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Stryper have released a new single, "See No Evil, Hear No Evil". The song will appear on their upcoming studio album, which is set for release later this year. More details on the album will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead.
Says Michael Sweet: "'See No Evil, Hear No Evil' was, believe it or not, inspired by the health issues that Oz and I have been faced with.
Golden Robot Records has announced the signing of Faster Pussycat.
They are currently on the road with Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns for the North American Sonic Slam Tour, plus a series of their own headlining shows across the USA, and are elated to be teaming up with global powerhouse label Golden Robot Records.
Ozzy Osbourne's new single, "Degradation Rules", which features a guest appearance by Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi, is streaming below. The song is taken from Ozzy's new album, Patient Number 9, which is due to be released on September 9th.
Working with producer Watt for the second time, Ozzy welcomed a dynamic A-list supporting cast on Patient Number 9.
Metallica have checked in with the following announcement:
"Coming up from the depths of his fiery home, the classic monster that adorns the cover of the old-school 'Jump In The Fire' single will be arriving in the Met Store at Metallica.com and the Probity Merch UK Shop as a limited edition resin statue on Monday, July 25 at 9 AM PDT / 5 PM BST.
Mad Max have released a lyric video for "Days Of Passion", the second single from their upcoming new album, Wings Of Time. Watch below.
It all began in the year 1982 when the "New Wave Of British Heavy Metal" stormed in from Great Britain all over Europe. This was the starting point for Mad Max founder and guitar player Juergen Breforth to make his musical dreams come true.
Sumerlands have returned from the astral plane with another powerful collection of timeless, hooked filled hits: Dreamkiller. In the driver’s seat is renowned producer and guitarist Arthur Rizk who polished these eight metallic gems at Philadelphia’s Redwood Studios with his brothers in Sumerlands. Coming off of recent production credits with Kreator, Soulfly, and Show Me The Body, Rizk needs no introduction.
Y&T frontman, Dave Meniketti, recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Earlier today, the band issued the following important announcement:
"As many of you know, earlier this year Dave Meniketti was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He has just completed radiation treatments, the side effects of which have become stronger and more disruptive to his daily life.
Slayer guitarist, Kerry King, has told Metal Hammer that he “won’t be dragging my feet much longer” when it comes to his new project.
King revealed in 2021 that he has more than two records' worth of music written for the as-yet-unnamed band. Speaking to Metal Hammer, he says that fans of his old band won’t be disappointed when it comes to the new music.
The prestigious Wacken Open Air Festival will take place in Wacken, Germany from August 4th to August 6th. Organizers issued the following update via social media earlier today:
"Dear Metalheads,
This year we will introduce a big innovation at the W:O:A - Cashless Payment - at the whole festival.