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DAN DONEGAN: 'There's Not Gonna Be' A New DISTURBED Album This Year, 'And I Don't Know If There's Gonna Be An Album Next Year'
Less than two weeks after DISTURBED shared a new photo from the recording studio, prompting speculation that the band was working on the follow-up to 2022's "Divisive" album, guitarist Dan Donegan once again took to Instagram Live to clarify that a new DISTURBED LP likely won't arrive until 2025 at...July 17, 2024
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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Is Selling More Than 60 Guitars
Reverb, the largest online marketplace for musical instruments, announced today that former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted will be selling more than 60 electric, bass and more guitars. The official Jason Newsted Reverb shop will launch on July 24, featuring a selection of stunning vintage guitars,...July 17, 2024
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GWAR Delivers Special Take On 'Barbie' Movie's 'I'm Just Ken' Hit Song
Intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR made a record-breaking sixth appearance at the AV Club studios, again showcasing their unique take on a hit song far outside their usual realm. The return of AV Club's "Undercover" series, after a seven-year hiatus, is a testament to the unparalleled "genius" of...July 17, 2024
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Upcoming Book 'No Big Deal' Reveals Story Of Groundbreaking 1984 METALLICA And ANTHRAX Concert
On July 27, 1984, indie record label Megaforce Records released METALLICA's "Ride the Lightning" in the U.S. Days later, on August 3, a show at New York City's Roseland Ballroom, billed as "A Midsummer's Night Scream", took place. It featured three underground bands: RAVEN, METALLICA and ANTHRAX. It...July 17, 2024
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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Is In The Process Of Editing His Second Book: 'It Will Be Coming Out Next Year'
In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe revealed that he is "in the process of final edits" on his second book. "It took me 10 fucking years," he added (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "So, it will be coming out next year, supposedly in Februa...July 17, 2024
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Visioning
An ongoing collaboration between New Jersey thrash legend Dan Lorenzo (HADES) and former TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly, PATRIARCHS IN BLACK have been one of the most reliable sources of flagrant SABBATH-ian riff worship over the last few years. Their first two albums were loose-limbed riots,...July 16, 2024
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Science, Not Fiction
Longstanding British titans ORANGE GOBLIN are a known commodity within the niche realm that they've simultaneously fallen into and been integral in building. They fit somewhere in that nebulous and diverse Venn diagram that includes stoner rock, doom, heavy metal-inspired hard rock and notable bands...July 16, 2024
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HELMET Announces Fall 2024 U.S. Tour, European 'Betty' Anniversary Tour
HELMET will head back out on the road in the U.S. and Europe this fall. First up is a tour of the U.S. with LOCAL H to continue support of the most recent HELMET album, "Left". Second up, HELMET will play European shows to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the "Betty" album. The setlist will featur...July 16, 2024
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STEEL PANTHER Announces 15th-Anniversary Edition Of Debut Album 'Feel The Steel', Anniversary Tour
For some folks, 2009 will be remembered as the year pop-legend Michael Jackson passed away, Quentin Tarantino released "Inglourious Basterds" or the year "Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" was released. For everyone else, 2009 will be the year that California metal maestros STEEL PANTHER burst on to t...July 16, 2024
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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Says His Upcoming Second Solo Album Will Be 'More Musical' And 'Bigger'-Sounding Than Debut
In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Todd La Torre confirmed that he is still putting together ideas for the upcoming follow-up to his debut solo album, "Rejoice In The Suffering", which was released in February 2021 via Rat Pak Records. "I'm writing songs, writing...July 16, 2024
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ROB HALFORD Says His Prostate Cancer Is Still In Remission
JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford says that his prostate cancer is still in remission, four years after he was first diagnosed with the disease. He told LifeMinute in a recent interview (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I always take an opportunity to thank the Lord for me being here still, but also m...July 15, 2024
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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Explains Why The Time Is 'Right' For Her To Release Her Debut Solo Album
In a new interview with El Cuartel Del Metal, EPICA singer Simone Simons discussed her upcoming debut solo album, "Vermillion", on which she collaborated with her longtime musical partner Arjen Lucassen (AYREON). Asked how long she has been planning the project, Simone said (as transcribed by BLABBE...July 15, 2024
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JASON HOOK Has Been 'Completely Disconnected' From FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Since 2020
In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook was asked if he still keeps in touch with any of his former bandmates. He responded: "I have the occasional text message with Ivan [Moody, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer]. He's kind of the only...July 15, 2024
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Dark Side Of The Brain
It's always heartbreaking when a band member leaves a favorite band. Such is the case when Jason Hook, lead and founding guitarist of FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, left the band in 2019. Hook wasn't just a token guitarist. He was a key part of the band's style. Hook's guitar solos were a major part of th...July 15, 2024
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SATAN To Release 'Songs In Crimson' Album In September
New Wave Of British Heavy Metal legends SATAN will release a new studio album, "Songs In Crimson", on September 13 via Metal Blade Records. The artwork for the LP was created by Eliran Kantor and can be found below. Further details on the record will be revealed on July 24. SATAN will promote "Songs...July 15, 2024