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Shock rock legends GWAR are back to wreak havoc once again with their new multimedia release “The Return Of Gor Gor”, due on July 25 via Pit Records/Z2 Comics. This multi-format assault on the senses includes brand-new studio recordings, ferocious live performances, and an exclusive 32-page comic de…

In a new interview with Rolling Stone UK, Tobias Forge, who fronted a pre-GHOST death metal outfit called REPUGNANT, spoke about his appreciation for extreme metal. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “ I grew up in a very musical home or music-loving home, so I’ve always had a wide range…

Gary Holt (EXODUS, SLAYER) will celebrate the release of his brand new memoir, “A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage to Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way”, with a special in-store event on May 5 at Rock City Music Company in Livonia (located in the western suburbs of Metro Detroit), Michigan. The…

By David E. Gehlke
As NIGHTWISH abstains from touring for the foreseeable future, the door appears to be open for the Netherlands’ EPICA to assume the mantle of the biggest symphonic metal act. The band’s popularity in Europe and South America certainly suggests something like that is on the horizon…

Former JUDAS PRIEST drummer Les Binks has died at the age of 73.
Earlier tonight (Monday, April 14), the band released the following statement via social media: ” We are deeply saddened about the passing of Les and send our love to his family, friends and fans.
“The acclaimed drumming he provided wa…

Swedish metallers AVATAR entered the studio this past January to begin work on their tenth album. The follow-up to 2023’s “Dance Devil Dance” was once again produced by Jay Ruston, who has previously worked with ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER and URIAH HEEP, among many others.
AVATAR’s next LP is tentativel…

HALESTORM will release a new single, “Darkness Always Wins”, on Tuesday, April 22. The track which was helmed by acclaimed Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, will appear on the band’s upcoming sixth studio album, due later in the year via Atlantic.
In a social media post, HALESTORM guitarist Joe Hot…

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA will release a new single and accompanying music video, “For You”, this coming Thursday, April 17.
In a new video message, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA vocalist Mike Hranica stated about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band’s follow-up to 2022’s “Color Decay” album (a…