en-US Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:04:55 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/alissa-white-gluzs-blue-medusa-releases-third-single-and-music-video-crocodile
BLUE MEDUSA, the new band led by former ARCH ENEMY and THE AGONIST vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, has released its third single, "Crocodile.". Dark, tense and viscously unsettling, "Crocodile." explores the creeping sense that danger is close at hand — even when it remains hidden from view. "'Crocodile...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/alissa-white-gluzs-blue-medusa-releases-third-single-and-music-video-crocodile Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:04:55 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/umbilicus-featuring-cannibal-corpse-and-deicide-members-announces-new-ep-ambiguous
Florida-based classic hard rockers UMBILICUS will release a new EP, "Ambiguous", on November 20, 2026 via Listenable Insanity Records. The band, which features well-known death metal musicians Paul Mazurkiewicz (CANNIBAL CORPSE, HEAVENS GATE) and Taylor Nordberg (DEICIDE, INHUMAN CONDITION) alongsi...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/umbilicus-featuring-cannibal-corpse-and-deicide-members-announces-new-ep-ambiguous Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:26:00 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/wage-war-to-release-new-album-landfall-in-october
After releasing the "It Calls Me By Name" EP this past spring, Florida's WAGE WAR — Briton Bond (lead vocals), Cody Quistad (rhythm guitar, clean vocals), Seth Blake (lead guitar), Chris Gaylord (bass) and Stephen Kluesener (drums) — has announced the new album, "Landfall", due out digitally October...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/wage-war-to-release-new-album-landfall-in-october Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:43:29 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/silvertomb-featuring-former-type-o-negative-and-agnostic-front-members-releases-graves-in-the-sky-music-video
SILVERTOMB, the all-star band featuring former TYPE O NEGATIVE/DANZIG members Kenny Hickey (vocals, guitar) and Johnny Kelly (drums), and their three equally renowned bandmates Joe James (guitar, ex-AGNOSTIC FRONT), Hank Hell (bass, SHEER TERROR) and Aaron Joos (guitar, keyboards, vocals), will rele...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/silvertomb-featuring-former-type-o-negative-and-agnostic-front-members-releases-graves-in-the-sky-music-video Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:28:11 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/behemoth-recruits-dimmu-borgirs-shagrath-for-cover-of-venoms-in-league-with-satan
Polish extreme metal veterans BEHEMOTH have shared "In League With Satan", the second single from their new studio release, "I, Scvlptor", which is out today via Nuclear Blast Records (digitally) and Massacre Records (physically). The music video for "In League with Satan" was produced by the acclai...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/behemoth-recruits-dimmu-borgirs-shagrath-for-cover-of-venoms-in-league-with-satan Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:56:20 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/dream-theaters-jordan-rudess-to-debut-jam_bot-technology-with-two-exclusive-performances-at-mit
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess will perform two concerts at MIT's Thomas Tull Concert Hall during the inaugural MIT Future Fest alongside musical guests and jam_bot, an A.I. model developed with Rudess and trained on his playing. At the heart of the concert is...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/dream-theaters-jordan-rudess-to-debut-jam_bot-technology-with-two-exclusive-performances-at-mit Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:38:38 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/rikki-rockett-says-he-has-stayed-cancer-free-for-more-than-a-decade-its-never-been-back
In a new interview with Get On The Bus, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than 11 years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 65-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Once I was diagnosed [in June 20...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/rikki-rockett-says-he-has-stayed-cancer-free-for-more-than-a-decade-its-never-been-back Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:53:45 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/reformed-seattle-thrashers-forced-entry-to-play-at-blades-of-steel-metalfest-in-madison-wisconsin-this-month
Late 1980s/early 1990s Seattle thrashers FORCED ENTRY have announced their return performance for September 19 at Blades Of Steel Metalfest at Crucible in Madison, Wisconsin. They will share the stage that weekend with other Seattle stalwarts like METAL CHURCH and SANCTUARY, alongside other legendar...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/reformed-seattle-thrashers-forced-entry-to-play-at-blades-of-steel-metalfest-in-madison-wisconsin-this-month Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:12:15 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/exhorders-kyle-thomas-we-are-no-longer-under-contract-with-a-label-right-now
In a new interview with Brutal Planet Media, vocalist/guitarist Kyle Thomas of thrash and groove trailblazers EXHORDER spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's fourth full-length album, "Defectum Omnium", which came out in March 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records. The 56-year-old New Orleans-based...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/exhorders-kyle-thomas-we-are-no-longer-under-contract-with-a-label-right-now Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:52:16 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/slashs-music-of-universal-studios-hollywood-halloween-horror-nights-returns-on-two-new-limited-edition-vinyl-colors
Just in time for Halloween, legendary GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash is bringing back his acclaimed "Music Of Universal Studios Hollywood - Halloween Horror Nights" collections with two brand-new limited-edition vinyl variants through Snakepit Records LLC and Deko Entertainment. Following multiple se...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/slashs-music-of-universal-studios-hollywood-halloween-horror-nights-returns-on-two-new-limited-edition-vinyl-colors Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:04:47 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/megadeths-dave-mustaine-announces-three-city-book-tour-for-highly-anticipated-memoir-in-my-darkest-hour
MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has announced a three-city book tour in support of "In My Darkest Hour", his latest memoir with Joe Layden and Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (GCP) and Hachette Book Group. Due on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the memoir has become one of the most anticipated...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/megadeths-dave-mustaine-announces-three-city-book-tour-for-highly-anticipated-memoir-in-my-darkest-hour Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:44:39 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/rik-emmett-says-first-leg-of-triumphs-rock-roll-machine-reloaded-tour-was-unbelievably-great-i-did-not-expect-it-to-be-as-good-as-it-was
In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, TRIUMPH singer/guitarist Rik Emmett spoke about the legendary Canadian rockers' recently completed first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Emmett and drummer/vocalist Gil Moore were joined by gu...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/rik-emmett-says-first-leg-of-triumphs-rock-roll-machine-reloaded-tour-was-unbelievably-great-i-did-not-expect-it-to-be-as-good-as-it-was Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:52:44 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/zakk-wylde-understands-why-some-artists-dont-believe-in-making-full-length-albums-anymore
In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman and longtime Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde weighed in on MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx's recent comment that doesn't "believe in making full-length records anymore". Zakk said (as transcribed by BLABB...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/zakk-wylde-understands-why-some-artists-dont-believe-in-making-full-length-albums-anymore Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/70000-tons-of-metal-cruise-announces-public-sales-and-first-half-of-2027-lineup
70000 Tons Of Metal, the original, the world's biggest heavy metal cruise, just announced that public sales for the 2027 sailing will begin on Monday, September 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT / 18:00 CET via 70000tons.com. Join the United Nations Of Heavy Metal at sea and experience heavy metal in an ent...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/70000-tons-of-metal-cruise-announces-public-sales-and-first-half-of-2027-lineup Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:34:21 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maiden-announces-two-special-anniversary-releases
Forty years since the release of IRON MAIDEN's multi-million-selling sixth album "Somewhere In Time", the appreciation and acclaim for its groundbreaking songs and production continues to grow. Featuring many songs which IRON MAIDEN has included in its live set in recent years, including "Wasted Yea...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maiden-announces-two-special-anniversary-releases Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:48:50 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/tony-iommi-on-his-battle-with-lymphoma-as-far-as-the-cancer-is-concerned-its-stayed-away-at-the-moment
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi says that his cancer is still in remission, nearly 15 years after he was diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma. The now-78-year-old musician revealed his cancer diagnosis in early 2012, shortly after SABBATH announced a reunion tour and album. He underwent tr...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/tony-iommi-on-his-battle-with-lymphoma-as-far-as-the-cancer-is-concerned-its-stayed-away-at-the-moment Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:21:30 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-exhibition-at-birmingham-museum-art-gallery-has-welcomed-almost-800000-visitors-since-its-launch
Fans of Birmingham, U.K. rock legend Ozzy Osbourne have just a few weeks left to see the exhibition celebrating his life and legacy at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery before it closes on Sunday, September 27, 2026. "Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero" charts Ozzy's journey from a working-class up...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-exhibition-at-birmingham-museum-art-gallery-has-welcomed-almost-800000-visitors-since-its-launch Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:26:49 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/polaris-emerges-from-grief-with-powerful-new-single-and-video-without-you
At the crossroads of grief and exhilarating sonic potency, Sydney's POLARIS returns today with its first instalment of new music in three years, unleashing a brand new single, "Without You", via ADA in Australia and New Zealand and SharpTone Records for the remainder of the world. Born from unimagin...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/polaris-emerges-from-grief-with-powerful-new-single-and-video-without-you Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:07:02 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/carcass-drummers-family-situation-forces-postponement-of-australia-new-zealand-tour
British extreme metal veterans CARCASS have been forced to postpone their Australian tour with BRUJERIA due to a "family situation" affecting their drummer Dan Wilding. On Wednesday, September 2, CARCASS released the following statement via social media: " We're incredibly sorry to announce that we...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/carcass-drummers-family-situation-forces-postponement-of-australia-new-zealand-tour Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:50:34 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maidens-eddies-dive-bar-pre-show-events-are-coming-to-the-u-s
The U.S. leg of IRON MAIDEN's "Run For Your Lives" world tour kicks off on September 5 in New Jersey, and with it comes the first Eddie's Dive Bar experiences to happen Stateside. Overseas, these meetups offer passionate IRON MAIDEN fans a chance to "Up The Irons" and raise a pint before IRON MAIDEN...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maidens-eddies-dive-bar-pre-show-events-are-coming-to-the-u-s Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:29:16 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/nails-release-two-song-single-fear-based-life-fifth-full-length-album-due-summer-2027
Oxnard, California's NAILS has signed to Closed Casket Activities, marking the occasion with a new seven-inch release, "Fear Based Life". These two songs are brutal statement of intent and a bridge to the band's fifth full-length LP, due out summer 2027. The signing closes the loop on a relationship...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/nails-release-two-song-single-fear-based-life-fifth-full-length-album-due-summer-2027 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:14:15 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/scorpions-postpone-2026-las-vegas-residency-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances
SCORPIONS have postponed their 2026 residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Live Nation announced the postponement in a social media post on Wednesday (September 2), citing "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for moving the shows to September 2027. "SC...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/scorpions-postpone-2026-las-vegas-residency-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:17:38 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-bush-i-champion-the-fact-that-armored-saint-has-kept-same-lineup-for-more-than-three-and-a-half-decades
In a new interview with Stevie J of TotalRock, ARMORED SAINT vocalist John Bush was asked how he and his bandmates have managed to keep their lineup almost entirely intact for most of their four-decade-plus existence. John responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm not gonna say that...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-bush-i-champion-the-fact-that-armored-saint-has-kept-same-lineup-for-more-than-three-and-a-half-decades Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:35:39 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/skillets-john-cooper-is-still-proud-to-be-a-jesus-freak
In a new interview with CCM Magazine, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock group SKILLET, spoke about how the band's music — which has a uniquely Christian message — was able to reach a plethora of people outside of the faith-based realm. He said (as transcr...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/skillets-john-cooper-is-still-proud-to-be-a-jesus-freak Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:57:47 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-corabi-says-his-latest-departure-from-the-dead-daisies-had-nothing-to-do-with-glenn-hughess-return-for-one-off-live-show
In a new interview with Joseph Suto of Rock Show Critique, former MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi, who released his latest solo album, "New Day", in April via Frontiers Music Srl, spoke about his latest departure from THE DEAD DAISIES, which was announced less than two months ago. He said (as trans...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-corabi-says-his-latest-departure-from-the-dead-daisies-had-nothing-to-do-with-glenn-hughess-return-for-one-off-live-show Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:11:32 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/kittie-we-enjoyed-live-concerts-more-before-advent-of-smartphones
Drummer Mercedes Lander and bassist Ivana "Ivy" Jenkins of KITTIE joined Oran O'Beirne at this year's edition of the U.K.'s Bloodstock Open Air festival to talk about the band's return, new music and what comes next. Following the release of the "Fire" album in 2024, Mercedes and Ivy discussed the p...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/kittie-we-enjoyed-live-concerts-more-before-advent-of-smartphones Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:28:05 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/joe-satriani-and-steve-vai-announce-debut-satchvai-album-the-sea-of-emotion-share-mayhem-single
After more than five decades of friendship, musical exchange and separate careers that helped redefine what the electric guitar could do, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have finally made a record together. "The Sea Of Emotion", the first studio album from SATCHVAI, will be released November 6, 2026 via...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/joe-satriani-and-steve-vai-announce-debut-satchvai-album-the-sea-of-emotion-share-mayhem-single Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:38:18 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/gwar-is-coming-to-mutant-football-league-2
You prayed. GWAR heard. And they're coming. Digital Dreams Entertainment Inc. is thrilled to announce Mutant Football League 2: Antarctica Scumdogs, a brand-new DLC pack starring the boundary-breaking metal band, launching for PlayStation 5, Steam, and XBOX Series X|S in October 2026. GWAR tore a ne...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/gwar-is-coming-to-mutant-football-league-2 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:04:56 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/angras-rafael-bittencourt-on-new-singer-alirio-netto-hes-a-virtuoso-but-hes-also-a-friend
In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, guitarist Rafael Bittencourt of long-running Brazilian metallers ANGRA spoke about the band's latest addition, singer Alírio Netto, who officially replaced longtime ANGRA vocalist Fabio Lione last November. Regarding how Alírio has been recei...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/angras-rafael-bittencourt-on-new-singer-alirio-netto-hes-a-virtuoso-but-hes-also-a-friend Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:36:09 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/see-official-trailer-for-neil-peart-documentary-no-ones-disciple
A new documentary about late RUSH drummer Neil Peart, "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple", will receive its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn — who previously directed the 2010 RUSH documentary "Beyond The Lighted Stage" — the 96-minute fil...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/see-official-trailer-for-neil-peart-documentary-no-ones-disciple Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:55:52 +0000