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POWERRAGE, the new band featuring former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, has inked a deal with High Roller Records. Joining Ricci in POWERRAGE are bassist Todd Pilon (formerly of WITCHKILLER), vocalist Jacques Bélanger (who previously sang on three EXCITER albums: "The Dark Command" [1997], "Blood Of...

Reunited California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL will play new music for the first time since 1991 during their January 29, 2025 concert at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. This past July, DARK ANGEL officially entered the studio to begin recording its long-awaited new album. Tw...

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", BIOHAZARD guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei recounted a "funny story" involving METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "So, pretty much every band knows, when you...

In a recent interview with The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. bassist Peter Baltes confirmed that he is a "born-again Christian." He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There was a time I was gonna have a band with [fellow born-again Christian Dan] Spitz...

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske spoke about why, in his opinion, humanity hasn't learned from history, and we continue to see the same situations recur in all parts of the world. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS), QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton was asked what the "most extravagant" thing was that he bought f...

DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken is selling his 1990 Harley-Davidson FXR motorcycle via eBay. Earlier today (Friday, December 20), Don shared the following message via social media: "As some of you may know, I had surgery five years ago that resulted in paralysis of my right arm due to complications. I wa...

In a new interview with The Front Row Report With Reggie Edwards, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet spoke about how his songwriting process has evolved over the four decades of the band's existence. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I personally think that that's my greatest gift in terms...

In these sophisticated yet troubled times, heavy music often provides an excellent alternative to life's complexities. A death metal band with a caveman mindset and a veritable shit-ton of technical muscle to back up the grunts, BECERUS are primeval thugs of the highest order. Famously, they once cl...

German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT will support JUDAS PRIEST on four shows of the "Shield Of Pain" 2025 tour. Earlier today, ACCEPT shared the following message via social media: "EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR METAL FANS!! ACCEPT will be sharing the stage with JUDAS PRIEST in 2025 ! FOUR shows i...