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PRIMAL FEAR Recruits Ex-FROZEN CROWN Guitarist THALÌA BELLAZECCA

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have recruited Italian/Cuban sensation Thalìa Bellazecca (ANGUS MCSIX, ex-FROZEN CROWN) as their new guitarist. The 24-year-old musician joins PRIMAL FEAR following the recent departures of guitarists Alex Beyrodt and Tom Naumann, drummer Michael Ehré and bassist A...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN On His Exercise Routine: 'I Do A Lot Of Stretching And Yoga'

In a new interview with Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren was asked if he has any "routines and stretches and wellness things" that he has to do to prepare for a tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "These days, yes, I do. I do a lot of stretching...

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Guitarist MAGNUS KARLSSON To Rejoin PRIMAL FEAR On The Road

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have confirmed that Swedish guitarist Magnus Karlsson, who has been primarily a studio member of the band for much of the past decade, will rejoin PRIMAL FEAR on the road following the recent departures of guitarists Alex Beyrodt and Tom Naumann, drummer Michael Eh...

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JUDAS PRIEST Shares 'Invincible Shield' Pro-Shot Performance Video From Greece's RELEASE Festival

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have shared a professionally filmed video of the song "Invincible Shield", recorded on July 21 at the Release festival in Athens, Greece. Check out the clip below. JUDAS PRIEST recently announced leg two of its "Invincible Shield" tour with special guest SABA...

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BEAST IN BLACK's ANTON KABANEN Hasn't Had A Chance To Focus On Writing For Upcoming Fourth Album

In a new interview with The Chronicles Of Podcast, BEAST IN BLACK guitarist Anton Kabanen spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2021's "Dark Connection" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There hasn't been a peaceful enough environment to...

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MICHAEL LARDIE Says GREAT WHITE Singer BRETT CARLISLE Is 'Really Involved' In Songwriting Process For New Music

During an appearance on the August 23 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GREAT WHITE rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Michael Lardie confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on material for the follow-up to 2017's "Full Circle" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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PRIMAL FEAR Loses Four Members: 'There Was No Argument Or Bad Blood'

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have parted ways with guitarist Alex Beyrodt, guitarist Tom Naumann, drummer Michael Ehré and bassist Alex Jansen. Earlier today, Beyrodt, Naumann, Ehré and Jansen released the following statement via social media: "Dear fans and friends of PRIMAL FEAR, we unfortun...

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Recruits ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ For 'Cradle To The Grave' Music Video

EPICA singer Simone Simons has shared the music video for the song "Cradle To The Grave" from her just-released debut solo album. "Vermillion", which was made available on August 23 via Nuclear Blast Records, is a collaboration with Simone's longtime musical partner Arjen Lucassen (AYREON). The musi...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Announces 'PowerNerd' Album, Shares Video For Title Track

Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend will release a new studio album, "PowerNerd", on October 25, 2024. Townsend's career is one of many distinct eras. He's been the leader of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, the lynchpin of the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and the co-architect of country duo CASUA...

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SKID ROW Shares 'Piece Of Me' Video From Upcoming 'Live In London' Concert Film

SKID ROW had shared "Piece Of Me", the second single and video from "Live In London", the band's first official live album and concert film. earMUSIC will release the concert — which took place on October 24, 2022, at London's O2 Forum Kentish Town — as a 2LP set and CD/DVD digipack worldwide on Sep...

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HELMET Cancels U.S. Tour Due To 'Financial Concerns And Lower-Than-Expected Ticket Sales'

HELMET has canceled its previously announced U.S. tour with LOCAL H. According to a statement from HELMET posted on the Facebook page of Wally's in Hampton, New Hampshire, where the two bands were scheduled to perform on September 19, "the cancelation is caused by a mix of significant financial conc...

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SERJ TANKIAN: 'SYSTEM OF A DOWN's Value In Terms Of Touring Has Grown Exponentially The Less We've Toured'

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian was asked if all the publicity surrounding his recently released memoir, "Down With The System", has jumpstarted or changed any conversations between him and the other guys in the band about recording...

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PENNYWISE Frontman JIM LINDBERG Announces New Release From His Band THE BLACK PACIFIC

Jim Lindberg, lead singer and songwriter for long-running California skate punk band PENNYWISE, has recorded an 11-song album with his side-project band THE BLACK PACIFIC, titled "Here Comes Our Wave", that will be released on September 20 via Toronto-based Dine Alone Records. The LP was recorded, m...

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FOREIGNER Shares Previously Unreleased 1996 Song Featuring LOU GRAMM

FOREIGNER, one of the most successful bands in music history, will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this fall. In celebration of this much-deserved honor, the band will release a career-spanning collection that includes "Turning Back The Time", a previously unreleased 1996 song featur...

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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS On Performing Live: 'You Can't Really Train For What You Do On Stage'

In a new interview with Jaimunji of Australia's Metal Roos, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris was asked how he and his bandmates continue to maintain such a high energy level on stage in their late 60s and early 70s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The first couple of weeks is alw...