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Unyielding Night

Slowly gestating, like some monstrous intergalactic parasite, over the last 16 years, ASSEMBLE THE CHARIOTS have taken the scenic route to their debut album. After a slew of EPs and tantalizing single releases, the Finns have finally arrived. At a time when symphonic death metal and blackened deathc...

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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,...

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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...

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OVERKILL's D.D. VERNI Shares 'Cemetery Safari' Single From Upcoming Second Solo Album, 'Dreadful Company'

VERNI, the solo project of legendary bassist D.D. Verni, better known as the bassist and a founding member of thrash metal legends OVERKILL, will release its second album, "Dreadful Company", on July 26 via M-Theory Audio. D.D. has held the bottom end of OVERKILL for four decades and been key in wri...

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FINGER ELEVEN Teases 'Adrenaline' Single; New Album Due In 2025

Five-times platinum-selling and Juno Award-winning rock outfit FINGER ELEVEN has inked a deal with the independent music label Better Noise Music. With 958 million career streams and over 157 million all-time video views, FINGER ELEVEN leads the way as one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all t...

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Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT And ROBERT TRUJILLO Attend Photographer ROSS HALFIN's Book Discussion In Madrid

Fan-filmed video of the July 13 question-and-answer session at the "Metallica: The Black Album in Black & White" book signing at Teatro Eslava in Madrid, Spain by METALLICA's official photographer Ross Halfin can be seen below. METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett also to...

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DISTURBED's DAN DONEGAN: 'When Are We Gonna Come Together And Just Stop This Insanity?'

DISTURBED's Dan Donegan has weighed in on last weekend's attempt on former U.S. president Donald Trump's life, pointing out the dangers of unchecked division in the country and noting that the incident serves as a sobering reminder that political discourse can often descend into vitriol. The 55-year...

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Watch: BEHEMOTH Performs With Touring Drummer JON RICE In Malmö, Sweden

Fan-filmed video of BEHEMOTH's July 15 performance at Slagthuset in Malmö, Sweden can be seen below (courtesy of Niclas Johansson). As previously reported, BEHEMOTH has tapped UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS drummer Jon Rice for the Polish extreme metallers summer 2024 European tour. Rice is temporar...

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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,...

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DEEP PURPLE's SIMON MCBRIDE Names 'Most Difficult' RITCHIE BLACKMORE Lick To Play

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, DEEP PURPLE guitarist Simon McBride was asked to name the most difficult part to play that was originally written and recorded by founding PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. He responded: "Most of it is actually not too bad. There's one little...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS On Reunion With MIKE PORTNOY: It Was 'A Welcome Change To Go Back To Our Core Lineup'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess talked about the band's upcoming sixteenth album, which will mark the progressive metal legends' first LP since drummer Mike Portnoy's return to the group last October. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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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...

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CLÉMENTINE DELAUNEY Talks How 'Pirate Metal' Has Changed Course Of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS's Career

By David E. Gehlke "Pirate metal" officially became a thing in 1987 when Germany's RUNNING WILD ditched their JUDAS PRIEST-styled denim and leather for a wardrobe that would have made Blackbeard and Calico Jack flash a toothless grin in appreciation. The Germans proceeded to take it pretty far on Eu...

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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...

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MORGAN LANDER On KITTIE's Comeback: 'If It's Not Fun, Then There's No Point In Doing It'

In a new interview with Primordial Radio, KITTIE guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander spoke about the band's decision to put KITTIE on hiatus in 2013 after almost two decades in the industry, six studio albums and several lineup changes. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The industry was s...