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The reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release a new live album, "Live At Budokan", on December 13, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The colossal effort immortalizes HELLOWEEN's September 16, 2023 performance at Tokyo's legendary Nippon Budokan. "Live At...

Rufus Publications will release "Diamond Head The Illustrated History" in the spring of 2025. At the vanguard of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene of the late 1970s, DIAMOND HEAD laid the groundwork for countless metal acts to follow. Known for their powerful riffs, soaring solos, and relen...

In a new interview with Lucas Flood, CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin offered his advice to young musicians who are hoping to break into the music business. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a really fucking hard business. You're not protected, no one's out to protect you. They're t...

Qobuz, the music lovers' high-quality music streaming and download platform will begin hosting episodes of Pantheon Media's audio podcast series "The Metallica Report" for exclusive streaming in Hi-Resolution. Every Wednesday, new episodes can be found in Qobuz's dedicated "Metallica Report" playlis...

The raven-haired rock star from Los Angeles, Dorothy, returned this summer, with the scorching new single "Mud". She rode in on a black horse, equipped with leather and signature red lip, the rock world will once again be schooled in the undeniable chemistry that is alive and well amongst metal and...

Fan-filmed video of KING DIAMOND's entire October 25 concert at The Eastern in Atlanta, Georgia can be seen below. Featured songs: Funeral 0:00:00 Arrival 0:01:25 Mansion In The Darkness 0:07:20 Intros 0:12:14 Halloween 0:14:20 Voodoo 0:19:30 Them 0:24:17 Spiderlily 0:27:34 Two Little Girls 0:32:00...

In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, Bill Kelliher of world-renowned American metal band MASTODON opened up about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

On October 24), Alex Van Halen, in conversation with Ariel Levy, discussed his memoir, "Brothers", his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love, at Robert Frost Auditorium in Culver City, California. Video of the entire discussion — courtesy of Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz...

Guitarist Phil Sgrosso has announced his departure from AS I LAY DYING. His exit comes just six days after drummer Nick Pierce and guitarist Ken Susi left the group, and 12 days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was also leaving the band. Earlier today (Wednesday, October 30), Sgrosso release...