ACE FREHLEY On ERIC SINGER: 'I Know He Would Have Preferred Having Me Play Guitar' In KISS Over TOMMY THAYER
During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Decibel Geek Podcast", Ace Frehley spoke about his relationship with KISS's most recent drummer Eric Singer.…
PAPA ROACH Has Written 'The Heaviest, Most Savage' And 'Insane' Song Of Band's Career
During an appearance on the March 25 episode of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix spoke…
FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO: 'Not As Many People Watch Music Videos Anymore'
In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho spoke about the success of the band's latest standalone single, "Spotlight", which…
Thoughts & Prayers
At some point between the release of their self-titled 2019 debut and the drip-fed emergence of "Thoughts & Prayers", CNTS lost a vowel. That is…
AC/DC Sold 1.5 Million Tickets In One Day For Upcoming European Tour: 'It's Staggering'
Chris Dalston, who serves as co-head of international touring at CAA, spoke to Pollstar about the wild success of ticket sales for AC/DC's upcoming "Power…
JOSH HOMME On TAYLOR HAWKINS Tribute Concerts: 'That Was A Viking Funeral, If I've Ever Seen One'
In a new interview with Tom Power, host of "Q" on Canada's CBC Radio One, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme spoke about…
BRUCE DICKINSON: Why IRON MAIDEN Hasn't Had Any Lineup Changes In 25 Years
In a recent interview with Stereogum, Bruce Dickinson was asked why he thinks there haven't been any lineup changes in IRON MAIDEN since he and…
SIX FEET UNDER's CHRIS BARNES Explains Why He Quit Smoking Weed
Former CANNIBAL CORPSE and current SIX FEET UNDER frontman Chris Barnes, who previously described cannabis his "best friend for [his] entire life", has revealed in…
Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL's Autobiography Due In September
HarperCollins has set a September 12 release date for "Power - Musiken, Döden, Livet" (English: "Power: Music, Death, Life"), the Swedish-language autobiography from former SKID…
Ex-BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Drummer Says He Doesn't Care About His Former Bandmates' Upcoming 'The Poison' Anniversary Tour
In a new interview with Omar Rodriguez of The Metal Mixtape, founding BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas was asked about the recent…
Former SKID ROW Vocalist ERIK GRÖNWALL Reveals Details Of His New Book, Power
"Pre-order of my biography is now available in Swedish! I will sign this bad boy when you pre-order," proclaims former Skid Row singer Erik Grönwall. Get…
QUIREBBOYS - New Album, Wardour Street, Available For Pre-Order
Spike, Nigel Mogg, Chris Johnstone, Rudy Richman and Luke Morley are delighted to announce that the new Quireboys album, Wardour Street, is now available on…
Chile’s PENTAGRAM Release "Icons Of Decay" Music Video
Iconic death thrash metal band Pentagram (Chile) was formed in Santiago, Chile in 1985. At the time, the country was roiling from political upheaval, but…
TRAIL OF TEARS Release "Winds Of Disdain" Single And Lyric Video
Norwegian gothic and symphonic metal pioneers, Trail Of Tears, are back after more than a decade of silence. Their triumphant return kicks off with the…
STREETLIGHT Release Cover Of TOTO's "Endless"; Music Video
Swedish rockers, Streetlight, have released their new single, a cover of Toto's "Endless". Stream the song here, and watch a music video below. The band…
BALANCE OF POWER Debut "One More Time Around The Sun" Music Video
About two decades since the release of their latest studio album Heathen Machine, UK heavy metal titans, Balance Of Power, are back with new band…
SIX BY SIX Feat. SAXON, SAGA Members Release Beyond Shadowland Band Interview, Part 2; Video
SiX By SiX, the progressive power trio comprising Ian Crichton (Saga), Nigel Glockler (Saxon) and Robert Berry (3.2), recently announced the release of their sophomore…
THOMAS ZWIJSEN Performs Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Cover Of SCORPIONS' "Still Loving You"; Video
Guitarist Thomas Zwijsen has released the new video below, featuring an acoustic finger style guitar cover of the Scorpions' "Still Loving You". Says Thomas, "'Still…
KRYPTOS To Release Decimator Album In July; "Turn Up The Heat" Music Video Posted
Indian old school metal institution, Kryptos, returns with their thunderous seventh studio album, Decimator, on July 5 via AFM Records. Decimator holds all the band's…
THE BLACK CROWES Cover LED ZEPPELIN's "Hey, Hey What Can I Do" Live On The Howard Stern Show; Video
The Black Crowes appeared on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show yesterday, live from the new SiriusXM Nashville studios to promote their new album, Happiness Bastards.…
THE COMMONERS release new single “Too Soon To Know You”
Lively organ and crisp guitar support a soaring top line in this reflective track that wonders what might have been. Stirred by nostalgia, singer Chris…
INTERVIEW: SAMANTHA FISH talks about her forthcoming Australian Tour
Australian Blues fans are counting down the days until the return of the wonderful Samantha Fish. For those who caught her last year, May can’t…
FM Release “Out Of The Blue” Single From Forthcoming Album “Old Habits Die Hard”
Old Habits Die Hard is the fourteenth studio album from the legendary British AOR rock band, FM. The album is released by Frontiers Records on…
SAMANTHA FISH Announces ‘BULLETPROOF’ October 2024 UK Tour
Following last year’s Death Wish Blues UK Tour with Jesse Dayton, celebrated blues rock guitarist Samantha Fish returns to the UK in October 2024 for…
JOE BONAMASSA Releases Poignant New Single ‘The Last Matador Of Bayonne’ from ‘Live At The Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra’
In a continued celebration of his historic performance at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, Joe Bonamassa announces the release of his latest single “The Last Matador…
DORO Unleashes Animated Video From Balázs Gróf For ‘Lean Mean Rock Machine’
Legendary heavy metal icon DORO is back with a thunderous new single, ´Lean Mean Rock Machine,´ which comes accompanied by an electrifying animated video crafted by…
RELIQA Announce Debut Album ‘Secrets of the Future’ – Out May 31st
In 2024, the secret is out, the future is now; and it’s name is Reliqa. Following on from their 2022 EP, the endlessly innovative I…
Adelaide live music venue The Crown & Anchor Hotel under threat!
Adelaide’s The Crown and Anchor Hotel is under threat. And a group called ‘Protect Livemusic’ are doing their best to save it as a live…
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Announces May 2024 Australian Tour
Legendary Guitar Virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen to Embark on Highly Anticipated Australian Tour in May 2024. Australian fans of guitar virtuoso YNGWIE MALMSTEEN are in for…
UK indie favourites THE REYTONS announce 2024 Australian Tour
The Reytons are back! After an intense tour down under in 2023, UK indie juggernauts The Reytons are set to return with a bang. Fresh…
"The best frontman I ever saw. Nobody else came close": The day David Lee Roth turned in the performance of a lifetime
With a heavyweight line-up including Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Van Halen, Mötley Crüe and more, Monsters Of Rock 1984 is still revered in festival folklore
The Black Crowes played a Led Zeppelin classic on the Howard Stern Show this week, and broke news many fans have been waiting for
The Black Crowes also performed their classic Remedy, revealed details of an unexpected night out with David Bowie, and spoke of their breakthrough and breakup
"This man said, ‘I’ve brought my wife for a night out and you’re the worst band I’ve seen in my life. You’re crap.’” How the Moody Blues finally came good with Days Of Future Passed
In 1967, a new line-up of The Moody Blues embraced their symphonic influences to create a groundbreaking album that not only pushed them in a…
"Prog music, or heavy music in general, is a very conservative scene. When you are willing to expose yourself emotionally, it’s a vulnerable place to be." Devin Townsend tackles The Prog Interview
From his early days with Steve Vai to battling through mental health problems and explaining to Prog just why he prefers Beefheart over Zappa, there’s…
“The second he kicks in on the first chorus, it’s just mind-blowing!" St. Vincent shares slinky Dave Grohl-powered new single Flea, reveals All Born Screaming North American tour dates
Flea is the second advance preview of St. Vincent's forthcoming All Born Screaming album, due on April 26
Beyoncé has covered a Beatles classic on her new country album, Cowboy Carter
We already knew that Beyoncé has covered a Dolly Parton song on her new country-inspired album, but no-one was expecting a Beatles cover too
Korn are working on a new album, apparently it’s “the best and heaviest Korn stuff in years”
Guitarist Brian “Head” Welch gives a promising update about Korn album number 15
Watch our round up of this week's best new alternative music, featuring Bodega, Metz, Softcult and more
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Vinnie Paul “was never behind” the idea of Pantera reuniting, says former bandmate
Hellyeah and Mudvayne singer Chad Gray says late drummer Vinnie Paul never wanted Pantera to reunite following the death of his brother Dimebag Darrell
“I’d never attempted to write a whole record on my own. I wasn’t feeling confident. I was concerned I might end up with a load of outtakes and waste the money”: How Steve Hackett made Voyage Of The Acolyte
Missing his pal Peter Gabriel and sensing more change in the air with Genesis, the guitarist overcame his confidence issues to become the first member…
Poll: Which '80s Thrash Band Had The Best First Four Albums?
Not an easy choice.
Oblivion Access Festival Cancelled For 2024
Well that sucks.
SCAR SYMMETRY's Drummer & Guitarist Have Left The Band
They've got new guys already, so that's good.
OU's LYNN WU Picks Her Favorite Song From The Band's New Album, Frailty
"Its rich harmony and simple instrumentation instantly calmed my heart."
ROTTING CHRIST Streams Triumphant-Sounding New Single "Saoirse"
A real "fists in the air" kinda song.
CHAD GRAY On The PANTERA Reunion: "VINNIE PAUL Was Never Behind It"
"That's the way Vinnie thought about it. Pantera was done 'cause his brother was dead."
THE ABSENCE Provides Your Melo-Death Fix With Their New Self-Titled Album
Floridian death metal!
FRED DURST To Launch A Podcast About UFOs & Conspiracies
This should be interesting.
Lorde Reimagines “Take Me to the River” for Talking Heads’ Tribute Album: Stream
A new track from A24's Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense. Lorde Reimagines “Take Me to the River” for Talking…
Pete Townshend Leads Performance of The Who’s Tommy on Fallon: Watch
A Broadway revival of the musical opens at the Nederlander Theatre this week. Pete Townshend Leads Performance of The Who’s Tommy on Fallon: Watch Scoop…
Jeremy Allen White Favorite to Play Bruce Springsteen in Nebraska Film
Directed by Scott Cooper, the film will reportedly go into production in New Jersey this fall. Jeremy Allen White Favorite to Play Bruce Springsteen in…
New Beach Boys Documentary to Premiere on Disney+ in May
The film promises never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with the band's surviving members. New Beach Boys Documentary to Premiere on Disney+ in May Jo Vito
Willie Nelson Announces 4th of July Picnic with Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Nelson's 2024 4th of July concert will take place in Philadelphia -- err, Camden, New Jersey. Willie Nelson Announces 4th of July Picnic with Bob…
AC/DC Enlist The Pretty Reckless as Direct Support for Comeback Tour
Taylor Momsen and company will support the rock legends on all 24 dates of the outing. AC/DC Enlist The Pretty Reckless as Direct Support for…
Pete Townshend Says Fans Wanting to See The Who Should “Wait For the Avatar Show”
"The Who isn’t Daltrey and Townshend onstage at 80, pretending to be young," says Townshend in a new interview. Pete Townshend Says Fans Wanting to…
Roger Daltrey Joined by Robert Plant, Eddie Vedder for “Baba O’Riley” at Teenage Cancer Trust Concert: Watch
Kelly Jones and Glen Hansard also participated in the performance at London's Royal Albert Hall. Roger Daltrey Joined by Robert Plant, Eddie Vedder for “Baba…
The Story Behind Huey Lewis and The News’ “I Want a New Drug” and Their Seminal Sports: Podcast
The legendary singer talks about how the album drew in influences from all over the musical world. The Story Behind Huey Lewis and The News’…
Iron Maiden Tap The HU to Support 2024 North American Tour, Add One More Date
An October 9th concert in Phoenix has been added to the fall itinerary. Iron Maiden Tap The HU to Support 2024 North American Tour, Add…