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Jon Schaffer sentenced to three years probation; breaks three-year silence with apology

Jon Schaffer sentenced to three years probation; breaks three-year silence with apology

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 26, 2024 | News

Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer has been sentenced to three years’ probation and 120 hours of community service following his involvement in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Alongside probation, Schaffer was ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution...
As I Lay Dying: ‘Shaped By Fire’ pulled temporarily; band issues statement

As I Lay Dying: ‘Shaped By Fire’ pulled temporarily; band issues statement

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 25, 2024 | News

As news circulates about recent upheavals within As I Lay Dying, speculation has mounted over the unexpected departures and possible underlying issues within the band. While some may view these developments as reminiscent of Tim Lambesis’ past, it may be more...
Tool announce ‘Tool Live in the Sand’ destination festival for March 2025

Tool announce ‘Tool Live in the Sand’ destination festival for March 2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 24, 2024 | Festivals, News

Tool and Festication have unveiled their first-ever Tool Live in the Sand destination festival, set to take place from March 7-9, 2025, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Royalton Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The event will feature two live Tool...
Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson honors former frontman Paul Di’Anno at Minnesota show

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson honors former frontman Paul Di’Anno at Minnesota show

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 24, 2024 | News, Video

Iron Maiden have paid tribute to their former singer, Paul Di’Anno, during their October 22 concert at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Before performing “The Time Machine,” current frontman Bruce Dickinson honored Di’Anno, stating:...
As I Lay Dying: key members quit, European Tour canceled: what we know so far

As I Lay Dying: key members quit, European Tour canceled: what we know so far

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 24, 2024 | News, Splits

We are less than a month away from the release of As I Lay Dying’s latest effort, Through Storms Ahead. And it seems those storms have already begun. The album, their first in five years following 2019’s Shaped By Fire (released via Nuclear Blast Records),...
Metallica announce long-awaited 2025 Australia & New Zealand tour dates

Metallica announce long-awaited 2025 Australia & New Zealand tour dates

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 23, 2024 | News, Touring

Metallica are finally heading to Australia and New Zealand! The long-awaited trek will finally take place in November 2025 for their highly anticipated M72 tour. Special guests on the trek include Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies. The band will perform six stadium...
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Elvenking to release ‘Reader of the Runes – Luna’ in April
Elvenking to release ‘Reader of the Runes – Luna’ in April

Italian pagan/folk metal outfit Elvenking will release their latest full-length album, Reader of the Runes – Luna, on April 11, 2025, via Reaper Entertainment. The record serves as the grand finale of the Reader of the Runes trilogy. The group has recently released a...

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ICYMI: Marko Hietala unveils “Impatient Zero” video; new album arriving in February
ICYMI: Marko Hietala unveils “Impatient Zero” video; new album arriving in February

Marko Hietala will release his new solo album, Roses From The Deep, on February 7, 2025, via Nuclear Blast. To coincide with the announcement, Hietala unveiled a video for his latest single, "Impatient Zero." Hietala comments: "It´s about a battle for being under a...

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The Halo Effect share “Cruel Perception” video
The Halo Effect share “Cruel Perception” video

The Halo Effect have released a video for their new song, "Cruel Perception." The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, March Of The Unheard, scheduled to arrive on January 10, 2025, via Nuclear Blast. Guitar wizard and main songwriter Niclas...

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New & Noteworthy: May 18th, 2018: To Drink From the New Music Itself

New & Noteworthy: May 18th, 2018: To Drink From the New Music Itself

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week brings new music from Amorphis and At the Gates, as well as the much hyped return of Burn the Priest. If you would like to check...

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New & Noteworthy: May 11th, 2018: All I See Is New Music

New & Noteworthy: May 11th, 2018: All I See Is New Music

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week is a pretty short one as far as new releases go, which I suppose is fortunate for me since I will be hosting the metal stage at the...

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New & Noteworthy: May 4th, 2018: Reverence for the New Releases

New & Noteworthy: May 4th, 2018: Reverence for the New Releases

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week brings new releases from Parkway Drive and Dimmu Borgir. If you would like to check out the last New & Noteworthy, you can do...

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