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GENE SIMMONS, DAVID DRAIMAN And More Sign Letter Rejecting Attempt To Bar Israel From 2024 'Eurovision Song Contest'

More than 400 leaders from the entertainment industry — including KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, DISTURBED singer David Draiman and Ozzy Osbourne's wife/manager Sharon Osbourne — have signed an open letter released by the non-profit entertainment industry organization Creative Community For Pea...

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SABATON Announces Return Of Guitarist THOBBE ENGLUND

Swedish metallers SABATON have been rejoined by guitarist Thobbe Englund. This news comes hot on the heels of Tommy Johansson's departure announcement less than a month ago. Thobbe originally joined SABATON in April 2012 and amicably parted ways with the band in July 2016 to focus on his personal li...

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ATROPHY Announces First Album In 34 Years, 'Asylum'

34 years since their latest album "Violent By Nature", released in 1990, Tucson, Arizona-based thrash metal titans ATROPHY return with a brand new album. "Asylum" will be unleashed on March 15, 2024 via Massacre Records. "Asylum" marks the next evolutionary step for ATROPHY. Keeping the speed of "So...

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PHIL LABONTE: New ALL THAT REMAINS Single To Arrive 'By April'; Next Album To Be Released 'Probably In June'

In a new interview with Rock Feed, ALL THAT REMAINS vocalist Phil Labonte has confirmed that he and his bandmates are putting the finishing touches on the follow-up to 2018's "Victim Of The New Disease" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm real determined to get music out — I wa...

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Watch: SCOTT TRAVIS Performs JUDAS PRIEST And AC/DC Classics With PRIEST/DC In Auburn, California

JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis performed with the California-based JUDAS PRIEST-AC/DC cover band called PRIEST/DC on February 3 at Pistol Pete's in Auburn, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. PRIEST/DC features vocalist Jeff Martin from RACER X. Martin was also previous...

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SABATON Splits With Guitarist TOMMY JOHANSSON

Swedish metallers SABATON have parted ways with their longtime guitarist Tommy Johansson. Earlier today, SABATON released the following statement via social media: "After 7 amazing years in the band, our guitarist, Tommy, has decided to leave SABATON to pursue his own path. We wish him nothing but t...

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Former OVERKILL And VIO-LENCE Guitarist BOBBY GUSTAFSON Is Still Looking For The 'Right' Singer For His PAINWARD Project

In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, former OVERKILL and VIO-LENCE guitarist Bobby Gustafson spoke about the status of his recently launched new project called PAINWARD. When the 58-year-old musician, who is based in Florida, first announced the formation of the new outfit, he said he would be j...

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DDEEAATTHHMMEETTAALL

New England's ESCUELA GRIND unleash the third installment of the band's EP series exploring the extreme genres that most directly influenced them, "DDEEAATTHHMMEETTAALL", which follows up 2020's "GGRRIINNDDCCOORREE" and "PPOOWWEERRVVIIOOLLEENNCCEE". With a runtime under 14 minutes, divided into four...

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Ex-DEATH Guitarist JAMES MURPHY Explains Why He Isn't Involved In DEATH TO ALL Project

During a recent appearance on the "Die By The Click" podcast, guitarist James Murphy (ex-DEATH, TESTAMENT, OBITUARY) was asked if he has ever been approached to take part in the DEATH TO ALL (DTA) touring project, which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of late DEATH le...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Executive-Produces New Film 'Bunker Heights'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has executive-produced the upcoming feature film "Bunker Heights". The 59-year-old musician, who also appears in the movie, says: "It's always such a pleasure working with Drew Fortier on any creative endeavor and his knack for making engaging horror films is s...

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SABATON Shares More Details About 25th-Anniversary Celebration: 'This Is A Massive Milestone For Us'

Swedish metallers SABATON are gearing up for an epic celebration as they approach their 25-year milestone in the music industry. Founded in Falun, Sweden, in 1999, SABATON's journey has been nothing short of legendary. Their music industry adventures have been fueled by powerful anthems, 10 studio a...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Turns 60 Years Old

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich is celebrating his 60th birthday on December 26. A decade ago, just as Ulrich was turning 50, he said the milestone was "meaningless" and it made "no real difference" in his life. "I don't look at age," he explained. "I'm quite happy growing older, with the experiences...

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SABATON: 'We Have A Lot Of Activities Planned For Our 25th-Anniversary Celebration' In 2024

Swedish metallers SABATON will enter the studio in January to begin recording their eleventh album. The follow-up to 2022's "The War To End All Wars" is tentatively due later in 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records. SABATON revealed a rough timeline for the band's next release in a Christmas video message...

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Israeli Heavy Metal Drummer Accidentally Killed By IDF After Being Mistaken For Hamas Terrorist

Yotam Haim, the drummer for the Israeli heavy metal band PERSEPHORE, was one of three Israeli hostages who were killed after the Israel Defense Forces mistook them for a "threat" during crossfire in Gaza earlier today (Friday, December 15). Haim's death was announced by a spokesman for the IDF, who...

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KIRK HAMMETT Looks Back On Making Of METALLICA's 'Kill 'Em All' For Album's 40th Anniversary

On the latest episode of the "Metal Mayhem ROC" podcast, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett celebrates the 40th anniversary of the band's debut album, "Kill 'Em All", by going back in time for an in-depth look back at the rehearsals and the recording of the LP that took place in "Metal Mayhem ROC"'s h...