DAVE MUSTAINE's Advice To Young Musicians: 'If You Have A Band, You've Gotta Look At The Performers In The Band'
Dave Mustaine told Brazil’s 92.5 Kiss FM that emerging bands should surround themselves with skilled musicians, not friends, and build a professional support team that includes a manager, attorney, and accountant. He also stresses the importance of staying in school and mastering basic finance concepts such as bookkeeping and compound interest. Mustaine reflected on Megadeth’s relatively stable lineup and how it contributed to the band’s creative chemistry. The band’s self‑titled final album debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard chart with 73,000 equivalent units, underscoring the commercial relevance of his advice.
RACHEL BOLAN On SKID ROW's Ongoing Singer Search: 'We Probably Have Listened To About 300 Submissions At This Point'
SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan confirmed the band’s ongoing search for a new lead vocalist, conducted through a first‑of‑its‑kind partnership with online music retailer Sweetwater. About 300 audition tapes have been reviewed so far, and the band stresses they will not rush...
GIL MOORE Doesn't Rule Out New Music From TRIUMPH: 'We'll Just See'
Gil Moore told Sonic Perspectives that while Triumph’s 2026 North American tour marks the band’s 50th‑anniversary return to the stage, he isn’t ruling out new music, leaving the possibility open for future recordings. The tour, the first in more than...
JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Says Setlist For Upcoming 'Faithkeepers' Tour Won't Focus On 'Anything Specific'
Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner said the upcoming Faithkeepers European tour will feature a varied setlist rather than focusing on specific anniversary albums. While the band will still nod to milestones like the 50‑year‑old Sad Wings of Destiny and the...
ANDREAS KISSER On His Post-SEPULTURA Plans: 'I'm Not Gonna Stop, Of Course, Doing Music'
Brazilian thrash legends SEPULTURA announced a new EP, “The Cloud Of Unknowing,” slated for April 24 on Nuclear Blast Records, while wrapping their 40th‑anniversary farewell tour. Guitarist Andreas Kisser told Metal OBS he isn’t retiring, hinting at solo projects that blend music...
FIREWIND's New Concept Album Will Be 'Very Epic': 'It's Gonna Have New Elements That We Haven't Done Before'
Greek power‑metal outfit Firewind has wrapped up a new concept album featuring returning vocalist Henning Basse, promising “very epic” and unheard‑of elements. The band recently performed with Basse on the 70,000 Tons Of Metal cruise and is gearing up for a summer European...
Opvs Noir Vol. 3
German gothic‑metal band LORD OF THE LOST has released Opvs Noir Vol. 3, the final installment of a three‑album trilogy launched within a year. The record, rated 8/10, continues the band’s blend of electro‑goth synths and heavy metal, featuring collaborations with...
Descent
Immolation’s tenth studio album “Descent” arrives as a 45‑minute onslaught that reaffirms the band’s reputation for relentless death‑metal craftsmanship. Produced by Zack Ohren, the record offers clearer, more powerful production while retaining the brutal riffing and blast‑beat fury fans expect....
BRET MICHAELS 'Strongly' Believes That 2027 Will Be 'A Good Reunion Year For POISON'
Bret Michaels told SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation that Poison aims to launch a reunion tour in 2027, marking the 41st anniversary of their debut album *Look What the Cat Dragged In*. The previously discussed 2026 tour was postponed amid unresolved revenue‑share...
AT THE GATES Shares 'The Dissonant Void' Single From Upcoming 'The Ghost Of A Future Dead' Album
Swedish melodic death‑metal veterans AT THE GATES have issued a second single, “The Dissonant Void,” ahead of their eighth studio album “The Ghost Of A Future Dead,” slated for April 24 2026 via Century Media. The record is a heartfelt tribute to...
BEAST IN BLACK Leader ANTON KABANEN To Sit Out Band's North American Tour With HELLOWEEN
Finnish metal outfit Beast in Black announced that guitarist Anton Kabanen will miss its North American tour with Helloween to finish work on the band’s long‑awaited fourth studio album. The tour kicks off on April 7 in Dallas and runs through May 2 in...
ULI JON ROTH On Guitarists' 'Pursuit Of Technical Brilliance': 'Too Many Players Start Sounding Like Typewriters'
Uli Jon Roth, the German guitar legend who helped shape the Scorpions' early sound, told North Coast Music Beat that aspiring players should chase personal expression rather than endless technical fireworks. He warns that many modern guitarists sound like "typewriters," prioritising speed...
Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Announce First-Ever STANLEY SIMMONS Live Shows
Sons of KISS Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, have announced the first‑ever STANLEY SIMMONS live dates, a four‑show California mini‑tour in early May 2025. The duo recently released a Mitchell Richmond‑directed video for their second...
LAST IN LINE Parts Ways With Singer ANDREW FREEMAN
Last In Line, the Dio‑heritage supergroup led by Vivian Campbell and Vinny Appice, announced that vocalist Andrew Freeman has departed following on‑stage tension and divergent musical focus. The band confirmed it still holds a recording contract with earMUSIC but will postpone any...
METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Denies Former Members Were Blindsided By Band's Split And Eventual Reformation: 'That's On Them'
Founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof confirmed he shut down Metal Church after a contentious 2023 Australian tour and a lost Rat Pak deal, then reluctantly reassembled a new lineup featuring Dave Ellefson, Ken Mary and vocalist Brian Allen. He denied that...
GEDDY LEE Explains Decision To Use RUSH Name For Upcoming Tour: 'What The F*** Should We Call It, IRON MAIDEN?'
RUSH bassist Geddy Lee confirmed the band will tour under the Rush name in 2026, despite drummer Neil Peart’s death, after receiving the family’s blessing. The “Fifty Something” tour launches in June at the Kia Forum and has expanded from 22...
New FOO FIGHTERS Drummer ILAN RUBIN Opens Up About How He Landed Gig, Says NINE INCH NAILS Drummer 'Switch' Was...
Ilan Rubin was announced as the Foo Fighters' new drummer in July 2025, replacing Josh Freese. Rubin explained that his transition was a logical outcome of his Nine Inch Nails contract ending, not a coordinated swap. He had several months...
MR. LORDI Says Backlash From Heavy Metal Fans To LORDI's EUROVISION Win Was 'Quite Cruel': 'Those Daggers, They Go Deep...
Finnish hard‑rock outfit LORDI will appear in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 grand‑final interval act, celebrating the contest’s 70th anniversary and the band’s 20th anniversary of their 2006 win. Lead singer Mr. Lordi reflected on the mixed legacy of that victory,...
ATREYU's DAN JACOBS Says Opening For IRON MAIDEN In 2009 In Monterrey, Mexico Was 'Scary As Hell': 'People Were Throwing...
ATREYU guitarist Dan Jacobs recalled opening for Iron Maiden in Mexico City and Monterrey in 2009, where the crowd turned hostile and threw pesos, cups and metal objects, injuring band members. The band later supported Maiden in Canada with no incidents,...
SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA: 'I've Been Dealing With Some Serious Health Issues' But 'It Hasn't Stopped Me'
Founding vocalist and keyboardist Jon Oliva disclosed that he is battling a fractured T7 vertebra, multiple sclerosis and Ménière’s disease, and is preparing for back surgery. Despite the pain and loss of his ability to fly, he says the health...
PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX On Normalizing Mental Health Discussions: 'I Think It's Important That We Address It'
In an interview with Australia’s Heavy, Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix emphasized the need to normalize mental‑health conversations, citing his own battles with addiction, depression and suicidal thoughts. He linked the band’s new single “Wake Up Calling,” released via New Noize Records/ADA, to a broader...
FREDDY CRICIEN On Upcoming MADBALL Album 'Not Your Kingdom': 'It's By Far' The Band's 'Most Diverse' LP
MADBALL frontman Freddy Cricien announced the band’s next album, *Not Your Kingdom*, slated for a May 2026 release via Nuclear Blast. He described it as the group’s most diverse record yet, blending nostalgic throwback vibes with contemporary elements. The launch...
ROB DUKES: 'Getting Fired' From EXODUS In 2014 'Was Like A Blessing In Disguise'
Rob Dukes, who was dismissed from Exodus in 2014, rejoined the thrash metal pioneers in January 2025 after an 11‑year gap. He contributed lyrics and vocals to the band’s March 2025 album “Goliath,” which he describes as his best work....
CARMINE APPICE Wants To Record 'Tribute' To BLUE MURDER Featuring Guest Musicians: 'I Think It Would Be Interesting'
Drummer Carmine Appice told VRP Rocks he has pitched a Blue Murder tribute album featuring guest musicians such as Ted Nugent and Billy Sheehan. The idea has label support, but bassist Tony Franklin remains hesitant about revisiting the material. Appice...
HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON Says He Is Finally 'Done' Drinking: 'It's Been A Real Godsend'
Helmet frontman Page Hamilton told Australian media he will embark on his first completely sober Australian tour, kicking off on April 16 in Newcastle. After years of heavy drinking—up to 15‑20 beers a day—he entered a recovery program two and...
CHRIS POLAND Says He Will Try To Catch MEGADETH On Band's Final Tour: 'I'll Make Time For DAVE MUSTAINE'
Former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland told KNAC.com he will try to attend the band’s announced farewell tour, despite running several recording studios that keep him busy. He emphasized his willingness to make time for frontman Dave Mustaine, recalling his early...
RON RINEHART On Why DARK ANGEL No Longer Plays Encores: 'To Me, It's Like Making The Fans Beg For Another...
Dark Angel frontman Ron Rinehart announced that the band will stop performing traditional encores, opting instead to play all desired songs back‑to‑back without leaving the stage. He argues that the ritual forces fans to beg for an extra song and...
GEOFF TATE On Proposed THE THREE TREMORS Project With BRUCE DICKINSON And ROB HALFORD: 'It Didn't Progress Very Far At...
Geoff Tate revealed that the proposed supergroup "The Three Tremors"—intended to unite Queensrÿche, Iron Maiden and Rob Halford—never progressed beyond initial discussions. The idea originated from a joking suggestion by Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood in 2018, but conflicting tour...
Ex-THE BLACK CROWES Drummer STEVE GORMAN On Latest ROCK HALL Nomination: 'It's Genuinely Humbling'
Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman praised the band’s second consecutive nomination for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The nomination follows the release of their tenth studio album, “A Pound Of Feathers,” earlier this year. Gorman reflected...
SEVENDUST Releases Music Video For 'Threshold' From Upcoming 'One' Album
Sevendust has unveiled the new single “Threshold,” the lead track from their 15th studio album One, due May 1, 2025. The song, featuring the band’s signature heavy grooves and melodic intensity, is now streaming worldwide. A striking music video continues the...
POISON Frontman BRET MICHAELS To Perform At 2026 NFL Draft In Pittsburgh
Bret Michaels, the iconic frontman of Poison and a native of Western Pennsylvania, will headline a high‑energy performance at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. He will share the stage with fellow Pittsburgh‑born rapper Wiz Khalifa for a genre‑blending mash‑up. The...
SAGA To Return To Stage In 2026 With Limited Engagements
Canadian prog‑rock legends Saga announced a limited‑engagement tour across Canada for 2026, with dates to be revealed soon. Frontman Michael Sadler returns to the stage after recovering from a rare, aggressive muscle‑invasive cancer diagnosed in 2024. The lineup features drummer...
BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: 'The Most Important Thing For Me Is To Really Have That Authenticity'
Gavin Rossdale, frontman of Bush, says authenticity and mental‑health focus drive their new album “I Beat Loneliness,” released in July 2025 via earMUSIC. He stresses confessional lyrics over materialistic topics, aiming to connect with listeners seeking emotional support. The band will...
NECROT Signs To METAL BLADE RECORDS
Oakland death‑metal trio NECROT has officially signed with veteran label Metal Blade Records, aligning the band with a 45‑year legacy of extreme‑music support. The deal coincides with NECROT’s inclusion on the 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour, featuring 30 dates across the...
GEOFF TATE: 'What I Find Really Interesting Is How Many People Don't Recognize Me, And How Many People Do'
Former Queensrÿche frontman Geoff Tate discussed the paradox of being both recognized and overlooked by fans while touring, noting how imitators both flatter and surprise him. He announced the May 3 release of "Operation: Mindcrime III," a concept album that revisits the...
TONY DOLAN On New Music From VENOM INC.'s Current Lineup: 'We're Ready To Record The Three Of Us As A...
Tony Dolan announced that Venom Inc. will issue a South‑America live album, a mini‑EP with two new tracks and re‑recordings, and a special Kiss FM studio session before recording a full‑band third album. The band’s current trio—Dolan, drummer Marc Jackson...
Good God / Baad Man
Corrosion of Conformity has issued the double‑album “Good God / Baad Man,” their first full‑length release in eight years. The 67‑minute record features new bassist Bobby Landgraf and returning drummer Stanton Moore, and marks the final recordings of original drummer Reed Mullin, who...
DROWNING POOL's 'Goal And Plan' Is To Release New Full-Length Album Before End Of The Year
Drowning Pool guitarist C.J. Pierce confirmed the band will drop a full‑length album before the end of 2026, following three singles released since 2024. The release will coincide with the 25‑year anniversary of their debut "Sinner" album, which they plan to...
VOIVOD's MICHEL 'AWAY' LANGEVIN Explains Why 'Thrash Metal Is More Popular Than Ever'
VOIVOD drummer Michel “Away” Langevin says thrash metal is experiencing unprecedented popularity, driven by the genre’s focus on sociopolitical and environmental crises. The band attributes its relevance to sci‑fi storytelling that mirrors real‑world nightmares like nuclear disasters and climate change....
AC/DC 'Highway To Hell' Engineer TONY PLATT: We 'Wanted It To Sound Like Everybody Was In The Same Room'
Tony Platt, the mix engineer behind AC DC’s 1979 breakthrough album Highway To Hell and its 1980 follow‑up Back In Black, sat down with Rock Candy to discuss the production choices that defined the records. He explained producer Mutt Lange’s directive...
DEEP PURPLE Announces Summer 2026 North American Tour With KANSAS And JEFFERSON STARSHIP
British hard‑rock icons Deep Purple have unveiled a 2026 North American summer tour, supported by Kansas and, on select dates, Jefferson Starship. The 30‑date trek runs from August 4 in Raleigh, NC, to September 12 in Sparks, NV, with tickets on sale April 3. Concurrently,...
JIMMY PAGE Shares 'Original Home Demo' Version Of LED ZEPPELIN's 'Ten Years Gone'
Jimmy Page posted the original home demo of Led Zeppelin’s "Ten Years Gone" to his YouTube channel, offering a raw glimpse of the track that later appeared on the 1975 double‑album Physical Graffiti. The demo was recorded in 1973 at...
DANI FILTH Says Next CRADLE OF FILTH Album Will Be 'A Step Up' From 'The Screaming Of The Valkyries': 'I...
British extreme metal veteran Dani Filth revealed that Cradle of Filth’s next studio album will be recorded within three to four weeks and is designed to be a heavier, more brutal follow‑up to March 2025’s “The Screaming Of The Valkyries.”...
U.D.O. Completes Work On New LP For Early 2027 Release: 'It's A Really Straightforward Album'
U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider announced that the band has completed a new album slated for release in early 2027, following the 2023 "Touchdown" record. The project features former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes, who contributed heavily to songwriting and brings a...
EVERGREY's TOM S. ENGLUND Says 'The World Is In Turmoil': 'It's Hard To Grasp And It's Hard To Predict What's...
Swedish metal veterans Evergrey announced their fifteenth studio album, “Architects Of A New Weave,” slated for release on June 5 2026 via Napalm Records. Frontman Tom S. Englund says the record tackles global turmoil while delivering a surprisingly positive message about self‑worth...
JACK OWEN On CANNIBAL CORPSE's 'Butchered At Birth': That Album Is 'Hard For Me To Listen To'
Former Cannibal Corpse guitarist Jack Owen says the 1991 album “Butchered At Birth” still sounds poor to him, citing weak production and rushed writing. He hinted a possible re‑recording could fix those issues. Owen also detailed his streamlined songwriting process...
JAY BUCHANAN Wants Next RIVAL SONS Album To Be 'Really, Really Rough' And 'Really Unrefined'
Jay Buchanan says Rival Sons’ next album will be intentionally raw and unrefined, likening it to the Black Crowes’ 1992 "Southern Harmony and Musical Companion." The band plans to blend pre‑written material with on‑the‑fly floor writing, while likely retaining longtime...
KIP WINGER On WINGER's Decision To Retire From Touring: 'It's Been Coming For A Long Time'
Kip Winger confirmed that the band’s planned farewell shows in 2025 will be its last full‑time tour, yet four 2026 dates remain on the calendar. He cited vocal strain, relentless bus travel, and a desire to devote time to classical...
TOBY JEPSON Says 'There's An 80% Chance' There Will Be A New LITTLE ANGELS Album: 'I've Written Three Songs Already...
Toby Jepson revealed an 80% chance Little Angels will release a new album, having already penned three tracks. The band’s full‑lineup reunion tour, dubbed “Big, Bad & Back,” is slated for November 2026 with 12 European dates, and the London show sold out...
Watch: ANTHRAX Plays Another Snippet Of Brand New Song, Including Lead Vocals, In Adelaide, Australia
Thrash legends Anthrax previewed a new, unreleased track during their March 25 show in Adelaide, Australia, while continuing a four‑date Australian tour. Drummer Charlie Benante revealed the band’s next album, their first since 2016’s “For All Kings,” has been postponed after...