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There are certain sections of the metal media that are so desperate for a nu-metal revival that any band with a faint affiliation to the genre is immediately grabbed and offered as evidence that, yes, it's really happening this time. It probably isn't, of course, and RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR deserve be...

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The Dio Album

Nobody sensible would argue with Paul Gilbert's credentials, or indeed his enormous talent. Whether raising the bar for heavy metal with the perennially underrated RACER-X, conquering soft rock radio with MR. BIG or simply being one of the most technically gifted and creative guitarists on the plane...

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Watch: Survivor Of Roof Collapse At MORBID ANGEL Concert Describes Being Trapped

An 18-year-old man who was injured when the roof collapsed at a theater hosting a MORBID ANGEL concert in Belvidere, Illinois last Friday night (March 31) spoke to CBS 2's Shardaa Gray about his experience. "I heard a big crack, and then I started running – and then that's when the whole roof came d...

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LARS ULRICH On METALLICA's Future: 'If We Stay Healthy, Hopefully We've Got Another Decade'

In a new interview with Revolver, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was asked if he and his bandmates have ever thought about reaching a certain benchmark before retiring from the road. He responded: "It's not something we've talked a lot about, no. I think most of the energy and the resources go into t...

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RIVAL SONS Share Music Video For 'Bird In The Hand'

Two-time-Grammy-nominated band RIVAL SONS has shared the official music video for its latest single, "Bird In The Hand". It stands out as the latest anthem to be unveiled from the group's upcoming full-length album, "Darkfighter", set for release on June 2. "Bird In The Hand", directed by Kurt Kubic...

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METALLICA Shares Lyric Videos For '72 Seasons' Title Track In Eight Different Languages

METALLICA has shared the official lyric videos for the title track of the band's 12th studio album, "72 Seasons", in eight different languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Korean. Check them out below. The official music video for "72 Seasons", which was relea...

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LION'S SHARE Releases New Single And Video 'United'

Swedish heavy metal band LION'S SHARE has made a new song, "United", available on streaming services and digital service providers. LION'S SHARE singer Nils Patrik Johansson commented: "We wanted to write about the fact that the metal community always stands united no matter what crazy politicians a...

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JETHRO TULL Shares 'Hammer On Hammer', Third Single From 'RökFlöte' Album

JETHRO TULL will release its 23rd studio album, "RökFlöte", on April 21 via InsideOut Music. Following 2022's "The Zealot Gene", the group's first LP in two decades, Ian Anderson and his bandmates are returning with a 12-track record based on the characters and roles of some of the principal gods of...

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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH On Possible Retirement: 'I'll Know When It's Time'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL, who were formed more than 40 years ago, was asked if he has ever thought about retiring one day. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'll know when it's time. I don't l...

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ENSLAVED Guitarist IVAR BJØRNSON To Sit Out North American Tour

Guitarist Ivar Bjørnson of Norwegian metal avant-gardists ENSLAVED will sit out the group's North American tour "due to immediate family issues that needed to be taken care of." His bandmates will perform as a quartet on the month-long, North American co-headline trek with INSOMNIUM, which is schedu...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says His Next Solo Album Will Be 'Basically A Grown-Up Version Of 'Scenes''

In a new interview with Justin Hunt of The Entertainment Outlet, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked if he is working on a new album of all-original material. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been working on it for the last year and a half. And I actually recor...

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DORO PESCH Says Her New Album Will Include A Dream Collaboration: 'It's Somebody Everybody Knows'

In a new interview with Brazil's A Rádio Rock, German metal queen Doro Pesch spoke about her upcoming studio album, which is tentatively due this fall. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There will be a great duet on it. I can't tell you the name, but it's great. It will be with somebod...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Announces Summer/Fall 2023 U.S. Leg Of 'Big Rock Show Hits' Tour

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate has announced the summer/fall 2023 U.S. leg of his "Big Rock Show Hits" tour. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 01 - Edwardsville, IL @ Wildey Theatre Sep. 02 - Watseka, IL @ Watseka Theatre Sep...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Partners With GIBSON To Create His 1979 Flying V

For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson is proud to introduce the next global release in its partnership with Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum sel...

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SAXON Is Demoing Material For Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, SAXON frontman Biff Byford spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we're just demoing tracks at the moment. It'll sound fantastic. What can I say? But we're demo...