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MICHAEL 'PADGE' PAGET: BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Has 'About Three Albums' Worth Of Music' Written For Upcoming LP
Published: December 22, 2025 21:19
In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, guitarist Michael "Padge" Paget of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming eighth album. Regarding…
PETER CRISS Shoots Down Reports He Is Asking Fans To Pay $1,000 For Digital Download Of His New Solo Album
Published: December 22, 2025 20:08
Peter Criss has shot down reports that he is asking fans to pay $1,000 for a digital download of his new solo album. The original KISS drummer's Bandcamp page is offering Peter's self-titled effort on vinyl for $32.98 and on compact disc for $14.98, but…
See Pro-Shot Video Of SLIPKNOT's Entire Performance At 2025 Edition Of Spain's RESURRECTION FEST
Published: December 22, 2025 19:43
Professionally filmed 4K video of SLIPKNOT's June 28, 2025 performance at this year's edition of the Resurrection Fest, which was held in Viveiro, Lugo, Spain, has been uploaded to the festival's official YouTube channel and can be seen below. Featured…
CRO-MAGS' HARLEY FLANAGAN Explains Why He Re-Recorded Entire 'The Age Of Quarrel' Album
Published: December 22, 2025 18:44
During a December 13, 2025 question-and-answer session at Generation Records in New York City, CRO-MAGS founder Harley Flanagan spoke about the decision to re-record some of the band's music for inclusion in the feature documentary "Harley Flanagan: Wired…
NONPOINT's ELIAS SORIANO: 'The Value Of Music Is What Has Really Changed' In Streaming Era
Published: December 22, 2025 17:34
In a new interview with Flying The Metal Flag, NONPOINT singer Elias Soriano spoke about the band's decision to launch its independent record label 361 Degrees Records LLC nearly five years ago. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've…
PAUL DI'ANNO's Upcoming Live Album Was Recorded Less Than Two Months Before His Death
Published: December 22, 2025 16:24
A new live album from late IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno will be posthumously released in 2026. It will be the singer's last live LP, recorded in late August 2024 at the Stonedead festival at Newark Showground in Newark-on-Trent, England. Earlier…
KATATONIA's JONAS RENKSE On 'Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State': You Can Find 'New Stuff Every Time You Listen To The Album'
Published: December 22, 2025 15:47
In a new interview with Flying The Metal Flag, vocalist Jonas Renkse of Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness KATATONIA spoke about the band's latest album, "Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State", out now via Napalm Records. Asked how the record…
Former KISS Guitarist VINNIE VINCENT Announces New Limited-Edition CD Single 'Ride The Serpent'
Published: December 22, 2025 14:57
Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has announced a new single, "Ride The Serpent", to be made available in a limited edition of 1,000 CDs, 500 of which will be sold in the U.S. and 500 internationally. According to a post on Vinnie's web site, each "Ride…
AGNOSTIC FRONT's ROGER MIRET Doesn't Pay Attention To Reviews: 'I Don't Put Out An Album And Expect Everybody To Like It'
Published: December 22, 2025 14:24
In a new interview with Metallerium, AGNOSTIC FRONT frontman Roger Miret was asked if he pays attention to reviews — positive or negative— once he and his bandmates have released a new album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's…
WITHERING SCORN Feat. Former MEGADETH, FATES WARNING Members: Second Album Is 'Completely Done'
Published: December 22, 2025 13:24
WITHERING SCORN, the new band featuring former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover and his brother, and fellow ex-MEGADETH member, Glen Drover, along with former FATES WARNING bassist Joe DiBiase and German singer Henning Basse, who has previously played with…
STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET To Release 'Inspirational' Solo Album, 'The Master Plan', In Early 2026
Published: December 22, 2025 13:03
Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER will release his long-in-the-works inspirational solo album, "The Master Plan", in early 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. On Sunday (December 21), Sweet took to his social media to write: "I'm so happy to say…
NAZARETH Parts Ways With Singer CARL SENTANCE, Announces Replacement
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Published: December 22, 2025 06:38
Scottish rock legends NAZARETH have parted ways with singer Carl Sentance (pictured) and have replaced him with Gianni Pontillo. Earlier today (Sunday, December 21), NAZARETH's founding bassist Pete Agnew released the following statement via social media:…
SODOM's FRANK BLACKFIRE Questions Band's Touring Hiatus: Why Put Out A New Album And Not Play Live?
Published: December 21, 2025 20:30
In a new interview with RapidMetalFire, former KREATOR and current SODOM guitarist Frank "Blackfire" Gosdzik spoke about his plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm doing my solo band, FRANK BLACKFIRE. And we had a…
NOORA LOUHIMO Explains Her Exit From BATTLE BEAST: 'I Need To Do Different Things To Express Myself To Feel Fulfilled'
Published: December 21, 2025 19:26
In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, former BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo discussed her decision to leave the band after 13 years. She has since been replaced by Marina La Torraca, a Brazilian vocalist from São Paulo, best known as the…
STYX's LAWRENCE GOWAN On Use Of A.I. In Music: 'I Don't Quite Know Yet What To Think'
Published: December 21, 2025 17:31
In a new interview with the U.K.'s Beyond The Vibe podcast, hosted by Ryan Vacey, STYX keyboardist and vocalist Lawrence Gowan weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies,…
KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA On Making Of 'Krushers Of The World' Album: 'Ideas Were Flowing' And 'Everybody Was Participating'
Published: December 21, 2025 16:17
In a new interview with Australia's Metal Mal, Mille Petrozza of German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR spoke about the band's upcoming sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World", which will arrive on January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast…
Watch: JOHN BUSH Brings His ANTHRAX Celebration Show To St. Charles, Illinois
Published: December 21, 2025 14:50
On Thursday, December 18, legendary vocalist John Bush played the second of three live concerts showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHRAX. At the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, Bush performed songs…
GRAHAM OLIVER And PAUL QUINN To Celebrate 45 Years Of SAXON's 'Wheels Of Steel' At Special U.K. Concert
Published: December 21, 2025 14:28
GRAHAM OLIVER'S ARMY, the band led by Graham Oliver, a founding guitarist of the iconic British band SAXON, will be joined Graham's former bandmate in SAXON, Paul Quinn, for a special concert on December 29 at the Birdwell venue in Barnsley, South…
KIRK WINDSTEIN: New DOWN Album Will Be Released 'By September' 2026
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Published: December 21, 2025 13:52
In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new album. Kirk is joined in the long-running heavy metal supergroup by…
Watch: Original BULLETBOYS Lineup Performs Live For First Time In Four Years
Published: December 21, 2025 13:19
The original BULLETBOYS lineup consisting of Marq Torien (vocals) and Mick Sweda (guitars) returned to the live stage for the first time in more than four years this past Friday night (December 19) at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois and on…
BEHEMOTH's NERGAL 'Absolutely' Celebrates Christmas, Says The Holiday 'Has No Religious Associations Whatsoever'
Published: December 20, 2025 21:12
In a new interview with the "Everblack" podcast, BEHEMOTH frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski, who was raised Catholic but is now known for his anti-Christian, Satanic, and anti-establishment views, using his music and public actions (like tearing pages from a…
SICK OF IT ALL's LOU KOLLER On His Cancer Battle: 'I'm Kind Of At A Stalemate'
Published: December 20, 2025 20:24
Vocalist Lou Koller of New York hardcore legends SICK OF IT ALL, who announced in September that his cancer had returned just four months after celebrating being declared cancer-free, has shared a new video message in which he said: "Hey, everybody. What's…
DIRK VERBEUREN Says Joining MEGADETH Was 'Beyond A Dream: 'I Would've Never Even Dared To Dream That'
Published: December 20, 2025 19:50
During an appearance on the 100th episode of the Vinyl Bang podcast hosted by Nick Martin and Jeff Grindstopher, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren discussed his record collection, including "plenty of O.G. pressings and some records people would not expect…
ANTHRAX Films Music Video For First Single From Upcoming Album: 'A Great Day For All Of Us', Says SCOTT IAN
Published: December 20, 2025 18:55
ANTHRAX has filmed a music video for the first single from the band's long-awaited new studio album, tentatively due in early 2026 in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The mixing sessions, as well as some of the recording…
EXODUS's GARY HOLT On Financial Realities Of Touring: 'If Your Guarantees Cover The Entire Cost Of The Tour, You're Way Ahead Of The Game'
Published: December 20, 2025 18:23
In a new interview with Nick Bowcott of Sweetwater, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt was asked about the comment in his memoir "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way" where he referred to himself as "a traveling clothes…
See ASESINO Perform Special 'DINO CAZARES-Era' BRUJERIA Set In Los Angeles
Published: December 20, 2025 16:54
The Alquimia 7 channel on YouTube has uploaded video of ASESINO (Spanish for "assassin" or "murderer") — the death metal/grindcore project featuring FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares and FEAR FACTORY/STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos (on bass/vocals) —…
See KISS Recognized At 2025 'Kennedy Center Honors' In Official Recap Video
Published: December 20, 2025 15:29
The three living original members of KISS — guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and drummer Peter Criss reunited at the Kennedy Center Honors on December 7 in Washington D.C., less than two months after the death of their…
New Video Shows ACE FREHLEY Being Escorted Off Stage Due To Heat Exhaustion In One Of His Last Performances
Published: December 20, 2025 15:01
The brand new episode of the Waste Some Time With Jason Green "My Life On The Road" series was released on Friday (December 19), and features footage from the July 19, Clearfield, Pennsylvania show where Ace Frehley, VIXEN and Stephen Pearcy performed.…
KISS Legend PETER CRISS Signs Copies Of His New Solo Album At New York City's Rough Trade Below: Photos, Video
Published: December 20, 2025 14:31
JPL Productions has uploaded video of original KISS drummer Peter Criss signing copies of his new solo album, simply titled "Peter Criss", on the LP's release day, Friday, December 19 at New York City's Rough Trade Below, located below Rockefeller Center.…
COHEED AND CAMBRIA Shares Politically Tinged Animated Holiday Video For 'One Last Miracle'
Published: December 20, 2025 13:46
Modern progressive, alternative rock band COHEED AND CAMBRIA has share a politically tinged animated holiday music video for their song "One Last Miracle", which appears on their acclaimed full-length album "The Father Of Make Believe", released earlier…
BLINK-182's 'Enema Of The State' Joins Definitive Sound Series
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Published: December 20, 2025 13:24
BLINK-182's "Enema Of The State" is the newest title unveiled for Interscope/Capitol's acclaimed Definitive Sound Series (DSS), a new premium audiophile limited edition series using the state-of-the-art One Step process. As one of the defining bands of…
GENE HOGLAN On DEATH TO ALL's Live Performances: 'People Say This Is A Magical Evening'
Published: December 19, 2025 22:27
In a new interview with muSiK, hosted by the husband-and-wife duo of Jillian and Jeremy, Gene Hoglan spoke about his involvement with DEATH TO ALL (DTA) — which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner. The…
MAX CAVALERA Still Doesn't Like Writing Song Lyrics: 'It Feels Like Homework. It's Tedious'
Published: December 19, 2025 21:15
In a new interview with Peter Kerr of Rock Daydream Nation, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera was asked if writing lyrics is still his least favorite part of the record-making process. He responded (as transcribed by…
TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: 'I Don't Wanna Sound Like Somebody That Listens To Too Much ALLAN HOLDSWORTH Playing Over A Metal Song'
Published: December 19, 2025 20:27
In a new interview with And Now The Band, Alex Skolnick, a world-renowned lead guitarist and founding member of TESTAMENT, was asked how being fluent in a multitude of styles, from blues to funk to flamenco-inspired acoustic and jazz, has shaped his metal…
DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: 'We've Been Having A Lot Of Fun Playing All' Of 'Parasomnia' Album
Published: December 19, 2025 19:51
In a new interview with Mexico's Monterrey Rock, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess spoke about the band's upcoming spring 2026 tour of Latin America. The progressive metal giants are continuing their "An Evening With Dream Theater" run that…
WITHIN TEMPTATION Shares Newly Recorded Acoustic Version Of Breakthrough Song 'Ice Queen'
Published: December 19, 2025 18:42
Dutch symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their second album, 2000's "Mother Earth", over the coming months. The "very first chapter of this journey" is a newly recorded acoustic version of "Ice Queen", the original…
AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's Band CLOSE ENEMIES To Release Debut Album In March 2026
Published: December 19, 2025 18:22
CLOSE ENEMIES — the all-star band featuring Tom Hamilton (AEROSMITH), Tony Brock (THE BABYS), Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow), Trace Foster (AC/DC's tech guru) and Chasen Hampton — will release its debut full-length album in March 2026 through TLG|ROCK,…
GHOST Partners With FEEDLA And SERVE ROBOTICS To Distribute Food In L.A. Neighborhood Of Inglewood
Published: December 19, 2025 17:56
Capping off a year that has given them a wildly successful arena tour and No. 1 album here in the U.S., Sweden's foremost theatrical rock ambassadors GHOST will be giving back to a community they'll soon be visiting: Today — Friday, December 19, 2025 —…
Listen: METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Reads 'A Visit From St. Nicholas'
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Published: December 19, 2025 17:40
METALLICA has released a recording of James Hetfield reading "A Visit From St. Nicholas" (often called "The Night Before Christmas" and "'Twas The Night Before Christmas", from its first line), a poem first published anonymously under the title "Account Of…
TERA WRAY STATIC's Former Roommate Issues Statement In Support Of MATT ZANE's Unauthorized WAYNE STATIC Documentary
Published: December 19, 2025 16:48
Jay'e Jones, a Joshua Tree–based tattoo artist and former roommate of the late Tera Wray Static, widow of STATIC-X frontman and founder Wayne Static, has released a public statement addressing Matt Zane's controversial and unauthorized documentary project.…
MEGADETH Shares Music Video For 'Let There Be Shred' From Upcoming Final Album
Published: December 19, 2025 16:29
As anticipation continues to build for MEGADETH's final studio album, the metal titans have today (December 19) released the latest single and video for "Let There Be Shred". The track is a rapid-fire manifesto with jaw-dropping riffs and "a tsunami of…
AXE DRAGGER, Featuring Ex-PANTERA Singer And FU MANCHU Guitarist, To Release Debut Album In March
Published: December 19, 2025 15:35
Heavy metal supergroup AXE DRAGGER, featuring current members of FU MANCHU and DARK FUNERAL and former members of PANTERA and PENTAGRAM, will release its self-titled debut album on March 6, 2026 via Ripple Music. The official lyric video for the LP's first…
Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Releases Music Video For 'Still You Keep Haunting My Dreams'
Published: December 19, 2025 14:59
Original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans has released the official music video for his song "Still You Keep Haunting My Dreams". The clip was filmed in the famous and sacred JosĂ© MarĂa AzaĂ©l Franco municipal cemetery (a.k.a. the "Park of Memories") in Tulcán,…
AMORPHIS Shares New Single 'Crowned In Crimson' From Upcoming 'Son Of Revenge - The Story Of Kalevala' Movie
Published: December 19, 2025 14:22
Finnish melancholic progressive metallers AMORPHIS have released "Crowned In Crimson", a powerful and emotionally charged new single which also serves as the main theme song for the upcoming action feature "Son Of Revenge - The Story Of Kalevala",…
TRIUMPH's MIKE LEVINE: 'I Have A Problem With My Hand That Precludes Me From Being Able To Really Play Well'
Published: December 19, 2025 13:55
This week on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Channel 38), host Mark Strigl spoke with Mike Levine, founding member and bassist of the legendary Canadian rock band TRIUMPH. The conversation was recorded in New York, New York, with Levine joining remotely.…
Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Executive Produces 'Theory Of Mind' Movie, Shares Trailer
Published: December 19, 2025 13:33
Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, who is best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, has shared a trailer for the upcoming film "Theory Of Mind", which he executive produced. Kiko is also responsible for the movie's soundtrack. Movie synopsis: Seven…
BLACK STONE CHERRY Launches 'All I'm Dreamin' Of Foundation'
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Published: December 19, 2025 13:01
Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY have launched All I'm Dreamin' Of Foundation. The band states: "This is something we have been passionate about and wanted to make happen for some time, and we thought this was as great a time as any to launch it." All…
BRUCE KULICK Says He Wasn't Hurt When He Wasn't Approached To Rejoin KISS After ACE FREHLEY's Final Exit From The Band
Published: December 18, 2025 22:45
During a December 16 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick was once again asked if he was ever approached to rejoin the band after Ace Frehley left for good back in 2001. He responded (as transcribed…
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Blasts His 'Hired' Former Singers For 'All Trying To Capitalize From' His Brand
Published: December 18, 2025 22:14
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has blasted some of the singers he worked with early in his solo career for allegedly "trying to capitalize from [his] brand". The 62-year-old musician, who has worked with a number of acclaimed vocalists over…
PETER CRISS Says He Put His 'Heart And Soul' Into His New Solo Album: 'I'm Still Singing Like A Bird'
Published: December 18, 2025 21:07
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss spoke to Billboard about his upcoming solo album, simply titled "Peter Criss", which will arrive this Friday, December 19. He said: "I put my heart and soul into it. My voice, I'm still singing like a bird. Boy, am I…
ADRIAN SMITH Is 'Sad' About DAVID COVERDALE's Retirement: 'When Your Main Thing Is Your Voice And You're 80 Years Old, It's Time To Stop'
Published: December 18, 2025 20:47
In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked if he can ever see himself retiring completely from music, like David Coverdale apparently has, or if he considers himself a "lifer in a way that music is kind of…
CARLA HARVEY Says She Was 'Kind Of Squeezed Out' Of BUTCHER BABIES
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Published: December 18, 2025 20:12
In a new interview with Matt Wake of AL.com, former BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Carla Harvey spoke about her split with the band nearly a year and a half ago after a decade-and-a-half run. She said: "I couldn't do a tour [in the fall of 2023] because I had a…
AL PITRELLI Looks Back On TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's 1996 Formation
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Published: December 18, 2025 19:42
For TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, "Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24" is more than a performance; it's the heartbeat of a legacy. In the latest episode of Live Nation's "Soundcheck", guitarist Al Pitrelli and drummer Jeff Plate revisit the origin of the track…
BEHEMOTH's NERGAL Says 'The S*** Ov God' is 'Not A Stupid' Album Title: 'It's More Philosophical Than You Think It Is'
Published: December 18, 2025 18:23
In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, BEHEMOTH frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski was asked if it gets "easier or harder" for him to come up with something that sounds fresh and vibrant every time he makes a new album. He responded (as transcribed by…
Til Gilde Under Ulven (Live At Copenhell '25)
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Published: December 18, 2025 17:08
Stirring, infectious and occasionally very silly indeed, folk metal has already survived for longer than cynics might have expected when the likes of FINNTROLL and ENSIFERUM first emerged from their Scandinavian hideouts. But while the scene has produced…
JONATHAN CAIN On JOURNEY's Upcoming 'Final Frontier' Farewell Tour: 'It Just Seems Like A Good Time To Get Off'
Published: December 18, 2025 16:34
During an appearance on this past Tuesday's (December 16) episode of 700 Club, the flagship television program of the Christian Broadcasting Network, JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain spoke about the band's upcoming "Final Frontier" North American tour.…
AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ZACKY VENGEANCE On His Solo Project: I Was 'Longing To Create Something Using My Own Voice'
Published: December 18, 2025 15:34
In a new interview with Rock Feed, Zacky Vengeance, founding member and guitarist of the multi-platinum rock band AVENGED SEVENFOLD, spoke about his just-released debut solo single, "Dark Horse", which he issued under his real name, Zachary Baker. A…
RAINBOW: 'The Temple Of The King: 1975-1976' Nine-CD Box Set To Be Released In March
Published: December 18, 2025 14:59
Edsel Records has set a March 6, 2026 release date for RAINBOW's "The Temple Of The King: 1975-1976", the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of RAINBOW's career to date, and is the first in a series of anthology sets covering the career of…
Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON Performs In Cremona, Italy During Fall 2025 European 'Bass Warrior Tour'
Published: December 18, 2025 13:28
On December 5, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson performed at Music Factory in Cremona, Italy as part of the fall 2025 European leg of his "Bass Warrior Tour". The trek featured Ellefson and his solo band performing select cuts from his well-known…
WITCHCRAFT Announces 'A Sinner's Child' EP
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Published: December 18, 2025 13:02
Swedish doom folk pioneers WITCHCRAFT will release a new five-song EP, "A Sinner's Child", on March 13 via Heavy Psych Sounds Records. The LP's soul-stirring title track can now be streamed below. Following the monumental critical success of WITCHCRAFT's…
Watch: JOURNEY Members Perform Medley Of Classics On Season 28 Finale Of 'The Voice'
Published: December 18, 2025 12:43
Four members of JOURNEY's current touring lineup performed a medley of the band's songs "Lights", "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" and "Don't Stop Believin'" on the season 28 finale of the NBC singing competition show "The Voice" on Tuesday, December 16.…
MICK SWEDA On His Latest Return To BULLETBOYS: 'We Have A Bit Of A Legacy And We All Wanna Finish It Off On A Great Note'
Published: December 17, 2025 23:20
In a new interview with Matt Bingham of the Z93 radio station, BULLETBOYS members Marq Torien (vocals) and Mick Sweda (guitars) spoke about the latest reunion of the band's classic lineup, in which they are joined by Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda…
KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA: Every Time I Make An Album, I Treat It Like It's My First
Published: December 17, 2025 22:00
In a new interview with Australia's Inner-Strength Check, Mille Petrozza of German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR spoke about the band's upcoming sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World", which will arrive on January 16, 2026 via…
From Shallow Lives To Shallow Graves
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Published: December 17, 2025 21:38
A respected stalwart of the Australian underground, Beau Dyer has been involved with an assortment of projects over the years, most notably INNSMOUTH, whose sole 2014 album "Consumed By Elder Sign" remains an underrated classic. With OLDE OUTLIER, he has…
Watch: NICKO MCBRAIN Signs Copies Of 'Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History' At Fort Lauderdale Event
Published: December 17, 2025 21:04
On Saturday, December 13, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, who retired from touring with the band in December 2024, signed copies of "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History" at Barnes & Noble in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Fort…
JANE'S ADDICTION: 'We Have Come Together One Last Time To Resolve Our Differences'
Published: December 17, 2025 20:42
Perry Farrell and his JANE'S ADDICTION bandmates Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins have "resolved their differences" over the singer's onstage altercation with Navarro in September 2024 that forced the cancelation of JANE'S ADDICTION's reunion…
TOM MORELLO Teams With BEARTOOTH's CALEB SHOMO For 'Everything Burns' Single
Published: December 17, 2025 20:00
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello has teamed up with BEARTOOTH vocalist Caleb Shomo for a new single, "Everything Burns". The track was produced by Tyler Smyth (FALLING IN REVERSE, ROYAL & THE SERPENT) and made its in-game debut in the latest…
STEVE MORSE On His Exit From DEEP PURPLE: 'A Couple Of Guys In The Band Were Really Glad For Me To Be Gone'
Published: December 17, 2025 19:35
In a new interview with Guitar Interactive magazine, former DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse was asked if he would be open to returning to the band for a possible one-off show or perhaps something more if he was approached about it. Steve responded (as…
METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'The Day That Never Comes' Performance From First-Ever Concert In Bahrain
Published: December 17, 2025 18:15
On December 3, METALLICA played the Kingdom of Bahrain for the first time ever, performing in front of 10,000 fans at the Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre as part of the band's "M72" world tour. Professionally filmed video of "The Day That Never Comes"…
AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ZACKY VENGEANCE Releases Debut Solo Single, 'Dark Horse'
Published: December 17, 2025 17:39
Zacky Vengeance, founding member and guitarist of the multi-platinum rock band AVENGED SEVENFOLD, has released his debut solo single, "Dark Horse", under his real name, Zachary Baker. A full-length album will follow "soon", according to the 44-year-old…
GEOFF TATE Is '85% Done' With 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album: 'The First Single Is So Good', Says Producer JOHN MOYER
Published: December 17, 2025 17:13
In a new interview with Mark Strigl, DISTURBED bassist John Moyer confirmed that he is producing the upcoming the upcoming third and final chapter in the classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series from former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate. He said in part…
This Life Is A Grave
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Published: December 17, 2025 16:40
Doggedly determined to release as much top-quality death metal into the ether as humanly possible, Rogga Johansson is the great unsung hero of contemporary brutality. DEAD SUN is just one of the projects that the Swede has at his disposal: this year has…
SWEET SAVAGE's RAY HALLER: 'I Owe So Much To METALLICA' For Covering 'Killing Time'
Published: December 17, 2025 15:41
In a new interview with Spain's Made In Metal, bassist and vocalist Ray Haller of Belfast metal pioneers SWEET SAVAGE spoke about how his band gained wide recognition after METALLICA covered their track "Killing Time" — co-written by SWEET SAVAGE…
VENUS 5 Returns With New Album 'March Of The Venus 5'
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Published: December 17, 2025 14:36
VENUS 5, the all-female European pop-metal sensation comprised of Karmen Klinc (Slovenia), Jelena Milovanovic (Serbia), Tezzi Persson (Sweden, singer of HELL IN THE CLUB), Greta Di Iacovo (a.k.a. Herma, Italy, singer of SICK N' BEAUTIFUL) and Erina…
STEVE HARRIS: 'I've Always Been A Bit Of A Hoarder' When It Comes To IRON MAIDEN Stuff
Published: December 17, 2025 13:59
In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris spoke about the book "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History" which was released on October 7 via Thames & Hudson. "Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The…
Former EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Announces San Francisco Bay Area Hometown Concert With His Solo Band
Published: December 17, 2025 12:56
Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza will perform with his solo band on Monday, January 26 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California. Says Zetro: "Well, Bay Area, I have booked a home show. Monday, January 26 at the Great American…
STEEL PANTHER Announces June/July 2026 European Tour
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Published: December 17, 2025 12:22
California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER will embark on a European tour next June. The band states: "We missed all our friends in the EU and UK, so we're bringing the party back! Announcing the 'Twenty Twenty S€x' tour! Fanthers presale starts asap at…
SOCIAL DISTORTION's First New Album In 15 Years To Arrive In May 2026
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Published: December 16, 2025 23:18
Mike Ness, singer and guitarist for the legendary SoCal punk group SOCIAL DISTORTION, has confirmed that the band's long-awaited new studio album will arrive next spring. Ness briefly touched upon the band's upcoming LP during a backstage chat on December…
MICK SWEDA Rejoins BULLETBOYS; Band's Classic Lineup To Return To Live Stage This Weekend
Published: December 16, 2025 23:08
The classic lineup of the BULLETBOYS — Marq Torien (vocals), Mick Sweda (guitars), Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums) — has once again reunited and is planning to return to the stage this weekend. Two months after D'Anda announced he was…
RIK EMMETT Says LIVE NATION Is 'Beside Themselves Happy' With Initial Ticket Sales For TRIUMPH's 2026 Tour
Published: December 16, 2025 21:11
In a new interview with the Preston & Steve show on Philadelphia's active rock station 93.3 FM WMMR, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's decision to reunite for their first tour in more than 30 years.…
OBSCURA Announces March/April 2026 U.S. Tour With ALLEGAEON, COGNITIVE And CRYPTOSIS
Published: December 16, 2025 20:01
German progressive death metal masters OBSCURA will return to the U.S. this spring for the "Stardust" tour. The 18-date run will begin on March 15 at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, include key stops in Austin, Philadelphia, and Detroit,…
ALL THAT REMAINS Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour With BORN OF OSIRIS And DEAD EYES
Published: December 16, 2025 19:23
ALL THAT REMAINS has announced a spring 2026 U.S. headlining tour. Support on the trek will come from BORN OF OSIRIS and DEAD EYES. Tour dates: April 29 - Albany, NY – Empire Live April 30 - Philadelphia, PA – Theatre Of Living Arts May 01 - Asbury Park,…
THORNHILL Announces May 2026 North American Tour
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Published: December 16, 2025 18:44
Australian alternative metal band THORNHILL will embark on a North American tour in May 2026. Support on the trek will come from 156/SILENCE, FOX LAKE and VIANOVA. The tour will kick off on May 1 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, California and will…
CURRENTS And ERRA Announce March/April 2026 North American Tour
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Published: December 16, 2025 18:15
Connecticut metalcore outfit CURRENTS and prolific metalcore progressives ERRA will join forces for a co-headlining tour of North America next March and April alongside openers CASKETS and AVIANA. The trek will kick off on March 6 at the Nevermore in…
LACUNA COIL Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour With ESCAPE THE FATE
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Published: December 16, 2025 17:46
Shortly after completing their "Sleepless Empire" European tour, Italian metallers LACUNA COIL continue their live momentum with the announcement of their "Sleepless Empire" U.S. tour, which is set to start in March 2026. With this run of dates, the band…
POWER TRIP And MUNICIPAL WASTE To Headline 2026 Edition Of 'Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly'
Published: December 16, 2025 17:24
There will be thrashing all around on May 2-3, 2026, when Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly — the world's heaviest and headbangingest craft beer event — returns to the Fillmore in Philadelphia and turns your boring festival into art for its ninth…
GENE SIMMONS, JAKE E. LEE, JOSH HOMME, BRAD WILK And MIKE INEZ To Join DEAN DELRAY For 2026 Tribute To BON SCOTT Era Of AC/DC
Published: December 16, 2025 16:55
February 3, 2026 will mark comedian Dean Delray's (pictured) 60th birthday and the final edition of his legendary Bon Scott / AC/DC tribute show. Billed as a very special, one-night-only event, the evening blends stand-up comedy and a live tribute to…
Lonely Rock
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Published: December 16, 2025 16:51
Japanese hardcore was simply incredible in the eighties: unhinged and tremendously creative. Bands like GISM and GAUZE remain influential to hardcore and metal bands to this day. Another band that was a part of that scene's foundation was LIP CREAM. These…
SEPULTURA Announces 'Final' European Tour
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Published: December 16, 2025 16:51
After four decades, 14 gold records, and having traversed 80 countries and numerous diverse cultures, SEPULTURA has transcended into one of the most influential metal bands of our time, serving as Brazil's emissary to the rest of the world. SEPULTURA has…
JOHN CORABI Announces Solo Album 'New Day', Shares Title Track
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Published: December 16, 2025 16:36
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE and current THE DEAD DAISIES frontman John Corabi will release his debut full-length solo album, "New Day", on April 24, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate, John offers fans a first glimpse of the upcoming album with the release…
MARILYN MANSON Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
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Published: December 16, 2025 15:46
Marilyn Manson has extended his "One Assassination Under God Tour" with newly announced spring U.S. shows featuring support from Australian death-pop duo VOWWS. Following a monumental year of sold-out shows around the world, Manson continues his relentless…
TESTAMENT Announces March/April 2026 U.S. Tour With OVERKILL And DESTRUCTION
Published: December 16, 2025 15:21
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have announced the U.S. leg of their "Thrash Of The Titans" world tour. The trek, which will launch in March, unites the band with fellow thrash legends OVERKILL and DESTRUCTION for one of the fiercest tours of…
PRETTY MAIDS Guitarist KEN HAMMER Opens Up About 2024 Health Scare: 'I Had A Blood Clot In My Brain'
Published: December 16, 2025 14:38
In a new interview with Metal Covenant, guitarist Ken Hammer of Danish hard rock veterans PRETTY MAIDS spoke about his 2024 health scare. He said: "Yeah, [it happened in the] summer [of 2024]. Just before we were going back together again, I had a blood…
AMY LEE: EVANESCENCE's New Album Will Arrive In 2026
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Published: December 16, 2025 14:07
Amy Lee has confirmed that EVANESCENCE's new studio album will arrive in 2026. The singer discussed the status of EVANESCENCE's follow-up to 2021's "The Bitter Truth" during a backstage chat on December 13 with Kevin Ryder at the annual KROQ Almost…
GENE SIMMONS: ACE FREHLEY Was 'Watching And Proud' To See KISS Presented With Kennedy Center Honor
Published: December 16, 2025 13:41
KISS legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley recently spoke with Vladimir Duthiers of "CBS Mornings" about their road to stardom and being among the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees who were presented with their medals by U.S. president Donald Trump during a…
FOREIGNER's 'Playlist: The Very Best Of Foreigner' Certified Gold By RIAA
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Published: December 16, 2025 13:03
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has officially certified "Playlist: The Very Best Of Foreigner" gold, marking a major milestone for the band's enduring legacy. Released by Sony Music in 2016, the compilation features some of…
Legendary Record Exec DEREK SHULMAN Guided Careers Of AC/DC, BON JOVI, DREAM THEATER And PANTERA And Lived To Tell The Tale
Published: December 16, 2025 12:46
By David E. Gehlke At a time when record companies and those in their employ were of utmost influence and importance, few generated a better track record than Derek Shulman. After fronting SIMON DUPREE & THE BIG SOUND, then prog forerunners GENTLE GIANT…
BATTLE BEAST Announces New Vocalist MARINA LA TORRACA
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Published: December 16, 2025 12:39
Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST have unveiled Marina La Torraca as their new lead singer. She replaces longtime BATTLE BEAST frontwoman Noora Louhimo, who announced her departure from the band on Monday (December 15). BATTLE BEAST states: "One story ends,…
WAYNE STATIC Estate Sends Cease-And-Desist Letter To Filmmaker Regarding Unauthorized Documentary
Published: December 15, 2025 23:41
Filmmaker Matt Zane says that he has received a cease-and-desist letter from the estate and family of late STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static regarding Zane's plan to go ahead with an unauthorized documentary focusing on Wayne and Static's wife, Tera Wray. The…
LACUNA COIL's CRISTINA SCABBIA: 'I Hate Music Made With A.I.'
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Published: December 15, 2025 22:36
In a recent interview with Spain's El Jevilongo, singer Cristina Scabbia of Italian goth metal veterans LACUNA COIL once again weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies,…
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