Ozzfest have started teasing a 2027 event in the U.S. More details will be revealed soon. This news comes after organizers confirmed that the festival would be coming to Villa Park in Birmingham, UK next year.
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Nevermore Announce European/UK Tour With Rivers Of Nihil And Urne
Nevermore have announced a 2027 European/UK tour. Rivers Of Nihil and Urne will open.
Tour Dates:
04/29 Berlin, GER – Festsaal Kreuzberg
04/30 Hamburg, GER – Gruenspan
05/01 Frankfurt, GER – Batschkapp
05/02 Prague, CZE – MeetFactory
05/04 Warsaw, POL – Proxima
05/06 Munich, GER – Backstage
05/07 Leipzig, GER – Täubchenthal
05/08 Cologne, GER – Carlswerk Victoria
05/09 Eindhoven, NET – Effenaar
05/11 Antwerp, BEL – Trix
05/13 Dublin, IRE – The Academy
05/14 Manchester, UK – Academy 2
05/15 London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
05/16 Paris, FRA – Elysee Montmartre
05/18 Pratteln, SWI – Z7 Konzertfabrik
05/20 Barcelona, SPA – Sala Salamandra
05/21 Madrid, SPA – Wagon
05/22 Lisbon, POR – RDM Republica da MusicaNevermore only:
05/24 Athens, GRE – Gagarin 205
05/27 Istanbul, TUR – Volkswagen Arena
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Alice Cooper Announces New York Book Tour For “Devil On My Shoulder”
Alice Cooper will be celebrating the release of his new memoir, “Devil On My Shoulder,” on a New York book tour. Tickets can be found HERE and they will include a pre-signed copy of the book, which will be out on October 8. Here’s the dates:
10/07 New York, NY – Barnes & Nobles 5th Ave
10/07 New York, NY – The Strand (moderated by Anthony Decurtis)
10/08 New York, NY – New York Comic Con (moderated by Stevie Van Zandt) -
Dirty Honey Announce New Album “Catch My Butterfly”, Share Two New Songs
Dirty Honey have revealed that they will be releasing a new album, titled “Catch My Butterfly,” on January 15. Pre-orders can be found HERE.
“Catch My Butterfly” Track Listing:
01. “Lights Out”
02. “If It’s Over”
03. “Numb”
04. “Wanderlust”
05. “Good For You”
06. “Butterfly”
07. “Good Times Gone”
08. “American Lies”
09. “Poison”
10. “Sweeter”
11. “No Way Out”
12. “New Blood”
13. “Lullaby”
14. “I Should’ve Known”Singer Marc LaBelle commented on the album:
“I’m very proud of our perseverance. Any band has to really survive to make a third record. We’ve made mistakes in the studio, gotten over past regrets, lived more, and become better songwriters. All of those things snowballed into ‘Catch My Butterfly.’”
Bassist Justin Smolian continued:
“‘Catch My Butterfly’ shows the width of what we can do as musicians and songwriters. We’re no one-trick pony.”
The first two singles, “Lights Out” and “Butterfly,” can be streamed below. Guitarist John Notto said the following about “Lights Out”:
“‘Lights Out’ was the first banger. It’s one of those rare times when I got the solo right on the demo! It’s only one flavor of the album though. There’s so much more.”
LaBelle also added the following about “Butterfly”:
“There are addiction issues in my family. I tried to write from a different perspective — either that of a father to an addicted child or the family member of an addict. In this scenario, you’re so overcome with worry about whether or not your loved one is alive or dead at any given moment. My thought was, ‘If you don’t get high, there’s no way that you’re going to catch this person who is so beautiful in your eyes, but so broken at the same time.’”
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Megadeth Frontman Dave Mustaine: “The World Has Changed For The Worse, With All The Cancel Culture”
During a recent interview with TV War, Megadeth vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine shared his thoughts on the current state of the world. According to him, “the world has changed for the worse, with all the cancel culture, all the hatred that people have.”
Mustaine said the following:
“Well, I think right now, the world has changed for the worse, with all the cancel culture, all the hatred that people have. You used to be able to say stuff in the United States, and now you can’t, unless you’re the people that’s telling everybody else they can’t. The other thing is, the times have just changed. If you sing about politics, for example, and somebody can determine where your political leanings lie, you’ve just halved your audience, because the people who are one party will be for you, and the other party will be against you. And that really sucks. Before, it used to be nobody knew who you voted for. Nobody cared. And now it’s important for the hateful people in the world to find out who people voted for and to expose them for something that’s very private. I think anybody that is a Megadeth fan aren’t of that walk. I don’t think any of our fans are that kind of person who would get joy out of doing shitty things in life. I think our fans know that I came from a terrible upbringing, and that everything I’ve done, I’ve tried to make myself better, and that includes sharing everything that I’ve done with our fans so that they can get better, too.”
He also added:
“At our meet-and-greets every night, I can’t tell you how many times people come up and say, ”In My Darkest Hour’ saved my life’ or something to that degree. I remember one time at a meet-and-greet, this girl came up to us in a wheelchair, and she was missing her legs, and she was a professional classical violinist who was an amazing violinist. And she said, ”Train Of Consequences’ is my song.’ And I thought, ‘Really? That is so weird.’ And she said, ‘No. I lost my legs by a train, so ‘Train Of Consequences’ is my jam.’ And I went, ‘Wow, you never fucking know.’ You never know.”
[via Blabbermouth]
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Obscura Comment On Current Legal Matters
Obscura have issued a new statement regarding their current legal matters. The band didn’t explain what they were referring to. However, former bassist Alex Weber and former guitarist Christian Münzner previously accused mastermind Steffen Kummerer of stealing material for “A Sonication.”
The group said the following:
“We are issuing this statement to provide clarity to our fans, business partners, promoters, media representatives and the wider OBSCURA community regarding a number of legal matters.
Since February 2026, criminal complaints and applications for prosecution have been filed in Germany concerning several individuals in connection with publications and conduct which we consider to contain defamatory, insulting, factually inaccurate or otherwise potentially unlawful content.
In parallel, civil legal steps are also being pursued in relation to the losses and other legal claims arising from these matters.
For the avoidance of doubt, these matters do not concern a single incident. The material submitted to the relevant authorities relates to publications and conduct dating from 2015 to the present day, including disputed factual allegations concerning OBSCURA and its members, copyright and intellectual property matters, the publication of personal information, and other conduct which we have asked the competent authorities to examine under German law.
The consequences have extended beyond OBSCURA itself. Several international companies and professional partners have also been affected, including companies which have reported receiving threats or other forms of improper pressure in connection with these matters. Some have suffered significant financial losses and are providing relevant information and supporting documentation to the competent authorities.
The public allegations have also had practical consequences for our international activities, including significant difficulties in obtaining the necessary visas for performances in China. We have submitted supporting documentation and relevant evidence and will continue to cooperate fully with the competent authorities.
We respectfully ask our fans, media representatives, business partners and fellow musicians not to contribute to speculation, personal attacks or further public disputes concerning these matters. We believe they should be dealt with through the established legal process.
Please do not mistake allegations published online for established facts.
We will therefore refrain from making further public statements regarding the substance of these matters whilst the relevant legal processes are ongoing.
Listen to music, not allegations.
OBSCURA“
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With A Vengeance Recruit Bassist Kevin Creekman, Set October Release Date For Their New Album “Born To Survive”
With A Vengeance have added another ex-member of Bad Wolves to their lineup. Kevin Creekman will now be joining the group on bass. This news comes as the band are preparing to release their new album, “Born To Survive,” on October 30.
The band issued the following statement:
“With a Vengeance is proud to announce that former Bad Wolves bassist Kevin Creekman has officially joined the band as a full-time member as the band prepares for new music and an extensive international touring schedule.
Kevin is a Swiss-born, German-raised musician, model, actor, and social media personality whose health and wellness transformation and creative work have inspired millions. Prior to joining With a Vengeance, he toured the U.S. and Europe with Peyton Parrish, Tommy Vext’s 2021 U.S. headlining solo tour, and most recently played bass with Bad Wolves.
With Kevin joining as a full-time member, Xander Raymond Charles returns to his natural role on guitar alongside Chris Cain, restoring the band’s three-guitar lineup for the upcoming album cycle and world tour.
This change comes as Angel Vivaldi continues to focus on ongoing health matters while dedicating his time to completing his forthcoming solo album, his top creative priority.”
Frontman Tommy Vext added:
“Angel is one of the most gifted players in the world and, more importantly, a great friend. We fully support him as he focuses on his health and finishes the record he’s passionate about. He’s always part of this family, and we’d welcome him back with open arms.
Kevin has been part of my musical journey for years. I’ve watched him transform his life through discipline, perseverance, and hard work. He’s an outstanding musician and a world-class performer. We’re thrilled to have him in as a full-time member.”
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