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Very longtime HardRadio friend KING DIAMOND is thrilled to announce the addition of guitar virtuoso GUS G. (Firewind, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) to the band's lineup. Gus G. joins as guitarist and will compose, record, and tour with King Diamond going forward, marking an exciting new chapter in the band's storied history. The band extends their deepest gratitude and utmost respect to Andy LaRocque, whose extraordinary 40-year contribution to King Diamond has left a permanent and irreplaceable mark on the band's legacy and on heavy metal as a whole. Andy's musicianship, dedication, and artistry have been an essential part of what makes this band what it is, and that will never be forgotten.

Virginia National Ballet presents AEROSMITH: A CONTEMPORARY BALLET scheduled for Sunday, May 2, 2027. Tickets go on sale August 4. Description: Get ready to experience ballet like never before. Virginia National Ballet's Aerosmith is a bold, electrifying world premiere that fuses the power of rock with the artistry of dance. Set to Aerosmith's greatest hits, this high-energy production will have audiences on the edge of their seats—in a performance that is pulsing with rhythm, attitude, and unforgettable choreography. The program also features Nocturne, a second world premiere offering a striking contrast that is set to the poetic music of Chopin in a neoclassical ballet that explores mood, nuance, and emotional depth with elegance and refinement.

Exciter Records is proud to announce the release of JUDAS PRIEST's Sad Wings Of Destiny (Original 1976 Masters), a newly restored 50th Anniversary archival edition that will make its debut in CD format exclusively at merchandise stands during Judas Priest's Faithkeepers Summer European Tour. Created to celebrate one of heavy metal's most influential and enduring albums, this landmark restoration returns to the original 1976 analogue stereo master tapes to present the album's original mixes with exceptional fidelity and clarity while preserving the sound, dynamics, and character that established Sad Wings of Destiny as a cornerstone of heavy metal history. This anniversary edition also restores the band's intended running order, opening with "Prelude" and allowing listeners to experience the album as it was originally conceived in 1976.