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AMON AMARTH Members Talk Recording Process For Upcoming Album 'The Allfather Awakens': 'It Was Very Smooth Sailing'
19 September 2026
AMON AMARTH Members Talk Recording Process For Upcoming Album 'The Allfather Awakens': 'It Was Very Smooth Sailing'

In a new interview with Steve Harkins of TalkShopLive, AMON AMARTH members Johan Hegg (vocals) and Ted Lundström (bass) spoke about the band's upcoming album "The Allfather Awakens", which will arrive on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. As with previous records, Oden, the Norse "all father" who is... [...]

AMANDA SOMERVILLE, Who Has Toured With EPICA And AVANTASIA, Diagnosed With 'Malignant And Aggressive Brain Tumor'
19 September 2026
AMANDA SOMERVILLE, Who Has Toured With EPICA And AVANTASIA, Diagnosed With 'Malignant And Aggressive Brain Tumor'

Amanda Somerville, the acclaimed American singer-songwriter and vocal coach who grew up in Michigan and moved to Germany to build her music career, has been diagnosed with "a malignant and aggressive brain tumor." The news of Amanda's diagnosis was revealed earlier today (Saturday, September 19) by... [...]

MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'The World Has Changed For The Worse, With All The Cancel Culture, All The Hatred That People Have'
19 September 2026
MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'The World Has Changed For The Worse, With All The Cancel Culture, All The Hatred That People Have'

In a recent interview with Hakos Pervanidis of the Metal Hammer Greece TV program TV War, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine, who has in the past drawn scrutiny for voicing conservative views on social issues, expressing openness toward certain Republican political candidates, was asked if he thinks the... [...]

MORTAL SIN's MAT MAURER Is '95 Percent' Sure There Will Be New Music From Reunited Australian Thrashers
19 September 2026
MORTAL SIN's MAT MAURER Is '95 Percent' Sure There Will Be New Music From Reunited Australian Thrashers

In a new interview with Heavy, vocalist Mat Maurer of Australian thrash metal pioneers MORTAL SIN spoke about the reunited band's plans for the coming months, after their return to the stage earlier this year, nearly 15 years since their last tour on the 2011 "Thrashfest Classics" European run. MORT... [...]

DRAGONFORCE Singer MARC HUDSON Is 'Stepping Back' Due To 'Ongoing Issue With Tinnitus'; Replacement Announced
19 September 2026
DRAGONFORCE Singer MARC HUDSON Is 'Stepping Back' Due To 'Ongoing Issue With Tinnitus'; Replacement Announced

Singer Marc Hudson is "stepping back" from recording and performing with DRAGONFORCE due to an ongoing issue with tinnitus. Replacing him in the studio and on the road will be Alessio Garavello, who previously filled in for Marc in DRAGONFORCE in 2016 and in 2023. Alessio will be handing the male vo... [...]

BLACK BLOOD STHLM, Featuring Former Members Of SKINTRADE And THERION, Releases Debut EP
19 September 2026
BLACK BLOOD STHLM, Featuring Former Members Of SKINTRADE And THERION, Releases Debut EP

Swedish hard rock band BLACK BLOOD STHLM has released its self-titled EP, marking the group's first structured release after the BLACK BLOOD STHLM debut single, "Avalon". The EP is available digitally now. Featuring four tracks — "In The Wind", "I Know You Believe", "Fallen Angel" and "Holy Man" — t... [...]

FILTER Frontman RICHARD PATRICK's A PLACE TO KILL Project Announces Second EP 'APTK2'
19 September 2026
FILTER Frontman RICHARD PATRICK's A PLACE TO KILL Project Announces Second EP 'APTK2'

A PLACE TO KILL, the industrial brainchild of Richard Patrick, legendary vocalist of FILTER and former member of NINE INCH NAILS, alongside Jim Louvau, vocalist of THERE IS NO US and renowned photographer and acclaimed music video director, will release its new EP, "APTK2", on November 13, 2026 via... [...]

FORBIDDEN Bassist MATT CAMACHO And Drummer CHRIS KONTOS To Sit Out Fall 2026 U.S. Tour; Temporary Replacements Announced
19 September 2026
FORBIDDEN Bassist MATT CAMACHO And Drummer CHRIS KONTOS To Sit Out Fall 2026 U.S. Tour; Temporary Replacements Announced

FORBIDDEN bassist Matt Camacho and drummer Chris Kontos will sit out the San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' fall 2026 U.S. tour with HEATHEN and VOID due to "personal reasons". They will be temporarily replaced by Avery Thurman and Eli Lucas, respectively. On Friday (September 18), FORBIDDEN released... [...]

DECIBEL BOOKS Announces 'Deconstructing Towers: The Story Of Hydra Head Records'
19 September 2026
DECIBEL BOOKS Announces 'Deconstructing Towers: The Story Of Hydra Head Records'

Decibel Books has announced the publication of "Deconstructing Towers: The Story Of Hydra Head Records". Forged from an uncompromising vision and bound only by handshakes, Hydra Head Records' trailblazing, nuanced aesthetic redefined what was possible for an extreme music label. Founded by future IS... [...]

Danish Heavy Rock Act EMPATH, Featuring VOLBEAT's KASPAR BOYE LARSEN, Announces Debut Album
19 September 2026
Danish Heavy Rock Act EMPATH, Featuring VOLBEAT's KASPAR BOYE LARSEN, Announces Debut Album

Copenhagen, Denmark-based heavy rock band EMPATH makes its debut with its eponymous album, set for release through Indisciplinarian on November 13. EMPATH finds its creative core in the songwriting duo of two artists who share a past in the metal band RISING — vocalist Morten Grønnegaard (QAISOR) an... [...]

PAPA ROACH Cancels LOUDER THAN LIFE Appearance Due To Bassist TOBIN ESPERANCE's 'Unexpected' Health 'Emergency'
19 September 2026
PAPA ROACH Cancels LOUDER THAN LIFE Appearance Due To Bassist TOBIN ESPERANCE's 'Unexpected' Health 'Emergency'

PAPA ROACH canceled its appearance at this weekend's Louder Than Life festival after "an unexpected emergency" involving the band's bassist Tobin Esperance. PAPA ROACH was scheduled to perform at the annual Louisville, Kentucky event on Saturday (September 19) on the Life Stage, starting at 8:25 p.m... [...]

Obscured Horizons
19 September 2026
Obscured Horizons

Unassuming Australian / Finnish gothic metal quartet THE ETERNAL released one of 2024's true sleepers with "Skinwalker". A heartstring tugger backed with muscular, boulder-sized melodic riffs that seesaw between current-day PARADISE LOST, DRACONIAN and NOVEMBRE, THE ETERNAL, after 21 years of not re... [...]

SLIPKNOT Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Arsenal' Music Video
18 September 2026
SLIPKNOT Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Arsenal' Music Video

SLIPKNOT has shared behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for the band's latest single, "Arsenal". Check it out below. SLIPKNOT's first new song in over three years, "Arsenal" arrived earlier this month alongside a music video directed by SLIPKNOT's M. Shawn "Clown" C... [...]

Former MUSHROOMHEAD Vocalist WAYLON REAVIS's A KILLER'S CONFESSION Announces Sixth Album 'Victim 3'
18 September 2026
Former MUSHROOMHEAD Vocalist WAYLON REAVIS's A KILLER'S CONFESSION Announces Sixth Album 'Victim 3'

A KILLER'S CONFESSION, the alt-metal outfit led by former MUSHROOMHEAD vocalist Waylon Reavis, has returned with "Roses", a dark and defiant new single from the band's forthcoming sixth studio album, "Victim 3", due November 13 via MNRK Heavy. The song arrives today alongside an official music video... [...]

RIVAL SONS Plan To Hit Studio In January, Eye Late 2027 Release For New Album
18 September 2026
RIVAL SONS Plan To Hit Studio In January, Eye Late 2027 Release For New Album

RIVAL SONS guitarist Scott Holiday recently joined Mark Strigl live on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Ch. 38) for a wide-ranging conversation about Scott's new solo project HOL1D4Y, RIVAL SONS' upcoming plans and his longtime connection to BLACK SABBATH. On the status of new RIVAL SONS music, Scott sai... [...]

GRETA VAN FLEET Shares 'Tear It Down' Single From Upcoming 'Palace For The People' Album
18 September 2026
GRETA VAN FLEET Shares 'Tear It Down' Single From Upcoming 'Palace For The People' Album

Grammy Award-winning rock and roll band GRETA VAN FLEET today released its newest single, "Tear It Down", available everywhere now via Republic Records. The track comes in advance of GRETA VAN FLEET's highly anticipated new studio album, "Palace For The People", due out October 9. "Tear It Down" fol... [...]

FOGHAT Releases Video For 'It Hurts Me Too', Second Single From 'Live & Loud Across The U.S.A.'
18 September 2026
FOGHAT Releases Video For 'It Hurts Me Too', Second Single From 'Live & Loud Across The U.S.A.'

FOGHAT lead singer/guitarist Scott Holt takes center stage on the band's soul-stirring take on the Elmore James blues classic "It Hurts Me Too", the second single released today from the upcoming triple-vinyl "Live & Loud Across The U.S.A.". It arrives ahead of the album's October 30 release on... [...]

AC/DC, FOO FIGHTERS, LENNY KRAVITZ, SLASH Featured In 30-Year Retrospective From Music Photographer SCARLET PAGE
18 September 2026
AC/DC, FOO FIGHTERS, LENNY KRAVITZ, SLASH Featured In 30-Year Retrospective From Music Photographer SCARLET PAGE

Legendary music photographer Scarlet Page has spent more than three decades capturing music legends live on stage. On the road with the FOO FIGHTERS, in Robbie Williams's dressing room, in the pit at Glastonbury — Scarlet has built one of rock music photography's greatest live music archives. In her... [...]

MINISTRY Warns Of Robotic Takeover On New Single 'Singularity' From Final Album 'Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)'
18 September 2026
MINISTRY Warns Of Robotic Takeover On New Single 'Singularity' From Final Album 'Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)'

"Your time on this planet has passed … we are in control," warns a cyborg in MINISTRY's dystopian new single "Singularity". As new fears of A.I. dooming humanity have come to the surface in recent days, Al Jourgensen and co. have created a timely new song for the apocalypse. See the robotic takeover... [...]

BAD COMPANY's Final Performance With MICK RALPHS To Be Released As 'Live In London' Album
18 September 2026
BAD COMPANY's Final Performance With MICK RALPHS To Be Released As 'Live In London' Album

Iconic rock band BAD COMPANY will release "Live In London" on November 13, 2026, on blue-colored vinyl, CD, and digital formats. Arriving in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the band's October 29, 2016 performance at London's O2 Arena, the previously unreleased album captures a remarkable nig... [...]

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BOX SET ROCKS … Hanoi Rocks to release a 6LP (Vinyl) and 6CD box-set titled ‘The Complete Collection 1981-1984’ via BMG in November
16 September 2026
BOX SET ROCKS … Hanoi Rocks to release a 6LP (Vinyl) and 6CD box-set titled ‘The Complete Collection 1981-1984’ via BMG in November

HANOI ROCKS – All Photos By: Justin Thomas  METAL SLUDGE / September 16th 2026 – Most every rock fan at some point in their life found out about the Finnish group Hanoi Rocks… we all watched as their influence was a huge part of the 80’s surge of Hair Metal and Glam Rock music. Hanoi Rocks fell short of having major commercial success especially in the U.S. but without a doubt they left their mark [...]

SKID HOPE … Rachel Bolan shares news on search for new Skid Row singer; “We Have A Few People that We’re Taking to the Second Phase Again”
15 September 2026
SKID HOPE … Rachel Bolan shares news on search for new Skid Row singer; “We Have A Few People that We’re Taking to the Second Phase Again”

METAL SLUDGE / September 15th 2026 – There must be something in the water with all of these recent singer searches for classic hard rock and hair metal bands. The number of groups who no longer feature their classic / original singer has become a very common theme, especially in recent years. Some groups have splintered because of personal differences, while others have faced the adversity of select members simply retiring or sadly passing away. [...]

COMING SOON … Quiet Riot drops teaser photo on social media with the acronym ‘TBA’ across their new singer’s silhouette
14 September 2026
COMING SOON … Quiet Riot drops teaser photo on social media with the acronym ‘TBA’ across their new singer’s silhouette

Quiet Riot is…. Johnny Kelly (drums), Rudy Sarzo (bass), TBA (singer) and Alex Grossi (guitars)  METAL SLUDGE / September 14th 2026 – In a brand-new social media post the band Quiet Riot have just uploaded and shared a band image with their next lead singer in a silhouette. The image includes classic bassist Rudy Sarzo, long-term-tenured guitarist Alex Grossi, Johnny Kelly (drums) and a silhouette of their new frontman… which features the acronym TBA typed across [...]

< < < < < MÖTLEYPALÖÖZA > > > > > Son of Monsterpalooza will hit the Marriott Hotel/Convention Center in Burbank Calif. Oct. 9-11th 2026 with Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee appearing on Saturday
8 September 2026
< < < < <  MÖTLEYPALÖÖZA  > > > > > Son of Monsterpalooza will hit the Marriott Hotel/Convention Center in Burbank Calif. Oct. 9-11th 2026 with Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee appearing on Saturday

METAL SLUDGE / September 8th 2026 – Attention Southern California horror convention and rock n’ roll music fans… the Son of Monsterpalooza is coming to Burbank in October. The annual Son of Monsterpalooza convention returns Friday, Saturday and Sunday – October 9th, 10th and 11th 2026 – at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center for a 3-day weekend. Event and ticket information is shared below. LEGENDARY DRUMMER OF MÖTLEY CRÜE… TOMMY LEE TO MAKE [...]

> Scot Coogan takes a shot at Matt Starr for selling his Ace Frehley related Drum Heads & Sticks both before and after the Legendary KISS guitarist’s death
4 September 2026
> Scot Coogan takes a shot at Matt Starr for selling his Ace Frehley related Drum Heads & Sticks both before and after the Legendary KISS guitarist’s death

Scot Coogan, Ace Frehley and Matt Starr  METAL SLUDGE / September 4th 2026 – In a brand-new episode of Artist’s on Record with host Stefan Adika the guest is long-time Ace Frehley drummer Scot Coogan. Coogan recently guested on Adika’s popular YouTube show and of course the topic of Kiss and Frehley were part of the 4-hour chat. Coogan fired a few choice lines off when it comes to another former Ace Frehley drummer in [...]

A FULL YEAR? > > > > SCORPIONS Postpone their 8-Show Las Vegas Residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027, the band issued a statement that reads: “Due to Unforeseen Circumstances”
3 September 2026
A FULL YEAR?  > > > >  SCORPIONS Postpone their 8-Show Las Vegas Residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027, the band issued a statement that reads: “Due to Unforeseen Circumstances”

SCORPIONS postpone their ‘Coming Home to Las Vegas’ September 2026 residency to 2027 METAL SLUDGE / September 3rd 2026 – German rock legends SCORPIONS have officially postponed their up coming Las Vegas residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027. SCORPIONS were set to return to ‘PH Live‘ at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for their “Coming Home to Las Vegas” 2026 residency, which included special guests BUCKCHERRY but the run has been moved back a full year. The eight-show [...]

U.K. TOUR NEWS ….. Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate ‘The Real Thing’ Tour Stop in Wales has Cancelled, Enuff Z’Nuff Continues Supporting “Xtra Cherries” and Faster Pussycat Kick-Off their Tour Tonight with Lorraine Lewis & Blacklist Union
2 September 2026
U.K. TOUR NEWS ….. Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate ‘The Real Thing’ Tour Stop in Wales has Cancelled, Enuff Z’Nuff Continues Supporting “Xtra Cherries” and Faster Pussycat Kick-Off their Tour Tonight with Lorraine Lewis & Blacklist Union

Faster Pussycat, Enuff Z’Nuff and Love/Hate all have tours in the United Kingdom this week.  METAL SLUDGE / September 2nd 2026 – It appears that there just might be a traffic jam in the United Kingdom this week as 3 different tours featuring some of the 80’s finest hair-metal hits the ground running. Faster Pussycat kicks-off their ‘Celebrating 40 Years’ (1986/2026) tour tonight (September 2nd) with Special Guests Lorraine Lewis of Femme Fatale and Blacklist [...]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ….. Metal Sludge Was Born Exactly 28 Years Ago on September 1st 1998 and Here Is How It Came To Be
1 September 2026
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ….. Metal Sludge Was Born Exactly 28 Years Ago on September 1st 1998 and Here Is How It Came To Be

HAPPY BIRTHDAYMetal Sludge Launched September 1st 1998, 28 Years Ago & Here Is How It Came To Be  METAL SLUDGE / September 1st 2026 — This was first posted in 2018 on the 20th Anniversary, and I figured it would be cool to share it again here today, on the official birthday of Metal Sludge, September 1st. As the site enters it’s 29th year on the world wide web, I want to thank you for [...]

< < < VEILED DISRESPECT > > > Andrew Freeman says: “I am NOT the new singer for QUIET RIOT… Best of luck to whoever she… I mean, whoever it turns out to be”, Roy Cathey adds: “Their loss”
30 August 2026
< < <  VEILED DISRESPECT  > > > Andrew Freeman says: “I am NOT the new singer for QUIET RIOT… Best of luck to whoever she… I mean, whoever it turns out to be”, Roy Cathey adds: “Their loss”

Andrew Freeman – Photo: Christopher Carroll / Roy Cathey – Photo: Joe Schaeffer  METAL SLUDGE / August 30th 2026 – The Quiet Riot world has been pretty ripe with interest over the last month or so but it really heated up over the weekend. Late last week Quiet Riot made a public statement that they have found their new frontman who will be introduced in October… the group simultaneously announced that Dangerous Toys singer Jason [...]

WHO’S ON FIRST? ..… Quiet Riot announce new Mystery Vocalist will debut in October, meanwhile they’ve enlisted Jason McMaster to sing 2 shows over the coming week then Jizzy Pearl returns to finish out September
28 August 2026
WHO’S ON FIRST? ..… Quiet Riot announce new Mystery Vocalist will debut in October, meanwhile they’ve enlisted Jason McMaster to sing 2 shows over the coming week then Jizzy Pearl returns to finish out September

METAL SLUDGE / August 27th 2026 – Quiet Riot have posted an announcement today that says they have officially welcomed their new lead vocalist which according to the calendar, took just under 6 weeks to fill that void. It appears the band’s search is over and the new frontman’s identity will be revealed very soon… with his official live debut coming in October. The official statement from Quiet Riot is shared below. —— “We’re excited [...]

Slash’s Halloween Horror Nights Limited Edition Vinyl
3 September 2026

Just in time for Halloween, legendary GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Slash is bringing back his acclaimed Music Of Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights collections with two brand-new limited-edition vinyl variants through Snakepit Records LLC and Deko Entertainment. Following multiple sellouts in previous years, Music Of Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights Vol. […] [...]

Dee Gets Shit Thrown At Him!
1 September 2026

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Dee Snider’s Broken Shoulder Saga
27 August 2026

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ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dead at 77
18 August 2026

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4 August 2026

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Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden’s Autobiography
12 May 2026

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 Makes the R&R Hall of Fame!
14 April 2026

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 […] [...]

Eddie Ojeda Joins Sebastian Bach Onstage (video)
8 April 2026

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Phil Campbell of Motorhead Has Died
15 March 2026

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 […] [...]