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In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan) was asked if it surprises him to see a black metal group like his band have so much success nearly three and a half decades after EMPEROR's formation. He responded (as transcrib...

Former THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA drummer Daniel Williams and talent agent and Sound Talent Group (STG) owner agent Dave Shapiro were among those killed in a fiery plane crash in San Diego, California in the early morning on Thursday (May 22). A spokesperson for Sound Talent Group told Billboard in a sta...

MIDNIGHT have been a formidable and prolific force over the last two decades. Founder and chief creative force Athenar has never deviated from his love of filthy, speed-fueled heavy metal, and underground diehards love him for it. After two particularly great studio records, last year's "Hellish Exp...

METALLICA's "M72" tour will return to Europe in 2026. Support on the trek, which will run from May to July next year, will come from GOJIRA, KNOCKED LOOSE, PANTERA and AVATAR. The production will feature the same unique stadium production in-the-round at midfield, with the Snake Pit in the center of...

Ace Frehley has scrapped a couple of his previously announced shows, originally scheduled for this coming weekend. The former KISS guitarist announced the cancelation in a social media post earlier today (Wednesday, May 21). He wrote: "Hello everyone, I wanted to let you all know that I will sadly b...

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "On With Mario Lopez" radio show, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's eighth studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We've been working on it for a little...

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, K.K. Downing was asked about JUDAS PRIEST's musical evolution a more blues-based sound on the band's debut album, 1974's "Rocka Rolla", to a more aggressive approach which combined elements from earlier bands like BLACK SABBATH and LED ZEPPEL...

FOREIGNER lead singer Kelly Hansen has released a new video message confirming that he will exit the band at the end of the legendary rockers' summer 2025 tour. During FOREIGNER's performance on the May 20 season finale of NBC singing competition "The Voice", Hansen announced his departure with a "p...

In a surprise moment that brought both judges and fans to their feet, Kelly Hansen, longtime lead vocalist of legendary rock band FOREIGNER, announced he's stepping down live during a special appearance on NBC's "The Voice". After two decades fronting the band with one of rock's most iconic catalogs...

Despite the legions of myopic purists that seek to keep black metal firmly tethered to the past, the genre has always been a fertile breeding ground for subversives and mischief-makers. …AND OCEANS have arguably been a low-key presence over the years, but particularly since releasing "A.M.G.O.D." i...