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Sleep Token appear to be teasing something new via a mysterious website – check it out below.Fans are speculating that it could mean a new era is on the way for the band, who are set to headline Download Festival in June. Meanwhile, drummer II is set to appear at Black Sabbath’s final show in Birmingham in July.The masked band launched a new TikTok account which points fans to a mysterious new website titled ‘Show Me How To Dance Forever’ where fans are then invited to unscramble a word.As per Kerrang!, fans worked out the correct order for the word scramble on the website.

Alice In Chains‘ late Layne Staley are set to be published as a new book titled This Angry Pen: The Lost Journals of Layne Staley. The 176-page book is being released by Weldon Owen Publishing and will be distributed by Simon & Schuster.

Cradle Of Filth’s Dani Filth has criticised streaming platforms like Spotify, saying he “owes it” to other musicians not to have an account.The frontman made the comments during a new interview with Sonic Perspectives, and explained how the shift to the digital age is making it harder for musicians to make a living from their music.“I owe it to my brethren in metal and music not to have a fucking Spotify account because they don’t pay people. It’s not just them — it’s just platforms in general,” he began (via Blabbermouth).“I appreciate the fact that people could discover you from another band and whatever; I’ve heard it a million times.

Pendulum emcee’s recent cancer diagnosis was brought to light after a fundraiser was launched to relieve the financial burden of his treatment. Mount had been diagnosed with acute monoblastic leukaemia four months prior.During this time, Mount had been hospitalised for over 200 consecutive days.

Rise Against, Hatebreed, Kids In Glass Houses and more have been announced as new names on the stacked Download 2025 line-up.The music bash will return to its home of Donington Park, Leicestershire, for its 22nd year and take place from June 13-15. Tickets for the festival are on sale now and you can purchase them here.The likes of Opeth, Myles Kennedy, Shinedown, AWOLNATION, Power Trip, Palaye Royale, Municipal Waste, Crossfaith, Dirty Honey, unpeople, Smash Into Pieces, MOTHICA, Zetra, Bastardane, Elliot Minor, Twin Atlantic, Cattle Decapitation, PRESIDENT and NECKBREAKKER have also been announced as brand new additions to the line-up.They join the previously announced headliners Green Day, Sleep Token and KoRn as well as the likes of Weezer, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Jimmy Eat World, Poppy, Loathe, Jerry Cantrell, McFly Within Temptation, Eagles Of Death Metal, The Darkness, Spiritbox, Meshuggah, Steel Panther, Cradle Of Filth and Alien Ant Farm.A post shared by Download Festival (@downloadfest)Speaking about the new additions in a press release, senior Download booker Kamran Haq said: “We’re really proud of the variety in our line-up this year.” He added: “We truly think there’s something to suit everyone’s tastes, and of course there are still more surprises to come.

Parkway Drive have shared details of a one-off show at Sydney’s Opera House, where concertgoers will be required to adhere to a black-tie dress code.The Australian band will take to the stage at the city’s iconic music venue on June 9, and deliver what is set to be one of their most memorable performances to date.Held at the Sydney Opera House, the event will see the members backed by a full symphony orchestra – in keeping with the usual type of performances seen at the historic site – and all concertgoers will be expected to abide by a strict black-tie dress code.According to a report from Kerrang!, the special Sydney show will be filmed for an upcoming project: a forthcoming feature film and a live album titled ‘Home’.“We’re Parkway Drive and we just took over the Sydney Opera House,” they say in a new clip. “The most iconic thing we have in Australia… Parkway is doing it Parkway-style… Completely different show, completely different concept.”In a new statement, frontman Winston McCall said: “For over two decades, we have carried our home in our hearts as we roamed around the world.

Almost Famous.The Alice In Chains guitarist and singer made a cameo appearance in Crowe’s 1992 movie Singles, along with his bandmates as well as members of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. Cantrell also had a role in Crowe’s 1996 film Jerry Maguire, which starred Tom Cruise.During a recent episode of The Adamantium Podcast, the musician explained that he was almost cast in Almost Famous.The comedy coming-of-age film was based on Crowe’s experiences in the early ’70s when he was a teenage music journalist for Rolling Stone, touring with Led Zeppelin, Eagles, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Guns ‘N’ Roses, Tool, Jason Momoa and Rival Sons have been added to the bill at Black Sabbath‘s final reunion gig.They join already announced star-studded opening acts and special guests, including the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, recent Grammy-winners Gojira and more. Guns ‘N’ Roses members Slash and Duff McKagan were also on the original bill but now they will instead play in the full band line-up.As well as playing live, former Rage Against The Machine member Tom Morello will also serve as musical director of the show.

Spiritbox played their biggest ever headline show at London’s Alexandra Palace last week – and one fan captured the event on their Nintendo 3DS.Ahead of the release of their second album ‘Tsunami Sea’ (out March 7), Spiritbox kicked off an ambitious European tour with their biggest ever headline gig at the 10,000-capacity Alexandra Palace last Thursday (February 13).The show started with the live debut of ‘Tsunami Sea’s opening track ‘Fata Morgana’ while recent singles ‘Soft Spine’, ‘Perfect Soul’ and ‘No Love, Loss’ were also aired during the 90-minute gig alongside classic Spiritbox tracks.Shortly after the gig, one fan shared footage of Spiritbox performing ‘The Fear Of fear’-cut ‘Cellar Door’, filmed using their Nintendo 3DS.cellar door – @spiritboxband (recorded on my nintendo 3DS) pic.twitter.com/IXR9OZDI0J— Sky/Zero

Pantera were joined by a surprise guest during ‘Walk’ at their recent Paris concert – check out fan-shot footage below.This weekend (February 15), Pantera took over the Adidas Arena in Paris, France, where they performed an array of their biggest hits. Towards the tail-end of their pre-encore set, frontman Phil Anselmo noted to the audience that legendary Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson was in attendance.As the band progressed with their performance, they launched into the hit song ‘Walk’.

Ozzy Osbourne has revealed his performance plans for the upcoming “final” Black Sabbath performance later this year – see what he had to say below.Earlier this month (February 5), the legendary metal band announced their final-ever live show, which will take place in Birmingham on July 5. The band have also announced star-studded opening acts and special guests, which include the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, recent Grammy-winners Gojira and more.While Ozzy Osbourne’s performance with Black Sabbath has been confirmed, the extent of his involvement – given his ailing health – has been in question. Now, however, the legendary frontman and Prince of Darkness has opened up on just how much fans can expect him to be onstage with Black Sabbath come July.Per Louder Sound, Osbourne said of the upcoming sold-out gig on the latest episode of his Ozzy Speaks show on SiriusXM: “I’m not planning on doing a set with Black Sabbath but I am doing little bits and pieces with them.

Tool have revealed they plan to spend three months “organising our ideas” in the studio this spring as they work on their new album.The band have not released a full-length record since 2019’s ‘Fear Inoculum’, but as bassist Justin Chancellor recently told Summa Inferno, they intend to get to work on the follow-up after the conclusion of their upcoming Latin American tour.They are headlining their own festival, Tool In The Sand, across three days in March in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. They will play two sets, with other artists including Mastodon, Primus, Coheed And Cambria, Eagles Of Death Metal, CKY, and King’s X.After that, Chancellor says they plan to gather their ideas together.

Black Sabbath‘s final-ever live show went on sale this morning (February 14) – with eager fans rushing to secure their place. Find a range of reactions below.The iconic heavy metal band will return for one last concert at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham on Saturday July 5, as announced last week.It was later revealed that tickets were priced between £197.50 and £834 (including fees) with a handling fee of £2.75 per order.

Scowl have shared a ferocious new single called ‘B.A.B.E’ and have announced details of a 2025 UK and European tour – check out full details of the tour below.The Santa Cruz hardcore band and recent NME cover stars announced details of their new album ‘Are We All Angels’ last month and now preview it with latest single ‘B.A.B.E’. A press release says of the track – which stands for ‘Burned At Both Ends’ – that it’s “equal parts relentless hardcore and infectious hooks” and “leans into the band’s distinctive blend of raw aggression and undeniable catchiness.”Together with the single release, the band also shared behind the scenes footage of their life touring in a new visualiser, which you can watch below.Speaking about the track, the band said: “Burned At Both Ends is another explosion of emotions stemming from both overwhelm and excitement.

Tom Morello, Slash and Shavo Odadjian performing covers of AC/DC in a bid to raise funds for those impacted by the recent LA wildfires. Check it out below.The Rage Against The Machine, Guns N’ Roses and System Of A Down legends all united as part of the two fundraising shows organised by Morello last week.The first was held on Thursday (February 6) at the iconic House Of Blues in Anaheim, and the second took place on Friday (7) at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.

Dream Theater cancelled their scheduled show in Atlanta, Georgia last night (February 11) due to illness.The progressive metal band kicked off the North American leg of their 40th anniversary tour last Wednesday (February 7). Following gigs in Philadelphia, Raleigh and Nashville, they were due to perform at the Coca-Cola Roxy venue in Atlanta yesterday.However, the group shared a statement on social to confirm that the concert would not be going ahead as planned.“We regret to inform you that tonight’s show in Atlanta has been cancelled due to illness,” the message began.

Papa Roach have presented a £20,000 cheque to the CALM mental health charity ahead of their massive sold-out London show.The nu-metal pioneers presented the cheque to the suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) before recently taking the stage at their sold-out gig at London’s Wembley Arena. The band had donated £1 from every ticket of their ‘Rise Of The Roach’ tour which includes stops across Europe, the UK and North America.“The kick-off to the ‘Rise OF The Roach’ has been incredible” said Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix in a press release.

Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan has shared a post on social media, announcing the death of his father.The singer made the post on Sunday (February 9), confirming that his dad, Mike Keenan, had passed away “peacefully”.He also shared a moving tribute to his father, describing the kind of man he was and some of his favourite anecdotes from his life.“My Father, Mike Keenan, also my Wrestling coach and HS Teacher, passed early yesterday. He went peacefully in his room. And for those of you who knew him, that sounds quite boring,” the eulogy read.“He lived an interesting life.

Ozzy Osbourne’s new track is already appearing on the charts, despite not having been released yet.The new track is titled ‘Gods Of Rock N Roll’ and has already found its way onto the Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, ahead of its release this Friday (February 14).It comes as the song as a new version of the Billy Morrison song ‘Gods’, which appeared on his 2015 album ‘God Shaped Hole’. The track saw the Black Sabbath frontman co-write and sing on the original, and now it has been reimagined as an orchestral edition featuring new guitar aspects from Steve Stevens.The reason that it has found its way onto the charts already comes as Morrison gave the new version of the track its premiere while on SiriusXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard channel last month.

Black Sabbath‘s final-ever show have been revealed. Find all the details below.The legendary heavy metal band will be reuniting for one last concert at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham on Saturday July 5, as announced last week.The gig will see the group’s most iconic line-up – comprising frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live together for the first time in two decades.There is also a stacked line-up of other major acts set to perform at the event, dubbed ‘Back To The Beginning’.

Primus have announced the identity of their new drummer, after they issued a global open call for auditions.In October, the band revealed the “complete shock” departure of their longtime drummer Tim Alexander, writing on social media: “We are currently taking submissions from all points in the universe for the position of Primus drummer/percussionist.”Now, the results of that process are in, and the successful applicant is John Hoffman, a drummer from Shreveport, Louisiana who has a significant following on YouTube.Les Claypool confirmed the news on Instagram, writing: “Huffington!!! Welcome aboard!”A post shared by Les Claypool (@lesclaypool)In his own post about the news, Hoffman wrote: “Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. I came and did my thing the way I do it. It went as well as I could have hoped.