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Scorpions Announce 2026 Las Vegas Residency
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DEATH DEALER Share an Official Statement Regarding Ross “The Boss” Friedman
All-star heavy metal band DEATH DEALER and Massacre Records are deeply saddened to share difficult news concerning guitarist and founding member Ross “The Boss” Friedman.
The band has issued the following official statement:
“We are devastated by the news that our brother, Ross the Boss, has been diagnosed with ALS.From the very first day this band came together, we have operated as more than musicians, we are a brotherhood. That bond, that loyalty, and that respect for one another will never change.
This diagnosis, however, inevitably changes the road ahead for Death Dealer in terms of new music and live performances. Ross is not someone who can be replaced, nor would we ever try.
His contribution to heavy metal is monumental, timeless, and deeply woven into the fabric of this genre. His legacy stands on its own and will continue to inspire generations.
Right now, our focus is not on stages or studios, but on standing beside our brother as he faces this battle with the strength and courage that has always defined him.
We ask the metal community to keep Ross in your thoughts and to honour him the way he has always honoured the music, with passion, loyalty, and heart. We stand with Ross. Always.”
Massacre Records stands fully united with DEATH DEALER during this time. Ross “The Boss” Friedman is not only a legendary guitarist whose influence has shaped generations of heavy metal musicians worldwide, but also a respected artist whose dedication, integrity and passion embody the very spirit of the genre.
Recently, DEATH DEALER released their album Reign Of Steel.
Stream/buy the album here:
https://massacre-records.com/deathdealer_reignofsteel_sale/DEATH DEALER are:
Sean Peck – Vocals
Ross “The Boss” Friedman – Guitars
Stu Marshall – Guitars
Mike LePond – Bass
Steve Bolognese – DrumsSource: Massacre Records
ROSS “THE BOSS” FRIEDMAN FOREVER.
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Germany/Mexico’s VORAGO stream AMOR FATI debut mini-album at No Gleaming Light
On February 20th internationally, Amor Fati Productions will release the highly anticipated debut mini-album of the pan-international Vorago, Morulus, on CD and 12″ vinyl formats. And today, the No Gleaming Light YouTube channel streams the mini-album in its entirety. Hear Vorago‘s Morulus in its entirety exclusively HERE. With members situated between Germany and Mexico, Vorago are not mysterious by design; rather, the foul deeds recorded shall speak everything that […] -
SCORPIONS Announce 2026 ‘Coming Home To Las Vegas’ Residency
SEP. 17 – OCT. 3 AT PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO
ROCK ZONE PRE-SALE STARTS TOMORROW
TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY
Scorpions are back in Vegas with a new headlining residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
The shows will take place from Thursday, Sept. 17th through Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 2026, and will once again feature special guest Buckcherry.
The new residency follows the band’s three previous sold-out runs at the venue: Scorpions – Sin City Nights in 2022, Love at First Sting Las Vegas in 2024, and Scorpions – Coming Home to Las Vegas 60th Anniversary Las Vegas Residency in 2025.
Scorpions Rock Zone fan club members will have exclusive, first access to tickets starting Wednesday, Feb. 18th at 10 a.m. PT.
For more information and to join the fan community, visit The-Scorpions.com/RockZone.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, Feb. 21st at 10 a.m. PT.
The eight performances going on sale are:
Sept. 2026: 17th, 19th, 23rd, 25th, 27th & 29th
Come celebrate 60+ Years of Scorpions!
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The Machinist drop harrowing new video for “The Anthropic Mistake”
Manchester’s own industrial extreme metal terrorists, The Machinist, (who we talked to before Bloodstock 2025) have just unleashed a grimy new video for “The Anthropic Mistake”. It’s one of the stand-out, most harrowing tracks from their second album, Contempt For Life, which has been picking up serious acclaim since it landed via InViMa Records last … Continue reading The Machinist drop harrowing new video for “The Anthropic Mistake” -
Bloodstock M2TM South Wales Interviews: Winter – East Heat #2 Green Rooms 21.02.26
Interview With Winter – East Heat #2 Green Rooms 21.02.26
1. Please introduce yourself for anyone who may not know you. Tell us a little bit more about you as a band.
We are WINTER. We are a 4 piece Welsh Metalcore band formed In the heart of Newport, following our debut releases success “Malevolent” we wanted to throw ourselves back into the heavy pitting and neck breaking breakdowns.
2. What made you want to participate in the Metal To The Masses South Wales 2026 campaign? Have you had previous experience? Or is this your first time?
Our lead vocalist has done the previous two M2TM with other bands. After going to the shows ourselves, we knew this was a competition that we wanted to participate in.
3. M2TM is all about supporting your local scene. How important is the local scene to you as a band?
The local scene is a key element of our band. We all love to support the local scene when we get the chance to. We’re really looking forward to seeing some local bands through M2TM.
4. We have a slightly different set up this year with Heats/Quarters/Semis taking place at Bunkhouse/Green Rooms. Have you played the venue before or is this your first time? Are you excited to get on those stages?
Our lead vocalist has played both venues but the remainder of the band are excited to get into these venues and get some pits started. A few of the members have been in the green rooms but have never been on stage.
5. What are your expectations from being a part of M2TM?
As it is our first time competing our expectation is to turn up to a great venue , play with some fantastic bands and most importantly spread our music. We would love the opportunity to play bloodstock but it will be a hard competition with all of these amazing bands competing. We wish them all the best and we can’t wait to share a stage with them.
6. What would getting to our Day Of Wreckoning final and the possibility of playing Bloodstock Festival 2026 mean to you?
Playing day of reckoning or bloodstock would mean the world to us as we’re a band who have recently reborn. To get to that stage within the early days of the band would be everything.
7. We encourage all the bands in M2TM to try and check out the other bands, who are you most looking forward to? Who should your fans also try to catch?
Following their latest single release and ep release we are really looking forward to seeing Virtue in vain take on the stage. As well we are excited to see syndicate, Excursia and if you’re near Manchester go see Bloodsaw.
8. Tell us in five words why people should come and see your band?
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ARROGANZ drop first video single & details of new album “Death Doom Punks”
ARROGANZ unleash the opening track ‘Die for Nothing‘ taken from their forthcoming new album with the programmatic title “Death Doom Punks” as the first advance single in the shape of a disturbing music video. The seventh full-length of the German death doom punks has been scheduled for release on May 15, 2026. Pre-sale link: https://spkr.store/collections/arroganz ARROGANZ comment: “This is the blade to kill all […] -
Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band Announce 2026 US Tour “In Celebration And In Defense Of America”
Bruce Springsteen has been vocal about his anti-ICE stance in recent months, telling them to “get the fuck out of Minneapolis” at Asbury Park’s Light Of Day WinterFest, releasing an anti-ICE protest song called “Streets Of Minneapolis,” and performing it at Tom Morello’s benefit in that city. Now, he’s announcing a tour “in celebration and in defense of America,” and it’ll kick off in Minneapolis.
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Atmospheric Black Metal Outfit SOTABOSC Announces Debut Album “El Batec dels Maquis”
Atmospheric black metal outfit SOTABOSC has announced their debut full-length album “El Batec dels Maquis”, set for release on April 17 via Dunk!Records. To mark the occasion, the band has unveiled their first single and 17-minute monolith “El Batec dels Maquis / Records vius en la foscor”, offering a raw, intense first glimpse of what’s to come. Stream the single HERE SOTABOSC was […] -
Thurston Moore & Bonner Kramer Announce New Album They Came Like Swallows – Seven Requiems For The Children Of Gaza: Hear “Urn Burial”
Right now, the former Sonic Youth member who’s in the public eye the most is Kim Gordon, and she’ll release her new solo album Play Me next month. But Gordon’s ex-husband and former bandmate Thurston Moore has a lot going on, too. Just a couple of weeks ago, he shared Guitar Explorations Of Cloud Formations,…
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