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 Sex Pistols, including co‑writing ten of the twelve songs on the seminal album "Never Mind The Bollocks…". It includes interviews with a roster of punk and rock icons such as Debbie Harry, Billy Idol and Fat Mike. The release aligns with the Sex Pistols’ 50th‑anniversary world tour kicking off in September.
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...
SHANNON LARKIN Says SULLY ERNA 'Understood' His Reasons For Leaving GODSMACK: 'It Ended Beautifully, And There Was No Hard Feelings'
Former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin confirmed his 2024 retirement during a May 1 livestream, emphasizing that his exit and guitarist Tony Rombola’s departure were amicable and driven by a desire for a quieter life. Sully Erna announced the band’s new lineup—drummer...
See Video Of ANGRA's Reunion With KIKO LOUREIRO, EDU FALASCHI And AQUILES PRIESTER At 2026 BANGERS OPEN AIR
Brazilian power‑metal giants ANGRA staged a historic reunion of their celebrated “Rebirth” lineup at the Bangers Open Air festival in São Paulo on April 26, 2026. The show blended the current roster—featuring new frontman Alírio Netto, who succeeded Fabio Lione in November...
JOHNNY VAN ZANT On LYNYRD SKYNYRD's Future: 'As Long As I Have Good Health, We'll See Where It Leads Us'
Johnny Van Zant told SiriusXM that his health and the support of his bandmates will dictate Lynyrd Skynyrd’s touring future. He highlighted the loss of original members like Gary Rossington and the role of fans, whom he calls “Skynyrd Nation,” in keeping...
WENDY DIO Says There Is 'An Offer' From METAL BLADE To Release Long-Awaited Reissue Of Eighties Metal All-Star Project HEAR...
Wendy Dio, widow and manager of Ronnie James Dio, announced that Metal Blade has presented an offer to reissue the 1985 charity single “Stars” from the HEAR 'N AID project. The planned package will include the original track on vinyl and CD, a photo...
Watch: FOO FIGHTERS Perform In Front Of LEMMY Mural In 'Spit Shine' Music Video
Foo Fighters released the "Spit Shine" music video, featuring a Lemmy Kilmister mural and a zombie‑infested set. The video promotes their new album "Your Favorite Toy," which arrived on April 24 and marks the recorded debut of drummer Ilan Rubin....
BUSH Releases Reinterpretation Of 'Swallowed' In Celebration Of Song's 30th Birthday
British rock band Bush has issued a newly recorded, acoustic‑leaning version of their 1996 hit “Swallowed,” timed to the song’s 30th anniversary. The reinterpretation adds a choral ensemble, giving the track a hymn‑like feel, and is part of the band’s...
DEF LEPPARD To Release 2026 Tour Edition Of 'Greatest Hits' On Vinyl
Def Leppard is issuing a limited‑edition 2026 Tour Edition of its “Greatest Hits” on vinyl to coincide with a sold‑out European arena tour. Fans can choose between standard black vinyl and a blood‑red marbled version that features exclusive tour artwork and...
SHARON And JACK OSBOURNE To Discuss OZZY OSBOURNE's Legacy And Future Of OSBOURNE Brand At LICENSING EXPO 2026
Sharon and Jack Osbourne will headline a fireside chat at Informa Markets' Licensing Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, discussing Ozzy Osbourne’s enduring legacy and the family’s brand strategy. The session coincides with a wave of new Ozzy‑related projects, including a...
BRUCE DICKINSON On His Next Solo Album: 'We Did 16 Tracks In 21 Days, All 100 Percent Live'
Bruce Dickinson has completed a new solo album, recording 16 tracks live in just 21 days at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606. The eighth solo effort follows March 2024’s *The Mandrake Project* and won’t be released until 2027. Dickinson describes the record as...
AUTOPSY To Record New Album Later This Year
Autopsy drummer/vocalist Chris Reifert confirmed the band will record a new album later this year, aiming for a 2026 release. The group intends to retain their signature gore‑death‑metal sound while avoiding direct replication of past work. Reifert emphasized the album...
DIMMU BORGIR's SILENOZ On Long Wait For 'Grand Serpent Rising' Album: 'I Feel Like Great Things Shouldn't Be Easily Achieved'
Norwegian symphonic black‑metal veterans Dimmu Borgir announced their eighth studio album, Grand Serpent Rising, due May 22 on Nuclear Blast Records. Guitarist Sven “Silenoz” Kopperud explained the eight‑year gap since 2018’s Eonian stemmed from a deliberate focus on quality, involving extensive song trimming and “killing your...
WEDNESDAY 13 Announces 'Shocktober Blood' Fall 2026 U.S. Tour
Horror‑punk veteran Wednesday 13 announced the “Shocktober Blood” U.S. tour for fall 2026, spanning 31 dates from September 23 to October 31. The shows will be supported by Dead on a Sunday and Above Snakes, with a few venues featuring only Wednesday 13. Tickets...
UPON A BURNING BODY Announces July 2026 U.S. Tour Dates With NORMA JEAN
Texas metalcore outfit Upon a Burning Body announced a 16‑date U.S. tour titled “Southern Domination” for July 2026, featuring fellow Texas band Norma Jean and opening act Fox Lake on most stops. The itinerary covers ten cities from Wichita to...
FOZZY Releases New Single 'I Know Evil'
FOZZY, the hard‑rock outfit fronted by Chris Jericho and Rich “The Duke” Ward, has released the high‑energy single “I Know Evil.” The track serves as a teaser for the band’s Twisted Faith Tour 2026, which will hit major festivals like...
KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA: 'I Don't Think I'm Gonna Stop Doing This Until The Day I Die'
German thrash legends KREATOR released their sixteenth studio album “Krushers Of The World” in January, recorded with longtime producer Jens Bogren and artwork by Zbigniew Bielak. Frontman Mille Petrozza told Full Metal Jackie that the band spaces releases every four to five...
TARJA TURUNEN: 'It's Hard' For Me To Listen To Early NIGHTWISH Albums 'Because I Do Not Like How I Sound...
In a Metal Addiction interview, former Nightwish frontwoman Tarja Turunen admitted she finds it difficult to listen to her early Nightwish records, saying she dislikes how her voice sounds on albums like Oceanborn and Angels Fall First. She highlighted the ballad “Swanheart” as a...
VOLBEAT Scores Record-Setting 13th No. 1 On Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart With 'Demonic Depression'
Volbeat’s new single “Demonic Depression” has become the band’s thirteenth number‑one on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart, tying them for the sixth most chart‑toppers since the list began in 1981. The Danish group also retains the record for the most Mainstream...
KERRY KING's 'From Hell I Rise' Deluxe Edition To Include Songs' Demo Versions With SLAYER Guitarist's 'Scratch' Lead Vocals
Kerry King’s debut solo album “From Hell I Rise” will receive an extended deluxe edition on June 19, 2026, released through Reigning Phoenix Music. The package adds five previously unheard demo tracks featuring King’s own scratch‑vocal takes, offering fans a rare...
ACCEPT Recruits METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, PANTERA, SCORPIONS, GHOST Members For 50th-Anniversary Album 'Teutonic Titans 1976–2026'
German‑American metal pioneers Accept are commemorating their 50th anniversary with “Teutonic Titans 1976–2026,” a star‑studded album released September 4, 2026 on Napalm Records. The double‑disc set reimagines 19 classic tracks with 50 guest musicians, including members of Metallica, Pantera, Judas Priest, Scorpions and Ghost....
METALLICA To Release 'ReLoad (Remastered)' Limited-Edition Deluxe Box Set
Metallica will reissue its quadruple‑platinum seventh album “ReLoad” as a remastered, limited‑edition deluxe box set on June 26 through the band’s Blackened Recordings. The package spans 15 CDs, four DVDs, 180‑gram double vinyl, a 7‑inch single, and a trove of...
EUROPE Announces New Album 'Come This Madness', Shares 'One On One' Single
Swedish hard‑rock veterans Europe announced their twelfth studio album, “Come This Madness,” slated for a September 25 release via Silver Lining Music and Hell & Back Recordings. The first single, “One On One,” dropped today with a cinematic video starring Peter...
See Pro-Shot Video Of BRET MICHAELS Performing POISON's 'Nothin' But A Good Time' At 2026 NFL Draft
Bret Michaels, the longtime frontman of Poison, delivered a high‑energy performance of “Nothin’ But A Good Time” at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, sharing the stage with hip‑hop star Wiz Khalifa. The concert opened the Draft Theater outside Acrisure Stadium before the second and...
AT THE GATES Celebrates The Life And Legacy Of TOMAS LINDBERG With 'The Ghost Of A Future Dead'
Swedish death‑metal pioneers AT THE GATES have released what is likely their final album, “The Ghost Of A Future Dead,” as a tribute to frontman Tomas Lindberg, who died in September 2023 from adenoid cystic carcinoma. Lindberg recorded his last three vocal tracks just days before undergoing jaw...
Watch: MEGADETH Performs Its Version Of METALLICA Classic 'Ride The Lightning' Live For First Time
Megadeth performed a live debut of their version of Metallica’s 1984 title track “Ride The Lightning” at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá on April 26, 2026. The song, which Dave Mustaine co‑wrote before his 1983 departure from Metallica, was sped...
Watch: NONPOINT Performs Two As-Yet-Unreleased New Songs, 'Is It' And 'Red Yeti', In Tampa
NONPOINT premiered two unreleased tracks, “Is It” and “Red Yeti,” at their April 25 Tampa show, part of the newly launched Outta Control Tour with support from Soil and Sumo Cyco. Both songs are slated for the band’s forthcoming full‑length album, expected...
PETER CRISS Reflects On KISS's Historic 1996 Reunion: 'It Was Like Time Stood Still'
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss recalled how the 1995 MTV Unplugged performance ignited fan backlash against the then‑lineup and led to the 1996 worldwide reunion tour with Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Criss described the intense physical and musical preparation...
See DEEP PURPLE's April 2026 Concert In South Korea
British hard‑rock icons Deep Purple played a 1‑hour‑50‑minute show at Incheon’s Culture Park on April 18, marking their first South Korean concert in 16 years. The set featured classics like “Smoke On The Water” and a 20‑minute encore, showcasing the current lineup of veteran members and...
Watch: KORN Performs New Song 'Reward The Scars' Live For First Time
KORN performed new single “Reward The Scars” live for the first time at the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas on April 25. The track, surprise‑released last week, appears on the soundtrack for the upcoming Diablo IV: Lord Of Hatred expansion...
BAD RELIGION's JAY BENTLEY: It's 'Depressing' That Some Of The Band's Lyrics Are As Relevant As Ever Four Decades After...
In a recent Sonar FM interview, Bad Religion bassist Jay Bentley said the band’s lyrics feel "depressing"ly relevant decades after they were written, underscoring a timeless humanist focus rather than partisan politics. He explained that the group’s songwriting has always...
JAY BUCHANAN On RIVAL SONS' Next Album: 'We Might Be Looking At A Little Bit Of A Return To Form,...
Rival Sons frontman Jay Buchanan revealed the band is gearing up for a new album that may lean toward a high‑energy, club‑ready sound, contrasting the experimental vibe of 2023’s Darkfighter and Lightbringer. He described the record as a raw “black...
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...
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...