en-US Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:49:29 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/sully-erna-saying-that-mike-mangini-is-overqualified-to-play-for-godsmack-is-just-like-saying-that-shannon-larkins-overqualified-to-play-for-the-band
In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna spoke about the band's current lineup, which consists of Sully, bassist Robbie Merrill, guitarist Sam Koltun and former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini. Mangini made his live debut with GODSMACK on June 12 at t...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/sully-erna-saying-that-mike-mangini-is-overqualified-to-play-for-godsmack-is-just-like-saying-that-shannon-larkins-overqualified-to-play-for-the-band Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:49:29 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/crowbar-cancels-summer-2026-european-tour-due-to-kirk-windsteins-spinal-synovial-cyst
CROWBAR has canceled its previously announced summer 2026 "Confess To Nothing" European tour due to the "physical health" of the band's frontman Kirk Windstein. The 12-date trek was scheduled to kick off on July 27, 2026 at the Rockstadt Extreme Fest in Brașov, Romania and conclude on August 7, 2026...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/crowbar-cancels-summer-2026-european-tour-due-to-kirk-windsteins-spinal-synovial-cyst Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:33:09 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/cloven-hoof-featuring-jag-panzers-harry-conklin-announces-new-album-never-a-prophet-in-your-own-land
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends CLOVEN HOOF will release their tenth full-length studio album, "Never A Prophet In Your Own Land", on September 25, 2026 via High Roller Records. The lyric video for the LP's first single, "Iron Mask", can be seen below. "Never A Prophet In Your Own L...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/cloven-hoof-featuring-jag-panzers-harry-conklin-announces-new-album-never-a-prophet-in-your-own-land Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:56:32 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/girlschool-to-release-new-album-for-50th-anniversary-in-2028
The longest-tenured all-female rock band and NWOBHM legends GIRLSCHOOL are planning to celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2028 with the release a new studio album. The upcoming effort will be the follow-up to "WTFortyfive?", which came out in July 2023 via Silver Lining Music. Speaking to Stevie J...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/girlschool-to-release-new-album-for-50th-anniversary-in-2028 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:13:45 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/saxon-to-release-gods-of-thunder-album-in-january-2027
SAXON guitarist Brian Tatler confirmed to Neil Jones of TotalRock at this past weekend's Maid Of Stone festival at Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom that the band's upcoming studio album will be called "Gods Of Thunder". A short video of Tatler revealing the new SAXON LP title to Jones can...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/saxon-to-release-gods-of-thunder-album-in-january-2027 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:44:58 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-shadows-fall-celebrates-30th-anniversary-with-hometown-concert
Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL celebrated their 30th anniversary with a special concert on Saturday, July 18 at the MGM Aria Ballroom in Springfield, Massachusetts. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Destroyer Of Senses 02. King Of Nothing 03. The Power Of I And I...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-shadows-fall-celebrates-30th-anniversary-with-hometown-concert Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:23:55 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/uncle-acid-and-the-deadbeats-announce-new-album-shapes-of-midnight-share-title-track
Two years on from the mesmeric "Nell' Ora Blu", their synth-laden soundtrack for an imaginary Giallo movie, orphic Cambridge heavies UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS return with their seventh full-length, "Shapes Of Midnight". To celebrate the announcement, the band have unveiled the title track from th...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/uncle-acid-and-the-deadbeats-announce-new-album-shapes-of-midnight-share-title-track Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:05:38 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/report-rush-in-talks-for-las-vegas-sphere-residency
According to The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column, RUSH is in talks to play at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The Canadian rock legends have reportedly been negotiating with Sphere bosses "for a while" and a deal could be signed in the coming weeks. A source told The Sun: "RUSH has an enormous audience acro...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/report-rush-in-talks-for-las-vegas-sphere-residency Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:27:06 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/theory-of-a-deadmans-tyler-connolly-on-moving-away-from-releasing-full-length-albums-now-we-can-actually-put-out-stuff-that-we-feel-is-our-best-stuff
In a new interview with LA Lloyd, the nationally syndicated radio host for the "LA Lloyd Rock 30", THEORY OF A DEADMAN frontman Tyler Connolly spoke about the band's upcoming EP, "Part 1: Funeral Songs", which is set for release on September 4, 2026 via ONErpm. Asked if he and his bandmates still li...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/theory-of-a-deadmans-tyler-connolly-on-moving-away-from-releasing-full-length-albums-now-we-can-actually-put-out-stuff-that-we-feel-is-our-best-stuff Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:58:01 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/aaron-lewis-blasts-bands-who-rely-on-backing-tracks-during-concerts-its-robbing-the-person-that-is-going-to-see-a-live-show
On the latest episode of "The Anchormen" podcast with Dan Ball and Riley Lewis, STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis weighed in on some artists' use of backing tracks to add extra instrumental or vocal tracks to a live performance, to enhance the sound or to replicate more closely the instrumentation heard o...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/aaron-lewis-blasts-bands-who-rely-on-backing-tracks-during-concerts-its-robbing-the-person-that-is-going-to-see-a-live-show Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:06:35 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/miss-world-chile-2025-ignacia-fernandez-explains-how-she-became-a-death-metal-singer
In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, Ignacia Fernández, the 28-year-old model who was crowned Miss World Chile 2025 (Spanish: Miss Mundo Chile) during last year's finals of the talent competition, spoke about how she became the vocalist and founder of the Chilean progressive death metal band...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/miss-world-chile-2025-ignacia-fernandez-explains-how-she-became-a-death-metal-singer Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:10:47 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-motley-crue-performs-in-darien-center-new-york-during-the-return-of-carnival-of-sins-tour
MÖTLEY CRÜE played the second concert of "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour Saturday night (July 18) at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center in Darien Center, New York. The trek celebrates the 20th anniversary of the band's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and MÖTLEY CRÜE's 45th...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-motley-crue-performs-in-darien-center-new-york-during-the-return-of-carnival-of-sins-tour Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:56:51 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/jonathan-cain-says-bruce-springsteen-is-an-annoying-bitter-old-man-who-should-shut-up-about-politics
In a recent interview with The Complete Disaster Network, JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain, who is married to Paula White-Cain, Donald Trump's senior advisor to the White House Faith Office, weighed in on whether celebrities should be outspoken about their political views. He said in part (as trans...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/jonathan-cain-says-bruce-springsteen-is-an-annoying-bitter-old-man-who-should-shut-up-about-politics Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:29:22 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/def-leppards-rick-allen-featured-in-skywalker-music-video-from-his-wife-lauren-monroe
DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen is featured in the music video for "Skywalker", the new single from his wife, singer, songwriter, and healing artist Lauren Monroe. Monroe comments: "'Skywalker' was born spontaneously while I was playing the Handsonic. That instrument has the most beautiful bell sound...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/def-leppards-rick-allen-featured-in-skywalker-music-video-from-his-wife-lauren-monroe Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:59:59 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-kingdom-come-returns-to-live-stage-in-ohio
Fan-filmed video of the current lineup of KINGDOM COME — featuring original guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, and bassist Johnny B. Frank, along with the band's latest additions, vocalist Ezekiel "Zeke" Kaplan and drummer Matt Muckle — performing on July 9 at Westside Bowl in Youngstown, Ohio c...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-kingdom-come-returns-to-live-stage-in-ohio Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:40:45 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/teslas-brian-wheat-it-annoys-me-personally-when-people-call-us-a-hair-band-in-a-condescending-way
In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", TESLA bassist Brian Wheat once again took issue with the label "hair metal," saying that the pejorative term was coined as a way to disparage acts thought to have been all flash and no substance. Regar...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/teslas-brian-wheat-it-annoys-me-personally-when-people-call-us-a-hair-band-in-a-condescending-way Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:59:29 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/l7-bassist-jennifer-finch-dies-after-battle-with-brain-cancer
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has died after a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. She was 59 years old. Jennifer's passing was announced earlier today (Saturday, July 18) by her bandmates. They wrote in a statement on social media: "With a very heavy heart we announce that our beloved bandm...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/l7-bassist-jennifer-finch-dies-after-battle-with-brain-cancer Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:03:01 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/jay-jay-french-says-the-public-is-gonna-ultimately-decide-whether-they-accept-sebastian-bach-as-new-singer-of-twisted-sister
In a new interview with Tim Caple of Rock 'N' Blues Experience, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French spoke about the band's decision to recruit Sebastian Bach to front TWISTED SISTER for the group's fall 2026 shows after Dee Snider resigned from the group due to "health challenges". French said (...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/jay-jay-french-says-the-public-is-gonna-ultimately-decide-whether-they-accept-sebastian-bach-as-new-singer-of-twisted-sister Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:04:43 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/uriah-heeps-mick-box-says-ongoing-farewell-tour-is-more-of-a-slowdown-rather-than-an-absolute-finish-finish
In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box spoke about the band's September 2024 announcement that the British progressive rock legends would embark on a farewell tour, dubbed "The Magician's Farewell", beginning early 2025. Asked to clarify if "The Magician's Farewell"...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/uriah-heeps-mick-box-says-ongoing-farewell-tour-is-more-of-a-slowdown-rather-than-an-absolute-finish-finish Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:01:52 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-metal-churchs-new-lineup-featuring-bassist-david-ellefson-and-singer-brian-allen-kicks-off-north-american-tour
The new lineup of METAL CHURCH made its U.S. live debut last night (Friday, July 17) at Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, New Hampshire. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, METAL CHURCH's setlist was as follows: 01. Ton Of Bricks 02. Start The Fire 03. Fake Healer 04....]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-metal-churchs-new-lineup-featuring-bassist-david-ellefson-and-singer-brian-allen-kicks-off-north-american-tour Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:41:48 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-arch-enemy-plays-first-european-concert-with-new-singer-lauren-hart
Swedish/American extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY kicked off their summer 2026 European tour Friday night (July 17) at the Area 53 festival in Leoben, Austria. The concert marked the band's first European live performance with new singer Lauren Hart (ex-ONCE HUMAN), who replaced Alissa White-Gluz, late...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-arch-enemy-plays-first-european-concert-with-new-singer-lauren-hart Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:49:20 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-jason-newsted-joins-blackberry-smoke-for-cover-of-black-sabbaths-fairies-wear-boots-in-farmington-pennsylvania
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined the iconic Atlanta country rock outfit BLACKBERRY SMOKE on stage on Friday, July 17 at Timber Rock Amphitheater in Farmington, Pennsylvania to perform a cover of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Fairies Wear Boots". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be se...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-jason-newsted-joins-blackberry-smoke-for-cover-of-black-sabbaths-fairies-wear-boots-in-farmington-pennsylvania Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:25:11 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/saliva-shares-music-video-for-new-single-longshot-featuring-lynyrd-skynyrds-johnny-van-zant
Hard rock band SALIVA has released a new single, "Longshot", out now via Judge & Jury Records alongside the official music video. The track, which features a guest appearance by Johnny Van Zant of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, is taken from SALIVA's upcoming album, "Breaking Through", due on August 14. "Break...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/saliva-shares-music-video-for-new-single-longshot-featuring-lynyrd-skynyrds-johnny-van-zant Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:16:51 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/one-tribe-nation-all-star-collective-feat-living-colour-frontman-corey-glover-releases-live-cover-of-black-sabbaths-the-wizard
ONE TRIBE NATION has released its electrifying live rendition of BLACK SABBATH's classic "The Wizard", paying tribute to the enduring legacy of Ozzy Osbourne while showcasing the extraordinary chemistry of one of Southern California's most accomplished new musical collectives. Led by guitarist and m...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/one-tribe-nation-all-star-collective-feat-living-colour-frontman-corey-glover-releases-live-cover-of-black-sabbaths-the-wizard Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:31:50 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/illumishade-featuring-eluveitie-members-releases-new-single-heatwave
Following the release of the melancholic, groove-laden "Paralyzed" in May, Swiss modern metal outfit ILLUMISHADE, featuring ELUVEITIE vocalist Fabienne Erni and guitarist Jonas Wolf, explores new apocalyptic flavors — a genre departure built on dark electronic verses and diabolical pitch-bent riffs....]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/illumishade-featuring-eluveitie-members-releases-new-single-heatwave Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:11:43 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/apocaelypse-featuring-vio-lence-guitarist-ira-black-announces-debut-album-faenix
Following the breakout success of the band's debut single "Intell-I-Gents", APOCÆLYPSE returns with "Black Box", an emotionally charged new single that arrives alongside the announcement of APOCÆLYPSE's debut album, "Fænix", due August 28. Founded by acclaimed guitarist Ira Black (VIO-LENCE, LIZZY B...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/apocaelypse-featuring-vio-lence-guitarist-ira-black-announces-debut-album-faenix Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:44:02 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/godsmack-teams-up-with-sumerian-comics-for-new-graphic-novel-awake
Sumerian Comics has teamed up with multi-platinum rock band GODSMACK for "Godsmack: Awake", an original graphic novel inspired by the Sully Erna-fronted outfit's landmark album "Awake". The 96-page, full-color hardcover is available for pre-order through Sumerian Comics. Inspired by the lyrics, them...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/godsmack-teams-up-with-sumerian-comics-for-new-graphic-novel-awake Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:28:22 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/entheos-announces-new-album-empty-on-the-inside
Alternative metallers ENTHEOS will release their new studio album, "Empty On The Inside", on October 23, 2026 via Metal Blade Records. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Golden Crown", can be seen below. ENTHEOS vocalist Chaney Crabb comments: "'Golden Crown' is a song that we spen...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/entheos-announces-new-album-empty-on-the-inside Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:11:12 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-motley-crue-officially-launches-the-return-of-carnival-of-sins-tour-in-burgettstown
MÖTLEY CRÜE officially launched "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour Friday night (July 17) in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania at the Pavilion at Star Lake. The trek celebrates the 20th anniversary of the band's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and MÖTLEY CRÜE's 45th anniversary. The 33-...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-motley-crue-officially-launches-the-return-of-carnival-of-sins-tour-in-burgettstown Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:56:18 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-korns-jonathan-davis-joins-yoshiki-on-stage-for-classical-reimagining-of-freak-on-a-leash
KORN frontman Jonathan Davis joined international music icon and Japan's biggest rock star Yoshiki Thursday night (July 16) at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles for a classical reimagining of the band's 1998 song "Freak On A Leash". The special appearance took place during the opening nigh...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-korns-jonathan-davis-joins-yoshiki-on-stage-for-classical-reimagining-of-freak-on-a-leash Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:32:13 +0000