JASON NEWSTED Doesn't Believe METALLICA's 'Justice' Album Should Ever Be Officially Remixed: 'I Don't Think You Should Go Back And...
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted told SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation he has no interest in remixing the band’s 1988 album “…And Justice For All.” He argues the record should remain untouched, citing its historical significance and the artistic choices made at the time. Newsted highlighted that Lars Ulrich’s original mix notes already called for the bass to be low, and that the band’s “burnt” ears and production constraints shaped the final sound. The interview revisits long‑standing fan criticism over the album’s missing low end and the band’s mixed explanations.
Watch: SEPULTURA Joined By BIOHAZARD's EVAN SEINFELD For 'Slave New World' Performance In Reading
Sepultura’s North American leg of the "Celebrating Life Through Death" farewell tour featured a surprise appearance by Biohazard frontman Evan Seinfeld, who performed the classic track "Slave New World" in Reading, Pennsylvania. The tour, which began in April and runs...
SALIVA's BOBBY AMARU: 'Anytime You Replace A Singer, There's Always Gonna Be Doubters Or Haters'
Bobby Amaru, Saliva’s frontman since 2011, told That Metal Interview that replacing original vocalist Josey Scott was both a blessing and a curse, but the internet has turned doubters into new fans. He highlighted how social media and streaming let...
ALICE COOPER Announces Reissues Of 'Along Came A Spider' And 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare' Albums With Bonus Material
Shock‑rock legend Alice Cooper is reissuing two classic albums, “Along Came A Spider” and “Welcome 2 My Nightmare,” through earMUSIC. Both titles are offered in premium physical formats—CD and high‑quality 45 rpm vinyl—each packed with bonus material, including three new tracks on the...
PEARL JAM, EDDIE VEDDER & FRIENDS, BILLY IDOL, BAD RELIGION Set For 10th-Anniversary Edition Of OHANA FESTIVAL
The Ohana Festival marks its 10th anniversary with a three‑day lineup at Doheny State Beach, featuring headliners Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder & Friends, Billy Idol and Bad Religion among more than 30 acts. The event runs September 25‑27 and offers...
BLACK VEIL BRIDES Announce Second North American Leg Of 'Vindicatour' For August/September 2026
BLACK VEIL BRIDES have announced the second North American leg of their "Vindicatour" for August‑September 2026, supporting their newly released seventh studio album "Vindicate." The 16‑city trek kicks off in Phoenix on August 27 and concludes in Montclair, New Jersey on September 27,...
Legendary THE WHO Singer ROGER DALTREY Announces 2026 U.S. Solo Tour 'A Great Night Out'
Sir Roger Daltrey, freshly knighted and fresh from The Who’s farewell tour, has announced a 20‑date solo trek across the United States called “A Great Night Out,” running from August 23 to September 29, 2026. The shows will feature the...
GENE SIMMONS's 'Legends Of Rock Expo' To Feature GEEZER BUTLER, STEWART COPELAND And DAVE DAVIES
Gene Simmons is launching the Legends Of Rock Expo, a three‑day fan festival in Las Vegas from September 25‑27 at Westgate Resort & Casino. The lineup boasts rock legends such as Geezer Butler, Stewart Copeland and Dave Davies, alongside Simmons’ own...
DIMMU BORGIR's SILENOZ: 'We Have Never Taken The Easy Way Out' And 'We Have Never Compromised'
Swedish symphonic black‑metal veterans Dimmu Borgir announced their ninth studio album, Grand Serpent Rising, slated for May 22 on Nuclear Blast Records. Guitarist Sven “Silenoz” Kopperud explained the band’s eight‑year gap since 2018’s Eonian stems from a commitment to quality, not...
BIFF BYFORD Reveals Release Date For New SAXON Album; First Single To Arrive In September 2026
British heavy‑metal veterans Saxon announced their 25th studio album will drop on Friday, Jan 22 2027, with the lead single and a seven‑inch vinyl slated for September 2026. The record, mixed by longtime producer Andy Sneap, follows 2024’s “Hell, Fire And Damnation.”...
SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Reflects On Experience Of Recording Backing Vocals For ACE FREHLEY's 'Trouble Walkin'' Album
Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan reminisced about his 1989 backing‑vocal stint on Ace Frehley’s solo album “Trouble Walkin’,” recalling a studio session that featured KISS legend Peter Criss and producer Eddie Kramer. In the same interview he announced his own debut solo record, “Gargoyle...
DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'The Hardest Part About Being A Singer Is That You Can't Hide'
Canadian musician Devin Townsend announced the May 29 release of his ambitious rock opera “The Moth” via InsideOut Music, a 24‑track project split into a core album, an orchestral‑choral “Afterlife” version, and a live “War” recording. In a Home Studio podcast...
JOHN 5 On His Approach To Performing MÖTLEY CRÜE Songs: 'I Wanna Play It Exactly, Exactly Like How It Was...
John 5, the newly appointed guitarist for Mötley Crüe, insists on playing the band’s classic tracks exactly as recorded, a stance he also applied while touring with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson. He spent months mastering every solo note‑for‑note, treating the original recordings as...
Watch: GODSMACK's New Lineup Headlines 2026 MMRBQ In Camden, New Jersey
Godsmack headlined the 2026 MMRBQ festival in Camden, debuting new drummer Wade Murff and confirming guitarist Sam Koltun as a full‑time member. The band’s live album “Live At Mohegan Sun” captures the final performance of original members Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola, who have retired after...
BRANN DAILOR Confirms New MASTODON Studio Album Is Finished: 'It Was A Hard Record To Make'
Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor confirmed the band’s ninth studio album is finished, marking the first record without co‑founding guitarist Brent Hinds. Hinds left the group in March 2025 and died in a motorcycle crash five months later. Touring guitarist Nick...
SACRED REICH Is Mixing New Album 'Into The Abyss': 'It Sounds Incredible'
Arizona thrash veterans Sacred Reich are currently mixing their upcoming album "Into The Abyss" with legendary producer Bill Metoyer, targeting a tentative late‑2026 release through Metal Blade Records. The record, recorded at The Focusrite Room in Mesa and engineered by...
GENE HOGLAN: 'Grunge Was Very Influenced By Thrash Metal'
Veteran drummer Gene Hoglan reflected on thrash metal’s origins, noting it was a raw counter‑culture to the glossy hair‑metal of the 1980s. He explained that thrash never died, merely went underground in the early ’90s, and that grunge musicians openly...
ANDREW FREEMAN On His Exit From LAST IN LINE: 'I Was Not Really Given Any Reason At All About What...
Andrew Freeman confirmed he is no longer with Last In Line, describing himself as a free agent after the band’s two‑year inactivity. Drummer Vinny Appice announced the group is actively seeking a new vocalist while a recording deal with earMUSIC remains in...
STANLEY SIMMONS, Featuring Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS, Shares Third Single 'Temporary Love'
Stanley Simmons, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons—sons of KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons—released their third single “Temporary Love” and announced their debut album Dancing While The World Is Ending, due August 28. The duo’s...
NUNO BETTENCOURT On EXTREME's Upcoming Seventh LP: 'It's A True Rock And Roll Album, And It's Nonstop'
Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt revealed at Brazil's Monsters Of Rock 2026 that the band is finalizing recordings for their seventh studio album, the follow‑up to 2023’s “Six.” The group has narrowed a pool of roughly 20 tracks, aiming for a...
MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY Is 'Certainly Not Opposed' To Releasing New Solo Music
Chad Gray, frontman of Mudvayne and Hellyeah, launched his solo "30 Years Of Madness" concert series in April 2024, marking his first ever solo shows. He said he isn’t opposed to releasing music under his own name but noted that...
SLEEP TOKEN Releases Instrumental Version Of 'Even In Arcadia' Album
Sleep Token has issued an instrumental edition of its Grammy‑nominated album *Even In Arcadia* to mark the record’s one‑year anniversary. The original album, released May 9, 2025 on RCA Records, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and logged 1.2 billion streams worldwide,...
ANN WILSON Releases New Single 'Nothing But Love', A Song Written With BURT BACHARACH
Ann Wilson has issued a new single, “Nothing But Love,” co‑written with legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach and recorded for the first time after being shelved since 1999. The release coincides with a music video that pulls never‑seen footage from her forthcoming...
STEEL PANTHER Returns With New Anthem Dedicated To Loving Mothers Around The World
California metal parody outfit STEEL PANTHER has broken a three‑year recording silence with "The Mother’s Day Song," their first original track since 2023. The single drops via all major digital services and is accompanied by a Beatles‑inspired Ed Sullivan‑style video directed...
BRENT SMITH Says 'No A.I. Was Used In Making Of' SHINEDOWN's 'Ei8ht': 'We Want Music To Be Made By People...
Shinedown frontman Brent Smith told BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the band’s upcoming eighth album, “Ei8ht,” was created without any artificial‑intelligence tools. He emphasized a preference for music made by “people with souls and consciousness,” arguing that reliance on AI could render artists...
PARTIZAN STUDIO Powers IRON MAIDEN's 50th Anniversary Across Stage And Screen
British heavy‑metal icons Iron Maiden are celebrating their 50th anniversary with the global “Run For Your Lives” tour and the forthcoming documentary “Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition.” Partizan Studio supplied more than two hours of immersive, stadium‑scale animation for the tour, a project that involved over...
GENE SIMMONS Confirms KISS Has Recorded A New PAUL STANLEY-Written Song: We Are 'In The Studio Now'
Gene Simmons confirmed KISS has recorded a new Paul Stanley‑written song while the band is in the studio. The track is slated for release alongside an avatar‑based KISS experience planned for Las Vegas in 2028, the first U.S. venture for...
MÖTLEY CRÜE And SHINEDOWN To Perform On Season Finale Of 'American Idol'
Mötley Crüe and Shinedown are set to perform on the May 11 season finale of American Idol, which will also feature acts like Clay Aiken, Jason Mraz and Nelly. The three‑hour broadcast airs at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and streams the following...
MEGADETH's TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI Believes GHOST-Style 'Phone Ban' At Concerts Is A 'Great Idea'
Megadeth guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari says phone‑free concerts, like Ghost’s Yondr‑enabled shows, enhance audience focus and immersion. He recalls using locked pouches at a private album‑listening party and applauds the trade‑off of limiting fan‑generated video in favor of professional footage. Mäntysaari...
LIVING WRECKAGE, Featuring Members Of ANTHRAX And SHADOWS FALL, Releases New Single 'Righteous Side Of Sanity'
Living Wreckage, the modern metal supergroup built around Anthrax and Shadows Fall veterans Jon Donais and Matt Bachand, has dropped its latest single “Righteous Side Of Sanity,” marking the first recording with new front‑man Sage King. The track is engineered...
Denigration
British death‑metal outfit INGESTED dropped their eighth studio album, “Denigration,” on Metal Blade after a sudden lineup shift. Former vocalist Josh Davies was dismissed over allegations, prompting guitarists Sean Hynes and Andrew Virrueta to re‑record all lead vocals. The record...
NAPALM DEATH's SHANE EMBURY Remembers Late AT THE GATES Frontman TOMAS LINDBERG: 'He Was A Really Important Person For The...
Shane Embury, bassist of Napalm Death, reflected on his 30‑year friendship with the late AT THE GATES frontman Tomas Lindberg, who died at 52 from adenoid cystic carcinoma. Embury recalled meeting Lindberg in 1989 and noted his pivotal role in shaping the Gothenburg...
'Van Halen' Book By ALEX VAN HALEN: More Details Revealed
Genesis Publications has opened pre‑orders for “Van Hallen,” a limited‑edition, hand‑signed book by Alex Van Hallen documenting the band’s rise from Pasadena backyard gigs to the 1984 world tour. Only 1,500 numbered copies will be produced, with deluxe and collector boxed sets...
THE WHO Releases New Single 'You Better You Bet' From Upcoming Live Album 'Live At Eden Project'
earMUSIC has released the second single from The Who’s forthcoming live album, “Live At Eden Project,” with a live rendition of “You Better You Bet” available instantly to digital pre‑order customers. The track is accompanied by a performance video from...
THEORY OF A DEADMAN And SEVENDUST To Join Forces For 36-Date Co-Headline Tour Of North America
Theory of a Deadman and Sevendust have announced a 36‑date co‑headlined North American tour, dubbed “The Dead / Seven Tour,” running from August 7 to September 29, 2026. The itinerary spans more than 20 U.S. cities, kicking off in Duluth, Minnesota and...
ARMORED SAINT's JOEY VERA: 'I've Considered Every Single Record A Reset'
Armored Saint’s bassist Joey Vera announced the band’s ninth studio album, “Emotion Factory Reset,” arriving on May 22 through Metal Blade Records. The record, produced by Vera and mixed by Jay Ruston, spans eleven tracks and reflects the group’s “reset” mindset—treating...
KORN's RAY LUZIER: I Lost Gigs With Two 'Hugely Famous' Bands Because I Didn't Do Drugs
Korn drummer Ray Luzier appeared at Musicians Institute’s “Pearl Day” in Hollywood, sharing his journey from a Pennsylvania farm to global rock stardom. He warned aspiring musicians to stay drug‑free, citing two lost gigs with major bands as proof that...
SNOT Is 'Eight Songs' Into New Album: 'We're Definitely Confident We're Gonna Come Out Swinging'
SNOT guitarist Mikey Doling and bassist John Fahnestock revealed the band is eight songs into its first studio album since 1997’s Get Some. The record is being produced by Chris Collier, who has worked with Korn and Prong, and marks...
FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES: 'We're Gonna Be Coming Out With A New Single Really Soon'
FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares confirmed the band will release a new studio album before the end of 2026 through Nuclear Blast. The record will be the first to feature vocalist Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete Webber as full‑time members,...
SEX PISTOLS Bassist GLEN MATLOCK's Autobiographical Documentary 'I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol' Set For Digital Release
The punk documentary "I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol" will be available for purchase or rental on U.S. digital platforms starting May 26, with pre‑orders on Apple TV beginning May 12. Based on Glen Matlock’s memoir, the film details his role in the...
PARADISE LOST's NICK HOLMES Doesn't Party On The Road Anymore: 'The Only Thing That Matters Is The Show'
Veteran gothic‑metal frontman Nick Holmes told the Slowhands Rock Talk Show that he has abandoned the hard‑living party lifestyle of his early career, focusing instead on sleep, vocal care and sobriety while on tour. He noted that modern festivals are...
Watch: MIKE TRAMP's WHITE LION Performs At 2026 Edition Of M3 ROCK FESTIVAL
Mike Tramp’s current White Lion lineup—featuring guitarist Marcus Nand, bassist Jerry Best and drummer Troy Patrick Farrell—delivered a full set at the May 2, 2026 M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland. The performance follows the September 2025 release of “Songs Of White...
SOCIAL DISTORTION's MIKE NESS: 'We Plan To Shock Everybody And Put Out Another Studio Album In A Timely Manner'
Social Distortion’s frontman Mike Ness announced the band’s eighth studio album, “Born To Kill,” arriving on May 8 through Epitaph, the first record in 15 years and the first after Ness’s successful cancer treatment. Ness co‑produced the LP with veteran Dave...
VENOM Explains Lack Of U.S. Shows: Getting Visas Is 'Really Expensive' And 'So Difficult'
British black‑metal pioneers Venom explained that a U.S. tour for their new album “Into Oblivion” is stalled by prohibitively expensive visas, costing roughly $7,000‑$9,000 for the three‑member lineup, and a cumbersome interview process. Guitarist Rage also highlighted soaring tour‑bus rates...
TRIXTER's Upcoming Contribution To '1970s Soft Rock Tribute' Album Will 'Blow You Away'
TRIXTER guitarist‑vocalist Steve Brown confirmed the band is recording a new album, with 16 tracks roughly 75% finished. A cover of Air Supply will appear on Cleopatra Records' 1970s soft‑rock tribute compilation, which Brown says will "blow you away." Brown...
Watch: ACCEPT Plays First Concert With Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER
German heavy‑metal veterans Accept are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a 24‑date European tour spanning 11 countries, kicking off on May 1 at Norway’s Karmøygeddon Metal Festival. Former Megadeth drummer Shawn Drover will join as a special guest for the first...
Watch: DEREK SHARP Fills In for PHIL X At TRIUMPH's Shows In Halifax And Moncton
Canadian rock icons Triumph continued their 2026 "Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded" tour, with Derek Sharp stepping in for Phil X at shows in Halifax and Moncton. The tour marks the band’s 50th anniversary and features a rotating lineup that includes...
RICHIE FAULKNER On JUDAS PRIEST's In-Progress New Studio Album: 'It's Sounding Really Cool'
Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner told Detroit’s WRIF that the band’s next studio album is "sounding really cool," with drums, bass and guitars already recorded near Nashville. The sessions mirror the 2018 Firepower approach, differing from the pandemic‑era constraints that shaped...
JOEY VERA 'Would Love To' Play Shows With FATES WARNING Again: 'I Know That There's Offers Coming In From Promoters'
Bassist Joey Vera told The Rock Is George podcast that he’s receiving promoter offers to reunite Fates Warning for live shows, but scheduling conflicts and guitarist Jim Matheos’s reluctance to write new material keep the band in limbo. Vera remains in touch...
SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON Says Murder Of His Younger Brother Is His 'Deepest Scar': 'I Feel His Soul Is Here With...
SEVENDUST unveiled its fifteenth studio album “One” on May 1 through Napalm Records, reuniting with producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette at Florida’s Studio Barbarosa. In a French Loud TV interview, frontman Lajon Witherspoon described the record as a mature, scar‑laden collage that pushes his...