Punk Band the Bombpops Reveal Their Worst Instagram DMs

Posted On Nov 14, 2019

'I want to be with you and in you,' one message says. Continue reading…

KISS Cancel Australian Tour Dates Due to Paul Stanley Illness

Posted On Nov 14, 2019

See the band's update on the matter. Continue reading…

Unreleased Grateful Dead Live Tracks Bundled With Graphic Novel

Posted On Nov 14, 2019

'Origins' soundtrack selected by archivist David Lemieux, with four unheard performances from 1968 included in vinyl collectors edition. Continue reading…

RATT Announces December 2019 U.S. Tour Dates

Posted On Nov 14, 2019

RATT has announced a dozen shows in December as part of its "In Your Direction" tour. The trek will kick off on December 12 in Buffalo, New York and will end on December 29 in Cincinnati, Ohio. RATT's current lineup includes original members Stephen Pearcy (vocals) Continue Reading...

DORO PESCH Presented With 'Angel Of Rock' Award At U.K.'s HARD ROCK HELL Festival

Posted On Nov 14, 2019

German metal queen Doro Pesch was presented with the "Angel Of Rock" award at the Hard Rock Hell festival in Great Yarmouth, U.K. on Saturday, The winner was decided in a fan vote for the best female rock singer in the world, and an Continue Reading...

METALLICA: Pro-Shot Video Of 'Harvester Of Sorrow' Performance From Moscow

Posted On Nov 14, 2019

Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA performing the song "Harvester Of Sorrow" on July 21 at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia can be seen below. METALLICA will headline five major North American festivals next year, all of Continue Reading...

Behemoth Lied About Getting Kicked Out of YMCA for Religious Beliefs + Darkthrone Shirt

Posted On Nov 14, 2019

They weren't ejected. (For their ideas or their clothing.) Continue reading…

19 Years Ago: Marilyn Manson Emerges From the Eye of the Storm With 'Holy Wood' Album

Posted On Nov 14, 2019

On Nov. 14, 2000, Marilyn Manson emerged from the Columbine backlash with the powerful musical statement, 'Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death).' Continue reading…

DEEP PURPLE To Release New Live Album, 'Live In Rome 2013', In December

Posted On Nov 14, 2019

earMUSIC will release DEEP PURPLE's "Live In Rome 2013" on December 6. This album takes the audience back to the "Now What?!" tour of 2013 when Ian Gillan, Ian Paice, Roger Glover, Steve Morse and Don Airey celebrated their first album after the Continue Reading...

Kiss Cancel Australian Tour Over Paul Stanley Illness

Posted On Nov 14, 2019

Eight shows called off “with heavy hearts.” Continue reading…

QUEEN And YouTube Music Challenge Fans To Sing Like FREDDIE MERCURY

Posted On Nov 14, 2019

"Bohemian Rhapsody" is considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time, so it's no wonder the music video recently hit 1 billion views on YouTube. For decades, fans have belted out the song's iconic lyrics alongside Freddie Mercury's Continue Reading...

GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE To Receive STIM's Platinum Award

Posted On Nov 14, 2019

GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge will be awarded the prestigious STIM Platinum Guitar this year. STIM, the Swedish performing rights society, protects the interests of authors and publishers of music in Sweden. The Platinum Guitar has been awarded since 2004 to Continue Reading...

KISS Cancels Australian Tour Due To Illness

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

KISS has canceled its previously announced Australian tour due to illness. Earlier this week, it was announced that doctors had advised Paul Stanley to rest due to a bad case of influenza, prompting the rescheduling of the tour's first show in Perth and the cancelation Continue Reading...

SCOTT WEILAND's Widow Is Selling His VELVET REVOLVER-Era Hats On eBay

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Scott Weiland's widow Jamie Weiland is selling two of his VELVET REVOLVER-era hats on eBay, each with a starting bid of $3,500. A message on the eBay auction page reads: "Scott Weiland's Black and Red Skull Hat from VELVET REVOLVER Days – Continue Reading...

ARMORED SAINT To Begin Recording New Album In December

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

ARMORED SAINT will enter the studio in December to begin recording its new album. The follow-up to 2015's "Win Hands Down" will be released in 2020. Last year, singer John Bush told the 96.7 KCAL-FM radio show "Wired In The Empire" that the band had "some Continue Reading...

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Frontman Says DEE SNIDER Is 'The Ultimate Rock Star'

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE frontman Chris "Motionless" Cerulli says that being interviewed by Dee Snider for an episode of the TWISTED SISTER singer's "I Wanna Talk" podcast was a memorable experience. "Dee is like the ultimate rock star in the best Continue Reading...

Trent Reznor + Atticus Ross Are Officially Country Music Award Winners

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Their category was revealed early on 'Good Morning America.' Continue reading…

JOE LYNN TURNER Says He Has Cleaned Up His Act 'A Lot' Since Suffering Heart Attack

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE frontman Joe Lynn Turner, who suffered a heart attack a year and a half ago, says that he is fully recovered and healthier than ever. "Calling it a wake-up call is exactly right," he told The Continue Reading...

SLAYER's KERRY KING: Limited Run Of 50 Handcrafted DEAN USA Guitars Available For $8,666 Each

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Dean Guitars has released a limited run of 50 handcrafted USA guitars designed in collaboration with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. Each USA Kerry King V Limited Edition 50 Pc guitar is priced at $8,666 and can be ordered from Continue Reading...

KISS: Officially Licensed ERIC CARR Coins Available

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Icon Coins has introduced the officially licensed Eric Carr commemorative collectors coin. Carr, KISS drummer from 1980 until his untimely passing in 1991, contributed his talent to the bands many gold and platinum albums during his tenure, and can be heard on Continue Reading...

Record Shopping With KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's MIKE D'ANTONIO And JESSE LEACH (Video)

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Mike D'Antonio and Jesse Leach of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE are featured in Amoeba Music's "What's In My Bag?" segment in which they talk about some of the records they are into. In the clip below, they can be seen shopping at Amoeba in Continue Reading...

RAMMSTEIN's TILL LINDEMANN Says Victim Of Alleged Assault At German Bar 'Was A Rude A**hole'

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

RAMMSTEIN frontman Till Lindemann has commented on the incident this past summer that saw him being accused of assault at a hotel bar. Lindemann allegedly got into an argument with a fellow guest at the Bayerischer Hof luxury Continue Reading...

Robert Plant Eyes New Space Shifters, Alison Krauss Albums

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Singer has gathered roughly "40 different instrumental ideas" for a new band studio project Continue reading…

Beneath the Massacre Announce First Album Since 2012

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

The tech death masters are back. Continue reading…

BRET MICHAELS To Receive 'Humanitarian Of The Year' Award At 'Hollywood Christmas Parade'

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

POISON singer Bret Michaels will be the "Humanitarian Of The Year" award recipient at the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade. Michaels is a multi-platinum global music superstar whose multi-faceted brand encompasses Continue Reading...

Video: PUDDLE OF MUDD Performs Acoustic Version Of 'Blurry' At SiriusXM Studios

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Video footage of PUDDLE OF MUDD performing an acoustic version of the song "Blurry" live at SiriusXM studios can be seen below. PUDDLE OF MUDD's new album, "Welcome To Galvania", was released in September via Pavement Entertainment. It Continue Reading...

Corey Taylor: You Don't Have to Be Under the Influence to Create

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Don't do drugs, kids. Continue reading…

Why Rod Stewart Hasn't Made Another Album With Jeff Beck

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

The rockers are unlikely to ever collaborate on another LP, despite their mutual respect for one another. Continue reading…

Yungblud Joins Marshmello + Blackbear in Rebellious Anthem 'Tongue Tied'

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Watch the resistance overcome in the new video. Continue reading…

Elton John Expands Final Tour Into Summer 2020

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Singer-songwriter adds 24 North American dates to Farewell Yellow Brick Road trek. Continue reading…

Taking Back Sunday's Adam Lazzara Tried Tattooing Himself…Twice

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Tell all your friends there's a video of the singer showing off his tattoos. Continue reading…

Down Announce First Show Since 2016 for 'Nola' 25th Anniversary

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

The first of (hopefully) many. Continue reading…

IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Says He Tends To Play Faster When He Is Really Tired

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

On October 15, Triple M's Becko interviewed IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain at the final show of the band's 2019 leg of the "Legacy Of The Beast" tour in Chile. Speaking about the touring lifestyle, Nicko said (see video below): Continue Reading...

2000's Best Rock Albums

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

The new guard had taken center stage by the time a new millennium loomed. Continue reading…

Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers to Headline 2020 Boston Calling Festival

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

But who will join them? Continue reading…

Sharon Osbourne Recalls Ozzy's Injury: 'I See Him Falling Again and Again'

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

After what she calls the rocker's 'terrifying' injury. Continue reading…

Tool Announce Expanded Book Edition of 'Fear Inoculum'

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Band has new version of recently issued fifth LP on the way. Continue reading…

SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Says Drugs Don't Enhance Creativity

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor has argued against the use of drugs to enhance creativity, insisting that "you sound better and play better and you have a better energy" when you're not under the influence of psychedelic drugs. Taylor, who Continue Reading...

ROBERT PLANT Is 'Sure' He Will Make Another Album With ALISON KRAUSS

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Robert Plant says that he is certain he will make another album with Alison Krauss. Released in 2007, their "Raising Sand" collaboration won Grammy Awards for "Album Of The Year", "Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album", "Record Of The Year" for Continue Reading...

The Offspring Will Release New Album in Early 2020

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Yah, yah, yah, yah, yah. Continue reading…

FOO FIGHTERS And RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS To Headline 2020 Edition Of BOSTON CALLING Festival

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

FOO FIGHTERS and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS will headline the 2020 edition of the Boston Calling festival. The two globally renowned rock acts will join a bill of over 60 performers, including an additional headliner, all of Continue Reading...

THE OFFSPRING To Release New Album In Early 2020

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

THE OFFSPRING guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman has confirmed to Halifax Today that the band's long-awaited tenth album has been completed. The follow-up to 2012's "Days Go By" was once again produced by Bob Rock, who also worked on the band's last two LPs. "The Continue Reading...

Red Hot Chill Peppers Prank Show Was Foo Fighters' Worst Gig

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Taylor Hawkins recalls being booed during 1999 concert before 500 pounds of pasta was dropped onstage. Continue reading…

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Sent Video to a Fan Who Hung Up on Him

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Can you imagine receiving this? Continue reading…

Tool Issuing Expanded Book Edition of 'Fear Inoculum'

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Lenticular 3D cards, a 56-page booklet and so much more. Continue reading…

Leaving Last Soundgarden Album Unfinished Is 'Ridiculous' Says Kim Thayil

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Guitarist looks forward to receiving files of vocals Chris Cornell recorded before his death. Continue reading…

SHARON OSBOURNE On OZZY's Injuries From Fall: 'It's Terrifying When You See Somebody You Love So Incapacitated'

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Sharon Osbourne says that it's been a "terrifying" experience seeing her husband Ozzy "so incapacitated" after suffering an injury in a fall earlier this year. The singer fell at his Los Angeles home in the Continue Reading...

TOOL To Release Expanded Book Edition Of 'Fear Inoculum' In December

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

TOOL's "Fear Inoculum", the Los Angeles-based band's chart-topping, record-breaking, critically acclaimed and, until now, physically sold-out fifth album is heading back to record stores, with an expanded book edition of the collection slated for Continue Reading...

FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO: 'We Really Have It Down As Far As What Our Show Is'

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

In a recent interview with Dino from 102.1 KFMA, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho spoke about the band's reputation as a strong live act. "We really have it down as far as what our show is," he said (see video below). "The band is tight. It's a Continue Reading...

CM Punk Returns to WWE Television After Nearly Six Years Away

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Look in my eyes, what do you see? Continue reading…

Watch Dave Grohl Rock 'Sesame Street' With the 'Here We Go Song'

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

The musician collaborates with Big Bird and Elmo. Continue reading…

Ozzy Osbourne May Not Have Needed Serious Surgery

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Wife Sharon says they were too “engulfed” in moment to ask for second opinion. Continue reading…

18 Years Ago: Rob Zombie Releases 'The Sinister Urge'

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

On Nov. 13, 2001, Rob Zombie followed up his debut record with the venerable 'The Sinister Urge.' Continue reading…

Steve Harris on Idea of Iron Maiden + Judas Priest Tour: 'Why Not?'

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

We can't think of a reason not to make this happen either, 'Arry. Continue reading…

Bob Kulick Outlines Hopes for Kiss Dispute Resolution

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Producer wants to co-write new song called “The End of the Road” and take part in final shows. Continue reading…

KARL SANDERS Says NILE's New Album Is 'A Renovation, A Rebirth, A Reinvigoration, A Re-Envisioning'

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Prior to NILE's November 4 performance in New York City, guitarist Karl Sanders spoke with Alex Haber of Heavy New York. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by Continue Reading...

Go Behind The Scenes Of DEF LEPPARD's Final Concert Of 2019

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

DEF LEPPARD has uploaded an eight-minute vlog covering the band's final concert of 2019, which took place on November 2 at the grand opening of Northern California's newest casino and hotel, the $440 million Hard Rock Sacramento at Fire Mountain, in Continue Reading...

ENSLAVED Re-Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST

Posted On Nov 13, 2019

Norwegian progressive black avantgardists ENSLAVED have re-signed with Nuclear Blast, renewing a collaboration that has been ongoing for around ten years and two years ago produced the universally lauded album "E". Band founding member and guitarist Ivar Bjørnson stated about Continue Reading...

IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Apparently Drops SONOR For BRITISH DRUM CO. Endorsement

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

IRON MAIDEN's Nicko McBrain has apparently parted ways with Sonor and landed at British Drum Co. British Drum Co. has been around since 2015, launched by drum builder Keith Keough four years after he sold his own company, KD Drums, Continue Reading...

STEVE GORMAN Looks Back On THE BLACK CROWES' 2014 Split: CHRIS ROBINSON 'Wanted Me Removed From The Band'

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Former THE BLACK CROWES drummer Steve Gorman, who recently published his tell-all memoir, "Hard To Handle: The Life And Death Of The Black Crowes", spoke in detail about the circumstances that led to the band's Continue Reading...

Watch Dave Grohl Sing With the Muppets on 'Sesame Street'

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Foo Fighters frontman shows up to celebrate iconic children's television show's 50th anniversary. Continue reading…

METALLICA: Pro-Shot Video Of 'Sad But True' Performance From Moscow

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA performing the song "Sad But True" on July 21 at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia can be seen below. METALLICA will headline five major North American festivals next year, all of which are produced Continue Reading...

BRET MICHAELS Hopes To Announce 'Really Awesome' POISON 2020 Tour 'In The Next Month Or So'

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Bret Michaels has confirmed to Arizona Republic that POISON will return next year with a "really awesome" tour. "Every other year," he said, "we're out with the all-original lineup and it's always out in the arenas and Continue Reading...

THE DEAD DAISIES In The Studio: Video Recap Of First Week

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

THE DEAD DAISIES — the hard rock "collective" founded by Australian musician and businessman David Lowy — has entered La Fabrique Studios in the south of France to record its as-yet-untitled new album. A video recap of the first week in the studio can be Continue Reading...

DOWN Confirms First Show Of 2020

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

DOWN has been confirmed for next year's edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting festival, set to take place June 18-21, 2020 in Dessel, Belgium. The announcement of DOWN's participation in the event comes less than a month after singer Philip Anselmo revealed that DOWN was planning Continue Reading...

STEVE HARRIS On Hypothetical IRON MAIDEN/JUDAS PRIEST Tour: 'Why Not?'

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Steve Harris says that he is not opposed to IRON MAIDEN sharing the stage with JUDAS PRIEST. Earlier this month, PRIEST singer Rob Halford said that he would love to see his band join forces with IRON MAIDEN for a tour. "I think both bands would Continue Reading...

PÄR SUNDSTRÖM Says 'Hard Work' And 'No Shortcuts' Are Reasons For SABATON's Success

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Jimmy Kay of The Metal Voice recently conducted an interview with guitarist Tommy Johansson and bassist Pär Sundström of Swedish metallers SABATON. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by Continue Reading...

MIKE PORTNOY Looks Back On His Exit From DREAM THEATER: 'I Needed A Break From Those Guys'

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Mike Portnoy spoke about his decision to leave DREAM THEATER during an appearance on the latest episode of "Drinks With Johnny", the Internet TV show hosted by AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ. Following the passing of Continue Reading...

Songs The Night Sings - THE DARK ELEMENT

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Although her contribution to the NIGHTWISH story will be overshadowed by those of her predecessor and successor, Anette Olzon always had the right voice for bright and pop-driven symphonic metal. In many ways, THE DARK ELEMENT is a much more fitting project for her talents. On "Songs Continue Reading...

Angel Of Light - ANGEL WITCH

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

The obvious exceptions of IRON MAIDEN, SAXON and DEF LEPPARD aside, the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal didn't produce much in the way of enduring heavy hitters. Righteous legends like DIAMOND HEAD and VENOM cashed in deserved credibility chips after the fact, of course, and if you don't Continue Reading...

Vile Nilotic Rites - NILE

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

There has always been something reassuring about the arrival of a new NILE album. This band has stuck rigidly to their own uniquely myopic conceptual path for 20+ years now, exhibiting a huge amount of imagination and ingenuity along the way, but always remembering to crush as many skulls Continue Reading...

Cruelty And The Beast – Re-Mistressed - CRADLE OF FILTH

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

It's an album that should really require no introduction, at least for anyone that has paid attention to the world of heavy metal over the last 25 years. "Cruelty and the Beast" was originally released in 1998 and was an obvious landmark in the evolution of a seminal Continue Reading...

Biolume Part 1 – In Tartarean Chains - MIDNIGHT ODYSSEY

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Heavy metal's obsession with hell below has been well explored and overly dissected since the genre's beginnings. But for every heavy metal songwriter who praises Satan and shouts about witches, there are almost as many who look to the terrifying unknown of the stars above Continue Reading...

Orificial Purge - VASTUM

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

The Bay Area metal scene gets the love that it deserves for its part in anchoring the 1980's U.S. thrash metal scene. It is where METALLICA found its voice, as well as propagating discussions of "The NEXT Four", which often include some combination of the area's heavyweights TESTAMENT, DEATH Continue Reading...

Daemon - MAYHEM

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

If you're a (black) metalhead who passes time by cvlting on social media, there's a 99 percent likelihood that you've stumbled across at least half dozen "I was on my way to kill Euronymous, too" memes over the course of the last month. These memes of course stem from the recent claims of MAYHEM Continue Reading...

SAINT ASONIA's ADAM GONTIER: 'I've Always Been Pretty Transparent As To What The Songs Are About'

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Australia's Keen Eye 4 Concerts recently conducted an interview with SAINT ASONIA frontman Adam Gontier. You can listen to the entire chat via the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by Continue Reading...

My Chemical Romance + Katy Perry Mashup Makes Mourning Upbeat

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Two sorrowful songs are now seemingly upbeat after getting the mashup treatment. Continue reading…

Monkees Announce New Tour and Live Album

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

The group's surviving members have big plans for 2020. Continue reading…

How One MEGADETH 'Super-Fan' Ended Up With Most Of DAVE MUSTAINE's Guitars From REVERB Shop Sale

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Around 20 of Dave Mustaine's guitars, including many Dean signature and prototype models, were sold via the MEGADETH frontman's Reverb gear shop last week, and almost all of them went to one person: Keith Gannon, owner Continue Reading...

FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE Announces 2020 North American Tour Accompanied By Classical Quartet

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Italian orchestral-death metal giants FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE will make their triumphant return to North America in 2020 in support of their critically lauded album "Veleno". For the first time in the band's celebrated career, Continue Reading...

Fleshgod Apocalypse Recruit Classical Quartet for 2020 Tour

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Orchestral death metal taken to the next level. Continue reading…

50 Years Ago: 'Change of Habit' Becomes Elvis Presley's Last Film

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

The final movie of the King's career is a lovable mess. Continue reading…

Ivan Moody: New Five Finger Death Punch Album 'Has Not Been F–king Easy to Make'

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Members left, were unhappy, etc. Continue reading…

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale Plays Her Favorite Metal Riffs

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Hale plays Sabbath and more. Continue reading…

The 66 Best Metal Albums of the Decade: 2010 – 2019

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Metal's fifth decade comes to a close. Continue reading…

LACUNA COIL's CRISTINA SCABBIA: 'I Think We're All Forgetting What Real Life Is'

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

In a recent interview with official LACUNA COIL online community Empty Spiral, vocalists Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro delved into the lyrical concepts behind their new "Black Anima" studio album. Released last month via Century Continue Reading...

HANSI KÜRSCH Thinks 'Legacy Of The Dark Lands' Orchestral Album Is BLIND GUARDIAN's 'Magnum Opus'

Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Josh Rundquist of That Drummer Guy recently conducted an interview with frontman Hansi Kürsch of German power metal veterans BLIND GUARDIAN. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by Continue Reading...