Blabbermouth.net: Slayer Reunion, Ghost's New Era & Metal News - Updated!
Is the metal scene about to explode with a flurry of reunions and new releases? The heavy metal and hard rock landscape is poised for a seismic shift, with iconic bands returning, fresh music on the horizon, and a renewed energy that promises to electrify fans worldwide.
Blabbermouth.net, the industry's go-to source for all things heavy metal and hard rock, continues to be at the forefront of reporting on the latest developments. From breaking news and in-depth reviews to tour dates and release schedules, Blabbermouth.net provides fans with a comprehensive look at the world of heavy music. With its finger firmly on the pulse of the scene, Blabbermouth.net keeps fans informed about their favorite bands and artists.
Let's delve into some of the exciting developments reported by Blabbermouth.net:
| Band/Artist | News | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Slayer | Reunion | Officially reunited and will return to the live stage in September. This marks a highly anticipated return since their last concert in November 2019. |
| Ghost | New Character and Tour Cycle | Swedish occult metallers Ghost have announced a new character to front the band for its 2025 touring cycle. Papa V, or Papa V Perpetua's, name was mentioned. |
| Disturbed | New Single Release | Disturbed will release a new single titled "I Will Not Break" on Friday, February 21st. The track was helmed by producer Drew Fulk. |
| Zebra | 50th Anniversary | The legendary power trio Zebra, featuring Randy Jackson, Felix Hanemann, and Guy Gelso, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. |
| Mayhem | The Decibel Magazine Tour | The Decibel Magazine Tour resumes this spring with Norwegian black metal godfathers Mayhem. |
| Godsmack | 2025 European Tour | Godsmack kicked off its 2025 European tour on Saturday night, March 22, at Arena 8888 in Sofia, Bulgaria. |
In other news, the metal community was recently buzzing about a couple of controversies. Jake E. Lee, the legendary rock guitarist known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands, and Red Dragon Cartel, was unfortunately involved in an incident. As confirmed by management, Jake E. Lee was shot multiple times early on Tuesday, October 15th, in Las Vegas.
Regarding the tour, the excitement is building, with presales beginning on Wednesday, April 24th, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Fans eager to secure their spots can access the presale using the code BBMOPETH2024. The presale will continue until Thursday, April 25th, at 10:00 p.m. local time.
The band members are always the ones being mentioned by the press and news website, with the rise of the digital marketing the band members give an interview to many media channels.
The comments regarding the musical direction and production choices of the music by bands always grabs headlines, recently, one band member has opened up on the previous tour and music he has made, he said (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net): "This last tour we did, we were playing [2004's] 'Blast Tyrant' in its entirety. And in hindsight, I don't think we did a very good job of kind of".
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On January 4, 2024, a notable figure shared a statement with Blabbermouth.net, reflecting on the band's journey and their connection with fans. The band released the following statement, the statement which sheppard released to blabbermouth.net garnered a large amount of engagement, with 1,561,005 likes and 32,672 comments, showcasing the enduring appeal of the band.
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