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Planet Fatale And Neverworld Share Their Club 85 MemoriesTuesday, 03 October 2023
Club 85: A Farewell to a Beloved Venue - Hear Memories and Experiences from Planet Fatale and Neverworld as the iconic Hitchin grassroots venue is set to close.
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Club 85 / Beloved Hitchin Music Venue To Make Way For HousingTuesday, 03 October 2023
Club 85, Beloved Hitchin Music Venue, to Close and Become Apartments | After 20+ Years of Memorable Gigs, Local Icon Seeks New Location and Support for Future
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Ward XVI Smash Crowd Fund Target In Two HoursTuesday, 03 October 2023
Join the crowdfunding campaign for Ward XVI's final album and help create a bigger, bloodier stage show. Get involved and be part of their thrilling journey!
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Keith St John Returns This Week With Jack FrostMonday, 02 October 2023
Keith St John teams up with Jack Frost for Rain Is Burning. Don't miss their first UK performance since 2019, starting tomorrow at Bannermans in Edinburgh!
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MetalTalk Venues / The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton’s Remarkable Rock PubMonday, 02 October 2023
The MetalTalk Venues. Discover the haunted history and gothic atmosphere of The Giffard Arms in Wolverhampton, a hub for live music in the Heavy Metal community.
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MetalTalk Venues / The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton’s Remarkable Rock PubMonday, 02 October 2023
The MetalTalk Venues. Discover the haunted history and gothic atmosphere of The Giffard Arms in Wolverhampton, a hub for live music in the Heavy Metal community.
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MTROFEST / UK Thrashers Combat Homelessness In Epic Metal ShowdownMonday, 02 October 2023
Support UK Thrashers in their fight against homelessness at MTROFEST, a charity festival showcasing the best underground Thrash Metal talent. Get your early bird tickets now!
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Beartooth To Bring Their Unbridled Energy To Europe In 2024Monday, 02 October 2023
Beartooth to take Europe by storm in Autumn 2024! Witness their biggest shows yet and hear tracks from their highly anticipated fifth album, The Surface.
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12-Year-Old Harper Covers Bring Me The Horizon Smash HitSaturday, 30 September 2023
Discover Harper's latest single, Chelsea Smile, a scorching cover of Bring Me The Horizon's hit. With viral renditions, AGT fame, and millions of fans, Harper's talent knows no bounds. Don't miss out on her extraordinary journey.
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Sharon Den Adel Reveals All About New Album Bleed Out And Going IndependentFriday, 29 September 2023
Within Temptation's Sharon Den Adel talks about the band's new album, Bleed Out, and their decision to release it independently, as well as their evolving sound and the challenges of using AI in their videos.
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SHARON OSBOURNE Is Working On An OZZY Memorabilia Museum In BirminghamTuesday, 03 October 2023
Sharon Osbourne has revealed that there are plans to open a museum of Ozzy Osbourne memorabilia in his former hometown of Birmingham, England. The news of Ozzy's exhibition comes four years after his band BLACK SABBATH was the focus of a three-month exhibition called "Black Sabbath 50 Years" at Birm... -
DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Explains How He Got His Dog BackTuesday, 03 October 2023
David Draiman has explained how he ended up being reunited with his new puppy Charlotte, who went missing from the DISTURBED singer's Florida home a few days ago. Earlier today (Tuesday, October 3), the 50-year-old musician, who has lived in the Miami area for more than a year and a half, shared a n... -
SHANE EMBURY Says NAPALM DEATH Will 'Probably' Begin Work On New Album In 2024Tuesday, 03 October 2023
In a recent interview with IMPERIAL SLAVE vocalist Sam Sheppard for Mammoth Metal TV, NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury revealed that he and his bandmates will "probably" begin work on their next studio album in 2024. Asked about a possible timeline for the recording sessions for the follow-up to 20... -
DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI Reveals Lyrical Inspiration For 'Freak Of Nature' Solo SingleTuesday, 03 October 2023
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini will release a new solo single, "Freak Of Nature", this coming Friday, October 6. The track will appear on Mangini's upcoming debut solo album which is set to arrive in late 2023 or early 2024. In a newly released video message, Mangini spoke about the lyrical... -
OZZY OSBOURNE Says He Will Try Tai Chi To Improve His Balance And MobilityTuesday, 03 October 2023
In the newly released fourth episode of the revived "The Osbournes" podcast, Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he will try tai chi as a way to boost his health. The legendary BLACK SABBATH singer has Parkinson's disease and previously suffered a nasty fall and dislodged metal rods placed in his spine foll... -
CHRIS REIFERT Talks AUTOPSY's Death Metal Staying Power: 'It's The Same Formula Since 1987'Tuesday, 03 October 2023
By David E. Gehlke Californian gore death metal originators AUTOPSY called it a day in 1995 after "Shitfun", an album more known for its literal cover art than the music. Whatever one makes of the "Shitfun" artwork, by then, AUTOPSY had already produced two of death metal's flagship records in 1989'... -
METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'We've Always Charted Our Own Course'Tuesday, 03 October 2023
In a new interview with Los Angeles Times, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich addressed the fact that he and his bandmates never allow fan criticism to drive their decisions, especially when it comes to musical matters. "No, it's pretty much been like that since the beginning," he said. "When we started... -
MINISTRY Announces 2024 North American Tour With GARY NUMAN And FRONT LINE ASSEMBLYTuesday, 03 October 2023
Just prior to the release of MINISTRY's brand-new studio album, "Hopiumforthemasses", dropping March 1, 2024, the band will head out on a spring 2024 North American tour, once again teaming up with touring comrades Gary Numan and FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY. The 29-date trek kicks off February 27 in San Fra... -
PRONG's TOMMY VICTOR On Voicing Political Opinions: 'I Try To Keep My Mouth Shut These Days For Sure'Tuesday, 03 October 2023
In a new interview with Germany's Moshpit Passion, PRONG mainman Tommy Victor explained why he doesn't voice his political opinions publicly nowadays. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I try to keep my mouth shut these days for sure. So that's my rule… I just don't wanna be labeled anyt... -
Watch METAL CHURCH Perform In Roseville, CaliforniaTuesday, 03 October 2023
The Hadesmetal YouTube channel has uploaded video of METAL CHURCH's September 27 concert at Goldfield in Roseville, California. Check out the clips below. METAL CHURCH made its live debut with the band's new vocalist Marc Lopes (ROSS THE BOSS, LET US PREY) on June 3 at the Legions Of Metal fest...

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Best New Rock / Metal Band for Each Year of the 1990sTuesday, 03 October 2023What a diverse decade! Continue reading…
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10 Heaviest Albums of the 1970s Not Recorded by Black SabbathTuesday, 03 October 2023So you think that ‘70s heavy metal starts and ends with Black Sabbath? Think again! Continue reading…
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Metallica Fans Share Their Experiences Meeting Members of BandMonday, 02 October 2023They met their heroes. Continue reading…
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Avatar Singer Rips X's (Ex-Twitter) Current State, Closes AccountMonday, 02 October 2023See why he's decided to close down his account. Continue reading…
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10 Bands That Only Write Songs About One Specific ThingMonday, 02 October 2023Bands with lyrics that are singularly focused. Continue reading…
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How Did Korn Get Their Band Name?Monday, 02 October 2023Dive into the band name's origin story. Continue reading…
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'Live Aid' Benefit Serves as Inspiration for New Stage MusicalMonday, 02 October 2023But the idea may not be what you think. Continue reading…
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Volbeat's Michael Poulsen Talks New Death Metal AlbumMonday, 02 October 2023Volbeat's Michael Poulsen dives into the release of 'Impii Hora,' the debut album for his new metal band, Asinhell. Continue reading…
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20 Rock + Metal Bands Who Followed Up Classic Albums With a DudMonday, 02 October 2023Greatness comes in waves. Continue reading…
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Poison's Rikki Rockett Says Taylor Swift Braver Than Most RockersMonday, 02 October 2023Is that so? Continue reading…

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FLY TO THE SUN To Release Inaugural Album Featuring Members Of JETHRO TULL, KANSAS, JEFF BECK, MR. BIG, RINGO STARR’S ALL-STARS, And More; "Soaring With Angels" Video StreamingTuesday, 03 October 2023This new eclectic album project by innovative band, Fly To The Sun, crosses over into several musical genres, including prog rock, progressive pop, art rock, R&B, and more. Featuring Ray (Vocals, flute - Universe Records), Jennifer Batten (Guitar - Jeff Beck, Michael Jackson), Billy Sheehan (Bass - David Lee Roth, Mr. Big...
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FALCK - Former OVERKILL Drummer SID FALCK Releases New Single ""Behind The Mask"" Feat. JERRY WOOLVERTON And CHUCK LEIJA; VideoTuesday, 03 October 2023Sid Falck has released a new song, "Behind The Mask", Featuring Jerry Woolverton (Breeding Thorns, Outlaw Devils) and Chuck Leija, under the Falck name. Says Sid Falck: “When it comes to the Special Forces, we will rarely know the names, of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, for the good...
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THE GEMS Feat. Former THUNDERMOTHER Members To Release Debut Album In January; "Send Me To The Wolves" Music Video PostedTuesday, 03 October 2023Rising from the ashes, The Gems redefine the very essence of rock music with their upcoming debut album, Phoenix, out January 26 via Napalm Records. With unwavering determination and raw talent, this trio hailing from Stockholm, Sweden is ready to rewrite the rules and inspire a new era. Today, the...
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OZZY OSBOURNE Shares Positive Health Update, Takes Up Tai Chi; Ozzy Memorabilia Museum To Open In Birmingham; THE OSBOURNES Podcast Episode 4 Streaming (Video)Tuesday, 03 October 2023Ozzy Osbourne and clan have released the fourth episode of their relaunched podcast, The Osbournes. Watch below. Description: The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, is back in action and just in time for another wild and unfiltered episode with The Osbourne family. Ozzy is taking up Tai Chi. Jack Osbourne...
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FATE - Three Classic Albums To Be Reissued Digitally In December; New Single And Lyric Video "Butterfly" Out NowTuesday, 03 October 2023Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to present the reissues of three classic albums from Fate. If Not For The Devil, Ghosts From The Past, and V are all being made available digitally globally on December 1. The first single from these releases, “Butterfly,” is out today, accompanied by a lyric...
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STYX Bandmates Share Their Thoughts On Former Singer DENNIS DeYOUNG - "I Have No Desire To Work With Him Again... I Wish Him The Best"; VideoTuesday, 03 October 2023In the video below from AXS TV, Styx band members Tommy Shaw and James Young recount what it was like to work with Dennis DeYoung and the series of events that led to him leaving the band. Listen to the full interview now on Dan Rather's Big Interview podcast, available...
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Late THIN LIZZY Frontman PHIL LYNOTT's Statue In Need Of Repair After Being Damaged By Fans' TributesTuesday, 03 October 2023The statue of Phil Lynott in Dublin city centre has survived being knocked over by vandals and accidentally bashed by a motorist – but now it is being damaged by enthusiastic fans leaving tributes. Dublin City Council told The Journal it has had to arrange repairs on the statue of the...
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SAMAEL - Deluxe Edition Of Rebellion EP Due In NovemberTuesday, 03 October 2023A deluxe re-release of Rebellion, the first EP by legendary Swiss symphonic industrial black metal band Samael, will be released on November 3 via Metal Scrap Record. Rebellion is an interesting little median between Samael's strongest albums, a relic from a time, when most bands still seemed to care...
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Today In Metal History ? October 3rd, 2023? MÖTLEY CRÜE, TESLA, DIAMOND HEAD, BLIND GUARDIAN, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINETuesday, 03 October 2023TALENT WE LOST R.I.P. Stephen "STEVIE" RAY VAUGHAN: October 3rd, 1954 – August 27th, 1990 (aged 35) On August 27, 1990, legendary guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan was killed in a helicopter crash following a performance in East Troy, Wisconsin. He was 35. HEAVY BIRTHDAYS Happy 72nd Jack Grondin (.38...
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LEATHER LEONE To Perform With Former CHASTAIN Bandmate KEN MARY At Mexico's Life After Death Horror Fest 2023Tuesday, 03 October 2023Legendary American metal vocalist Leather Leone will play live at this year's Life After Death Horror Fest in Mexico this December On drums will be Ken Mary (Alice Cooper, House Of Lords, Fifth Angel) and it will be the first time since the Chastain album, Ruler Of The Wasteland, in...

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Warrior Soul to embark on European tour starting on October 19thTuesday, 03 October 2023
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Kickin Valentina aiming to release new album ‘Star Spangled Fist Fight’ in April 2024Tuesday, 03 October 2023
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The Iron Maidens guitarist Nikki Stringfield releases video for new solo single “Where The Demons Lie”Tuesday, 03 October 2023
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SUiCiDE BOMBERS drop video for new single “Dynamite Playboys”Monday, 02 October 2023
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Don Dokken recalls George Lynch admitting the rift between them due to the Dokken band nameMonday, 02 October 2023
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Red Reign unveil lyric video for new single “No Peace No Love”Sunday, 01 October 2023
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Kristy Majors looking for writers to collaborate with him on a Pretty Boy Floyd “tell all” bookSaturday, 30 September 2023
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Kardang unveil video for new single “Don’t Let Me Drive”Saturday, 30 September 2023
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SoleDriver featuring Michael Sweet and Alessandro Del Vecchio unveil video for debut single “Rise Again”Saturday, 30 September 2023
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Western New York’s tribute to KISS — ‘Buffalo Rock City II’ album — coming out on October 31stSaturday, 30 September 2023
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The best metal albums of 2023 so farTuesday, 03 October 2023Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Sleep Token, Code Orange and Tesseract are amongst the best metal albums of the year to date
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"Mentally we could do this for another 20 years": Lars Ulrich looks ahead to the "awe-inspiring" Power Trip festival, and Metallica's futureTuesday, 03 October 2023Metallica's Lars Ulrich is looking forward to some sweet hangs with friends and heroes at the Power Trip festival this weekend
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King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard to headline Wide Awake 2024Tuesday, 03 October 2023Melbourne pysch-rock kings King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard will play Brockwell Park on May 25
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Dave Kerzner teases new solo abum with six track EP releaseTuesday, 03 October 2023US prog rocker Dave Kerzner will release new solo album Heart Land Mines Vol. 1 in October
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“Millions are in love with Metallica and Black Sabbath. I just thought they were great jokes”: Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was never a heavy metal fan, but he does have a soft spot for AC/DCTuesday, 03 October 2023The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards: great guitarist, brutal critic
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“We’d got him doing what we’d usually get a stunt man to do!" Superglue, a rigged car and racist skinheads: how Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington became the star of one of Saw's most brutal scenesTuesday, 03 October 2023Chester Bennington's appearance in the Saw franchise might have been brief, but it was definitely memorable
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If These Trees Could Talk to headline Portals Festival in first ever UK appearanceTuesday, 03 October 2023Portals Festival 2024 takes place at EartH in Hackney on May 25-26
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The 10 most perfect final albums in heavy metal historyTuesday, 03 October 2023These masterpieces by Black Sabbath, Motörhead and White Zombie made sure their careers ended on flawless form
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Jo Quail and Jon Gomm announce joint UK tour for December and JanuaryTuesday, 03 October 2023Cellist Jo Quail and acoustic guitarist Jon Gomm take their Parallel Worlds tour in the road late this year
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"Found her!!! THANK GOD!!!" Disturbed's David Draiman has been reunited with his missing puppy CharlotteTuesday, 03 October 2023David Draiman shares puppy love after locating his missing golden retriever Charlotte