DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: Final Concert Of Latest Las Vegas Residency 'Was Probably The Best Show We've Ever Done'
Def Leppard wrapped its third Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace with a 12‑show run that the band describes as one of their best ever. Guitarist Phil Collen singled out the final night as possibly the greatest concert of their 40‑year career, while frontman Joe Elliott praised a massive, visually distinct production. The setlist blended new material like the single “Rejoice” with long‑shelved tracks such as “White Lightning,” underscoring a refreshed live experience. The residency also dovetailed with charitable and media tie‑ins, including a FireAid‑benefit cover and a Netflix film placement.
Unauthorized Book About Rise Of SLIPKNOT And Creation Of 2001 Album 'Iowa' To Arrive In August
Little, Brown Book Group will publish Dan Franklin’s “Somewhere Between Screaming And Crying: Slipknot, Nu Metal And 9/11” on August 6, 2026. The book marks the 25th anniversary of Slipknot’s 2001 album “Iowa” and offers the first comprehensive account of...
CHARLIE BENANTE On ANTHRAX's Upcoming Album 'Cursum Perficio': 'It's A Culmination Of Different Eras, Different Moods, Different Ideas'
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante discussed the upcoming twelfth studio album "Cursum Perficio," set for September 18 release via Megaforce in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in Europe, marking the band's first full‑length record in a decade since 2016's "For All...
Watch: KITTIE Kicks Off First Full North American Headlining Tour In Over 10 Years, Enlists Stand-In Bassist RACHEL GONZALES
Canadian metal pioneers KITTIE kicked off their first full North American headlining tour in over a decade on June 6, 2026, with a 16‑date "Legacy Of Fire Tour: 30 Years Of Kittie" celebrating three decades since their 1996 formation. Bassist Ivana...
Former OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist JOE HOLMES Releases New, Self-Titled Solo Album Featuring ROBERT TRUJILLO And MIKE BORDIN
Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Joe Holmes has issued a self‑titled solo album that reunites his past bandmates—Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo and Faith No More drummer Mike Bordin. The record features vocalist Robert Locke and was co‑produced with longtime collaborator Rich Mouser, who recorded it at his...
JOHN BUSH Hopes To Play European Shows Celebrating His Era Of ANTHRAX, Confirms Plans For Second CATEGORY 7 Album
Veteran metal vocalist John Bush recently wrapped a three‑city U.S. tour where he performed Anthrax songs from his 1992‑2005 tenure, backed by his current band Category 7. The shows featured a dual‑set format, with Category 7 opening before joining Bush for the...
JESSE LEACH Says KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Will 'Probably' Work On New Music In Early 2027
Jesse Leach confirmed that four songs omitted from Killswitch Engage’s 2025 album “This Consequence” will surface as B‑sides and possibly on limited‑edition EPs. The band is exploring shorter releases—EPs, seven‑inch and ten‑inch vinyl—to keep fans engaged between full‑length records. Leach...
THEORY OF A DEADMAN Announces New EP 'Part 1: Funeral Songs'
Canadian rock veterans Theory of a Deadman announced a six‑track EP titled “Part 1: Funeral Songs,” slated for release on September 4, 2026 through independent distributor ONErpm. The announcement follows the rollout of the new single “Winnebago (Lay Low)” and its music video, which...
DEF LEPPARD Guitarist PHIL COLLEN's MANRAZE Releases 'Lock, Stock & Barrel' Five-CD Box Set
MANRAZE, the supergroup featuring Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen, GIRL bassist Simon Laffy and Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook, has issued a five‑CD box set titled “Lock, Stock & Barrel” through Cherry Red Records and HNE Recordings. The collection compiles...
TAYLOR MOMSEN Explains Why THE PRETTY RECKLESS Doesn't Use Backing Tapes Or Rely On Click Tracks During Live Performances
Taylor Momsen told Germany’s Rock Antenne that The Pretty Reckless performs without backing or click tracks, insisting that raw, unedited live shows capture the band’s authentic spirit. She argues that imperfection is the true source of musical magic and that...
GEOFF TATE Says Getting Other Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Members To Guest On 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Wouldn't Have Been 'A Good Move' For...
Geoff Tate released the third installment of his *Operation: Mindcrime* saga under his own name, self‑released without a label. The concept album revisits the original story from Dr. X’s viewpoint and features a guitar‑driven sound, produced by Disturbed bassist John Moyer...
CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN: 'I Don't Believe In Releasing' Full-Length 'Records Anymore. I Think It's A Waste Of Time'
Candlebox frontman Kevin Martin told the Pod Scum podcast he no longer believes in releasing full‑length albums, calling them a waste of time in an era dominated by singles. The band, now fully independent, will self‑fund three new songs at...
EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE Says 'Constant Bad News' Is 'Exhausting' But The Solution Isn't Just Running Away From It
Amy Lee discusses the new EVANESCENCE single “Who Will You Follow,” co‑written with Zakk Cervini and Jordan Fish, as a preview for the upcoming album Sanctuary, due June 5. The track has become the band’s fastest‑moving rock radio single, reaching No. 1 on...
CRO-MAGS Release First New Song In Six Years, 'Wired For Chaos'
CRO-MAGS have broken a six‑year recording silence with the new single “Wired For Chaos,” accompanied by an aggressive music video directed by Rex Miller. The track doubles as the title theme for a documentary on frontman Harley Flanagan, and it will...
BUTCHER BABIES Release Music Video For Latest Single 'Blame It On The Wind'
Butcher Babies have dropped their fourth pre‑album single, "Blame It On The Wind," produced by veteran Howard Benson and released through Judge & Jury Records. The hard‑rock track serves as a personal love letter from vocalist Heidi Shepherd, reflecting on...