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K.K. Downing is “shocked and stunned” he wasn’t asked to rejoin Judas Priest

K.K. Downing is “shocked and stunned” he wasn’t asked to rejoin Judas Priest

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 27, 2018 | Touring, Updates

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing, who was with the group from their beginnings in 1969 until 2011, was “shocked and stunned” that he wasn’t invited to rejoin the band as his original role following Glenn Tipton’s decision to retire from touring due to...
Chris Cornell’s widow talks about his addiction

Chris Cornell’s widow talks about his addiction

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 21, 2018 | Updates

Today on Good Morning America, Chris Cornell’s widow Vicky made her first appearance on TV since her husband committed suicide last year. She spoke about his addiction, stating that there’s no way he would have killed himself had he not been on...
Talib Kweli cancels Kansas City gig because Taake booked at venue

Talib Kweli cancels Kansas City gig because Taake booked at venue

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 21, 2018 | News, Touring, Updates

Unfortunately, the controversy of Taake’s upcoming North American tour continues. After finally resolving their visa issues after two years, the group have been faced with Antifa threats resulting in the cancellation of their scheduled NYC and Chicago shows (and...
James Hetfield looks very coplike in character for Ted Bundy film

James Hetfield looks very coplike in character for Ted Bundy film

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 13, 2018 | Cinemetal, Updates

Yesterday, we told you that Metallica frontman James Hetfield would be making his first-ever acting role in which he wasn’t playing himself. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, a new film by director Joe Berlinger about Ted Bundy, Hetfield is...
Bruce Corbitt (Warbeast, Rigor Mortis) expresses hope after joining clinical trial

Bruce Corbitt (Warbeast, Rigor Mortis) expresses hope after joining clinical trial

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 13, 2018 | Updates

Last year, another  excellent singer was forced to retire after being diagnosed with an illness. That singer, Warbeast and Rigor Mortis’ Bruce Corbitt, revealed he had esophageal cancer. In a heartbreaking post, he said he was told he’d never sing...
Rob Halford, Ian Hill open up about Glen Tipton’s diagnosis, say he’ll be on road with them

Rob Halford, Ian Hill open up about Glen Tipton’s diagnosis, say he’ll be on road with them

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 13, 2018 | Updates

Judas Priest’s Glenn Tipton revealed yesterday that he’d be missing the band’s Firepower tour due to the fact that he had Parkinson’s Disease that would keep him from performing. The band had known that he’d had the disease since he...
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Edenbridge return to Steamhammer/SPV; new album arriving in January 2026
Edenbridge return to Steamhammer/SPV; new album arriving in January 2026

Austrian symphonic metal outfit Edenbridge have announced their return to Steamhammer/SPV and will release their new album, Set the Dark on Fire, on January 16, 2026. Led by guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall and vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher, the band is ready for their...

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Eleine announce new EP We Stand United, out this September
Eleine announce new EP We Stand United, out this September

Swedish symphonic metal outfit Eleine will release their new EP We Stand United on September 5, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music, coinciding with the launch of their European Domination tour alongside Primal Fear. The EP will feature five tracks, including two...

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Sun Don’t Shine (Type O Negative, Crowbar) release new single “Coming Down”
Sun Don’t Shine (Type O Negative, Crowbar) release new single “Coming Down”

Sun Don’t Shine, formerly known as Eye Am, have released a video for their new single, "Coming Down." The band features Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down), Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative), and Todd Strange (Crowbar, Down). The track is the title track from...

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New & Noteworthy: September 4th, 2020 – Oceans of New Releases

New & Noteworthy: September 4th, 2020 – Oceans of New Releases

  New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The week features new releases from Oceans of Slumber, Code Orange, and more! For last week’s new releases you can check out the last...

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New & Noteworthy: August 28th, 2020 – Si Vis Pacem, Para New Releasum

New & Noteworthy: August 28th, 2020 – Si Vis Pacem, Para New Releasum

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The week features the long awaited S&M2 from Metallica, a solo album from Dream Theater's John Petrucci, an In Flames re-release nobody...

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New & Noteworthy: August 21st, 2020 – Sect of Vile New Releases

New & Noteworthy: August 21st, 2020 – Sect of Vile New Releases

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The week features new releases from Unleash the Archers, Incantation, and more! For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New...

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