KIM THAYIL On Finishing SOUNDGARDEN's Final Album With CHRIS CORNELL: 'It's Emotionally Difficult And Challenging'
Soundgarden’s surviving members are completing a posthumous album that incorporates unreleased Chris Cornell vocal tracks recorded between 2015 and 2017. The trio—Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, and Ben Shepherd—are working with longtime producer Terry Date to flesh out rough demos into finished songs, a process they describe as emotionally taxing and logistically unconventional. A 2023 settlement with Cornell’s widow cleared legal obstacles, allowing the band to move forward without label‑driven deadlines. The project coincides with Thayil’s June 9 2026 memoir, adding further momentum to the band’s legacy efforts.
Frisson Noir
Finnish soprano Tarja Turunen’s ninth solo record, *Frisson Noir*, earns an 8/10 from Blabbermouth, confirming her status as a leading voice in symphonic metal. The album pairs her operatic vocals with heavyweight collaborators—including former Nightwish bandmate Marko Hietala, Cradle of...
SCOTT IAN 'Loves' That JOHN BUSH Is Performing Material From His Era Of ANTHRAX, Wants To Join Singer On Stage...
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian praised former frontman John Bush’s solo tour, where Bush is performing material from his 1992‑2005 tenure. Ian said he would love to join Bush onstage, but missed both the Los Angeles and New York dates. Bush’s setlist spans four...
CHAT PILE Announces New Album 'Who Loves The Sun', Shares 'Deep Blue' Music Video
Oklahoma City noise‑rock quartet CHAT PILE announced their third album, Who Loves The Sun, slated for release on September 4, 2026. The record expands the band’s aggressive sound with pre‑2000 indie‑rock hooks while confronting AI, climate change, and societal decay. The...
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...
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...
SONNY SANDOVAL On P.O.D.'s Upcoming LP: 'It Could Be The Best Album That We've Ever Written'
P.O.D. has wrapped recording on a new 13‑song LP with Grammy‑winning producer Will Yip, completing the sessions in just 12 days at his Memory Music Studios in South Philadelphia. The band, venturing outside California for the first time, incorporated seven‑string guitars...
SAGA To Embark On 50th-Anniversary '1977-2027: The Generations Tour'
Saga, the Canadian progressive‑rock stalwart, will mark its 50th anniversary in 2027 with the "Saga 50 – 1977‑2027: The Generations Tour," set to be announced on sagagen.com. Frontman Michael Sadler, who disclosed a rare aggressive muscle‑invasive cancer in 2024, is...
MARK KENDALL On New GREAT WHITE Songs: 'We Have Three Ready To Go, But We Have Seven On Tape'
Great White guitarist Mark Kendall revealed the band has three songs ready for release and a total of 16‑17 tracks in various stages of development with new vocalist Brett Carlisle. The material stems from collaborations between Kendall, Carlisle and rhythm...
RIK EMMETT On TRIUMPH's Recently Launched Reunion Tour: 'Every Night It Gets Better. It Just Keeps Resonating And Growing'
Canadian arena‑rock icons Triumph have launched their first North American tour in over three decades, kicking off April 10 in Orlando and spanning 27 U.S. and Canadian cities. Original members Rik Emmett and Gil Moore are backed by Phil X, Brent Fitz and...
TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Explains Why Now Is The Right Time For Him To Release His Memoir
Chuck Billy, frontman of thrash metal legends Testament, announced his memoir "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy," slated for release on November 10, 2026 via Permuted Press. Co‑written with Dave Erickson, the book is divided into an...
STEVE LUKATHER On EDDIE VAN HALEN Album He Is Working On With ALEX VAN HALEN: 'This Is Not Throwaway S***'
Steve Lukather told Guitar Player he is co‑producing a new album with Alex Van Halen that will draw from unreleased Eddie Van Halen recordings in the band’s vault. Lukather emphasized he will not play guitar, serving solely as a technical...
CHARLIE BENANTE Hopes There Will Be New PANTERA Music 'At Some Point', Says He Can Write PANTERA-Style Riffs
Charlie Benante, Anthrax’s longtime drummer, confirmed he can write Pantera‑style riffs for the reformed lineup featuring Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, and Zakk Wylde, but said new material depends on Anselmo and Brown’s direction. He emphasized that his drumming will faithfully...
THE DARKNESS's JUSTIN HAWKINS: 'I Think An Interactive OZZY OSBOURNE A.I. Is A Bit Of Fun For Fans'
Justin Hawkins weighed in on the upcoming Ozzy Osbourne AI avatar, a project spearheaded by the Osbourne family, Hyperreal and Proto Hologram. The avatar, built with Hyperreal’s patented Digital DNA process, will appear on life‑size Proto Luma holoportation units in...
ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE On 'It's For The Kids' Single: 'We Wanted To Release Something That Shows We're Not Slowing Down'
Anthrax announced their twelfth studio album, “Cursum Perficio,” slated for September 18 via Megaforce in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in Europe, ending a ten‑year gap since 2016’s “For All Kings.” The first single, “It’s For The Kids,” serves as a...
GRETA VAN FLEET Releases New Single And Music Video 'Play Your Games'
GRETA VAN FLEET has returned with the new single and music video “Play Your Games,” co‑produced with Grammy‑winning producer Mike Elizondo in Tennessee. The track, drawn from an early demo, channels the band’s raw, club‑origin sound and marks their first release...
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD To Co-Headline 2026 'Taste Of Chaos' Tour With IN THIS MOMENT
Hollywood Undead released the new single “Feels Like Home” on Sumerian Records, adding to a string of successful tracks that have revitalized the band’s catalog. The song follows “Hollywood Forever,” which earned 20.3 million streams and reached No. 18 on Active Rock...
PSYCROPTIC Announces 'The Pulse Of Annihilation' Album
PSYCROPTIC announced that its next album, The Pulse Of Annihilation, will arrive on July 17 as the band’s first full‑length release through Metal Blade Records. The record showcases a tighter compositional approach from guitarist‑songwriter Joe Haley, featuring the dual‑vocal attack of...
STRYPER Releases New Single 'I'm Alright (I'm Okay)'
American Christian‑metal veterans Stryper have dropped a new single, “I’m Alright (I’m Okay),” signaling the first taste of their forthcoming album slated for later this year on Frontiers Music. Frontman Michael Sweet describes the track as a hybrid of 1985‑era...
SLADE Guitarist DAVE HILL Announces 'Dirty Foot Lane' Solo Album
Founding SLADE guitarist Dave Hill announced his first solo album, “Dirty Foot Lane,” slated for an October release on JCPL Records and partnered with publisher Notting Hill Music. The record fuses rock, blues, folk, and ambient textures while tracing Hill’s...
SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH On 'Ei8ht' LP: 'I'm The Most Proud Of This Album, Of Any Of Them'
Shinedown announced their ninth studio album, “Ei8ht,” a 18‑track record arriving on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The album, produced by bassist Eric Bass at Big Animal Studio, took roughly a year and a half to complete. In the interview, frontman...
A PERFECT CIRCLE Releases New Single 'Starless'
American rock supergroup A PERFECT CIRCLE has released a new single, “Starless,” ahead of its first European tour in eight years. The track, written and produced by guitarist Billy Howerdel and mixed by Matty Green, showcases the band’s signature blend...
MARK MORTON: 'Isn't That Weird, 25 Years Into A Career, That Nobody Just Straight Up Sounds Like LAMB OF GOD?'
Lamb of God’s tenth studio album, “Into Obliviant,” drops amid widespread critical acclaim, landing on Metal Hammer and Kerrang! covers and earning praise from the Associated Press and SPIN. Guitarist Mark Morton told BangerTV that the band felt no pressure...
EI8HT
Shinedown’s ninth studio album “EI8HT” arrives after more than a year of development, delivering a mix of hard‑rock aggression and pop‑leaning melodies. The record opens with the punchy single “Safe and Sound,” which pairs raging guitars with instantly recognizable vocals....
ALTER BRIDGE Announces Fall 2026 U.S. Tour With BIG WRECK And TIM MONTANA
Alter Bridge has unveiled the second leg of its “What Lies Within” U.S. tour, an 18‑city trek from November 5 in Philadelphia to December 5 in Reno. The hard‑rock quartet will be joined by Canadian group Big Wreck and outlaw‑country rocker Tim Montana as...
DRAGONFORCE Announces Fall 2026 'Inhuman Rampage' 20th-Anniversary North American Tour
Dragonforce announced a 22‑city North American tour for November‑December 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of the landmark album Inhuman Rampage. The trek, the band’s largest U.S. run in over two decades, will feature support from Ensiferum and Rhapsody of Fire....
PERIPHERY Announces 'A Pale White Dot' Fall 2026 U.S. Tour
PERIPHERY announced a 20‑city U.S. and Canada tour titled “A Pale White Dot,” kicking off on October 22 at The Fillmore Philadelphia and concluding on November 18 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The tour supports the band’s newly released album of the same...
MASTERPLAN Shares Music Video For 'The Call' From Upcoming 'Metalmorphosis' Album
German power‑metal veterans Masterplan announced their new studio album “Metamorphosis,” slated for release on June 26, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The band unveiled the official video for the fourth single “The Call,” which guitarist Roland Grapow describes as the album’s most...
IAN HILL Says Next JUDAS PRIEST Album Is 'Shaping Up To Be A Great Classic' LP: 'A Little Bit More...
Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill confirmed that the band has finished most backing tracks for their next studio album and that Rob Halford is currently recording vocals. The new record is described as a more direct, slightly traditional follow‑up to...
ROY KHAN On His Upcoming Solo Album: 'I'm Trying To Capture The Sound That KAMELOT Had While I Was In...
Roy Khan, former Kamelot vocalist and current Conception frontman, announced his first solo album, slated for early 2027. The record is being produced by longtime Kamelot collaborator Sascha Paeth, with co‑production from Caio Kehyayan and Adrienne Cowan, and songwriting input from Bill Hudson....
TARJA TURUNEN Explains Why Now Was Right Time For Her To Make 'Heavier' Album With 'Frisson Noir'
Former Nightwish frontwoman Tarja Turunen announced her new solo album “Frisson Noir,” slated for release on June 12, 2026 through earMUSIC. Described as the heaviest record of her career, the ten‑track LP blends orchestral textures with aggressive guitar work and features...
DEAN DELEO's ONE MORE SATELLITE Completes Work On Second Album
Dean DeLeo’s side project ONE MORE SATELLITE has completed mixing and mastering its sophomore album, targeting a fall 2026 release. The ten‑track record features Stone Temple Pilots drummer Eric Kretz on one song, bassist Robert DeLeo on half the album, and contributions from...
BAD BRAINS' DARRYL JENIFER Announces New Instrumental Album 'The Weather Channel'
Founding BAD BRAINS bassist Darryl Jenifer is set to release his new instrumental album, “The Weather Channel,” on July 17 via Org Music in LP, CD, and digital formats. The record fuses exploratory jazz with elements of fusion, dub, psychedelia, and...
SOUNDGARDEN Is Still 'In The Process' Of Finishing Final Album With CHRIS CORNELL: 'It's Very, Very Important To All Of...
Surviving members of Soundgarden are close to completing a posthumous album featuring unreleased recordings with late frontman Chris Cornell. The band is working with original producer Terry Date to flesh out decade‑old demos, some dating back to 2015, into finished...
ILLUMISHADE, Featuring ELUVEITIE Members, Returns With New Single 'Paralyzed'
Swiss modern‑metal outfit ILLUMISHADE has dropped the independent single “Paralyzed,” featuring ELUVEITIE vocalist Fabienne Erni and guitarist Jonas Wolf. The track pairs a crushing whammy‑driven riff with melancholic, hopeful lyrics about a lost love, showcasing the band’s cinematic metal signature....
RAUNCHY Releases Lyric Video For New Single 'Frameworker'
After a 12‑year hiatus from studio releases, Danish metal veterans RAUNCHY have re‑entered the spotlight with a lyric video for their new single 'Frameworker'. The track serves as the first glimpse of the forthcoming album 'Prisoner', slated for later 2026...
DED Announces Deluxe Edition Of 'Resent'
Phoenix‑based metal band DED will issue a deluxe version of its September 2025 album “Resent” on July 3 through UNFD. The expanded set adds 11 previously unreleased tracks and demos, bringing the total to 23 songs, and includes the new single “Weapon”...