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During a December 5 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the band's recently announced "farewell" tour, which will officially launch in 2026. The trek, dubbed the "This Was Our Life" tour, will be in support of MEGADETH's upcoming "final... [...]
THE AVETT BROTHERS and Mike Patton played a three-song set on "CBS Saturday Morning" on December 6 as part of the program's "Saturday Sessions" segment. Watch performances of "Received", "Eternal Love" and "Dark Night Of My Soul" below. "Received", "Eternal Love" and "Dark Night Of My Soul" are all... [...]
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the New York Post that Ace Frehley made a number of "bad decisions" before ultimately passing away this past October after a fall down the stairs in his New Jersey home studio. The founding KISS guitarist died of blunt-trauma injuries to his head due to a... [...]
The surviving members of the original lineup of KISS were among the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees who were presented with their medals by U.S. president Donald Trump during a ceremony in the Oval Office on Saturday, December 6. Other recipients this year are actor Sylvester Stallone, singers Gloria G... [...]
In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, KINGDOM COME guitarist Rick Steier spoke about the tragic January 2024 passing of the group's drummer, James Kottak. Kottak, who was open about his battle with alcoholism, died in Louisville, Kentucky. He was 61. No cause of death had be... [...]
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will promote his art collection with two appearances in South Florida this weekend. The 57-year-old musician will stop by two Wentworth Gallery locations in the Sunshine State: on Saturday, December 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Wentworth Gallery in Seminole Hard R... [...]
During an appearance on the December 5 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked about the possibility of his band playing the final show of its upcoming farewell tour with a lineup that could include all surviving former members of the group. Mus... [...]
In a new interview with Chile's SonarFM, AVANTASIA mastermind Tobias Sammet was asked if he was personally affected by the recent losses of Ace Frehley and Ozzy Osbourne, "either as someone who grew up with that lineage or as an artist who spent decades reshaping what metal can be." Tobias responded... [...]
In a new interview with Estonia's AlteRock, THREE DAYS GRACE singers Adam Gontier and Matt Walst spoke about the band's ongoing tour in support of its latest album, "Alienation", which arrived in August via RCA Records. For the first time in over a decade, original THREE DAYS GRACE frontman Adam is... [...]
In a new interview with John The Metal Mailman, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke about the band's latest addition, guitarist John 5, who joined MÖTLEY CRÜE in the fall of 2022 as the replacement for the group's co-founding guitarist Mick Mars. Mick announced his retirement from touring with MÖTLE... [...]
On Friday, December 5, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was spotted in the White House briefing room, where he took over the podium and answered reporters' questions about a variety of topics, including KISS receiving a Kennedy Center Honors Award on Sunday (December 7), and Simmons's appearance i... [...]
During an appearance on the December 5 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the ba... [...]
Former SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has announced solo concert for May 26, 2026 at Cirkus in Stockholm, Sweden. On Friday (December 5), Erik took to his social media to write: "This one is BIG. Like… 'first time in 15 years' BIG. Honestly, I could argue it's the first time ever.⠀ ⠀ "On May 26th,... [...]
British rockers THE DARKNESS have merrily announced their new single, "Mistletoe And Wine", out now via Cooking Vinyl. Arriving on this 5th day of Advent, the beloved band peels open the door to reveal a delicious new take on Cliff Richard's yuletide song. As the cracker pops, synths dance to the un... [...]
In the latest episode of the See The King podcast, host Adam Ross sits down with John Cooper of Christian rockers SKILLET to talk about rock music, faith, and what it means to follow Jesus when your calling doesn't fit into everyone's expectations. John shares how growing up in an environment where... [...]
On December 3 and December 4, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm joined the band's current lineup on stage at Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York to perform several songs, including "Luanne", "Girl On The Moon", "Urgent" and "I Want To Know What Love Is". Fan-filmed video of his appearance ca... [...]
KORN drummer Ray Luzier has shared a 13-minute video in which studio designer Sean Neff, owner of Space Crafters Designs, talks to Ray about Luzier's Lose Yer Ear home studio in Franklin, Tennessee. Check it out below. In a recent interview with Pearl Drums, Luzier, who has also played with David Le... [...]
TESLA bassist and founding member Brian Wheat recently teamed up with original TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch in a new band called TERMINAL. Joining the duo in the new group are former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and original SALIVA singer Josey Scott. Earlier today (Friday, December 5), Wheat sha... [...]
Gene Simmons, legendary bassist, co-founder, and co-lead singer of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band KISS, will testify before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's Intellectual Property Subcommittee next Tuesday, December 9, during a hearing on the American Music Fairness Act (S.326/H.R.861), leg... [...]
Introducing ALWAYS JOVI — the ultimate BON JOVI tribute experience that brings the anthems, energy, and excitement of one of rock's most iconic bands to the stage with unmatched authenticity and passion. ALWAYS JOVI is a tribute like no other, featuring million-selling New Jersey rock legend Steve B... [...]
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Helix . The post Helix to release new album ‘Scrap Metal’ on January 23rd featuring five unreleased ’80s sounding tracks first appeared on Sleaze Roxx. [...]
Guns . The post Guns N’ Roses drop two new singles “Nothin'” and “Atlas” first appeared on Sleaze Roxx. [...]
All . The post All Sinners launch video for new single “Into The Flames” from album ‘We Own The Night’ first appeared on Sleaze Roxx. [...]
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Lord . The post Lord Tracy featuring ex-Pantera lead vocalist Terry Glaze release two albums of older material first appeared on Sleaze Roxx. [...]
Sixgun . The post Sixgun Renegades and long-time bassist Miko Mattila part ways first appeared on Sleaze Roxx. [...]
John . The post John Bush does not want to have his Anthrax era to just be erased first appeared on Sleaze Roxx. [...]
Voices . The post Voices of Extreme drop lyric video for new single “Stoned Babies” from upcoming album ‘Faith In Action’ first appeared on Sleaze Roxx. [...]
The . The post The Karma Effect unveil video for new single “Waiting On A Miracle” from upcoming third album first appeared on Sleaze Roxx. [...]
Wycked . The post Wycked Angel launch video for debut single “Tonight” first appeared on Sleaze Roxx. [...]
Jelusick’s . The post Jelusick’s sophomore album ‘Apolitical Ecstasy’ out in America on December 12th first appeared on Sleaze Roxx. [...]
Megadeth . The post Megadeth announce Canadian dates for their farewell tour with special guests Anthrax and Exodus first appeared on Sleaze Roxx. [...]
“What a fun trip down memory lane. Can’t wait to crank it up and hear these songs on old school vinyl!“ — Jim Gillette ‘“I remember Jim and I listening to the finished mixes of the album and thinking to myself, this is amazing,“ — Michael Angelo Batio LOS ANGELES, California — As the Vinyl record craze continues, never fear, Jim Gillette is here! Just as the new year is set to kick off, RLS [...]
Pronounced: A Photographic History Of Lynyrd Skynyrd – Compiled By Ross Halfin, featuring Michael Zagaris, Tom Hill, Dick Polak, Barry Plummer and more THE COURT OF LAW, Illinois — Well it’s not every day that we hear about a legendary rock photographer being sued for allegedly selling images that were not rightfully theirs to sell. But today… that is the exact story. According to official court records, it’s alleged that Ross Halfin sold an avid [...]
SUNSHINE STATE, U.S.A. — From rock n’ roll to real estate the word extreme is synonymous with Jim Gillette. Gillette first launched himself into the eyes and ears of music fans while still a teenager and that was a few years before NITRO even hit MTV‘s Headbanger’s Ball with their over-the-top track “Freight Train”. Gillette was strewn across rock magazines as a 19 year old selling his Metal Power vocal lessons to young Hard Rock [...]
Updated: December 3rd 2026 In an on-going wave of announcements, The Mountain Music Festival has named roughly 2 dozen artists to appear at their 2026 weekend event, and they’re still adding on. The latest announcements include Poison frontman Bret Michaels and Rick Springfield. Scroll down to see the full list in alphabetical order that have been announced so far. GATLINBURG, Tennessee — The annual Monsters On The Mountain festival has been renamed The Mountain Music [...]
Stevie Rachelle the voice of Tuff & Riki Rachtman from MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball come to Green Bay March 6th 2026 GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — The winter has just started in Wisconsin but never fear, your favorite spot in Green Bay, the ‘EPIC Event Center‘ will be hosting tons of killer shows all year round and into the new year. EPIC have just announced a viewing of the 1988 underground classic, ‘The Decline Of Western Civilization [...]
“Since MTV stopped airing Headbangers Ball, there’s been a real void in rock when it comes to finding new music. So when I was approached by the Roku TV channel New Bands New Music… I was all in!” — Paul Lidel of Dirty Looks / Dangerous Toys AUSTIN, Texas — Paul Lidel is a rock n’ roll guitarist best known for his time in Dirty Looks and Dangerous Toys… but now, he’s turning the page [...]
“They stumbled over each other, occasionally fell off the stage and threw dog food at the audience.” — From the SYBIL biography THE BAY AREA, California — It’s not often that we get incoming to promote a record that is 40 years old, but… there’s always room for a first! With that, we recently received an email from a band called SYBIL from the Bay Area, and they were interested in pushing their project. I [...]
LOS ANGELES, California — The Metal Hall Of Fame have just announced that they will be holding their 2026 festivities in Los Angeles on January 21st 2026. The Metal Hall Of Fame has been holding events since 2017 and annually they give accolades to the cream of the crop from the Metal and Rock community. 2026 will be no different with the following being inducted; Rikki Rockett (Poison), Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), Warren DeMartini (Ratt), [...]
“I went straight from G.I. Joe into Rock N’ Roll” — Wednesday 13 after seeing Motley Crue on their ‘Dr. Feelgood’ tour in 1989 when he was in 7th grade SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — In a brand new episode of the Get On The Bus podcast, their guest is ‘The Duke Of Spook’ Wednesday 13. 13 real name Joseph Michael Poole has quite the history that dates back to his early years fronting Frankenstein Drag Queens [...]
“I wrecked two cars and a motorcycle on Laurel Canyon, and consumed ridiculous amounts of chemicals and alcohol. I did shit that most wouldn’t have survived. I saw lots of friends die, but I lived. Why? God only knows. I don’t want to sensationalize being a fuck-up, but I won’t deny it either.” — Todd ‘t.Odd’ Wiltse – 2Fast2Die LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Extremely sad news today as I report that Todd James Wiltse has [...]
74-year-old British-born rock legend David Coverdale, who named his band Whitesnake after his penis, has announced his retirement. David, who was also the lead singer of Deep Purple in the 1970s, confirmed his decision in a video message. He said: “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, brothers and sisters of the ‘snake, a special announcement […] [...]
So sad! Ace Frehley has left us far too soon. He was a legend, and irreplaceable in Kiss, if you ask us. [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson announce RUSH reunion and 2026 tour with new drummer. The 2026 headline tour, Fifty Something, in celebration of RUSH’s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart, notably marks the first time Lee and Lifeson have toured together in eleven years since the finale […] [...]
Here’s the latest on the Scorpions biopic Wind of Change: Production is now well underway in London, with filming currently taking place at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and around the city. The cast brings both fresh faces and familiar talent to the story: • Alexander Dreymon portrays guitarist and founding member Rudolf Schenker • Ludwig […] [...]
Mick Ralphs, the influential guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of Bad Company and Mott The Hoople, has died at 81. Ralphs had been bedridden since suffering a debilitating stroke just days after what was to be his final performance with Bad Company on October 29, 2016, at London’s O2 Arena. As chronicled by music journalist Eric Alper, Paul Rodgers of Free first […] [...]
Remembering Rick Derringer (August 5, 1947 – May 26, 2024) We’ve just learned that rock guitarist, singer, and producer Rick Derringer has passed away at the age of 77. Today, we remember a man whose guitar riffs lit up radios and arenas across five decades of rock history. Derringer first made waves as a teenager […] [...]
JUST ANNOUNCED: Judas Priest & Alice Cooper join forces for an epic tour across North America this fall. Presale starts tomorrow, April 16 at 10am local time. Use password PAINSHIELD to get tickets before the general onsale on Friday at 10am local time. judaspriest.com/tour [...]
ATTENTION HELIX 50 – THE BEST OF Helix The Band Out May 21st INCLUDES 14-track CD & 11-track 180g color LP featuring Helix’s biggest hits … New all-star version of “Rock You” Featuring members of Bon Jovi and Slash . Expertly reastered using cutting-edge audio technology for a new sonic experience. Limited Signed Edition Available […] [...]
A 15-track Triumph tribute album, Magic Power: All Star Tribute to Triumph, which is set to arrive on June 6th via Round Hill Records, will feature some big name rockers including Dee Snider, Sebastian Bach and Slash. Nancy Wilson, Dorothy, Joey Belladonna and Jeff Keith are among the other musicians who are part of the upcoming record, that will features covers of classic Triumph tunes, including “Magic […] [...]