KING DIAMOND Part Ways With Andy La Rocque — Gus G. Steps In
The guitarist departs after 40+ years since 1985; Ozzy Osbourne/Firewind alumnus Gus G. joins as his successor.
NEWS LINEUP 2026.07.26
The 7 news items published in the evening of Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Artists in the day's news
Evening edition
AVENGED SEVENFOLD Surprise-Release Four-Song EP "Statica"
The unannounced EP arrived alongside a backstage-only live set performed under the alias "STATICA".
HELLOWEEN's Next Album Is "Already 90% Done", Says Michael Kiske
Revealed in an interview with Brazil's Rock Mania; the follow-up to "Giants & Monsters" is underway.
INSOMNIUM Announce New Album "Netherworlds"
The first single "Gleam In The Black" is out now.
MASTODON's Troy Sanders On "Marrow Deep", Out August 28
"It feels like the next proper step of our own evolution," the singer/bassist says of the new album.
SLEEP TOKEN's "Take Me Back To Eden" Goes Platinum In The US
The album has now passed two billion cumulative streams.
Japan's BROKEN BY THE SCREAM Release New Single "Hanakabura"
The idol-metalcore unit keeps drawing international coverage.