en-US Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:50:47 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/death-angels-founding-bassist-dennis-pepa-is-battling-stage-four-cancer
Dennis Pepa, the founding bassist of the long-running San Francisco Bay Area metal band DEATH ANGEL, is batting stage 4 duodenal cancer, a rare and generally aggressive malignancy of the small intestine. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help Dennis cover the financial costs associated with h...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/death-angels-founding-bassist-dennis-pepa-is-battling-stage-four-cancer Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:50:47 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-5-on-motley-crues-the-return-of-carnival-of-sins-tour-it-was-incredible-everybody-had-so-much-fun
During an appearance on the October 5 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 spoke about the band's recently completed "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour, which celebrated the 20th anniversary of the band's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" r...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-5-on-motley-crues-the-return-of-carnival-of-sins-tour-it-was-incredible-everybody-had-so-much-fun Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:12:52 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/anneke-van-giersbergen-says-there-has-been-no-talk-of-her-making-new-music-with-the-gathering
In a recent interview with Hakos Pervanidis of the Metal Hammer Greece TV program TV War, Anneke Van Giersbergen spoke about the ongoing reunion shows from her former band THE GATHERING to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Dutch rockers' "Mandylion" album. Regarding whether she and her longtime...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/anneke-van-giersbergen-says-there-has-been-no-talk-of-her-making-new-music-with-the-gathering Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:49:06 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/w-a-s-p-s-blackie-lawless-on-a-i-powered-music-creation-its-not-gonna-affect-me
During a VIP question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s September 20 concert at the House Of Blues in Houston, Texas, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes ba...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/w-a-s-p-s-blackie-lawless-on-a-i-powered-music-creation-its-not-gonna-affect-me Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:20:58 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/lamb-of-gods-randy-blythe-i-didnt-know-we-were-gonna-have-a-new-band-logo-until-i-saw-the-into-oblivion-album-artwork
In a new interview with Brooksy & JD of the weekday breakfast show on Australia's Rebel FM, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked if he has a specific regimen that he has to follow in order to make sure he can sing at his peak ability night after night. He responded (as transcribed by BLAB...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/lamb-of-gods-randy-blythe-i-didnt-know-we-were-gonna-have-a-new-band-logo-until-i-saw-the-into-oblivion-album-artwork Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:37:14 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/tyketto-expands-closer-to-the-sun-with-rarities-packed-deluxe-edition
Following the critically acclaimed release of their sixth studio album, "Closer To The Sun", earlier this year, hard-rocking songsmiths TYKETTO return with something special for the fans who have been with them every step of the way: "Closer To The Sun Deluxe". The collector's edition is set for rel...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/tyketto-expands-closer-to-the-sun-with-rarities-packed-deluxe-edition Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:03:26 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/alice-cooper-joins-little-stevens-underground-garage-with-new-weekly-siriusxm-show
Alice Cooper is joining Little Steven's Underground Garage. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer will launch his own weekly show on SiriusXM's Little Steven's Underground Garage (Channel 21) beginning Saturday, October 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET, bringing his music, stories and unmistakable perspective to the ch...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/alice-cooper-joins-little-stevens-underground-garage-with-new-weekly-siriusxm-show Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:38:33 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/hollywood-undead-announces-january-february-2027-european-tour
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD has announced its return to Europe for a headline tour. These shows will see the multi-platinum rap-rock powerhouse kick off their 2027 exactly how the intend on continuing it: loudly. The tour will follow a major year of live activity in 2026 that's taken them to venues all over th...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/hollywood-undead-announces-january-february-2027-european-tour Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:14:24 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/girlschool-to-release-tokyo-breakdown-recording-of-january-1982-concert
On January 21, 1982, New Wave Of British Heavy Metal paragons GIRLSCHOOL played Tokyo — the first all-female British band ever to perform live in Japan, and one of the very first NWOBHM bands to do so as well. And on November 6, Cleopatra Records' ongoing roll-out of classic GIRLSCHOOL live shows co...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/girlschool-to-release-tokyo-breakdown-recording-of-january-1982-concert Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:40:31 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/alter-bridge-releases-music-video-for-tested-and-able-from-self-titled-eighth-studio-album
Ahead of the final U.S. leg of ALTER BRIDGE's "What Lies Within" tour, the acclaimed hard rock band has released the official music video for the song "Tested And Able". Capturing the band's commanding live presence, the new video puts fans inside the energy and intensity that Myles Kennedy (vocals/...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/alter-bridge-releases-music-video-for-tested-and-able-from-self-titled-eighth-studio-album Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:21:41 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/from-ashes-to-new-announces-spring-2027-north-american-reflections-tour
FROM ASHES TO NEW will embark on the spring 2027 "Reflections" tour in March. Featuring support from NEVERTEL, DARK DIVINE and HOLLOW PACT, the trek will kick off March 12 and will run through April 18. FROM ASHES TO NEW will donate $1 from every ticket sold to Musicians On Call, an organization whi...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/from-ashes-to-new-announces-spring-2027-north-american-reflections-tour Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:58:06 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/staind-announces-second-leg-of-north-american-break-the-cycle-25th-anniversary-tour-with-seether-hoobastank-and-hinder
Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling American rock band STAIND has announced a second leg of its sold-out "Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour". STAIND's "Break The Cycle" album was released in 2001 via Flip Records and certified seven times platinum, selling over seven million units in the U....]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/staind-announces-second-leg-of-north-american-break-the-cycle-25th-anniversary-tour-with-seether-hoobastank-and-hinder Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:25:18 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-5-and-fender-announce-three-new-signature-telecasters
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) have announced three new signature Telecasters celebrating the genre-defying artistry of John 5: the Fender John 5 Phantom Telecaster, Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster and Fender Custom Shop John 5 "Phantom" Telecaster. Eac...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-5-and-fender-announce-three-new-signature-telecasters Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:33:29 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/mudvaynes-chad-gray-on-his-vocal-injury-im-fing-scared-to-death
MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray spoke to The Jesea Lee Show about the vocal injury that resulted in the cancelation of two of his previously announced solo shows in California — at the House Of Blues in San Diego on October 5 and at the Observatory OC in Santa Ana on October 6. His solo tou...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/mudvaynes-chad-gray-on-his-vocal-injury-im-fing-scared-to-death Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:45:56 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/clutch-shares-behind-the-scenes-footage-from-making-wasted-lands-music-video
Maryland rockers CLUTCH have shared behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the music video for the title track of their fourteenth studio album, "Wasted Lands". Check it out below. "Wasted Lands" is set for release on January 22, 2027 via CLUTCH's own Weathermaker Music. Written and recorded a...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/clutch-shares-behind-the-scenes-footage-from-making-wasted-lands-music-video Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:22:31 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/dave-mustaine-plans-to-review-leftover-half-songs-from-recent-megadeth-recording-sessions-to-see-if-theres-anything-there
During a question-and-answer session prior to MEGADETH's September 24 performance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, band founder Dave Mustaine said that while stands by his pledge that the group's chart-topping 17th studio album will be its last, there may yet be additional MEGADETH material rele...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/dave-mustaine-plans-to-review-leftover-half-songs-from-recent-megadeth-recording-sessions-to-see-if-theres-anything-there Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:05:54 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/features/the-battle-between-metal-and-orchestra-still-goes-on-for-septicflesh
By David E. Gehlke SEPTICFLESH and an orchestra are now inseparable. The long-running Greek extreme metal outfit has taken a union that was originally popularized by the likes of CRADLE OF FILTH, DIMMU BORGIR and even METALLICA, via 1999's "S&M", making it such an integral part of their core sound t...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/features/the-battle-between-metal-and-orchestra-still-goes-on-for-septicflesh Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:51:55 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/dieth-parts-ways-with-ex-megadeth-bassist-david-ellefson-announces-new-lineup
DIETH has signed with Fireflash Records, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the band. Alongside the new record deal, the band has unveiled its new lineup, welcoming Swedish bassist Tobias Cristiansson, who is known for his work with GRAVE, NECROPHOBIC and DISMEMBER. The new lineup comes as D...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/dieth-parts-ways-with-ex-megadeth-bassist-david-ellefson-announces-new-lineup Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:42:24 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-alice-cooper-plays-three-song-set-at-halftime-of-las-vegas-raiders-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-game
Alice Cooper and two of his longtime musicians, guitarist Nita Strauss and drummer Glen Sobel, performed a three-song set during the halftime of the Kansas City Chiefs' 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday (October 4) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were joined for "School...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-alice-cooper-plays-three-song-set-at-halftime-of-las-vegas-raiders-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-game Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:00:34 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-candlemass-recruits-guest-singer-felipe-plaza-kutzbach-for-australian-tour
Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS recruited Chilean vocalist Felipe Plaza Kutzbach (PROCESSION, DESTRÖYER 666, SCALD) to handle lead vocals during the band's four-date Australian tour, which kicked off on September 29 in Melbourne and concluded on October 3 in Perth. Felipe, who currently lives...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-candlemass-recruits-guest-singer-felipe-plaza-kutzbach-for-australian-tour Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:17:49 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/testament-singer-chuck-billy-announces-book-appearances-for-upcoming-memoir-holding-my-breath
TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy's memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy", is due on November 10, 2026 via Permuted Press. Co-written with Dave Erickson, "Holding My Breath" features a foreword by Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST) and an afterword by Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD) — two of...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/testament-singer-chuck-billy-announces-book-appearances-for-upcoming-memoir-holding-my-breath Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:47:02 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/queens-brian-may-doesnt-want-to-tour-again-im-thinking-maybe-50-years-is-enough
QUEEN guitarist Brian May has revealed to U.K.'s The Times that he is done touring. He said: "I made a decision 18 months ago that I didn't want to tour again. A close family friend died when we were in the States, so I said to my tour manager, 'I'll just nip home for a few days and come back.' She...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/queens-brian-may-doesnt-want-to-tour-again-im-thinking-maybe-50-years-is-enough Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:05:17 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/ice-nine-kills-announce-a-very-vicious-christmas-ep-featuring-twisted-takes-on-christmas-classics
ICE NINE KILLS will be delivering an early holiday gift this year as they announce the release of "A Very Vicious Christmas", an eight-track collection of Christmas classics recorded for Halloween Horror Nights' "Terror Tram Starring Art The Clown" at Universal Studios Hollywood. The EP will be rele...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/ice-nine-kills-announce-a-very-vicious-christmas-ep-featuring-twisted-takes-on-christmas-classics Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:40:03 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/l7-shares-new-single-loma-linda-based-on-2003-demo
Legendary feminist rockers L7 kick off the first leg of their final world tour, dubbed "The Last Hurrah", tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6) in San Diego. They have commanded fans to their feet and their ballot box for over four decades with an effortless blend of punk ethos, heavy grunge, melody, socio-...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/l7-shares-new-single-loma-linda-based-on-2003-demo Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:17:09 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-dead-daisies-recruit-former-foreigner-singer-kelly-hansen
Hard rock juggernaut THE DEAD DAISIES have officially charted a bold course for 2027, ushering in a thrilling new chapter with the addition of legendary former FOREIGNER frontman Kelly Hansen on lead vocals. Signaling a restart for the band, the rock collective has confirmed the upcoming release of...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-dead-daisies-recruit-former-foreigner-singer-kelly-hansen Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:33:11 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/aerosmith-teases-return-to-live-stage
Legendary rockers AEROSMITH appear to be teasing an imminent return to the stage. Earlier today (Monday, October 5), AEROSMITH shared a new video featuring frontman Steven Tyler and legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin, with Tyler on a ladder adding letters to the Hollywood Bowl's marquee and ask...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/aerosmith-teases-return-to-live-stage Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:12:31 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/cherie-currie-returns-with-collection-of-rarities-the-cleopatra-sessions
Cherie Currie, Cleopatra's own Queen Of Noise, is poised for the release of a unique new album, the strictly limited, white label vinyl "The Cleopatra Sessions". Delving deep into the original Cherry Bomb's 30-year relationship with Cleopatra Records, this stunning purple marble LP features nine tra...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/cherie-currie-returns-with-collection-of-rarities-the-cleopatra-sessions Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:37:13 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/former-ac-dc-drummer-phil-rudd-fined-for-careless-driving-in-new-zealand
According to The New Zealand Herald, former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has been fined after facing a charge of careless driving in Tauranga, New Zealand, where he has lived since 1983. The 72-year-old musician, whose legal name is Phillip Hugh Norman Witschke, drove over a planted roundabout and hit a...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/former-ac-dc-drummer-phil-rudd-fined-for-careless-driving-in-new-zealand Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:15:11 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/tesla-announces-march-2027-las-vegas-residency
Legendary rockers TESLA are returning to House Of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in 2027. Performances of "Tesla: Live In Las Vegas" will take place on March 5, 6, 10, 12 and 13, 2027, and are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. This marks TESLA's fifth return engagement at House Of...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/tesla-announces-march-2027-las-vegas-residency Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:31:18 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/see-anette-olzon-perform-nightwish-songs-with-orchestra-in-sao-paulo-brazil
In late September, Anette Olzon, the Swedish singer who fronted the Finnish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH from 2007 to 2012, embarked on a three-date Brazilian tour where she performed NIGHTWISH songs accompanied by a band, an orchestra and a choir. Fan-filmed video of the September 26 concert at T...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/see-anette-olzon-perform-nightwish-songs-with-orchestra-in-sao-paulo-brazil Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:49:44 +0000