EP Premiere: Vortex – “Alien Realms”
Rimouski, Quebec space-themed, orchestral metal band Vortex are dropping their concept EP Alien Realms tomorrow. Before it gets released everywhere, you can stream it here.
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GENE SIMMONS: ‘I’m Still Sad’ About ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS Not Being Able To ‘Enjoy The Fruits Of Their Labor’
During a recent appearance on producer Rick Rubin’s “Tetragrammaton” podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons once again reflected on the band’s final performance, which took place on December 2, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “We too…
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ART CELEBRATES THE TUBE MP 30 th ANNIVERSARY – THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR TUBE PREAMP
April 10, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – Since its founding in 1984, Applied Research and Technology (ART) has been committed to designing great-sounding products that are reliable, easy to use, and accessible for the average musician. In 1995, that mission produced the Tube MP: a compact, affordable tube microphone preamp. Despite its small stature and modest […]
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DARK ANGEL’s New Single ‘Extinction Level Event’ Was Written By Late Guitarist JIM DURKIN: ‘It’s Just A Totally Killer Song’
California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL will release “Extinction Level Event”, their first new album in 34 years, later in 2025 via Reversed Records. The LP’s first single, the “Extinction Level Event” title track, will be made available on Friday, April 11. It was recorded and mixed at the Armo…
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IRON MAIDEN To Begin Rehearsing With New Drummer SIMON DAWSON ‘In A Couple Of Weeks’: ‘It Should Be Great’, Says ADRIAN SMITH
During an April 8 appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk”, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith spoke about the band’s upcoming “Run For Your Lives” world tour, which is scheduled to launch on May 27 in Budapest, Hungary. The trek will mark MAIDEN’s first with new drummer Simon Dawson…
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Watch: Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Plays First Show With Legendary Guitarist MICHAEL SCHENKER
Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker kicked off his spring 2025 European tour Wednesday night (April 9) at De Boerderij in Zoetermeer, The Netherlands.
Schenker is touring in support of his recently released “My Years With UFO” album celebrating the 50th anniversary of Michael’s years with UF…
TRIVIUM’s MATT HEAFY To Release Original Soundtrack For Comic Series ‘True Believers’
Matthew Kiichi Heafy, mastermind and frontman of the metal band TRIVIUM (which is currently on a North American tour with BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE), unleashed an original 30-minute soundtrack for the crowd-funded slasher comic series “True Believers”, co-written by New York Times bestselling Bram Sto…
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HELLOWEEN’s New Album Is ‘Done’: ‘I Am Very Happy With The Result’, Says KAI HANSEN
Last year, the reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN signed with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) for the release of their next studio album. The band entered the studio in the summer of 2024 to begin work on the follow-up to 2021’s acclaimed self-titled effort, with plans…
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CREED Announces 2026 Edition Of ‘Summer Of ’99 & Beyond Cruise’
Grammy Award-winning rock icons CREED, in partnership with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, has announced the fourth voyage of their hugely successful rock celebration at sea Summer Of ’99 & Beyond Cruise, sailing April 17-21, 2026 from Miami, Florid…
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POISON’s RIKKI ROCKETT: ‘For 40 Years We’ve Been The Underdog’ And ‘I Wear That With A Badge Of Honor’
In a new interview with Forrest of the Boise, Idaho radio station 96.9 The Eagle, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the importance of staying true to the band’s identity and not chasing musical trends, especially at a time when rock music is struggling to find a voice in a world that has take…
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