SEBASTIAN BACH Performs '(Hold On) To The Dream' Live For First Time

Posted On May 20, 2024


Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach performed his new song "(Hold On) To The Dream" live for the first time during his headlining concert this past Sunday (May 19) Rams Head Live! in Baltimore, Maryland. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of Rock N Roll Experience). "(...

FLAT BLACK's JASON HOOK: COREY TAYLOR Is 'Actually A Sweetheart'

Posted On May 20, 2024


Two months ago, FLAT BLACK, the band formed by ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook, released a new single, "Nothing To Some". The track, which features a guest appearance by SLIPKNOT vocalist Corey Taylor, will appear on FLAT BLACK's upcoming debut album, due later this year via Fearless...

OVERKILL Bassist D.D. VERNI Returns To Live Stage After Shoulder Surgery

Posted On May 20, 2024


Original OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni, who was forced to miss the band's Latin American tour while he was recovering from shoulder surgery, returned to the live stage this past Friday (May 17) at the Milwaukee Metal Fest at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fan-filmed video of the concert...

SLIPKNOT Performs Without CLOWN At 2024 SONIC TEMPLE Festival

Posted On May 20, 2024


SLIPKNOT performed without percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) at this past weekend's Sonic Temple festival in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to launching into the fourth song of SLIPKNOT's headlining set of the four-day event on Sunday (May 19), singer Corey Taylor addressed Clown's absence, tellin...

SLAYER's KERRY KING: 'I Don't Believe In God Or The Devil; I'm An Atheist'

Posted On May 19, 2024


In a new interview with Germany's Moshpit Passion, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke about the increased prevalence of lyrics about religion and occult themes in heavy metal today compared to how it was when the band first started out more than 40 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL Weighs In On Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Music

Posted On May 19, 2024


In a new interview with Elena Rosberg of Radiocast BG, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked how he thinks heavy metal music and the metal community can combat the negative effects of artificial intelligence in music, particularly as it relates to the creative process. Hill responded (as transcrib...

See Pro-Shot Video Of KK'S PRIEST's Entire 2024 ROCK HARD FESTIVAL Performance

Posted On May 19, 2024


WDR Rockpalast has uploaded professionally filmed video of KK'S PRIEST's entire May 18 performance at the Rock Hard Festival in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Check it out below. Featured songs: 01. Hellfire Thunderbolt 3:39 02. Strike Of The Viper 7:41 03. One More Shot At Glory 10:11 04. The Ripper 15:47...

STRYPER's OZ FOX Released From Hospital After Undergoing Latest Brain Surgery

Posted On May 19, 2024


STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox has been released from the hospital after undergoing his latest brain surgery. The procedure, which will force him to sit out the band's upcoming "To Hell With The Amps" acoustic tour, was reportedly overseen by Richard G. Everson, MD at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in...

GUNS N' ROSES Is 'Trying' To Make A New Album

Posted On May 19, 2024


Slash has said that GUNS N' ROSES is currently "trying" to make a new album, and that he is "working" with his bandmates "in that capacity". The legendary hard rock outfit has not released a full-length effort since 2008's "Chinese Democracy", which included only singer Axl Rose from the band's clas...

MUDVAYNE's GREG TRIBBETT Misses Concert Due To Family Emergency

Posted On May 19, 2024


MUDVAYNE guitarist Greg Tribbett was forced to miss the band's May 18 concert at the Premier Theater at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut due to a family emergency. Playing all guitar parts at the show was MUDVAYNE's second guitarist, Marcus Rafferty, who has been joining the b...

Watch: LZZY HALE Plays Second Concert With SKID ROW

Posted On May 19, 2024


HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale played her second show as the vocalist of SKID ROW Saturday night (May 18) at the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the setlist was as follows: 01. Slave To The Grind 02. The Threat...

Founding STAIND Drummer JON WYSOCKI Dead At 53

Posted On May 19, 2024


Founding STAIND drummer Jon Wysocki died on Saturday, May 18 at the age of 53. Prior to his passing, he had reportedly having issues with his liver that required him to be under the care of medical professionals. Wysocki's death was confirmed by his bandmates in LYDIA'S CASTLE. They wrote in a socia...

THE BLACK CROWES Want To Keep Their Music 'Honest And Pure'

Posted On May 18, 2024


In a new interview with Pierre Robert of Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR radio station, THE BLACK CROWES singer Chris Robinson and guitarist Rich Robinson spoke about the making of their latest album, "Happiness Bastards". The LP was recorded at producer Jay Joyce's Neon Cross Studio in East Nashville in s...

ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA Launches Tribute Band To RONNIE JAMES DIO

Posted On May 18, 2024


ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna has launched a tribute band to Ronnie James Dio. The new group will play four shows in Florida in August, performing music from DIO, BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW. The dates are as follows: August 15 - Captain Hiram's - Sebastian, FL August 16 - Piper's Pub - Pompano Beach...