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Sacrosanct working on new studio album and announces new vocalist Ron ‘Brew’ Brouwer

Sacrosanct, the international progressive metal quintet founded by former Pestilence guitarist Randy Meinhard, that was established in 1988 is on the verge of completing their fifth studio album, that is to see the light of day in 2022.

The follow-up to their highly acclaimed 2018 masterpiece “Necropolis” contains eight compelling compositions, recorded between February 2020 and August 2021.

Vandenberg announces new lead singer Mats Leven

Vandenberg has announced that Mats Leven will be joining the band as lead singer. The powerhouse vocalist is known for his work with Yngwie Malmsteen, Candlemass and tours with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, among many other bands. To celebrate this new coming together, they have announced their only show of 2021 with the new line-up at the Planet Rockstock Festival at Trecco Bay, Wales, on Friday 12th November.

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons announce new vocalist Joel Peters for November 2021 UK Tour

After listening to hundreds of audition tapes, Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons are proud to welcome Bootyard Bandits vocalist Joel Peters to the fold for their upcoming UK tour.

The band comments: “Joel stood out from the very start. Rehearsals have gone well and we were extremely happy with Joel’s performance at Headbanger’s Balls Fest in Belgium last weekend, so we’ve decided to give him the role for the upcoming UK tour in November”.

Megadeth announces James LoMenzo as touring bassist for the upcoming Metal Tour Of The Year

In just 9 days, the Metal Tour Of The Year co-headlined by Megadeth and Lamb Of God will lay waste to cities across North America as the highly anticipated trek finally hits the road. Megadeth have today announced that joining them to take care of bass duties for this tour will be former Megadeth member, James LoMenzo.
 
Speaking on today’s announcement, Dave Mustaine shares:

Philm announces new drummer Anthony Drinkwater

Los Angeles CA experimental heavy rock trio Philm featuring vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Gerry Nestler (Civil Defiance, Kleq Muzzil) and bassist Pancho Tomaselli (War, Ultraphonix) have announced the addition of new drummer Anthony Drinkwater, who will make his live debut with the group with a trifecta of upcoming Southern California shows.

H.E.A.T announces new vocalist Kenny Leckremo

Swedish rock band H.E.A.T have today announced that lead singer Erik Grönwall will be leaving the band, and that his replacement will be original H.E.A.T vocalist Kenny Leckremo.  

The news comes after the success of the band’s critically acclaimed sixth studio album “H.E.A.T II”, which featured the singles – “Dangerous Ground”, “Rock Your Body”, “Rise”, “Come Clean” and “One By One”.

Five Finger Death Punch announces new guitarist Andy James

Amidst the recent release of their greatest hits compilation, “Decade of Destruction Volume 2”, Five Finger Death Punch confirms it parted ways with guitarist Jason Hook back in February 2020, during the band’s sold out European arena tour. After his recovery from emergency gallbladder surgery at the end of last year, Jason Hook had to leave midway from the band’s tour of Europe to address further complications.