en-US Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:00:58 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-neurosiss-new-lineup-performs-live-for-first-time
NEUROSIS played its first show in seven years Saturday night (July 25) on the traditional lands of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana as part of Fire In The Mountains festival by special invitation of Firekeeper Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to reducing youth suicide in Indian Country. Fan-filmed vi...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-neurosiss-new-lineup-performs-live-for-first-time Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:00:58 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-metal-churchs-new-lineup-featuring-bassist-david-ellefson-and-singer-brian-allen-performs-in-reading
The new lineup of METAL CHURCH performed last night (Saturday, July 25) at Reverb in Reading, Pennsylvania. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Setlist: * Ton Of Bricks * Start The Fire * Fake Healer * Gods Of Wrath * F.A.F.O. * Badlands * Date With Poverty * Watch The Children Pray *...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-metal-churchs-new-lineup-featuring-bassist-david-ellefson-and-singer-brian-allen-performs-in-reading Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:29:37 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-five-finger-death-punch-performs-previously-unreleased-title-track-of-upcoming-legacy-album-live-for-first-time
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH performed the previously unreleased title track of the band's upcoming tenth studio album, "Legacy", live for the first time at the kick-off concert of the group's summer 2026 North American tour on July 20 at Camden, New Jersey's Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. FIVE FINGER DEATH...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-five-finger-death-punch-performs-previously-unreleased-title-track-of-upcoming-legacy-album-live-for-first-time Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:49:44 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-judas-priest-kicks-off-2026-faithkeepers-european-tour-at-germanys-bobfest
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST kicked off their 2026 "Faithkeepers" world tour Saturday night (July 25) at Germany's BOBfest. The band's 17-song set at Monchengladbach's SparkassenPark included two 1970s classics, "The Ripper" and "Delivering The Goods", which hadn't been performed live si...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-judas-priest-kicks-off-2026-faithkeepers-european-tour-at-germanys-bobfest Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:23:25 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/greta-van-fleet-to-release-new-single-saw-you-stand
Following the arrival of the new single "Play Your Games", an electrifying sold-out underplay performance at New York City's Bowery Ballroom and the upcoming release of another new single, "Saw You Stand", on July 31, GRETA VAN FLEET will play a rare intimate show at Chicago's iconic Metro on July 3...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/greta-van-fleet-to-release-new-single-saw-you-stand Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:40:26 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/andy-la-rocque-on-his-exit-from-king-diamond-we-mutually-decided-to-part-ways-in-a-respectful-and-friendly-manner
Andy La Rocque has commented on his decision to leave KING DIAMOND after more than four decades. Earlier today (Sunday, July 26), the 63-year-old Swedish-born guitarist, whose real name is Anders Allhage, took to his social media to write: "Hi everyone ! Just a short heads up: as many of you have se...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/andy-la-rocque-on-his-exit-from-king-diamond-we-mutually-decided-to-part-ways-in-a-respectful-and-friendly-manner Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:25:09 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-accept-bassist-peter-baltes-hospitalized-in-germany-after-suffering-three-rib-fractures-in-serious-fall-from-stage-video
Former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes has been hospitalized after suffering "three rib fractures" due to a "serious fall" from the stage during DIRKSCHNEIDER's July 25 concert at Pyraser Classic Rock Night at Pyraser Landbrauerei, a brewery in the Thalmässing district of Pyras, Germany. Earlier today (...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-accept-bassist-peter-baltes-hospitalized-in-germany-after-suffering-three-rib-fractures-in-serious-fall-from-stage-video Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:38:02 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/see-ac-dcs-entire-concert-in-san-antonio-during-2026-north-american-leg-of-power-up-tour
The Patrick Zapata channel on YouTube has uploaded video of AC/DC's entire July 24 concert at Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Check out the footage below. According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for the show was as follows: 01. If You Want Blood (You've Got It) 02. Back In Black 03. Demon Fire 04. Sho...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/see-ac-dcs-entire-concert-in-san-antonio-during-2026-north-american-leg-of-power-up-tour Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:58:28 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/michael-kiske-we-already-have-90-of-next-helloween-album-done
In a new interview with Brazil's Rock Mania, HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske reflected on the making of the band's latest album, "Giants & Monsters", which arrived in August 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Asked if the follow-up to 2021's "Helloween" was "an enjoyable album to write and re...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/michael-kiske-we-already-have-90-of-next-helloween-album-done Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:10:33 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/dark-funeral-is-putting-finishing-touches-on-songwriting-for-killer-new-studio-album-im-so-excited-says-lord-ahriman
In a new interview with Ed Hackimer of This Day In Metal, Mikael Jan Svanberg, better known as Lord Ahriman, the Swedish musician and composer best known as the primary guitarist, songwriter and sole founding member of black metal band DARK FUNERAL, spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessio...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/dark-funeral-is-putting-finishing-touches-on-songwriting-for-killer-new-studio-album-im-so-excited-says-lord-ahriman Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:11:54 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/sabatons-par-sundstrom-it-is-not-necessary-to-be-fresh-to-be-successful-in-heavy-metal
In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, SABATON bassist and manager Pär Sundström spoke about the factors that were involved in making the Swedish act one of the most commercially successful European heavy metal bands in recent history. He said  (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/sabatons-par-sundstrom-it-is-not-necessary-to-be-fresh-to-be-successful-in-heavy-metal Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:11:56 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/entheoss-chaney-crabb-offers-advice-to-new-metal-bands-dont-quit-and-stay-true-to-your-vision
In a new interview with Kevin Powell, ENTHEOS vocalist Chaney Crabb was asked what piece of advice she would give to up-and-coming metal bands looking to break into the music business. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The only advice that I can really give is just don't quit. Stay tru...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/entheoss-chaney-crabb-offers-advice-to-new-metal-bands-dont-quit-and-stay-true-to-your-vision Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:11:15 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/mastodons-troy-sanders-on-marrow-deep-album-it-feels-like-the-next-proper-step-of-our-own-evolution
In a new interview with Jai "Jaimunji" Setright of Australia's link textMetal On Tap, MASTODON singer/bassist Troy Sanders spoke about the band's long-awaited new album, "Marrow Deep", which will arrive on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The LP marks MASTODON's first full-length to feature guit...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/mastodons-troy-sanders-on-marrow-deep-album-it-feels-like-the-next-proper-step-of-our-own-evolution Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:33:12 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/see-gene-simmons-and-his-solo-band-perform-in-bensalem-pennsylvania
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, performed this past Friday, July 24 at Xcite Center at Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Front-row fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (uploaded by Tito Santana on YouTube). GENE SIMMONS BAND consists...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/see-gene-simmons-and-his-solo-band-perform-in-bensalem-pennsylvania Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:21:39 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/adrian-vandenberg-says-his-upcoming-50th-anniversary-album-will-be-very-special
In a new interview with SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Dutch guitarist Adrian Vandenberg (WHITESNAKE) discussed his plans to celebrate his fiftieth anniversary as a musician in 2027. Among the projects in the works to mark the occasion are a documentary, a new album and a biography. The...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/adrian-vandenberg-says-his-upcoming-50th-anniversary-album-will-be-very-special Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:03:24 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/anthraxs-charlie-benante-explains-how-accepts-fast-as-a-shark-inspired-him-to-play-fast-double-bass
At this weekend's San Diego Comic-Con, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante once again said that his work with the 1980s hardcore/metal project STORMTROOPERS OF DEATH (S.O.D.) set the template for extreme metal and hardcore blast beats. A type of fast drum beat characteristic of extreme heavy metal style...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/anthraxs-charlie-benante-explains-how-accepts-fast-as-a-shark-inspired-him-to-play-fast-double-bass Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:30:51 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/killswitch-engages-jesse-leach-what-im-manifesting-through-my-body-language-is-love-and-acceptance
In a new interview with Loud & Clear With Belgian Jasper, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach touched upon how politicians use polarization as a strategic tool to secure power and mobilize loyal voters by framing elections as existential conflicts. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/killswitch-engages-jesse-leach-what-im-manifesting-through-my-body-language-is-love-and-acceptance Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:46:30 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/sick-of-it-all-frontman-lou-koller-dead-at-59
Vocalist Lou Koller of New York hardcore legends SICK OF IT ALL has died after a long battle with an esophageal tumor. He was 59 years old. His bandmates made the announcement on social media, saying, "It's with unbelievable sadness that we announce to our worldwide hardcore family the passing of ou...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/sick-of-it-all-frontman-lou-koller-dead-at-59 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:38:17 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/japans-broken-by-the-scream-releases-new-single-hanakabura
Exploding out of Japan's heavy music underground with a sound that seamlessly collides idol-style vocals, blistering metalcore precision and unrelenting extreme metal intensity, BROKEN BY THE SCREAM continues its rapid ascent with the release of a new single, "Hanakabura". The track marks BROKEN BY...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/japans-broken-by-the-scream-releases-new-single-hanakabura Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:55:51 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/madball-shares-music-video-for-dont-misstep-from-not-your-kingdom-album
New York hardcore kings MADBALL have released the official music video for their song "Don't MisStep". The track is taken from the band's tenth studio album, "Not Your Kingdom", which came out on July 24 via Nuclear Blast. At just 1:34, "Don't MisStep" isa lightning-fast, hard-hitting reminder that...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/madball-shares-music-video-for-dont-misstep-from-not-your-kingdom-album Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:29:27 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/hole-to-reissue-pretty-on-the-inside-live-through-this-and-celebrity-skin-albums-on-vinyl
Multi-Grammy Award-nominated iconic rock band HOLE has announced new physical reissues of its influential first three albums — "Pretty On The Inside", "Live Through This" and "Celebrity Skin" — out September 18, 2026 via UMe. These records will be available in multiple configurations, including 1LP...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/hole-to-reissue-pretty-on-the-inside-live-through-this-and-celebrity-skin-albums-on-vinyl Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:43:11 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/slade-guitarist-dave-hill-shares-play-it-to-the-crowd-single-from-upcoming-dirty-foot-lane-solo-album
Dave Hill, founding lead guitarist of SLADE, has released "Play It To The Crowd", the first single from his eagerly anticipated debut solo album, "Dirty Foot Lane", due out October 30. Inspired by the return of live music after the pandemic, the anthemic track celebrates the unique connection betwe...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/slade-guitarist-dave-hill-shares-play-it-to-the-crowd-single-from-upcoming-dirty-foot-lane-solo-album Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:14:30 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/linkin-park-smashing-pumpkins-and-ramones-to-receive-stars-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame
A new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Radio, Recording and Sports Entertainment have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame by the Walk of Fame Selection Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/linkin-park-smashing-pumpkins-and-ramones-to-receive-stars-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:40:04 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/king-diamond-parts-ways-with-guitarist-andy-la-rocque-welcomes-gus-g-to-the-band
KING DIAMOND has announced the addition of guitar virtuoso Gus G. (FIREWIND, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) to the band's lineup. Gus G. joins as guitarist and will compose, record, and tour with KING DIAMOND going forward, marking an exciting new chapter in the band's storied history. The band extends their dee...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/king-diamond-parts-ways-with-guitarist-andy-la-rocque-welcomes-gus-g-to-the-band Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:18:16 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/founding-my-dying-bride-members-join-forces-in-towards-the-sinister
Unceremoniously dismissed in 2025 from the band he co-founded and fronted for 35 years, former MY DYING BRIDE singer Aaron Stainthorpe has returned with TOWARDS THE SINISTER, a new project featuring three of his ex-bandmates, Calvin Robertshaw (guitar), Ade Jackson (bass) and Rick Miah (drums). The...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/founding-my-dying-bride-members-join-forces-in-towards-the-sinister Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:05:32 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/bernie-marsden-stage-live-album-to-be-released-in-august
The fifth and final album in Bernie Marsden's "Inspirations" series, "Stage", will be released on August 21, 2026 through Conquest Music. Available in a limited-edition 2LP, gatefold sleeve set and 2CD deluxe digipack with a 16-page booklet, the album represents the arena where perhaps Bernie shone...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/bernie-marsden-stage-live-album-to-be-released-in-august Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:54:49 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/avenged-sevenfold-surprise-releases-new-four-song-ep-statica
AVENGED SEVENFOLD has surprise released a new four-song EP, "Statica". The effort, which consists of the tracks "Lights", "Statica", "Rejoice" and "Ashes", follows up the band's 2023 album "Life Is But A Dream…" and the standalone single "Magic", which dropped in December as part of Black Ops 7 Seas...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/avenged-sevenfold-surprise-releases-new-four-song-ep-statica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:22:39 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/nonpoint-drops-two-versions-of-new-single-red-yeti-from-upcoming-the-last-word-album
NONPOINT has unleashed a double release of its new single, "Red Yeti", offering fans two distinct versions of the track which will appear on NONPOINT's eleventh studio album, "The Last Word", due on September 18, 2026 via the band's independent record label 361 Degrees Records LLC. The first version...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/nonpoint-drops-two-versions-of-new-single-red-yeti-from-upcoming-the-last-word-album Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:58:59 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/insomnium-announces-netherworlds-album-shares-gleam-in-the-black-single
Finland's undisputed masters of melancholy INSOMNIUM are unveiling their latest single and video, "Gleam In The Black", offering an even deeper descent into darkness and the shadowy realms beyond. Blending haunting melodies with crushing heaviness, the track captures the essence of the band's signat...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/insomnium-announces-netherworlds-album-shares-gleam-in-the-black-single Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:37:53 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/disturbed-guitarist-dan-donegan-sells-illinois-home-for-1-575-million
DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan sold his home in Orland Park, Illinois on July 21 for $1.575 million. According to public records, the 57-year-old musician bought the 7,000-square-foot house in March 2023 for $1.3 million. On March 28, Dan shared a few photos of the house and he included the followi...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/disturbed-guitarist-dan-donegan-sells-illinois-home-for-1-575-million Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:18:08 +0000