en-US Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:36:42 +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 https://blabbermouth.net/news/steve-hackett-and-steve-rothery-announce-long-awaited-collaborative-album-the-roaring-waves
Two titans of progressive music, Steve Hackett (GENESIS) and Steve Rothery (MARILLION), come together for the first time on "The Roaring Waves", featuring seven instrumental tracks that range from the dexterously ridiculous to the brilliantly sublime, though with one common theme: the profundity of...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/steve-hackett-and-steve-rothery-announce-long-awaited-collaborative-album-the-roaring-waves Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:21:23 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/wolfgang-van-halen-would-love-to-tour-with-periphery
In a new interview with Rock Sound's James Wilson-Taylor conducted at last weekend's Download festival at Donington Park in Castle Donington, England, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked to name a band that he hasn't toured with before that he would lik...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/wolfgang-van-halen-would-love-to-tour-with-periphery Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:41:42 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/kiss-announces-band-activities-for-2026-kiss-kruise-land-locked-in-vegas
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legends KISS have revealed the band activities planned for the second "KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas", which will touch down in Vegas this November. The larger-than-life fan experience will return this year following the success of this past November's event, which dre...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/kiss-announces-band-activities-for-2026-kiss-kruise-land-locked-in-vegas Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:07:55 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/francis-rossi-songbook-quo-past-present-future-tour-extended-into-2027
Francis Rossi's "Songbook: Quo - Past, Present, Future" tour has been extended into 2027, with a further 31 shows from one of Britain's most loved and influential musicians running March to May, in addition to the 30 already announced for winter 2026. These additional shows will go on sale on Friday...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/francis-rossi-songbook-quo-past-present-future-tour-extended-into-2027 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:49:49 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/stephen-pearcy-my-vocal-exercise-is-having-a-coffee-and-a-smoke-and-yelling-and-laughing
In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, RATT singer Stephen Pearcy was asked for the "secret" to keeping his voice in shape for his live performances more than five decades into his career. The 69-year-old musician responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I come from...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/stephen-pearcy-my-vocal-exercise-is-having-a-coffee-and-a-smoke-and-yelling-and-laughing Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:58:22 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/moonspell-had-to-do-a-lot-of-soul-searching-before-making-far-from-god-album-i-didnt-feel-i-had-it-in-me-anymore-says-fernando-ribeiro
In a new interview with Neeka Rogers of Metal Nation, vocalist Fernando Ribeiro of Portuguese dark metal pioneers MOONSPELL spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Far From God", which will be released on July 3 via Napalm Records. Regarding the lyrical and musical inspiration for the follow-up to 2...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/moonspell-had-to-do-a-lot-of-soul-searching-before-making-far-from-god-album-i-didnt-feel-i-had-it-in-me-anymore-says-fernando-ribeiro Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:30:10 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/lzzy-hale-says-sebastian-bach-supposedly-thought-she-did-an-awesome-job-singing-for-skid-row
During the June 14 "unplugged" performance by HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger at the Garage in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Lzzy reflected on her experience fronting SKID ROW for four shows in May and June 2024 after the group's fourth frontman since Sebastian Bach's departure — "Swedi...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/lzzy-hale-says-sebastian-bach-supposedly-thought-she-did-an-awesome-job-singing-for-skid-row Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:28:35 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/medusa-2
STITCHED UP HEART have been rocking it in Los Angeles since 2010, and even though they've been together more than a decade, the band is still considered in many circles a fresh talent. Vocalist Alecia "Mixi" Demner heads up the outfit, and even though they can be played alongside bands such as IN TH...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/medusa-2 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:16:07 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-w-a-s-p-guitarist-chris-holmes-laments-political-polarization-in-america-the-division-its-just-sickening
In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who has lived in Cannes, France with his wife since 2014, spoke about how America has become so politically divided in recent decades, largely driven by misperceptions people have about ordinary pa...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-w-a-s-p-guitarist-chris-holmes-laments-political-polarization-in-america-the-division-its-just-sickening Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:31:10 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/rock-for-ronnie-concert-in-the-park-brings-in-over-125000-for-ronnie-james-dio-stand-up-and-shout-cancer-fund
The annual "Rock For Ronnie" concert in the park, held on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park, brought in over $125,000 for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. Crowd favorite Lita Ford, popular tribute band LED ZEPAGAIN, the new lineup of D...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/rock-for-ronnie-concert-in-the-park-brings-in-over-125000-for-ronnie-james-dio-stand-up-and-shout-cancer-fund Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:12:56 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/alt-rock-giants-hoobastank-release-first-original-song-in-nearly-a-decade-how-do-you-sleep
Alt-rock giants HOOBASTANK surprised fans with the release of their brand-new song, "How Do You Sleep?", their first original music in nearly a decade. The track debuted at Vans Warped Tour, the definitive summer festival for rock and alternative music, which kicked off this past weekend in Washingt...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/alt-rock-giants-hoobastank-release-first-original-song-in-nearly-a-decade-how-do-you-sleep Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:37:51 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/killswitch-engages-jesse-leach-i-cant-hate-on-metallica-theyre-the-forefathers-of-all-of-this-stuff
In a recent interview with Mike "Radioactive MikeZ" Zara, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach reflected on the first time he heard METALLICA's multi-million-selling 1991 self-titled LP, also known as the "Black Album". He said (as transcribed...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/killswitch-engages-jesse-leach-i-cant-hate-on-metallica-theyre-the-forefathers-of-all-of-this-stuff Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:13:58 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/sleeping-with-sirens-announces-fall-2026-north-american-headlining-tour
Fresh off the release of its new LP "An Ending In Itself", iconic alternative rock band SLEEPING WITH SIRENS has announced a fall 2026 headlining tour across North America with support from RAIN CITY DRIVE and SHYEYE. Their trek will kick off after SLEEPING WITH SIRENS' appearance at Aftershock fest...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/sleeping-with-sirens-announces-fall-2026-north-american-headlining-tour Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:15:35 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/symphonic-metal-band-dolia-unveils-cinematic-new-single-and-video-duet
Bosnian symphonic/progressive metal band DOLIA, led by powerful vocalist and young artist Sara Vojicic, returns with a new single and music video, "Duet" — the second chapter of a trilogy inspired by the ancient Slavic legend of the goddess Morana. Following the band's debut single "The Gift", "Duet...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/symphonic-metal-band-dolia-unveils-cinematic-new-single-and-video-duet Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:51:04 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/andy-la-rocque-nobody-knows-when-the-long-awaited-new-king-diamond-album-saint-lucifers-hospital-1920-will-arrive
In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque spoke about the status of the band's forthcoming horror trilogy, part one of which is titled "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920". Asked what is happening with "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920" now, Andy said (a...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/andy-la-rocque-nobody-knows-when-the-long-awaited-new-king-diamond-album-saint-lucifers-hospital-1920-will-arrive Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:12:18 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-gatherings-reunited-mandylion-lineup-to-play-final-concert-of-30th-anniversary-tour-next-january-in-amsterdam
The "Mandylion" lineup of Dutch rockers THE GATHERING — including singer Anneke Van Giersbergen — will play the final concert of its "Mandylion" 30th-anniversary tour on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at AFAS Live in Amsterdam. After 29 shows around the world with the original "Mandylion" lineup, this w...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-gatherings-reunited-mandylion-lineup-to-play-final-concert-of-30th-anniversary-tour-next-january-in-amsterdam Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:01:54 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/bruce-dickinson-shares-behind-the-scenes-footage-from-making-of-new-video-for-his-classic-solo-song-tears-of-the-dragon
In September 2025, after performing at The Town festival in São Paulo, Brazil, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson joined with directors Leo Liberti and Antoine de Montremy to shoot an epic new film to accompany his reworking of the classic track "Tears Of The Dragon", which is featured on last year'...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/bruce-dickinson-shares-behind-the-scenes-footage-from-making-of-new-video-for-his-classic-solo-song-tears-of-the-dragon Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:34:14 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-gene-simmons-and-his-solo-band-perform-kiss-classics-in-indio
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, performed this past Saturday, June 13 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (uploaded by Knucklebutt_FavBands on YouTube). GENE SIMMONS BAND consists of...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-gene-simmons-and-his-solo-band-perform-kiss-classics-in-indio Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:19:27 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/don-airey-confirms-deep-purple-has-no-plans-to-stop-we-do-what-we-do-without-too-much-fanfare
In a new interview with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock, DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey confirmed that there are no plans for him and his bandmates to stop anytime soon. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We did the farewell tour in 2017, and at the end of it, [DEEP PURPLE drummer] Ian Pai...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/don-airey-confirms-deep-purple-has-no-plans-to-stop-we-do-what-we-do-without-too-much-fanfare Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:53:52 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-overkill-performs-at-polands-mystic-festival-2026
Fan-filmed video of OVERKILL's entire June 4 performance at the Mystic Festival 2026 in Gdańsk, Poland can be seen below (recorded by MrTime2Travel on YouTube). As was the case with this past spring's "Thrash Of The Titans" U.S. tour with TESTAMENT and DESTRUCTION, OVERKILL is currently performing a...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-overkill-performs-at-polands-mystic-festival-2026 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:16:13 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/max-cavalera-on-performing-sepulturas-entire-chaos-a-d-album-theres-a-whole-new-generation-of-fans-who-never-got-a-chance-to-see-classic-lineup-playing-it
In a new interview with Poland's Mystic Festival, former SEPULTURA guitarist/vocalist Max Cavalera was asked what it has been like to perform the band's landmark fifth album, 1993's "Chaos A.D.", with his brother, ex-SEPULTURA drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera, in its entirety on recent tours of Europe...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/max-cavalera-on-performing-sepulturas-entire-chaos-a-d-album-theres-a-whole-new-generation-of-fans-who-never-got-a-chance-to-see-classic-lineup-playing-it Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:54 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/darkthrones-ted-nocturno-culto-skjellum-says-his-new-band-avrak-will-release-debut-album-this-fall
In a new interview with Dev Gohil, DARKTHRONE's Ted "Nocturno Culto" Skjellum spoke about his emerging heavy rock project AVRAK in which he is joined by Anders Hegna of NØD, EL KAYENNE and SVIDD GREVLING. AVRAK made its live debut this past April in Norway, with the duo backed by the Kråbøl brothers...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/darkthrones-ted-nocturno-culto-skjellum-says-his-new-band-avrak-will-release-debut-album-this-fall Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:44:27 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/a-perfect-circle-has-more-new-music-coming-were-working-toward-something
In a new interview with Kevin Kellam of Minneapolis's 93Xradio station, A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel was asked if there is a full-length album in the works following the release of the "Starless" single, which came out in late May. Billy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/a-perfect-circle-has-more-new-music-coming-were-working-toward-something Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/richie-kotzen-on-swagger-in-eddie-van-halens-guitar-playing-it-was-very-natural
Richie Kotzen, acclaimed guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer known for his solo career, MR. BIG, POISON and THE WINERY DOGS, recently joined Tommy London and Tor of The Mighty VH Podcast for a fascinating conversation about the deeper musical roots of VAN HALEN. During the chat, which can be...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/richie-kotzen-on-swagger-in-eddie-van-halens-guitar-playing-it-was-very-natural Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:22:28 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-metallicas-kirk-hammett-joined-by-robert-trujillo-for-jam-at-budapest-the-collection-live-book-event
Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-time-Grammy Award-winning band METALLICA, took part in the "The Collection: Live - A Conversation With Kirk Hammett" book event on June 12 at Magyar Zene Háza in Budapest, Hungary. The intimate, live discussion took a deep dive...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-metallicas-kirk-hammett-joined-by-robert-trujillo-for-jam-at-budapest-the-collection-live-book-event Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:13:08 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/hollywood-undead-to-release-new-album-in-early-2027
In a new interview with Rock Sound's James Wilson-Taylor conducted at this weekend's Download festival at Donington Park in Castle Donington, United Kingdom, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD's Johnny 3 Tears was asked if there are plans for him and his bandmates to release more new music. He responded (as transcrib...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/hollywood-undead-to-release-new-album-in-early-2027 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:35:10 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/matt-heafy-on-triviums-upcoming-lp-were-sitting-on-arguably-our-greatest-album-of-all-time
On Saturday, June 13 at the Download festival at Donington Park in Castle Donington, United Kingdom, TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy spoke to Rock Sound about the band's upcoming album, which is tentatively due in late 2026. The LP will be TRIVIUM's first to feature new drummer Alex Rüdinger (formerly o...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/matt-heafy-on-triviums-upcoming-lp-were-sitting-on-arguably-our-greatest-album-of-all-time Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:00:52 +0000