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1. ROB HALFORD: OZZY OSBOURNE Was 'Very Happy' With JUDAS PRIEST's Cover Version Of BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs'

   
   In a new interview with Gary Graff of Billboard, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford said that Ozzy Osbourne gave his stamp of approval to PRIEST's cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs" before he passed away. "The absolute thrill for us all is he, with [his wife and manager] Sharon, list...

2. Watch: LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Joins LACUNA COIL On Stage At AFTERSHOCK Festival

   
   LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe joined LACUNA COIL on stage yesterday (Friday, October 3) at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California to perform their collaborative single "Hosting The Shadow". The track is taken from LACUNA COIL's tenth studio album, "Sleepless Empire", which arrived in Februar...

3. See Behind-The-Scenes Video Of MEGADETH And MARTY FRIEDMAN Before Last Month's Concert In Istanbul

   
   Professor Reggie Almeida of the Renzo Gracie TN Brazilian jiu-jitsu school in Tennessee, who has been traveling with MEGADETH on the band's recent tours, has uploaded backstage and performance video of the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit's September 22, 2025 concert at Maçka Küçükçiftlik Park in...

4. Watch: LAMB OF GOD Performs New Single 'Sepsis' Live For First Time

   
   Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD played their new single, "Sepsis", live for the first time during their concert Friday night (October 3) at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California. Fan-filmed video of the "Sepsis" performance can be seen below. LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe intr...

5. Watch: ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO Hosts Bass Clinic In Witten, Germany

   
   On September 30, ANTHRAX's Frank Bello hosted a bass clinic at Rockland Music in Witten, Germany. Video of his appearance can be seen in five parts below (courtesy of Özgür Karatag). In a recent interview with The Music Zoo, Bello reflected on his early days as a musician. He said: " I grew up in th...

6. Original SALIVA Singer JOSEY SCOTT Accuses Band's Current Frontman BOBBY AMARU Of 'Talking Out Of Both Sides Of His Neck'

   
   Original SALIVA singer Josey Scott, who left the band in 2011 and was replaced the following year by Bobby Amaru, has once again blasted his successor, accusing Amaru of "talking out of both sides of his neck" and saying that Bobby has treated Josey like a "former disgruntled employee". Asked in a n...

7. BRUCE DICKINSON Says Everybody In IRON MAIDEN Is 'Perfectly Happy' With SIMON DAWSON: 'You Can't Replace NICKO MCBRAIN With A Clone'

   
   In a new interview with the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, hosted by FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the spring/summer 2025 European leg of the band's "Run For Your Lives" world tour. The trek, which launched on May 27 in Budapest,...

8. GEOFF TATE Is 'Days Away From Releasing' First Single From Upcoming 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album

   
   In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his upcoming third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're days away from releasing a new song that's c...

9. SAINT ASONIA, Featuring THREE DAYS GRACE And STAIND Members, To Release Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Paranoid'

   
   SAINT ASONIA, which features THREE DAYS GRACE singer Adam Gontier and STAIND guitarist/founding member Mike Mushok, will release a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Paranoid" on Friday, October 10. The track was originally recorded during the sessions for SAINT ASONIA's second EP of...

10. U.S. Godfather Of Doom SCOTT 'WINO' WEINRICH Shares 'Anhedonia' Single From Upcoming Solo Album 'Create Or Die'

    
    U.S. doom and heavy metal icon Scott "Wino" Weinrich — the voice of THE OBSESSED, SAINT VITUS and SPIRIT CARAVAN — will release his fourth solo album, "Create Or Die", this October 24 via Ripple Music. The LP's third single, "Anhedonia", can be streamed below. Weinrich strips it down to the raw esse...

11. OZZY OSBOURNE On His Final Concert: 'It Didn't Feel Like A Funeral. It Felt Like A Celebration.'

    
    Ozzy Osbourne has posthumously shared details of his final concert in a new memoir, "Last Rites". The BLACK SABBATH frontman died in late July, less than three weeks after he and the rest of the band's original lineup played at Villa Park in SABBATH's original hometown of Birmingham, United...

12. TRIVIUM Parts Ways With Drummer ALEX BENT

    
    Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM have parted ways with their drummer of the past nine years, Alex Bent. Earlier today, Alex released the following statement via TRIVIUM's official social media: "I am beyond grateful for the incredible past nine years with TRIVIUM — filled with unforgettable moments,...

13. JON SCHAFFER: Fallout From Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot 'Brought Me Into A Personal Relationship With Christ'

    
    In a new interview with the Tom Woods Show, ICED EARTH founder and guitarist Jon Schaffer discussed his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Asked to describe his political views, Jon said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm just a pro-freedom guy. And I have to...

14. PARADISE LOST Announces February/March 2026 European Tour

    
    Icons of melancholic doom and gothic metal PARADISE LOST have announced the second leg of their "Ascension Of Europe" tour, expanding the original run, which will start on October 10, by 21 new dates. Tickets for the new shows go on sale today, Friday, October 3, via paradiselost.co.uk. PARADISE LOS...

15. IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON To Sing U.S. National Anthem At LOS ANGELES KINGS' Home Opener Next Tuesday

    
    IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson will sing the U.S. national anthem when the Los Angeles Kings host the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles as part of the NHL's (National Hockey League) first day of regular-season play. The game will be the third...