YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Has Finished Recording His New Solo Album: It's 'Gonna Be Very Neoclassical', He Says
Swedish guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen announced he has completed recording his next solo album, a five‑month studio effort crafted in his own facility. The 46‑minute LP, designed specifically for vinyl, mixes four vocal tracks with predominantly instrumental, neoclassical compositions. He described the project as “very neoclassical” and true to his signature style, while confirming a busy 2026 tour covering Europe, Asia and the United States. The release follows his 2025 live album “Tokyo Live” and builds on the momentum of his 2021 studio effort “Parabellum.”
MARC LOPES Explains His 'Anger' Over METAL CHURCH Exit: 'None Of My Phone Calls Or E-Mails Were Ever Answered'
Former Metal Church frontman Marc Lopes publicly aired his frustration over being cut out of the band after the 2023 album “Congregation Of Annihilation.” Lopes says he held a 20% ownership stake and was denied any conversation about the band’s...
BRET MICHAELS: 'I Hope To God' POISON Can Embark On The 'Most Incredible' Tour 'In The Next Year Or Two'
Bret Michaels told New York radio Q104.3 that Poison is eyeing a 2027 reunion tour to mark the 41st anniversary of their 1986 debut, *Look What the Cat Dragged In*. The band’s 2026 tour was shelved amid reports that Michaels demanded...
NIRVANA: 'The Complete Scores' Deluxe Hardcover Collector's Edition Available From HAL LEONARD
Hal Leonard announced the deluxe hardcover "Nirvana – The Complete Scores," a collector’s edition that transcribes every note from the band’s three studio albums—Bleach, Nevermind, In Utero—and the MTV Unplugged performance. The 51‑song volume offers guitar, bass, drum, vocal, and...
KORN Bassist ROBERTO 'RA' DÍAZ: 'I'm Still, To This Day, Loving Every Second Of It And Hoping It Keeps Going'
Roberto “Ra” Díaz, former Suicidal Tendencies bassist, was tapped by Korn in 2021 after a chance Instagram DM from drummer Ray Luzier during the COVID‑19 shutdown. He quickly learned Korn’s catalog, sent video auditions, and stepped in for original bassist...
NEVERMORE Releases 'Dead Heart In A Dead World' And 'Sentient 6' Performance Video From Istanbul Concert
Nevermore unveiled its reconstituted lineup with a debut concert in Istanbul on April 1, featuring new vocalist Berzan Önen, guitarist Jack Cattoi and bassist Semir Özerkan alongside Jeff Loomis and Van Williams. The band released performance videos of “Dead Heart In A Dead World” and “Sentient 6,”...
DAVE GROHL On His Daughter VIOLET's Music Career: 'I Didn't Wanna Be A Stage Dad'
Dave Grohl told SiriusXM’s Lithium and Radio X that he played a purely supportive role in his daughter Violet’s music career, providing only encouragement and a notebook. Violet began writing songs at 13, taught herself multiple instruments, and partnered with...
DAVID LEE ROTH Says He Sold His Publishing Catalog For A Substantial Sum Last Year: I Feel 'Rich'
David Lee Roth disclosed that he sold his Van Halen-era music publishing catalog for a substantial lump‑sum eight months ago, saying he now feels "rich." His announcement at Coachella underscores a broader wave of legacy rock artists cashing in on song‑rights...
NIGHT RANGER, BRUCE KULICK, SLAUGHTER, FASTER PUSSYCAT And KEEL To Perform At 2026 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'
KISS announced the 2026 “KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas,” scheduled for November 13‑15 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, featuring Night Ranger, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, Keel and the 1980s KISS cover band Kuarantine. A pre‑party on...
TRAFFIC Co-Founder DAVE MASON Dead At 79
Legendary rock musician Dave Mason, co‑founder of Traffic, died at 79 on April 19, surrounded by his wife Winifred, their Maltese dog Star, and the Carson Valley he loved. He had retired from touring in 2024 after health setbacks, including a...
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Announces Summer/Fall 2026 Leg Of 'American Crusade' Tour With ZAKK SABBATH And DARK CHAPEL
Black Label Society announced the second leg of its “American Crusade” tour, kicking off in August 2026 and running through early October. The shows will feature Zakk Sabbath as the support act, with frontman Zakk Wylde handling both his band...
CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN On Why He Reversed His Decision To Retire: 'I Still Have Things That I Wanna Talk About...
Kevin Martin, frontman of Candlebox, reversed his retirement plans after rejoining original guitarist Pete Klett and touring with the 2024 BUSH lineup. The reunion sparked fresh creative energy, leading the band to release a deluxe edition of *The Long Goodbye*...
DAVE GROHL Praises New FOO FIGHTERS Drummer ILAN RUBIN: 'His Capabilities Are Off The F***ing Charts'
Foo Fighters announced Ilan Rubin as their new drummer in July 2025, replacing Josh Freese. Rubin, a veteran of Nine Inch Nails and a 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, made his live debut on September 14, 2025 at the Fremont Theater in...
FAILURE Shares 'The Rising Skyline' Single Featuring HAYLEY WILLIAMS, Announces Fall 2026 Tour
Los Angeles trio FAILURE has released a new single, “The Rising Skyline” featuring Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams, as the lead track from their upcoming seventh studio album, Location Lost, slated for April 24. The acoustic‑leaning duet marks one of the band’s rare collaborations...
The Ghost Of A Future Dead
Swedish death‑metal legend Tomas Lindberg’s death in September 2025 prompted a wave of tributes, and AT THE GATES responded with their final album, “The Ghost Of A Future Dead.” The record delivers 12 tracks over 42 minutes, merging the band’s classic...