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The ‘Big 4’ of Masked Rock + Metal Bands

Who are the 'Big 4' of masked rock and metal bands? There's a lot of great bands to consider and we consider these four to be the best! Continue reading…

October 28, 2024 1

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SPIRITBOX Reunites With MEGAN THEE STALLION For ‘Tyg’ Song

In an electrifying and unexpected new collaboration, Grammy-nominated heavy music trailblazers SPIRITBOX have joined forces once again with global hip-hop powerhouse Megan Thee Stallion for her latest project, "Megan: Act II". Produced by Bankroll Got It, Dan Braunstein, Mike Stringer (SPIRITBOX) an...

October 25, 2024

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MASTODON Is About To ‘Start Fine-Tuning’ Material For Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, MASTODON drummer-vocalist Brann Dailor spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to the "Hushed And Grim" album, which came out in 2021. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been writing. We were writing before the '[Ashes Of] Leviathan...

October 24, 2024 1

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IRON MAIDEN Pays Tribute To PAUL DI’ANNO: His Contribution To The Band Was ‘Immense’

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have paid tribute to their former singer Paul Di'Anno who has died at the age of 66. In a statement posted to the IRON MAIDEN social media, the band writes: "We are all deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Paul Di'Anno earlier today. Paul's contributi...

October 21, 2024 2

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VOTE: Better Genre – Nu-Metal Vs. Heavy Metal?

Do you prefer nu-metal or something more traditional in heavy metal? Your votes will determine a rock block on this week's Loudwire Nights radio show. Continue reading…

October 14, 2024 3

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BRUCE KULICK And AXN GUITARS Launch Custom ’80s-Style Guitar Line Paying Homage To His Era Of KISS

Hard rock and heavy metal legend Bruce Kulick and "the sensei of vintage 1980s guitars" Johnny DiFatta of AXN Guitars have announced a special collaboration to engineer boutique guitars under a new banner, Kulick Guitars. Kulick states: "Meeting Johnny from AXN ignited my love of M-1 guitars from th...

October 8, 2024 2

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HAMMERFALL’s JOACIM CANS: ‘Heavy Metal Music Is Timeless Music’

In a new interview with FaceCulture, HAMMERFALL singer Joacim Cans spoke about heavy metal's enduring popularity. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Heavy metal music is timeless music. Heavy metal, to me, stands for quality. Not everything, of course, but the core — I would say the core...

October 6, 2024 3

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JERRY CANTRELL On ‘I Want Blood’ Solo Album: ‘I’d Stand It Up Against Any Work I’ve Done In My Career’

ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell spoke to Australia's Heavy about his upcoming album, "I Want Blood", which is due on October 18 via Double J Music. The LP, co-produced by Cantrell and Joe Barresi (TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, MELVINS), was recorded at Barresi's JHOC Studio in Pas...

October 5, 2024 5

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN Launches Fall 2024 ‘The Future Past’ North American Tour In San Diego

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN kicked off the fall 2024 North American leg of their "The Future Past" tour last night (Friday, October 4) at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista (a suburb of San Diego), California. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Caught Somewhere In...

October 5, 2024 2