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Swedish occult rockers GHOST will release their new album, "Skeletá", on April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Satanized", can be seen below. "Satanized" is described in a press release as "an avalanche of infectious hooks and harmonies is buoyed by...

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH was asked if he thinks there is "more of a demand" for the band now than ever. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, geez, that's a lovely thing for you to say. I don't think more than ever,...

In a new interview with Loaded Radio, Canadian visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend spoke about his relationship with guitar god Steve Vai with whom he collaborated on the VAI band's "Sex & Religion" album back in 1993. Devin said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Stev...

In a recent interview with Skratch N Sniff, FINGER ELEVEN lead vocalist Scott Anderson shared insights about the band's journey, including FINGER ELEVEN's latest single, "Adrenaline", and the group's upcoming album. Scott opened up about touring with CREED on their "Summer Of '99" tour in 2024, his...

MÖTLEY CRÜE's Las Vegas Residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, originally scheduled for March 28n- April 19, 2025, is moving to September 2025 due to a required medical procedure recently advised by vocalist Vince Neil's doctors. Neil says: "To all the Crüeheads who were looking forward to see us this...

SLAYER has announced headline performances confirmed for the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., marking the band's first U.K. and Canadian concerts in six years. The U.K. and Canadian dates will see SLAYER headlining at some of the countries' biggest venues, including the 35,000-capacity Blackweir Fields i...

In a new interview with Sylvia Alvarado of the Las Vegas radio station KOMP 92.3, SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian explained in more detail his surprising decision to shelve a collaboration with KORN's Jonathan Davis. As recently as April 2023, Odadjian reported that his song with Davis was g...

Germany's legendary thrash metal unit DESTRUCTION needs no introduction. Alongside SODOM and KREATOR, DESTRUCTION are among the forerunners who were fundamental in establishing extreme metal's foundation, and they've stood the test of time, having recently marked their 40th anniversary. Far from bei...

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked what he has added to the band since he rejoined the progressive metal giants in October 2023 after a 13-year absence. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBE...