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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Offers Advice To Young Bands: 'It's All About Writing Songs'

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked what piece of advice he would give to a young band looking to succeed in the "competitive" music industry in 2024. Biff responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is very competitive. And the thing is that you...

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Why Does Sweden Have So Many Metal Bands? AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Weighs In

In a new interview with 105.7 The Point's "The Rizzuto Show", vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metallers AVATAR was asked why he thinks Sweden has one of the most vibrant metal scenes in the world and one of the highest densities of heavy metal bands per capita. He responded (as transcribed b...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT: 'I Have An Issue With The Term 'Heavy Metal''

During a new appearance on the "Rockonteurs With Gary Kemp And Guy Pratt" podcast, Joe Elliott once again dismissed suggestions that DEF LEPPARD is a heavy metal band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have an issue with the term 'heavy metal' because everybody outside of rock always...

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See Front-Row Video Of SAXON's Entire Glenside, Pennsylvania Concert During 'Hell, Fire & Chaos' Tour

The Paul Roma YouTube channel has uploaded front-row video of SAXON's entire May 8 concert at Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Pennsylvania during the band's "Hell, Fire & Chaos - The Best Of British Rock And Metal" U.S. tour with URIAH HEEP. Check it out below. SAXON's set list was as follows:...

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Releases Debut Solo Single 'Aeterna'

Simone Simons has been a pioneering force within the world of metal for over two decades as part of EPICA. Now, alongside her musical partner and longtime collaborator Arjen Lucassen (AYREON),she embarks on the journey of her debut solo album, "Vermillion". Arjen is no stranger to Simone's soaring...

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS To Release Debut Solo Album

EPICA singer Simone Simons will release her debut solo album, "Vermillion", on August 23. The LP's first single, "Aeterna", which was co-written by Dutch songwriter, singer, musician and record producer Arjen Lucassen (AYREON),will make its online debut on Tuesday, May 7 at 9:00 a.m. PDT / 12:00 p....

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER Performs ELEGANT WEAPONS' 'Horns For A Halo' For EMGtv

Video of JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner performing the ELEGANT WEAPONS song "Horns For A Halo" live for EMGtv can be seen below. ELEGANT WEAPONS features Faulkner on guitar and Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG) on vocals, alongside Dave Rimmer (URIAH HEEP) on bass and Christopher Williams (ACCEPT) on dr...

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SAXON Releases Lyric Video For 'Witches Of Salem'

British heavy metal legends SAXON have release the official lyric video for "Witches Of Salem", the fourth single from the band's critically acclaimed 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", which came out on January 19 via Silver Lining Music. "Hell, Fire And Damnation" is an album which see...

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ASIA Announces 'The Heat Of The Moment' July 2024 U.S. Tour

ASIA has announced "The Heat of The Moment Tour", headlined by ASIA and also featuring FOCUS, Martin Turner (ex-WISHBONE ASH) and CURVED AIR and MC'd by artist Roger Dean. The trek will commence on July 3, 2024 and will incorporate 21 dates across the USA and Canada. The tour has been masterminded b...

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MERCYFUL FATE Returns To Live Stage For First Time In A Year And A Half

MERCYFUL FATE played its first concert in nearly a year and a half last night (Monday, April 22) at the Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. The Oath 02. A Corpse Without Soul 03. The Jackal Of Salzburg 04. Curse Of The Pharaohs 05. A Dangerous Meeting 06. Doomed...

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See Front-Row Video Of JUDAS PRIEST's Entire Reading, Pennsylvania Concert

Front-row fan-filmed video of JUDAS PRIEST's entire April 21 concert at Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania during the 2024 "Invincible Shield" U.S. tour can be seen below. PRIEST's 18-song setlist included three songs from the band's latest album, "Invincible Shield": the title track, "Panic A...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Kicks Off U.S. Leg Of 2024 'Invincible Shield' Tour In Wallingford, Connecticut

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST kicked off the U.S. leg of their "Invincible Shield" world tour last night (Thursday, April 18) at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut. PRIEST's 18-song setlist included three songs from the band's latest album, "Invincible Shield": the title t...

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Next AVATAR Album Could Arrive In Late 2025, Says JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM

In a new interview with Mexico's Summa Inferno, AVATAR frontman Johannes Eckerström was asked if it's "too soon" to think about new music from the band, seeing as AVATAR released its latest album, "Dance Devil Dance", in February 2023. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, no, not...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I Miss GLENN TIPTON Terribly When We Play Live'

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford says that he misses "terribly" the band's guitarist Glenn Tipton who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 10 years ago — after being stricken by the condition at least half a decade earlier. Tipton has been rejoining PRIEST on stage at select shows during the band's...

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DEMON Announces New Album 'Invincible', Shares 'Face The Master' Single

On its 45th anniversary as a band, iconic British heavy metal outfit DEMON has announced the release of a new studio album, "Invincible", due on May 17 via Frontiers Music Srl. Considered one of the leading bands of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM),DEMON has also unveiled the first sing...