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System Of A Down‘s Daron Malakian has opened up about a new album from the band, saying, “I’m not sure how much I want that anymore”.The legendary metal band’s last albums were their two 2005 full-lengths ‘Mezmerize’ and ‘Hypnotize’. Though there has been no final word on if the band have a new album in the works, frontman Serj Tankian previously shared that a new System record would be a “fresh start in a brand new way”.Now, in a new interview with Rick Rubin, Malakian – System Of A Down’s guitarist/vocalist/songwriter – has opened up about the possibility of a new album from the quintet and how he’s actually not really a fan of the prospect.Speaking to Rubin, who produced the two albums alongside Malakian 20 years ago, Malakian said: “It would have been nice to see where the band would have evolved if we kept putting music out.

Bring Me The Horizon have teased a possible US tour for 2025 before they take some “time off”.The Sheffield metal band are already set to headline Reading & Leeds 2025 this summer alongside Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, and Hozier, and will be playing a pair of festival sets in Germany (Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park) too, but in a new interview, drummer Mat Nicholls has suggested there might be more dates on the horizon too.Speaking to Rotherham Radio, he said: “The idea this year was to have some time off, because we’ve literally, since COVID, been non-stop – put a record out last year, constant shows. We’ve ended up with a couple of German festivals, Reading & Leeds festival, and hopefully we’re going to go to America at the end of the year.

Sharon Osbourne has revealed that Black Sabbath‘s final gig will feature a collaboration between Tom Morello, Tool‘s Danny Carey and Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan.Earlier this week (February 5), the legendary metal band announced their final-ever live show, which will take place in Birmingham on July 5. The band has 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.Morello – the soloist and former Rage Against The Machine guitarist – will also be appearing at the gig, serving as music director.

Ozzy Osbourne has said he “can’t walk” in a new interview about Black Sabbath‘s final show, with his wife and manager Sharon assuring that his illness “doesn’t affect his voice”.On Wednesday (February 5) it was confirmed that the legendary heavy metal band would be reuniting for one last gig at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham on Saturday July 5.The concert will see the group’s most iconic line-up – comprising frontman Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live together for the first time in two decades.Dubbed ‘Back To The Beginning’, the massive event is also set to play host to appearances from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Tom Morello, Alice In Chains, Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst and many more.Osbourne – who is living with Parkinson’s disease and has had various health issues in recent years, stemming from multiple surgeries – spoke about his current condition on SiriusXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard this week.“I have made it to 2025. I can’t walk, but you know what I was thinking over the holidays? For all my complaining, I’m still alive,” he said.

Black Sabbath announced their final show this week, but the metal legends have bid farewell multiple times in the past too – see footage and setlists from their previous “final shows” below.On Wednesday (February 5), the band announced they would be reuniting with their original line-up of vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward one last time this summer.The all-day show will go down at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, with a stellar supporting line-up that includes the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan, Slash and Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses, Alice In Chains, members of Limp Bizkit and KoRn, as well as Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello (who also acts of musical director of the concert).Tickets go on sale next Friday (February 14) at 10am GMT, and all profits will go to charities Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice – a Children’s Hospice supported by Aston Villa. Visit here for tickets.A post shared by NME (@nmemagazine)While it is very likely that this will truly be the final Sabbath show, it is not the first time they have bid farewell to playing live together.Their first farewell came on November 15, 1992 in the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa, California on the final night of Osbourne’s solo tour, dubbed ‘No More Tours’.

Sleep Token‘s II has opened up about performing at Black Sabbath‘s forthcoming final gig, calling it a “reverence and great honour”.Yesterday (February 5), Black Sabbath announced their final-ever live show, which will take place in Birmingham on July 5. The band has 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.Sleep Token were one of the acts in the massive line-up announced.

Tony Iommi have spoken to NME about what to expect from Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne‘s final concert – letting a few surprises slip – and what it means to be going out with such a bang on home turf.It was announced yesterday (Wednesday February 5) that the metal icons would be reuniting with their original line-up of Osbourne, guitarist Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward. It will mark their first time playing live together in two decades, and come as the very last performance from the band and frontman.

Geezer Butler has shared his first statement on Black Sabbath‘s forthcoming final live show. Watch the video below.Yesterday (February 5), it was confirmed that the legendary heavy metal band would be reuniting for one last gig at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham on July 5.The concert will see the group’s most iconic line-up – comprising frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live together for the first time in two decades.Dubbed ‘Back To The Beginning’, the massive event will also play host to slots from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Tom Morello, Alice In Chains, Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst and many more.Fans have since been sharing their reaction to the news of ‘The Final Show’ from Sabbath.

Poppy has launched a new T-shirt poking fun at a mix-up with Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante at the Grammys 2025.LaPlante was mistaken for Poppy during an interview at the awards ceremony in LA last Sunday (February 2). The latter’s collaborative single with Knocked Loose, ‘Suffocate’, was nominated for Best Metal Performance along with Spiritbox’s ‘Cellar Door’.When being asked about the nod on the red carpet, LaPlante decided to go along with the awkward error and answer as if she were Poppy.After giving the interviewer a look of confusion, LaPlante responded: “I am Poppy, and I am really happy to be here nominated with Knocked Loose.

Tony Iommi has shared an emotional statement following the announcement of Black Sabbath’s final-ever live show.Today (February 5), it was announced that the legendary metal band and its most iconic line-up – comprised of frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – will play live together for the first time in two decades on July 5 at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham.The show, which will also feature support from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Anthrax and more, was announced at the home of Aston Villa by Iommi and Sharon Osbourne, the manager and wife of the iconic frontman.Following the announcement, Iommi posted an emotional statement on social media.It’s been an incredible journey, but it’s only fitting that it ends here, where it all began in Aston. It’s great to be honoured by your fellow musicians and at the same time support good causes.

Ghost have teased the name of their “new” frontman as part of the latest evolution of the metal band’s singer.Today (February 5), Black Sabbath announced their final-ever live show, which will take place in Birmingham on July 5. The band has 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.Eagle-eyed fans noticed that the poster of the legendary metal band’s final show featured “Papa V Perpetua” of Ghost among the list of special guests.

Black Sabbath fans have been reacting to the news of the band’s final show and their original line-up making a return.Today (February 5), it was announced that the legendary metal band and its most iconic line-up – comprised of frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – will play live together for the first time in two decades on July 5 at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham.The news of the final live show, dubbed ‘Back To The Beginning’, was announced at the home of Aston Villa by Iommi and Sharon Osbourne, the manager and wife of the iconic frontman.Tickets go on sale next Friday (February 14) at 10am GMT, and all profits will go to charities Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice – a Children’s Hospice supported by Aston Villa. Visit here for tickets.Now, fans have taken to X/Twitter to express their excitement about the long-awaited reunion.

Tool drummer Danny Carey has invented an exercise bike that he can also use for drumming practice.Carey’s exercise bike has a drum pad in place of where a screen might be, meaning he can drum along to music while he is working out.He demonstrated how it works in a video posted to YouTube shorts, playing snare rolls while pedalling on the bike.Check it out below:Last month Tool surprised fans in California last week by breaking out a surprise set at the Bass Magazine Awards, performing to celebrate bassist Justin Chancellor’s win of the Lifetime Achievement Award.At the intimate event, the band and performed two fan-favourite tracks. The first was ‘Schism’, taken from the 2001 album ‘Lateralus’, and this was followed by ‘Jambi’, which featured on the 2006 follow-up album ‘10,000 Days’.The surprise set at the Bass Magazine Awards last week comes ahead of the band gearing up to host the first instalment of their own festival, Tool In The Sand.Labelled as an “all-inclusive” experience, it is set to be held across three days in March in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix has spoken about the band’s “boundary-pushing” new material, as well as their relationship with Bring Me The Horizon and commitment to mental health awareness.The frontman caught up with NME as the nu-metal pioneers kicked off the European leg of their ‘Rise Of The Roach’ tour – celebrating 25 years of iconic 2000 debut album ‘Infest’. The stint will see them play some of their biggest shows of their career, including a stop at London’s OVO Wembley Arena.As well as hitting the road, the band have also dropped the resilient anthem ‘Even If It Kills Me’ – their first new single since 2022 and taster their next album.

Spiritbox frontwoman Courtney LaPlante was mistaken for Poppy during an interview at the Grammys and decided to answer for her fellow Best Metal Performance nominee – check out footage of the awkward interview below.While walking the red carpet at the 67th annual Grammy Awards last night (February 2), LaPlante was approached by an unknown publication for an interview, who mistook the Spiritbox singer for Poppy. LaPlante originally gave the interviewer a look of confusion, only for the interviewer to double down: “You are, you got nominated against Judas Priest.”LaPlante then decided to do the rest of the interview while pretending to be Poppy: “I am Poppy, and I am really happy to be here, nominated with Knocked Loose.

Deafheaven have announced an extensive tour of North America. Check out all the dates and ticket information below.The news follows the recent announcement of their upcoming new album ‘Lonely People With Power’.

Metallica have paid their respects to Marianne Faithfull, following news of her death at age 78.The iconic singer and actor’s representatives announced that she had “passed away peacefully in London” yesterday (January 30), “in the company of her loving family.” A number of other artists and admirers shared tributes to Faithfull, a range of which you can find here. Mick Jagger also shared a personal tribute to his former partner.Now, Metallica have taken to Instagram to share an assortment of photos of various members with Faithfull, along with a message from drummer Lars Ulrich.“Thank you, Marianne… For the good times, For your kindness, For the great stories, For your fearlessness … And the biggest Thank You and Fuck Yeah for your incredible and unique contribution to our music, and for always being so willing to join us in performing it … and partake in the ensuing shenanigans! Rest in Peace – Lars.”A post shared by Metallica (@metallica)Faithfull famously contributed vocals to the Metallica song ‘The Memory Remains’ from their 1997 ‘ReLoad’ album.In 1998, frontman James Hetfield told CMJ New Music Monthly (via Consequence): “She had that voice that we were looking for, that weathered, smellin’-the-cigarettes-on-the-CD kinda voice.

they are “being forced” to shut down in March this year.The venue previously said that its landlord decided to terminate its lease to start work developing the building into flats and shops.However, in an update shared yesterday (January 29), the venue looks set instead to relocate – and they’ll need some help.“Before Christmas we made a formal offer to take on a building on the fringe of Leeds City centre,” they revealed.

Liam Gallagher has shared his verdict on Bring Me The Horizon’s new cover of the Oasis classic ‘Wonderwall’.The version was released earlier today (January 29) as part of the Spotify Singles series and it sees the Sheffield band stamp their own distinctive trademark on the track, some 30 years after its original release.Noel Gallagher’s original acoustic guitar part is swapped out for a chunky electric riff, while frontman Oli Sykes belts out the iconic lyrics amid the immense drums of Mat Nicholls. Listen to the cover here:Now, the song’s original vocalist has had his say on the version.

Serj Tankian has opened up about the time System Of A Down were “pelted with coins” by fans who were “raising Nazi salutes”.The incidents occurred when the ‘Chop Suey’ hitmakers went on tour with Slayer as opening support back in 1998. System Of A Down viewed the slot as a big opportunity since at the time, they had yet to release their debut LP.Though they were championed by many heavy metal fans, Slayer’s fan base was not too keen on the group’s slot at the gigs.

Bring Me The Horizon have shared a new cover of the classic Oasis track ‘Wonderwall’. Check it out below.The cover of the Britpop classic song was shared today (January 29) for Spotify Singles, and sees the Sheffield band put their own distinctive stamp on the song – 30 years after its release.In the new version, the stripped-back acoustic guitar in the original is substituted for a simple electric riff, while frontman Oli Sykes gradually builds momentum with his vocals.