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Savatage Releasing Live Album From 1990
Savatage Releasing Live Album From 1990…Madness Reigns From The Gutter. Savatage’s explosive 1990 official live show from the North American leg of the legendary Gutter Ballet tour is becoming available for the first time ever. “Madness Reigns From The Gutter
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Twisted Sister Announce Shows With Sebastian Bach Singing
Twisted Sister Announce Shows With Sebastian Bach Singing…Twisted Sister has posted the following: The wait is over! We are thrilled to announce our first shows for Fall 2026 featuring Jay Jay French, Eddie Ojeda, and lead vocalist Sebastian Bach. Presale
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Rob Zombie Releases “The Black Scorpion” Video
Rob Zombie Releases “The Black Scorpion” Video…Rock and metal icon ROB ZOMBIE has unveiled the music video for his latest single, “The Black Scorpion,” taken from his acclaimed new album, The Great Satan. Bathed in eerie green light, Zombie and
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Six Feet Under Release “Mutilated Corpse In The Woods” Video
Six Feet Under Release “Mutilated Corpse In The Woods” Video…”Mutilated Corpse In The Woods” is the newest single from American death metal legends SIX FEET UNDER. The track appears on their forthcoming new full-length, Next To Die, set for release
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Stephen Pearcy Releases New Song “I NEED U”
Stephen Pearcy Releases New Song “I NEED U”…Ratt founder Stephen Pearcy has just released the first single from his upcoming new solo album, and it’s everything the fans have been hoping for. Get loud. Get ready. Get in. Rock icon
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Confess Rock It 80s Style With “The Warriors”
Confess Rock It 80s Style With “The Warriors”…Sweden’s sleaze/metal stalwarts Confess have unveiled today the new single and official video, “The Warriors”, taken from their upcoming fourth studio album “Metalmorphosis”, set for release on May 15, 2026, via Frontiers Music
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Last In Line Replacing Singer Andrew Freeman
Last In Line Replacing Singer Andrew Freeman…Supergroup Last In Line, featuring ex-Dio members Vivian Campbell and Vinny Appice, alongside bassist Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne), is apparently moving forward without singer Andrew Freeman. Freeman had been with the band since its
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Arch Enemy And Megadeth Guitarist Debate Song Origin
Arch Enemy And Megadeth Guitarist Debate Song Origin…Recently, Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro seemed to point out that Arch Enemy’s “To The Last Breath” and his song “Talking Dreams”, from the album “Theory Of Mind”, which was released in 2024, sounded
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Sevendust Releases Clay-Mation Style Video For “Threshold”
Sevendust Releases Clay-Mation Style Video For “Threshold”…The band has released the new single and video for the song “Threshold” from their new album “One”, out May 1st. Catch Sevendust on tour: One Tour:Apr 16 – Carterville, IL – Walker’s Bluff
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Dogma Unleashes Video For “Fate Unblinds”
Dogma Unleashes Video For “Fate Unblinds”…Provocative hard rock force Dogma marks Good Friday with the arrival of “Fate Unblinds,” a cinematic, high-impact metal anthem that signals a bold new chapter for the band. The single is their first original release
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Ex-Skid Row Singer Releases “Born To Break” Video
Ex-Skid Row Singer Releases “Born To Break” Video…Former Skid Row singer Erik Gronwall has just released a new video and single from his upcoming solo album “Bad Bones”. You can check out the new song “Born To Break” below: Lead
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The Callous Daoboys Release Gigantic Parasite Tongue”
The Callous Daoboys Release Gigantic Parasite Tongue”…Alternative metal collective The Callous Daoboys return with a blazing new single, “Gigantic Parasite Tongue.” The track is the first new music from the band since the release of their 2025 acclaimed album, I
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Harm’s Way Guitarist Bo Lueders Dies
Harm’s Way Guitarist Bo Lueders Dies…Bo Lueders was only 39 years old. Lueders was also the host of the Hardlore Podcast, and they have posted the following statement: “It is with heavy, broken hearts that we share that our beloved
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Nuclear Messiah Features 34 Legendary Rock Artists
Nuclear Messiah Features 34 Legendary Rock Artists…Set for release on April 24th, this album is described as hands down the biggest release in the metal world this year, a mega-powered supergroup uniting 34 legendary musicians from across 5 decades of
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What Do WASP, Tesla, and Saliva Have In Common?
What Do WASP, Tesla, and Saliva Have In Common?… New supergroup T3RMINAL! Current Tesla Bassist Brian Wheat joins Ex-Tesla Guitarist Tommy Skeoch, Ex-WASP Guitarist Chris Holmes, and Ex-Saliva Singer Josey Scott in forming this new band. A brand new modern
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Stephen Pearcy Explains Why Being A Rock Singer Is Dangerous But Worth The Risk
Stephen Pearcy Explains Why Being A Rock Singer Is Dangerous But Worth The Risk…The Ratt Singer explains: You remember the #80s going to the arena rock concerts (not called hair metal then) where ANYTHING went down and surely did. Packed
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Rock Legends Alice Cooper and Suzi Quatro Team Up On “Kick Out The Jams”
Rock Legends Alice Cooper and Suzi Quatro Team Up On “Kick Out The Jams”…Alice Cooper joined Suzi Quatro for a new cover of the MC5 classic “Kick Out The Jams” in a new single, and you can watch the video
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Deep Purple, Kansas, and Jefferson Starship Announce North American Tour
Deep Purple, Kansas, and Jefferson Starship Announce North American Tour…Rock legends Deep Purple have announced their 2026 North American tour, joined by special guests Kansas. The tour will see these iconic acts bring an unforgettable night of classic rock to
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Kreator Release “Loyal To The Grave” Video
Kreator Release “Loyal To The Grave” Video…Following the electrifying kickoff of their extensive European tour, metal legends KREATOR are keeping the momentum alive with the release of a brand-new music video for ‘Loyal To The Grave,’ the powerful closing track
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80s King Diamond Lineup Reunites in Lex Legion With New Singer
80s King Diamond Lineup Reunites in Lex Legion With New Singer…Lex Legion is a brand-new band comprised of old friends with incredible heavy metal pedigree. Comprising four-fifths of the classic late 1980s King Diamond lineup. Vocalist Nils K. Rue, Pete
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Led Zeppelin Guitarist Jimmy Page Release “Ten Years Gone” Home Demo
Led Zeppelin Guitarist Jimmy Page Release “Ten Years Gone” Home Demo…Page states: As a footnote to Physical Graffiti, I thought you might like to hear the original home demo, recorded in my studio at Plumpton Place of a piece of
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Crimson Glory – Chasing The Hydra Review
Returning and founding members Ben Jackson, Jeff Lords, and Dana Burnell have returned with new vocalist Travis Wills and new guitarist Mark Borgmeyer to release the band’s first studio album of material in 27 years. So, was it worth the
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Guns N’ Roses Keyboardist To Miss Tour
Guns N’ Roses Keyboardist To Miss Tour…Rock legends Guns N’ Roses have announced that Melissa Reese will not be joining the band on tour due to unforeseen personal reasons. We hope our fans understand. Photo Credit: Guns N’ Roses For
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Malvada Releases “RNR GRL” Video
Malvada Releases “RNR GRL” Video…The band comments: “The single is a reminder of the presence of women in rock n’ roll, whether as artists, singers, or songwriters… And about our influence within this space, highlighting and showing the importance of
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Manowar And Dictators Guitarist Ross The Boss Dead At 72
Manowar And Dictators Guitarist Ross The Boss Dead At 72…Tributes are pouring in for Ross The Boss after it was learned that he passed away. Manowar stated the following: It is with great sadness that we have learned of the
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Zakk Wylde Releases Moving Video For “Ozzy’s Song”
Zakk Wylde Releases Moving Video For “Ozzy’s Song”…Black Label Society has just released “Ozzy’s Song” as a single and video. You can watch the heartfelt video below: Zakk Wylde became Ozzy’s guitarist at the very young age of 17 and
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Judas Priest “Sad Wings Of Destiny” Gets 50th Anniversary Release
Judas Priest “Sad Wings Of Destiny” Gets 50th Anniversary Release… Judas Priest’s Sad Wings of Destiny Marks 50 Years—Exciter Records to Release Anniversary Editions Landmark 1976 album to receive definitive editions following master rights acquisition in partnership with Judas Priest March 26,
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Gothic Vampires The 69 Eyes Releases “Cold Sweat” Video
Gothic Vampires The 69 Eyes Releases “Cold Sweat” Video…THE 69 EYES is thrilled to announce their new EP ‘I Survive,’ set for release on June 5, 2026 via BLKIIBLK. To celebrate the announcement, the band shares a cover of the
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Dimmu Borgir Returns With New Album And Video
Dimmu Borgir Returns With New Album And Video…Eight years after the release of their critically acclaimed album Eonian, Norwegian symphonic black metal titans DIMMU BORGIR return with a towering new opus: Grand Serpent Rising. Set for release on May 22
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Sister Sin Covers Cinderella’s “Somebody Save Me”
Sister Sin Covers Cinderella’s “Somebody Save Me”…Sister Sin has returned to making new music, and now they’ve unveiled a new cover song for the Cinderella smash hit “Somebody Save Me”. Sister Sin comments: 40 years since “Night Songs” was released.
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Skid Row Bassist Releasing Solo Album
Skid Row Bassist Releasing Solo Album…Rachel Bolan is releasing ‘Gargoyle Of The Garden State’ as his debut solo album. Today, you can hear the first single, “At War With Myself.” Check out the video below: Rachel Bolan says: Psyched to
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ODC Unleashes New Video “Welcome To My World”
ODC Unleashes New Video “Welcome To My World”…Alternative metal band ODC unleashes their new single, “Welcome To My World,” a powerful new track featuring Luisa Lyons, vocalist of rising metal group Offspec, out now via BLKIIBLK. “Welcome To My World”
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All-Star Tribute Albums To Iron Maiden’s Paul Di’Anno Released
All-Star Tribute Albums To Iron Maiden’s Paul Di’Anno Released…On March 20th, 2026, two tribute albums to former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno were released on Deadline Records. A Tribute To Iron Maiden: 666 The Number One Beast A Tribute To
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Armored Saint Announce “Emotion Factory Reset” Album
Armored Saint Announce “Emotion Factory Reset” Album…Armored Saint will release their brand new album on May 22, 2026. You can listen to the first single, “Close To The Bone,” below: American heavy metal icons, ARMORED SAINT, are back with their
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The Crypt Release Rock Kommander Video Ft. Dee Snider
The Crypt Release Rock Kommander Video Ft. Dee Snider…From the epicenter of DOOM METAL, Stockholm, Sweden’s, THE CRYPT, are pleased to announce their new EP, Rock Kommander, featuring an exclusive collaboration with “Captain Howdy” himself, Dee Snider! The collaborated track
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SPREAD EAGLE Announces New Studio Album ‘The Brutal Divine’
SPREAD EAGLE Announces New Studio Album ‘The Brutal Divine’…Hard rock veterans SPREAD EAGLE are thrilled to announce the release of their upcoming new album ‘The Brutal Divine,’ out on June 12, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. To coincide with the
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Testament Announces Remastered “Practice What You Preach” Album
Testament Announces Remastered “Practice What You Preach” Album…Iconic Bay Area thrash band TESTAMENT has announced the upcoming remastered reissue of their coveted 1989 album, Practice What You Preach, on May 8th via Nuclear Blast Records. The Practice What You Preach
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Venus 5 Release “Like A Witch” Video
Venus 5 Release “Like A Witch” Video…International metal group Venus 5 – comprised of Karmen Klinc, Jelena Milovanovic, Tezzi Persson (Hell in the Club), Herma (Sick N’ Beautiful), and Erina Seitllari – are thrilled to share their new single, “Like
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Ellefson-Soto Release 2 Classic Cover Song Videos
Ellefson-Soto Release 2 Classic Cover Song Videos…Ellefson–Soto have released two new cover songs today, paying tribute to two legendary forces in music: the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, and Los Angeles punk rock icons FEAR. Both songs were
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Hear “Power” From Operation Mindcrime III
Hear “Power” From Operation Mindcrime III…Former Queensryche vocalist, Geoff Tate, has released a new single from his upcoming album, Operation Mindcrime II. The track “Power” is now available to listen to below: For more on Geoff Tate, visit: https://www.geofftate.com/
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Former Ozzy Guitarist Gus G. Releases “Nothing Can Break Me”
Former Ozzy Guitarist Gus G. Releases “Nothing Can Break Me”…Internationally Acclaimed GuitaristGUS G. Shares New Single “Nothing Can Break Me” Feat. Doro Pesch. GUS G. comments: “Doro is an icon, the Metal Queen. Everybody knows that. Having the opportunity to
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Jungle Rot Releases “Apocalyptic Dawn” Video
Jungle Rot Releases “Apocalyptic Dawn” Video…On May 15th, old school death metal legends Jungle Rot will release their 12th full-length album, Cruel Face Of War, via Unique Leader Records. For a first preview of Cruel Face Of War, the new
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Dave Mustaine Releasing Memoir “In My Darkest Hour”
Dave Mustaine Releasing Memoir “In My Darkest Hour”…Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (GCP) and the Hachette Book Group announce the publication of IN MY DARKEST HOUR: A Memoir by Dave Mustaine with Joe Layden on September 8,
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Watch Trailer For Iron Maiden “Burning Ambition” Film
Watch Trailer For Iron Maiden “Burning Ambition” Film…With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music
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Masterplan Unveil Video For “Through The Storm”
Masterplan Unveil Video For “Through The Storm”…Power metal legends Masterplan have unleashed their new single and official video, “Through The Storm”, another taste of the upcoming new studio album, “Metalmorphosis”, set for release on June 26, 2026 The band commented:
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James Hetfield Proposes Marriage During Shark Dive
James Hetfield Proposes Marriage During Shark Dive…Metallica frontman James Hetfield just proposed to his girlfriend, Adrianna Gillett, in one of the more unusual scenarios. Hetfield and Gillett were scuba diving with whale sharks when James popped the question with a
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Gwar Launches Massive Tour
Gwar Launches Massive Tour…This Thursday, intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR return to destroy stages across the United States on The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour, a massive spring run featuring Soulfly as direct support and King Parrot opening every night.
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Ex-Skid Row Singer Erik Gronwall Releasing Solo Album
Ex-Skid Row Singer Erik Gronwall Releasing Solo Album…Erik Gronwall’s new solo album “Bad Bones” is set to be released on May 21st. Gronwall was the singer on the Skid Row album “The Gang’s All Here” and recorded a live album
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Watch “St. Catherine’s Wheel” By Lamb Of God
Watch “St. Catherine’s Wheel” By Lamb Of God…Lamb of God kick off their Into Oblivion U.S. tour tomorrow and have released a video for “St. Catherine’s Wheel.” Lamb of God is Randy Blythe (vocals), John Campbell (bass), Mark Morton (guitar),
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Geoff Tate Releasing Operation Mindcrime III
Geoff Tate Releasing Operation Mindcrime III…Former Queensrÿche vocalist Geoff Tate is releasing his new album, Operation: Mindcrime III, on May 3rd, 2026. The story continues. Legendary vocalist Geoff Tate returns to the dystopian world first introduced on the groundbreaking concept
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