17+ hour, 50+ min ago   (472+ words) Although EXODUS rarely gets mentioned alongside the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal, the band's classic 1985 debut, "Bonded By Blood", inspired the likes of TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL, VIO-LENCE and many others to launch their careers and is considered one of…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (472+ words) "I think it was lovely. It was fantastic," Gillan said about DEEP PURPLE's onstage reunion with Blackmore (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "We've been in touch, Ritchie and I, for a few years now, and a lot of water's gone…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1247+ words) Former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell has announced "Obsolete By Word Of Mouth", a rare and deeply personal spoken-word experience celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band's "Obsolete" album and offering audiences the opportunity to hear the story behind the landmark…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (595+ words) In 1997, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson released his fourth solo album, "Accident Of Birth", a swaggeringly confident collection of powerful songs that saw the acclaimed singer return to his hard rock and metal roots, following the more experimental sound of…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (241+ words) Metal Blade Records — the fiercely independent label that launched METALLICA, SLAYER, CANNIBAL CORPSE, AMON AMARTH, ARMORED SAINT and dozens more genre-defining icons, and is the longtime home of KING DIAMOND, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, WHITECHAPEL, CATTLE DECAPITATION and many more — proudly celebrates…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (273+ words) Amott also shot down rumors that emerged earlier this year that Angela was at one point considering a return to ARCH ENEMY. He said: "I understand that's fan mentality. These rumors start because they already knew her from the past....

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (829+ words) Brian May, one of the most highly regarded and admired guitarists of the past five decades, is the latest icon to join the army of rock legends accompanying William Shatner on his forthcoming heavy metal album. May is, of course,…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (253+ words) While Bass noted he didn't have a "timeline" for his return, he expressed hope that it would "be sooner rather than later." "I'm very blessed to be able to take a break like this," he said. "I know a lot…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (774+ words) GEOFF TATE On Performing Entire 'Operation: Mindcrime' Album For Last Time: 'I Feel Emotionally Drained After Every Concert' BLABBERMOUTH.NET GEOFF TATE On Performing Entire 'Operation: Mindcrime' Album For Last Time: 'I Feel Emotionally Drained After Every Concert' In a…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (308+ words) "I know, like I said, other bands sometimes have to make those kind of sacrifices because people pass away or people just don't wanna be in the same room with somebody," Bush added. "And I get it. But, yeah, it's…...