
In a new interview with Allison Hagendorf, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about the band's long-awaited twelfth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio", which will be released on September 18 via Megaforce in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in Europe. It marks the band's first record in ten years... [...]

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt discussed the band's twelfth studio album, "Goliath", which came out on March 20 via Napalm Records. Speaking about the title of the follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata", Gary said (as transcribed by BLABB... [...]

STAIND has completed work on its ninth studio album, tentatively due in early 2027. The upcoming effort will be the follow-up to STAIND's first effort in twelve years, "Confessions Of The Fallen", which came out in September 2023 via Alchemy Recordings/BMG. STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok shared the ne... [...]

In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have an autobiography I've finished and worked on, but I don't know if I'm gonna release... [...]

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of the Rock Interview Series, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes was asked if he would ever consider rejoining the band if W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless asked him to. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. No. Do you know what happe... [...]

Christian hard rockers SKILLET performed a new song called "Scream" during their headlining concert on Thursday (May 14) at Arena 8888 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Prior to launching into the track, SKILLET vocalist/bassist John Cooper told the crowd (as... [...]

In a new interview with Mark "Elwood" Mailler, vocalist Jamey Jasta of Connecticut hardcore/metal veterans HATEBREED was asked what fans can expect from the band's upcoming studio album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "This is our most ignorant, heavy, caveman-esque record yet. W... [...]

Earlier this month, Mats Levén played two shows at Otsuka Hearts Plus in Tokyo, Japan that focused heavily on the material from the sole Yngwie Malmsteen album the Swedish singer appeared on, 1997's "Facing The Animal". Backing Mats at the gigs were Jien Takahashi (guitar), Ollie Bernstein (bass), K... [...]

CBGB & OMFUG – Home of Underground Rock and The Bowery Presents have announced a special performance from legendary U.K. electronic pioneers THE PRODIGY to kick off CBGB Festival weekend. On Friday, September 25 at Under The K Bridge Park in Brooklyn, New York, the band will play its first New Y... [...]

Irish singer and three-time Eurovision Song Contest winner Johnny Logan, Finnish hard rockers LORDI, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2006, and former BATTLE BEAST singer Noora Louhimo have surprised their fans around the world by making history with an amazing collaboration. Logan has re... [...]

ADEMA, consisting of Tim Fluckey (lead vocals, guitar), Mike Ransom (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Dave DeRoo (bass guitar, backing vocals), has explained the apparent departure of the band's longtime drummer Kris Kohls following the completion of the drum-tracking sessions for ADEMA's upcoming f... [...]

In a new interview with Jesea Lee, BREAKING BENJAMIN frontman Benjamin Burnley spoke about the band's upcoming tour of Europe, which is scheduled to kick off on June 6 at the Rock Im Park festival in Germany. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm heading to Europe towards the end of th... [...]

In a new interview with Tori Kravitz of Knotfest, KREATOR frontman Mille Petrozza was asked to name his "top five favorite heavy tracks". He replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I would go for something by JUDAS PRIEST, for example 'Electric Eye'. IRON MAIDEN, I would choose the song 'Kill... [...]

BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kürsch has released a new video message in which he offered an update on the progress of the songwriting sessions for the German power metal band's follow-up to 2022's "The God Machine" album. Kürsch said in the video, which can be seen below (as transcribed by BLABBERM... [...]

In a new interview with Hollie Nicole of Teaser Talk, DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce and singer Ryan McCombs spoke about the cancelation of the band's South American tour, which was scheduled to kick off on May 20 in Bogota, Colombia. C.J. said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we we... [...]

Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2021, now opens the door to his most personal chapter yet. A seven-minute mini-documentary, "To Hell & Back" is following the journey leading up to the release of Erik's new solo album "Bad Bones"... [...]

Few things bring a smile to the face of an old metalhead than a new PRO-PAIN album. Over a decade has passed since the New Yorkers last released a full-length record, but on "Stone Cold Anger", founding frontman Gary Meskil reveals that he has lost none of his fire, fury or unerring ability to write... [...]

Australian metalcore band OCEAN SLEEPER has signed a new global recording deal with Rise Records/BMG, marking an exciting new chapter in the band's already impressive trajectory. With their new single "Break The Cycle" out now, OCEAN SLEEPER is poised to take its sound to new heights, building on it... [...]

Craig Ericson, the founder of Rise Records, is back. After selling Rise Records to BMG in 2015 and stepping away from the music industry, Ericson has launched Vaux Records, a new independent label named after Portland's famous Vaux's swifts. Ericson founded Rise Records in 1991 at age 18 and built i... [...]

After the breakout success of "Checkmate", a single that rapidly established itself as one of the most enthusiastically embraced metal releases of the year, former ARCH ENEMY and current DRAGONFORCE vocalist Alissa White-Gluz has returned with "Flying Monkey", the highly anticipated second single fr... [...]
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THE HAIR METAL GURU — What video channel on YouTube has created, shared and posted nearly 3 dozen videos in just the last 2 weeks? If you answered The Hair Metal Guru, you would be a winner. The Hair Metal Guru has been on fire lately and the content this channel is churning out is second to none when it comes to Hair Metal news and the related. With that… we’ll keep this post short [...]

“Celebrate 45 years of the world’s most notorious band with this limited-edition picture disc box set featuring Mötley Crüe’s multi-platinum first five albums: Too Fast For Love, Shout At The Devil, Theatre Of Pain, Girls, Girls, Girls, and Dr. Feelgood.“ — Crüeseum MS NEWS / May 14th 2026 — Just in time for the band’s summer tour Mötley Crüe have announced a 5LP picture disc set that will hit the streets July 10th 2026. Mötley [...]

“Two bald guys talking Hair Metal… who the F#@k thought that was a good idea?” —The Hair Metal Guru MS NEWS / May 13th 2026 — Get ready to mark your calendars and save the dates… also, make sure to feed the dog, close the blinds, take your clothes off and pour yourself a tall glass of your favorite as The Guru & Rachelle are coming to Only Fans… Oops… just kidding… we meant YouTube [...]

Steve Brown and Jon Bon Jovi – Photo courtesy Facebook “Jersey Water.” — Steve Brown answers a fan, as to how and why he sounds so much like Jon Bon Jovi MS NEWS / May 12th 2026 — Who needs another tribute band is a question that someone somewhere might be asking at this very minute… and that someone just might be named Dee Snider based off his recent comments on the X platform. However [...]

“There’s never been a Plan B. There was never a Plan B for the band. There’s never been a Plan B for our business so, it was like, it’s sink or swim you know… if you want it, go earn it, go get it. I still live by that today. I’m just as passionate today with my businesses, with music, with everything as I was when I started and that’s what’s important right, if you [...]

Photo: Thom Seling courtesy Facebook MS NEWS / May 8th 2026 — May is here and so is the first wave of spring and summer live concerts which includes a current tour run with John Corabi and Friends. Corabi, 67, is on tour with his solo band who just got back from a spurt of European shows and now they’re stateside for a tour run with Cinderella‘s Tom Keifer. Corabi just released “New Day” on [...]

“I hate them. Tribute acts are non creative garbage.” — Dee Snider original voice of Twisted Sister “For a new generation of kids who will never get to see Eddie Van Halen or the original Twisted Sister lineup in their prime, we are the closest thing they have to a physical history lesson.” — Derek Fuller guitarist Fan Halen MS NEWS / May 7th 2026 — In a world where Rock Stars are dying off [...]

“Pre-parties, sail away? expect the unexpected … The rules of Rock N Roll engagement have changed and we can’t wait to bring you the party of a lifetime!” — Monsters of Rock Cruise MS NEWS / May 7th 2027 — The next edition of the annual Monsters of Rock Cruise has officially announced that their 2027 festival on water will set sail from Los Angeles, California on May 6th – 11th 2027. The 2027 cruise [...]

“I’m living my teenage fantasy… all I wanted to be as a little girl, is that dude, that looks like a girl on MTV.” — Lzzy Hale MS NEWS / May 6th 2026 — In the latest episode of Get On The Bus their guests are Lzzy Hale of Halestorm along with her band-mate and boyfriend Joe Hottinger. Hale talks about early musical influences that include Alice Cooper, The Beatles, Pat Benatar, Heart, Pink, Dio [...]

“The Debut Show will be announced soon… ” — The Hair Metal Guru & Stevie Rachelle MS NEWS / May 5th 2026 — Are You Ready for… ‘LIVE’ Hair Metal Chaos with The Guru & Rachelle… The Hair Metal Guru & Stevie Rachelle of Metal Sludge will be ‘LIVE’ every Tuesday on YouTube. The Debut Show will be announced soon… Stay tuned… Ready, Set, Live! Stay tuned to Metal Sludge for more Breaking News, Updates and [...]
Los Angeles, CA – May 12, 2026 – Harper Nonfiction are set to publish the thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography of Iron Maiden’s unstoppable drummer, Nicko McBrain. Hello Boys and Girls! will publish into hardback, ebook and audio on November 10, 2026, in the U.S. Pre-order your copy today at https://lnk.to/helloboysandgirls Nicko McBrain is the legendary drummer for […] [...]
Iron Maiden are 2026 Inductees! Iron Maiden set the standard for how heavy metal bands should look, sound, and perform, as they rose to global prominence in the 1980s. Their signature blend of galloping rhythms, twin-guitar attacks, and soaring vocals allowed them to shift seamlessly between aggression and atmosphere, creating an expansive sound that defined […] [...]
From the Motorhead Facebook Page: We cannot believe we’re saying this…it is with profound sadness that we have to say Philip Anthony Campbell has passed. He was Motörhead’s guitarist for 31 years (the longest serving member aside from Lemmy) having joined in 1984. After Lemmy’s passing, he was blessed to form Phil Campbell and The […] [...]
From Francis’ Facebook Page: It is with overwhelming sadness and heavy hearts we share the news that our beloved Francis passed away yesterday after a private battle with cancer. He departed this world peacefully, surrounded by love.Our hearts are shattered. Throughout his fight with cancer, we stayed by his side, facing every challenge as a […] [...]
RELEASING MARCH 6th 2026 ON EDSEL RECORDS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW https://rainbowband.lnk.to/templeoftheking RAINBOW – THE TEMPLE OF THE KING 1975 – 1976 is 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 legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. The 9-CD set, […] [...]
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. [...]