reunion Show Honoring JOEY JORDISON

In a new interview with Loaded Radio, VIMIC's Kalen Chase spoke about the upcoming event reuniting the surviving members of the band and honoring Joey Jordison. Taking place in Los Angeles on October 3 at Teragram Ballroom, the Joey Jordison Charitable Fund-presented concert will not only honor Jord...

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FRANK BELLO Reflects On His First Show With ANTHRAX: I Was 'S****ing In My Pants' And Was 'Excited As Hell'

In a new interview with The Music Zoo, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello reflected on his early days as a musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I grew up in the Bronx, New York. My heroes, my father figures were musicians, for that matter. KISS were big heroes to me. They were like sup...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Admits 'Certain Notes' On SKID ROW's Debut Album Are 'Very Challenging' To Sing Live

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about his upcoming tour of Australia where he will perform the band's debut album in its entirety. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, we actually did that [in America] way back in 2019, 'cause i...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT On Possibility Of Second STORM CORROSION Album: 'I Think It's Probably Gonna Happen'

In a new interview with India's Sinusoidal Music, OPETH mastermind Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about the possibility of a second album from STORM CORROSION, his collaboration with PORCUPINE TREE's Steven Wilson. Asked if STORM CORROSION is "going anywhere" 13 years after the release of the project's self...

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Will Second CONTROL DENIED Album Ever See Light Of Day? 'We Haven't Stopped Thinking About It', Says STEVE DIGIORGIO

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, veteran metal bassist Steve DiGiorgio spoke about the status of the long-awaited second CONTROL DENIED album. The effort is the final material recorded by the band before CONTROL DENIED mainman — and DEATH mastermind — Chuck...