en-US Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maidens-bruce-dickinson-there-are-loads-of-singers-whose-voices-are-shot-and-everybody-knows-it
In a new interview with Kerrang! magazine, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson touched upon longtime MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain's decision to step away from touring with the band due to health issues. Bruce told the magazine that he recently "had an argument with a journalist" about it, when he sai...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maidens-bruce-dickinson-there-are-loads-of-singers-whose-voices-are-shot-and-everybody-knows-it Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/motionless-in-white-shares-r-i-p-single-featuring-skylar-grey
Platinum-selling Scranton, Pennsylvania powerhouse MOTIONLESS IN WHITE will release a new album, "Decades", on July 17 via Roadrunner Records. Today, the band shares the new song "R.I.P.", featuring a guest appearance by the five-times-Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist Skylar Grey. The accompa...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/motionless-in-white-shares-r-i-p-single-featuring-skylar-grey Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:34 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/monolitt
Anyone who marveled at MORK's 2024 album "Syv" will have been struck by the amount of unexpected dynamics and stylistic sidesteps that Thomas Eriksen bravely inserted into his art. In particular, closing track "Omme" revealed a hitherto unknown strain of simmering, psychedelic softness that tangenti...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/monolitt Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:49:40 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-journey-bassist-ross-valory-to-release-refreshed-and-remastered-version-of-his-debut-solo-album-all-of-the-above
Ross Valory, the acclaimed JOURNEY bassist and songwriter, has confirmed August 21 as the release date for the refreshed and remastered version of his debut solo album "All Of The Above" (OID Music). Available for the first time on vinyl and CD, the updated release includes a new Valory instrumental...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-journey-bassist-ross-valory-to-release-refreshed-and-remastered-version-of-his-debut-solo-album-all-of-the-above Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:29:53 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/jon-bon-jovi-is-fully-recovered-from-his-vocal-cord-surgery-it-was-longer-than-id-ever-expected-but-it-had-to-be-right
BON JOVI frontman Jon Bon Jovi has told People magazine in a new interview that he is ready to hit the road for the band's "Forever" tour, four years after undergoing vocal cord surgery. "I'm fully recovered," he told People. "It was longer than I'd ever expected, but it had to be right. We never lo...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/jon-bon-jovi-is-fully-recovered-from-his-vocal-cord-surgery-it-was-longer-than-id-ever-expected-but-it-had-to-be-right Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:01:21 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/mike-shinoda-on-upcoming-linkin-park-documentary-unshatter-were-very-excited-about-it
At this past weekend's Download festival, LINKIN PARK's Mike Shinoda spoke to BBC News' Mel Ramsay about the band's upcoming documentary "Unshatter", which focuses on LINKIN PARK's 2024 return, seven years after the death of the group's singer Chester Bennington. This movie captures the years that f...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/mike-shinoda-on-upcoming-linkin-park-documentary-unshatter-were-very-excited-about-it Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:24:47 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/investigation-launched-into-reports-of-couple-caught-in-intimate-act-on-ferris-wheel-at-u-k-s-download-festival
A police investigation has been launched after a couple was allegedly caught in an intimate act while riding the Ferris wheel at this year's edition of the U.K.'s Download festival. According to The Sun, the incident happened on Saturday, June 13 while fans were waiting for GUNS N' ROSES to take to...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/investigation-launched-into-reports-of-couple-caught-in-intimate-act-on-ferris-wheel-at-u-k-s-download-festival Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:43:36 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/introducing-new-series-through-static-and-shadows-where-the-supernatural-meets-heavy-metal-and-horror
A bold and unconventional new program, "Through Static And Shadows", is set to captivate audiences by merging the mystique of psychic phenomena with the raw energy of heavy metal and horror culture. Led by psychic medium and clairvoyant Catherine Nadal, the show offers an intimate and unfiltered loo...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/introducing-new-series-through-static-and-shadows-where-the-supernatural-meets-heavy-metal-and-horror Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:09:14 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/bill-gould-confirms-faith-no-mores-return-to-live-activity-were-gonna-play-and-i-think-that-we-can-do-it-for-a-few-more-years
FAITH NO MORE bassist Bill Gould has confirmed to Rock Talk, the newly launched podcast from longtime Serbian hard rock/heavy metal journalist Jadranka Janković Nešić, that the influential California alt-metal act will return to live activity in 2027. Asked about a rumor of the band's possible comeb...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/bill-gould-confirms-faith-no-mores-return-to-live-activity-were-gonna-play-and-i-think-that-we-can-do-it-for-a-few-more-years Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:53:35 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/insomnium-releases-video-for-shadowlife-first-single-from-upcoming-album
Finnish melodic death metal visionaries INSOMNIUM have released a new single, "Shadowlife". The track marks the compelling first glimpse of the band's forthcoming album, due out in October. Refusing to dwell in familiar territory or rely on well-worn formulas, INSOMNIUM continues to push its sound i...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/insomnium-releases-video-for-shadowlife-first-single-from-upcoming-album Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:13:32 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/features/mikkey-dee-returns-to-his-legendary-king-diamond-roots-with-lex-legion-we-were-dangerous-in-those-days
By David E. Gehlke LEX LEGION is yet another KING DIAMOND / MERCYFUL FATE offshoot — and it may be the best one yet. Featuring long-time KING DIAMOND co-conspirator and lead guitarist Andy LaRocque, along with classic-era members Pete Blakk (guitar), Hal Patino (bass) and Mikkey Dee (drums), LEX LEG...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/features/mikkey-dee-returns-to-his-legendary-king-diamond-roots-with-lex-legion-we-were-dangerous-in-those-days Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:37 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/skillets-monster-surpasses-four-billion-streams
Multi-platinum rock band SKILLET continues to reach new heights in 2026 as its six-times-platinum anthem "Monster" surpasses four billion streams, earns a place in Spotify's Billions Club, and solidifies its status as one of the most-streamed rock songs of all time. The milestone arrives on the heel...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/skillets-monster-surpasses-four-billion-streams Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:49:24 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/helloweens-kai-hansen-announces-new-solo-album-born-with-a-hammer
Kai Hansen is one of the defining figures in heavy metal. As co-founder of HELLOWEEN and founder of GAMMA RAY, he shaped power metal into a global force and created a sound that continues to drive the genre today. Now, Hansen returns with "Born With A Hammer", his first solo album since HANSEN &...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/helloweens-kai-hansen-announces-new-solo-album-born-with-a-hammer Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:37:30 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/danzig-announces-venues-support-acts-for-september-2026-u-s-tour-dates
DANZIG has announced seven U.S. dates for this September. Support on the trek will come from TWIN TEMPLE, BURNING WITCHES and ANA. According to DANZIG, a "special announce for the Honda Center show" in Anaheim, California "will be posted later this week...Wait til you see that!!!" Tour dates: Sep. 1...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/danzig-announces-venues-support-acts-for-september-2026-u-s-tour-dates Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:42:55 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-obsessed-begins-recording-new-album-live-fast-love-hard-die-free
American doom metal veterans THE OBSESSED have entered Waterford Digital Studio in Pasadena, Maryland with producer Frank Marchand to begin recording their new full-length album, "Live Fast - Love Hard - Die Free", tentatively due in 2027. The band says: "We're exited as fukk to lay this o...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-obsessed-begins-recording-new-album-live-fast-love-hard-die-free Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:47:03 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/edguy-announces-first-concert-in-a-decade
German melodic metallers EDGUY have announced their first live performance in a decade. The band will play a hometown concert in Fulda on June 25, 2027. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, June 17 at 10:00 a.m. CET via Eventim. In a social media post announcing the gig, EDGUY wrote: "Some stories...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/edguy-announces-first-concert-in-a-decade Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:07:26 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-whos-roger-daltrey-accepts-ascap-founders-award-at-ascaps-london-celebration
Earlier tonight (Tuesday, June 16), THE WHO frontman Roger Daltrey was honored with the ASCAP Founders Award at the 2026 ASCAP London Celebrates Songwriters And Composers invite-only event in London, United Kingdom. ASCAP celebrated the achievements of its U.K. songwriters and composers, recognizing...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-whos-roger-daltrey-accepts-ascap-founders-award-at-ascaps-london-celebration Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:02:11 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/angel-is-open-to-making-festival-appearances-following-completion-of-2026-2027-farewell-tour
In a new interview with Back Stage Pass With Steve Ryan, ANGEL singer Frank DiMino spoke about the legendary '70s rock band's touring plans for the remainder of 2026 and 2027. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we have West Coast coming up in August. That would be the Whisky, a pla...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/angel-is-open-to-making-festival-appearances-following-completion-of-2026-2027-farewell-tour Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:15:45 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/bushs-gavin-rossdale-i-just-laugh-at-the-fact-that-i-keep-making-the-music-heavier-and-heavier
In a new interview with the Mark And Me podcast, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale spoke about his songwriting process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "For me, music is just a brilliant voyage. I know a lot about music, and I know there's massive gray areas, and I think the most interestin...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/bushs-gavin-rossdale-i-just-laugh-at-the-fact-that-i-keep-making-the-music-heavier-and-heavier Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:35:51 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/rituals-of-shame
They said it would never happen, but love always finds a way. Released 20 years ago, WARNING's second album "Watching from a Distance" has become one of the most revered and cherished doom metal albums of all time. A five-song, 50-minute emotional blowout, it showcased the very distinct and singular...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/rituals-of-shame Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:27:39 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/official-dimebag-darrell-abbott-guitars-get-a-new-home
In Dime We Trust, the Texas revocable living trust and intellectual property holding entity created to protect and manage the legacy and assets of the legendary late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, has announced the launch of Dime GuitarZ, the exclusive home of Dimebag's official guitars...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/official-dimebag-darrell-abbott-guitars-get-a-new-home Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:17:19 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/fates-warnings-ray-alder-and-jim-matheos-to-release-second-north-sea-echoes-album-how-to-cast-a-shadow
NORTH SEA ECHOES — the project featuring singer Ray Alder and guitarist Jim Matheos of progressive metal pioneers FATES WARNING — will release a new studio album, "How To Cast A Shadow", on July 24 via Metal Blade Records. On NORTH SEA ECHOES' critically acclaimed 2024 debut, "Really Good Terrible T...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/fates-warnings-ray-alder-and-jim-matheos-to-release-second-north-sea-echoes-album-how-to-cast-a-shadow Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:14:27 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/jon-schaffer-shares-music-video-for-molon-labe-from-sons-of-liberty-project
Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW project, has released the official DazVideos-created music video for "Molon Labe" from his recently issued...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/jon-schaffer-shares-music-video-for-molon-labe-from-sons-of-liberty-project Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:53:32 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/limp-bizkits-wes-borland-on-sam-riverss-death-its-just-like-we-lost-a-piece-of-our-dna
In a new interview with Heavy Consequence, LIMP BIZKIT guitarist Wes Borland spoke about last year's passing of the band's bassist Sam Rivers. Rivers, who was born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1977, was one third of the original LIMP BIZKIT lineup in 1994, alongside vocalist Fred Durst and drummer J...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/limp-bizkits-wes-borland-on-sam-riverss-death-its-just-like-we-lost-a-piece-of-our-dna Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:21:06 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/faith-no-more-could-be-teasing-2027-return-to-live-stage
FAITH NO MORE is teasing a possible return to the live stage for next year. Earlier today (Tuesday, June 16), the California influential alt-metal act shared an image to its social media channels featuring the FAITH NO MORE eight-pointed star logo and "2027" super-imposed over a picture of a live cr...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/faith-no-more-could-be-teasing-2027-return-to-live-stage Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:29:36 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/from-hell-i-rise-extended-deluxe-edition
First released two years ago, Kerry King's debut solo album arguably deserved more attention than it received. Vicious, aggressive and fully in keeping with the music that SLAYER made on their final few albums, it was exactly what most of us expected: in the best possible way. King's refusal to sit...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/from-hell-i-rise-extended-deluxe-edition Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:31:35 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/vivian-campbell-records-new-sweet-savage-songs-for-first-time-in-nearly-45-years
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has reunited with his former bandmates in SWEET SAVAGE to record new music for the first time in almost 45 years, SWEET SAVAGE frontman Ray Haller revealed exclusively to Eonmusic's Eamon O'Neill. Speaking backstage at last weekend's Download festival, Haller co...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/vivian-campbell-records-new-sweet-savage-songs-for-first-time-in-nearly-45-years Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:25:42 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/tom-morello-fires-back-at-critics-who-say-musicians-should-not-be-involved-in-politics-why-should-you-give-away-your-free-speech-rights-in-the-job-that-you-do
In a new interview with Katrin Riedl of Germany's Metal Hammer magazine, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist and activist Tom Morello was asked to elaborate on his recent comment that "every act of art is an act of resistance." He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. Well, definitel...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/tom-morello-fires-back-at-critics-who-say-musicians-should-not-be-involved-in-politics-why-should-you-give-away-your-free-speech-rights-in-the-job-that-you-do Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:36:42 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/daughtry-announces-20-years-unplugged-intimate-fall-2026-u-s-tour
Multi-Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum rock band DAUGHTRY has announced the "20 Years Unplugged" tour, a special fall run that will bring two decades of songs into intimate theaters and performance spaces across the U.S. The tour opens October 12 at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, New Yo...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/daughtry-announces-20-years-unplugged-intimate-fall-2026-u-s-tour Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:03:31 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/tesla-shares-new-original-song-never-alone-from-upcoming-homage-album
Acclaimed American hard rockers TESLA have unveiled their new single, "Never Alone", taken from their upcoming album, "Homage", set for release on July 17, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Marking a full-circle moment in their storied career, the album finds the band returning to their roots with a co...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/tesla-shares-new-original-song-never-alone-from-upcoming-homage-album Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:40:13 +0000