en-US Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:51:15 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/slipknots-shawn-clown-crahan-explains-why-he-moved-from-iowa-to-palm-springs-the-energy-is-incredible
In a new interview with the "Kennedy Saves The World" podcast, SLIPKNOT co-founder and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) was asked if he still lives in Iowa. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, we moved to Palm Springs. There's some health things. And the sun is always...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/slipknots-shawn-clown-crahan-explains-why-he-moved-from-iowa-to-palm-springs-the-energy-is-incredible Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:51:15 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/cheap-trick-releases-music-video-for-the-best-thing-from-all-washed-up-album
Legendary rockers CHEAP TRICK have released the official music video for their song "The Best Thing". The clip, which was produced by Silent Trade, can be seen below. "The Best Thing" is taken from CHEAP TRICK's 21st studio album, "All Washed Up", which was released last November. Produced by CHEAP...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/cheap-trick-releases-music-video-for-the-best-thing-from-all-washed-up-album Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:50:33 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/dee-snider-opens-up-about-health-issues-which-forced-him-back-out-of-twisted-sisters-reunion-tour-the-doctor-said-i-was-done
During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider opened up about the "health challenges" that forced him to back out of taking part in the band's 50th-annive...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/dee-snider-opens-up-about-health-issues-which-forced-him-back-out-of-twisted-sisters-reunion-tour-the-doctor-said-i-was-done Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:27:29 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/lamb-of-god-announces-signature-flannel-collaboration-with-lifestyle-apparel-brand-dixxon
Dixxon Flannel Co., the cult-favorite lifestyle apparel brand that turned the classic flannel into a global obsession, has announced its latest collab with heavy metal icons LAMB OF GOD, Dixxon x LAMB OF GOD, inspired by the band's new album, "Into Oblivion", due out March 13 via Century Media/Epic....]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/lamb-of-god-announces-signature-flannel-collaboration-with-lifestyle-apparel-brand-dixxon Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:36:12 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/sevendusts-lajon-witherspoon-we-pray-together-as-a-band-every-night
In a recent interview with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner, SEVENDUST singer Lajon Witherspoon was asked which member of the band has the "craziest warm-up ritual" before a show. Lajon responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Probably me. I like to do my warm-ups. I like to play all ki...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/sevendusts-lajon-witherspoon-we-pray-together-as-a-band-every-night Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:15:05 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-stone-cherry-shares-music-video-for-very-personal-song-deep-from-celebrate-ep
Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY have just released a brand-new EP, "Celebrate", digitally via Mascot Records. The official music video for the EP's latest single, "Deep", can be seen below. Teaming up with Sands, the U.K. charity saving babies' lives and supporting bereaved families, "Deep" sees...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-stone-cherry-shares-music-video-for-very-personal-song-deep-from-celebrate-ep Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:36:05 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/symphony-xs-russell-allen-explains-long-wait-for-new-album-theres-so-much-good-material
In a new interview with Uruguay's The Dark Melody, SYMPHONY X singer Russell Allen spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the gaps [between albums] have always been...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/symphony-xs-russell-allen-explains-long-wait-for-new-album-theres-so-much-good-material Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:19:34 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/alien-ant-farm-releases-new-single-reasons
ALIEN ANT FARM has released a new single, "Reasons", via Judge & Jury Records. The track will appear on the band's forthcoming new album, due out this fall. The release marks a new chapter for the band, leaning into new creative opportunities and collaborations after more than two decades togeth...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/alien-ant-farm-releases-new-single-reasons Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:38:33 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/dogstar-featuring-keanu-reeves-announces-fourth-studio-album-all-in-now
Keanu Reeves's reactivated 1990s and early 2000s grunge band DOGSTAR will release its fourth studio album, "All In Now", on May 29 via the group's own label Dillon Street Records. The LP was produced by Nick Launay (IDLES, AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS, YEAH YEAH YEAHS, NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS) and is t...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/dogstar-featuring-keanu-reeves-announces-fourth-studio-album-all-in-now Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:04:23 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/teemu-mantysaari-is-happy-megadeth-recorded-version-of-metallicas-ride-the-lightning-i-love-how-it-came-out
In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari spoke about MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's decision to include Dave's version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which Mustaine got a co-writing credit following hi...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/teemu-mantysaari-is-happy-megadeth-recorded-version-of-metallicas-ride-the-lightning-i-love-how-it-came-out Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:59:46 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-warning-releases-new-single-kerosene
THE WARNING, the rock sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, has released a brand new single titled "Kerosene" via LAVA/Republic Records. The group pulls no punches on this incendiary and infectious anthem. A hyper-charged drumbeat gallops beneath clever verses fueled by a gritty guitar riff. The momen...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-warning-releases-new-single-kerosene Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:29:39 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/mikkey-dee-announces-european-shows-for-2026-celebrating-music-of-motorhead
Former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee has announced more than a dozen European shows for 2026 where he will perform some of the band's classic songs with THE DRIPPERS members Viktor Skatt on bass and vocals, and Stig William Rickard on guitar. A complete list of the currently confirmed dates can be fo...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/mikkey-dee-announces-european-shows-for-2026-celebrating-music-of-motorhead Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:07:37 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/possesseds-jeff-becerra-is-having-a-ball-working-on-bands-next-album-its-really-different-and-really-heavy
POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra has taken to social media to offer an update on the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Revelations Of Oblivion" LP. In a video message shared on Thursday (March 5), he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/possesseds-jeff-becerra-is-having-a-ball-working-on-bands-next-album-its-really-different-and-really-heavy Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:32:20 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-who-to-release-live-at-eden-project-in-may
Few bands have shaped the landscape of rock music with the force and longevity of THE WHO. For nearly six decades, their sound, spirit, and unmistakable energy have echoed across generations, influencing artists and audiences around the world. In 2026, the band adds a remarkable new chapter to their...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-who-to-release-live-at-eden-project-in-may Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:48:09 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/dragonforces-herman-li-to-host-rock-me-vienna-2026-all-star-guitar-camp
From March 29 to April 1, 2026, Vienna will become an international hub for guitar players as "Rock Me Vienna", the all-star guitar camp brings together 18 world-class guitarists for an immersive four-day learning and performance experience. Hosted at the Hilton Vienna Waterfront, "Rock Me Vienna" o...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/dragonforces-herman-li-to-host-rock-me-vienna-2026-all-star-guitar-camp Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:15:38 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/jack-osbourne-reflects-on-ozzy-osbournes-death-he-was-done-he-was-okay-with-his-journey
In an appearance on Hate To Break It To Ya, the weekly podcast hosted by actor/comedian Jamie Kennedy, Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne was asked if it was a "surprise" for him when the legendary heavy metal singer died so soon after playing his final concert with BLACK SABBATH in July 2025. Jack r...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/jack-osbourne-reflects-on-ozzy-osbournes-death-he-was-done-he-was-okay-with-his-journey Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:47:39 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-adds-six-february-2027-shows-to-sphere-residency-a-total-of-20-dates-have-been-announced-so-far
METALLICA has added more shows to its Las Vegas residency at the Sphere. A total of ten shows in February 2027 and March 2027 have been announced for the "Life Burns Faster" production: February 4 & 6 February 18 & 20 February 25 & 27 March 4 & March 6 March 11 & March 13 Announ...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-adds-six-february-2027-shows-to-sphere-residency-a-total-of-20-dates-have-been-announced-so-far Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:01:15 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-stone-cherrys-chris-robertson-doesnt-think-a-i-should-go-away-but-theres-definitely-limits-and-levels-we-should-use-it-for
In a new interview with Primordial Radio, BLACK STONE CHERRY vocalist/guitarist Chris Robertson was asked if the lower attention spans of the listeners worry him as an artist creating music and then his 'art" becoming a bit more "disposable" than it used to be in the band's earlier days. Chris respo...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-stone-cherrys-chris-robertson-doesnt-think-a-i-should-go-away-but-theres-definitely-limits-and-levels-we-should-use-it-for Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:50:11 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/deicides-steve-asheim-to-release-collection-of-solo-classical-piano-pieces
Best known for his work as drummer and songwriter with death metal band DEICIDE, Steve Asheim will release "Volume One", a collection of solo classical piano pieces consisting of originals and covers by Franz Liszt, Frédéric Chopin and Sergei Rachmaninoff (also spelled Rachmaninov) on April 20, 2026...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/deicides-steve-asheim-to-release-collection-of-solo-classical-piano-pieces Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:03:52 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/halestorms-joe-hottinger-i-highly-recommend-joining-a-band-its-the-best-time-youll-ever-have
In a new interview with longtime radio host Abe Kanan of Audacy, Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of Grammy-winning hard rock band HALESTORM spoke about their love of touring. Joe said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We try to have as good of a time as we can, as often as we can, because we get to...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/halestorms-joe-hottinger-i-highly-recommend-joining-a-band-its-the-best-time-youll-ever-have Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:28:15 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/unearth-returns-to-metal-blade-records
Metal Blade Records has announced the re-signing of UNEARTH. Nothing short of standard-bearers and keepers of the faith for American metalcore, UNEARTH was the band born in the breakdown who never wavered from their love of European death metal melodicism, supercharged by American thrash and hardcor...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/unearth-returns-to-metal-blade-records Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:46:49 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/dee-snider-says-sebastian-bach-is-one-of-only-two-people-who-can-deliver-as-his-replacement-in-twisted-sister
Dee Snider says that he "totally" approves of Sebastian Bach stepping in for him as the lead singer for TWISTED SISTER. Bach ended up being chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the band's fall 2026 shows after Snider resigned from the group due to "health challenges". Earlier today, Snider took to X (...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/dee-snider-says-sebastian-bach-is-one-of-only-two-people-who-can-deliver-as-his-replacement-in-twisted-sister Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:24:28 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/avenged-sevenfolds-zacky-vengeance-we-always-lean-into-heavy-music-cause-thats-just-what-we-love
In a new interview with the Nik Nocturnal Podcast, AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Zacky Vengeance (real name Zachary Baker) spoke about the band's musical evolution leading up to the group's latest album, 2023's "Life Is But A Dream...". He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We always...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/avenged-sevenfolds-zacky-vengeance-we-always-lean-into-heavy-music-cause-thats-just-what-we-love Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:59:28 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/wendy-dio-says-ronnie-james-dio-always-wrote-songs-while-watching-baseball-or-football-games-on-tv
During an appearance on the latest episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio spoke about the legendary heavy metal singer's decision to leave BLACK SABBATH in 1982 and put out hi...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/wendy-dio-says-ronnie-james-dio-always-wrote-songs-while-watching-baseball-or-football-games-on-tv Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:02:47 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/sabaton-announces-rescheduled-north-american-2026-legends-on-tour-dates
Swedish metallers SABATON have announced the new dates for their previously postponed North American tour. The band called off the original shows in order to allow bassist Pär Sundström sufficient time to heal from "inflammation in his arms". SABATON's North American tour was scheduled to kick off F...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/sabaton-announces-rescheduled-north-american-2026-legends-on-tour-dates Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:06:49 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/venom-announces-new-album-into-oblivion-shares-lay-down-your-soul-single
VENOM will release a new studio album, "Into Oblivion", on May 1 via Noise/BMG. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Lay Down Your Soul", can be seen below. "Into Oblivion" is VENOM's sixteenth studio album and features the long-standing lineup of Conrad "Cronos" Lant on bass/vocals,...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/venom-announces-new-album-into-oblivion-shares-lay-down-your-soul-single Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:27:12 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/sevendust-shares-music-video-for-unbreakable-from-upcoming-one-album
The official music video for "Unbreakable", the latest single from SEVENDUST, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming fifteenth studio album "One", which will arrive on May 1 via Napalm Records. Comprised of Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (gui...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/sevendust-shares-music-video-for-unbreakable-from-upcoming-one-album Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:01:15 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/as-i-lay-dying-has-all-the-songs-ready-for-next-studio-album
AS I LAY DYING vocalist Tim Lambesis and bassist/clean vocalist Chris Clancy spoke to Egor Erushin earlier this month at the start of the 2026 leg of their Russian tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's breakthrough album "Shadows Are Security". The U.S. metalcore veterans first launche...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/as-i-lay-dying-has-all-the-songs-ready-for-next-studio-album Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:33:31 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/evergrey-shares-animated-music-video-for-architects-of-the-new-weave-single
EVERGREY, Gothenburg's masterminds of melancholia, will release their fifteenth album, "Architects Of A New Weave", on June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records, just days before the band takes the stage as special guest to the undisputed kings of heavy metal IRON MAIDEN for two shows on their "Run For Your L...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/evergrey-shares-animated-music-video-for-architects-of-the-new-weave-single Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:43:41 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/dream-theaters-concert-in-santiago-during-spring-2026-latin-american-tour-to-be-filmed-for-upcoming-blu-ray
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has confirmed that the band's April 22, 2026 concert at Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile will be professionally recorded and filmed for an upcoming Blu-ray. Last November, DREAM THEATER released "Quarantième: Live À Paris" via the band's longtime label partner Ins...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/dream-theaters-concert-in-santiago-during-spring-2026-latin-american-tour-to-be-filmed-for-upcoming-blu-ray Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:17:44 +0000