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PRIMUS Launches New YouTube Series Focusing On Drummer Auditions

After an extensive search to find a new drummer, PRIMUS is pulling back the curtain on their unique audition process with the launch of the "Primus Interstellar Drum Derby", a brand-new episodic YouTube series chronicling the entire journey. The first episode, released today, features drummer Rory D...

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FORBIDDEN To Enter Studio Next Week To Record First New Songs In A Decade And A Half

Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN will enter Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California next week with engineer/co-producer Zack Ohren to record their first three new songs in a decade and a half. Guitarist Craig Locicero is collaborating on the material with the rest...

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RISE AGAINST's TIM MCILRATH Talks New Single 'Nod', Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Overdrive, RISE AGAINST lead vocalist and lyricist Tim McIlrath spoke about the band's latest single, "Nod", which marks RISE AGAINST's first new music in three years. The track will appear on RISE AGAINST's upcoming follow-up to 2021's "Nowhere Generation" a...

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DROPKICK MURPHYS And BAD RELIGION Announce 'Summer Of Discontent' 2025 Tour

This summer, iconic punk rock bands DROPKICK MURPHYS and BAD RELIGION will embark on a co-headlining tour for the first time. The U.S. "Summer Of Discontent" tour will feature openers THE MAINLINERS and will run from July 22 through August 17. Tickets for all shows go on sale February 20 at 10 a.m....

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY On Biggest Differences Between His Playing Style And That Of MIKE MANGINI

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about performing the song "Barstool Warrior" during the band's 40th-anniversary tour even though the track was originally written and recorded with ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini. Portnoy, who r...

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PETER BALTES On Re-Recording ACCEPT's Iconic 'Balls To The Wall' LP: 'I Was Nervous Touching The Album Again'

In a recent interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, Udo Dirkschneider and Peter Baltes spoke about the upcoming reimagining of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall" to celebrate the LP's 40th anniversary. The band's founding member and former frontman has reinterpreted this classi...

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UNDEROATH Announces New Album, 'The Place After This One'

UNDEROATH will release a new album, "The Place After This One", on March 28, 2025 via MNRK Heavy. Renowned for its ability to transform chaos into harmony and aggression into anthemic survival, the Florida-based group delivers a record that promises to redefine heavy music and expand their already m...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Would Like To Write Autobiography: 'But I'm Not Writing A Book That's Not Paying Me'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens was asked if he has ever thought about writing an autobiography. Tim responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Yeah, I'd like to do one. I just do...

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BIFF BYFORD: New SAXON Album To Arrive In Late 2026

In a new interview with FaceCulture, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked about a possible follow-up to the band's 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", which came out in January 2024 via Silver Lining Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're writing. I've started writing...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Explains Decision To 'Reimagine' ACCEPT's Iconic 'Balls To The Wall' Album For 40th Anniversary

In a new interview with The Brutally Delicious Podcast, Udo Dirkschneider and his son Sven Dirkschneider spoke about the upcoming reimagining of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall" to celebrate the LP's 40th anniversary. The band's founding member and former frontman has reinterpreted this cla...

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VISION OF DISORDER And BLOODSIMPLE Veteran TIM WILLIAMS Returns With New ROLLIN' COFFIN Single 'Sun And Rain'

Gritty, grunge-infused heavy rockers ROLLIN' COFFIN, the latest musical venture from VISION OF DISORDER and BLOODSIMPLE veteran Tim Williams, have released a new single, "Sun And Rain", via Static Era Records. The track is accompanied by a visualizer, available to view below. Currently sitting at No...

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JIZZY PEARL'S LOVE/HATE To Release New Album 'Punk Rock Fiesta!' In March

Legendary rocker Jizzy Pearl is back! The unmistakable voice behind LOVE/HATE's "Blackout In The Red Room" returns with "Punk Rock Fiesta!" on March 1 via Kenyon Records. This latest album from JIZZY PEARL'S LOVE/HATE is a raw, unfiltered blast of fiery rock 'n' roll energy, packed with high-voltage...

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K.K. DOWNING On His Participation In BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert Event: 'I Am Deeply Honored'

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing has commented on his participation in BLACK SABBATH's upcoming reunion concert event, which will take place on July 5 in the latter band's original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Ozzy Osbourne and the rest of the o...

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FORBIDDEN Announces '40 Years Of Twisted Evil' August 2025 European Tour

Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN will embark on the "40 Years Of Twisted Evil" European tour in August. The trek will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band's formation and the 35th anniversary of the release of FORBIDDEN's second album, "Twisted Into Form", whi...

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PRIMUS Announces New Drummer

PRIMUS has announced John Hoffman as the band's new drummer. Four months after the abrupt exit of longtime drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander, PRIMUS bassist/vocalist Les Claypool introduced the band's latest addition in an Instagram post. "Hoffington!!! Welcome aboard!," Les wrote. PRIMUS put out an open...