Opeth have announced a new album, The Last Will & Testament, due out on October 11 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. It’s their fourteenth studio album and first since 2019’s In Cauda Venenum, and it features Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull on flute and adding narration to multiple tracks, and Joey Tempest of Europe on “§2.”

Opeth announce new LP ft. Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson, share "§1" (death growls included!)

Having DJ’d since the ’90s and released singles since the mid-2010s, The Blessed Madonna (Marea Stamper) has finally announced her debut album, Godspeed, which will be out October 11 via Warner Music. The album features Kylie Minogue, Joy Crookes, Joy (Anonymous), Jamie Principle, A-Trak, James Vincent McMorrow, and more.

The Blessed Madonna announces debut album 'Godspeed' ft Kylie Minogue & more, shares title track

In a new interview with Wacken TV conducted at this weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna spoke about his love for classic rock. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "At home, I [sing] constant music like that. I mean, all across the board. It could be CHICAGO, TOTO, STEELY DAN, EAGLES, JOURNEY, and then I can do [Ronnie James] Dio all night and [BLACK] SABBATH… I like covering a lot of stuff. I have my own Joey's Jukebox [show] right now, and over the last couple of years I've put 780 tracks together, and I can do four to six hours, or even more, of just different types of music. I'm telling you, it could go all over the place, where I'll never be in a band to learn all those types of songs. And I mixed and put them all together and I just sing for hours of this stuff and it's a blast. And I get to do great music. I love classic rock. It could even be more of a blues, too — ZZ TOP and THE ALLMAN BROTHERS, or wherever. I can shift from side to side and do all kinds of stuff."

ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA: 'I Love Classic Rock'

In Defense of the Genre is a column on BrooklynVegan about punk, pop punk, emo, hardcore, post-hardcore, ska-punk, and more, including and often especially the bands and albums and subgenres that weren’t always taken so seriously. July was another great month for music in the punk world, and because...

'In Defense of the Genre': Best Punk & Emo Songs of July

GIRL RAY – HOLD TIGHT (JOSHUA IDEHEN VERSION) Today marks the one year anniversary of Girl Ray’s fantastic third album, Prestige, and to celebrate the band have shared this major rework of “Hold Tight” by Joshua Idehen. He says, “I’m just a massive fan of Girl Ray over here (probably account for half their plays in Sweden, easy) so getting a chance to reinterpret one of their songs was too exciting to pass. And as my first remix, I’m pretty chuffed. Ludvig (the producer and bandmate) knew from the moment we heard the original we were going to make a ’90s era rave-y number like you’d find on pop singles back with… but with a poem.”

19 New Songs Out Today

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Fifty years ago, Bob Dylan returned to touring after an eight-year hiatus. Dylan broke his neck in a motorcycle accident in 1966 and his return reunited him with The Band for 30 concerts. The historic 1974 arena tour has been captured in a sprawling 431-song box set collection, The 1974 Live Recordings. It arrives September 20 with a colored vinyl version available via Jack White’s Third Man Records.

4 Essential Tracks from Bob Dylan and The Band

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Toronto alt-pop artist Sophie Powers sent Grimes the stems from “Obsessed,” one of the tracks off her new EP Glitch: Lvl 1, back at the end of 2023, and Grimes put her own spin on it, glitching it out even further, giving it a sinister undercurrent and adding a newscaster-style voiceover at the intro about space. Grimes played the resulting remix during her sets at AXE Ceremonia and both weekends of Coachella this year, and now the studio version, “Obsessed (Grimes DJ Edit),” has arrived; stream it below.

Grimes remixes Sophie Powers' "Obsessed" (listen)

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It's a music-industry open secret that virtually every live album to hit shelves has been overdubbed before release. The question, then, is not whether a live LP contains overdubs — but how many. Decades after the halcyon days of live albums, overdubbing remains a controversial topic. To some fans,...

10 Classic Live Albums That Were Overdubbed

A masterpiece of progressive rock, "Stairway to Heaven" is an epic journey with intricate guitar work, haunting lyrics, and dynamic shifts. Led Zeppelin's magnum opus remains a symbol of '70s rock at its zenith. 2 / 10. Queen band. "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen (1975):A genre-defying anthem, "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen...

Go Back In Time With The Top 10 Songs Of The '70s

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Reggie Watts is one of a kind, very funny person with a quick, thoughtful and absurdist wit. He’s also a musical polymath with loop pedal skills that still amaze in our current era where there are many who do similar things. But there aren’t many who do both at the same time, making for standup sets that are perhaps easier to enjoy than to describe.

Reggie Watts time-warps back to the '90s in new streaming special 'Never Mind'

Joan Jett might not have been the first female rocker, but her iconic tracks “I Love Rock and Roll” and “Bad Reputation” have certainly made her one of the most enduring female rock icons, influencing future artists like these five bands Joan Jett lovers should listen to.

5 Bands Joan Jett Lovers Should Be Listening To

Legendary mandolinist David Grisman celebrated the 82nd birthday of his late friend and collaborator guitarist Jerry Garcia 82nd birthday by announcing a series of three Bare Bones – The Duo Recordings compilations recorded at Grisman’s Dawg Studios from 1990 – 1993. Most of the tracks on the forthcoming sets are previously unreleased according to Grisman.

David Grisman To Release Rare ‘Bare Bones’ Duo Recordings With Jerry Garcia

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The late Robbie Robertson will be honored with an all-star tribute concert 14 months after his death in 2023 at age 80. Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson, to be held on October 17, 2024, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, will feature performances by such stars as Eric Clapton, Bruce Hornsby, Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench of the Heartbreakers, Van Morrison, Mavis Staples, Elvis Costello, and Lucinda Williams.

Robbie Robertson All-Star Tribute Concert Set

The Rock World mourns over the death of British Blues legend John Mayall. The founder of the Bluesbreakers helped pave the way for Blues Rock and Hard Rock in the mid to late 60's. As much lore as there is for the Yardbirds being psychadelic blues pioneers, that gave a home for three of the greatest guitarists of all time, The Bluesbreakers were just as historic in advancing the careers of Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor and members of Fleetwood Mac, and Journey.

The Blues World Mourns The Death Of John Mayall

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Listen to Jack White's blistering new album 'No Name'

After a couple weeks of teasing, covert marketing, vinyl leaks and intimate shows, Jack White‘s new solo album, No Name, is officially out. If you didn’t...

Listen to Jack White's blistering new album 'No Name'

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