en-US Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:43:25 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-rolling-stones-announce-foreign-tongues-loose-lips-deluxe-edition-of-foreign-tongues
THE ROLLING STONES have announced "Foreign Tongues, Loose Lips", the deluxe edition of their acclaimed new studio album "Foreign Tongues", to be released on November 27, 2026 by Polydor/Universal Music. The new collection features five new recordings from the creative period surrounding "Foreign Ton...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-rolling-stones-announce-foreign-tongues-loose-lips-deluxe-edition-of-foreign-tongues Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:43:25 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/new-demo-trailer-released-for-voivod-the-nuclear-warrior-officially-licensed-video-game-inspired-by-voivod
Independent developer Chaosmonger Studio has revealed a brand-new demo trailer for "Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior", a narrative-driven, run-and-gun Metroidvania based on the music, artwork and dystopian science-fiction universe of legendary Canadian metal band VOIVOD. The game will participate in Stea...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/new-demo-trailer-released-for-voivod-the-nuclear-warrior-officially-licensed-video-game-inspired-by-voivod Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:57:44 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/def-leppards-phil-collen-on-a-i-in-music-i-think-you-have-to-accept-and-embrace-any-new-technology
In a new interview with Argentina's Rock & Pop 95.9 FM radio station, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (A.I.) algorithm...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/def-leppards-phil-collen-on-a-i-in-music-i-think-you-have-to-accept-and-embrace-any-new-technology Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:39:13 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/marty-friedman-i-have-been-writing-new-music-for-the-next-album
In a recent interview with U.K. radio veteran Paul Stephenson of VRP Rocks, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked if there are plans for him to release new music as a follow-up to his latest solo album, "Drama", which came out in May 2024 via Frontiers Music Srl. Friedman said (as trans...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/marty-friedman-i-have-been-writing-new-music-for-the-next-album Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:08:07 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/staind-releases-new-single-ghosts
In the midst of a major moment sparked by a massive sold-out amphitheater tour, nearing half a million tickets sold, and unprecedented TikTok and social media virality, Grammy Award-nominated, multiplatinum, and iconic Massachusetts rock band STAIND returns with a hard-hitting and customarily haunti...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/staind-releases-new-single-ghosts Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:29:32 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/sharon-osbourne-we-really-really-wanted-megadeth-to-play-at-back-to-the-beginning-concert
Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that the organizers of last year's "Back To The Beginning" charity concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom "really, really wanted MEGADETH" to take part in the event, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final performance. Ozzy's wife and manager brought up the...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/sharon-osbourne-we-really-really-wanted-megadeth-to-play-at-back-to-the-beginning-concert Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:39:30 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/space-1993-wrath-of-kor-virliath
If nothing else, GLORYHAMMER have always provided some light relief. An inherently ridiculous proposition from the start, the Anglo-American quintet built their reputation on being slightly more preposterous than everybody else, with albums that matched the giddy stupidity of their elaborate concept...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/space-1993-wrath-of-kor-virliath Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:52:28 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/slash-says-guns-n-roses-will-take-2027-off-from-touring-to-work-on-new-music-we-have-so-much-material
During an appearance on the October 12 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash spoke about the latest leg of the band's reunion tour, which informally began with a club show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on April 1, 2016. The 14th leg of the tour broug...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/slash-says-guns-n-roses-will-take-2027-off-from-touring-to-work-on-new-music-we-have-so-much-material Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:56:13 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/dream-theater-begins-work-on-17th-studio-album
Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have confirmed that they have started working on the follow-up to the "Parasomnia" album, which came out in February 2025. Earlier today, DREAM THEATER shared a photo of all five members of the band at their Ytse Jam Studios, and they included the following cap...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/dream-theater-begins-work-on-17th-studio-album Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:36:45 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/members-of-godsmack-aerosmith-disturbed-extreme-staind-and-three-days-grace-to-perform-at-the-scars-foundation-celebrity-jam
GODSMACK founder and frontman Sully Erna will present The Scars Foundation Celebrity Jam, one-night-only benefit concert bringing together an extraordinary lineup of rock artists in support of mental health, suicide prevention and addiction awareness. The event will take place Thursday, December 10,...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/members-of-godsmack-aerosmith-disturbed-extreme-staind-and-three-days-grace-to-perform-at-the-scars-foundation-celebrity-jam Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:18:30 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/beartooths-caleb-shomo-on-his-decision-to-come-out-as-a-proudly-gay-man-its-something-that-a-large-group-of-people-just-dont-understand
In a new interview with Christina Wenig of Germany's Diffus magazine, BEARTOOTH vocalist Caleb Shomo spoke about his decision to publicly come out as gay following online speculation surrounding his personal life. Shomo's announcement came in May 2026 after the singer temporarily stepped away from s...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/beartooths-caleb-shomo-on-his-decision-to-come-out-as-a-proudly-gay-man-its-something-that-a-large-group-of-people-just-dont-understand Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:00:06 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/ian-hill-opens-up-about-his-decision-to-retire-from-judas-priest-i-had-no-choice-really
In a new interview with Ukrainian metalhead Vladyslav Stadnyk, who goes by the name Metal Pilgrim, Ian Hill, the longest-serving member of JUDAS PRIEST, discussed his decision to retire from the band. Hill revealed his departure to fans in a lengthy statement on October 9, citing the "evil arthritis...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/ian-hill-opens-up-about-his-decision-to-retire-from-judas-priest-i-had-no-choice-really Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:50:33 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/a-perfect-circle-releases-starless-music-video
As "Starless" spends its second consecutive week at No. 1 on the Active Rock radio charts, A PERFECT CIRCLE has released a new video featuring the debut live performance of the track, filmed at their sold-out London show this summer. The clip was filmed by Jon Vulpine and Justin Jones, with editing...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/a-perfect-circle-releases-starless-music-video Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:44:48 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/bushs-gavin-rossdale-explains-why-he-still-likes-making-full-length-albums
In a new interview with Sarah Grynberg, host of "A Life of Greatness", one of Australia's leading lifestyle podcasts, Gavin Rossdale, frontman of iconic rock band BUSH, spoke about how the advent of digital platforms and music streaming services has changed the way artists produce and distribute the...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/bushs-gavin-rossdale-explains-why-he-still-likes-making-full-length-albums Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:42:22 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/heathen-announces-new-album-lifetime-in-hell-shares-escapegoat-single
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans HEATHEN will release their new album, "Lifetime In Hell", on February 19, 2027 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Escapegoat", can be seen below. Opening with a classic "Let's go!" rallying cry, the track storms forwa...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/heathen-announces-new-album-lifetime-in-hell-shares-escapegoat-single Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:42:05 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/slash-on-upcoming-slash-featuring-myles-kennedy-the-conspirators-album-flying-blind-most-of-it-was-written-pretty-much-on-the-spot-in-pre-production
During an appearance on the October 12 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash spoke about the upcoming fifth album from SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS, "Flying Blind", which will arrive worldwide on February 26, 2027 via Gibson Reco...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/slash-on-upcoming-slash-featuring-myles-kennedy-the-conspirators-album-flying-blind-most-of-it-was-written-pretty-much-on-the-spot-in-pre-production Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:14:50 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/steve-hackett-announces-2027-north-american-tour-dates
After 13 years, Steve Hackett is bringing his classic GENESIS material back to North American stages with a brand-new show celebrating the very best of GENESIS alongside highlights from his extensive solo career. In 2013, Hackett's North American and U.K. tours culminated in an acclaimed performance...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/steve-hackett-announces-2027-north-american-tour-dates Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:23:55 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/sammy-hagar-praises-bon-scott-era-ac-dc-that-early-stuff-is-just-so-badass-that-is-rock-and-roll
In the video below, uploaded by the official Bon Scott YouTube channel, Sammy Hagar, The Red Rocker, shares his personal memories of legendary AC/DC singer Bon Scott, from hearing AC/DC's "Problem Child" for the first time to watching the band blow audiences away in the 1970s. Hagar reflects on shar...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/sammy-hagar-praises-bon-scott-era-ac-dc-that-early-stuff-is-just-so-badass-that-is-rock-and-roll Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:37:32 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/metal-keyboardists-harrison-young-doro-u-d-o-and-laura-scarborough-ghost-team-up-for-new-rock-musical
You may know American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and singer Harrison Young as the former keyboardist to European metal giants Doro Pesch and Udo Dirkschneider, or you may know him as the singer/bassist of THE CARDS, his decade-long project with original, founding SAXON guitarist Paul Quinn....]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/metal-keyboardists-harrison-young-doro-u-d-o-and-laura-scarborough-ghost-team-up-for-new-rock-musical Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:45:53 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/memoriam-featuring-former-members-bolt-thrower-and-cerebral-fix-to-release-final-album-endgame
MEMORIAM, the Birmingham, United Kingdom-based death/grind metal band featuring Karl Willets (BOLT THROWER) on vocals, Frank Healy (BENEDICTION, CEREBRAL FIX) on bass, Scott Fairfax (CEREBRAL FIX) on guitar and Dirk Verbeuren (MEGADETH, SOILWORK) on drums, will unleash its sixth and final studio alb...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/memoriam-featuring-former-members-bolt-thrower-and-cerebral-fix-to-release-final-album-endgame Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:29:46 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/blue-oyster-cult-announces-55-years-on-tour-1972-to-2027-u-k-shows
Rock legends BLUE ÖYSTER CULT will return to the U.K. in April 2027 for two landmark shows, marking 60 years since the band first formed and 55 years since they took the name BLUE ÖYSTER CULT. The "55 Years On Tour - 1972 To 2027" dates follow the band's sold-out London Palladium show in 2025, and g...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/blue-oyster-cult-announces-55-years-on-tour-1972-to-2027-u-k-shows Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:12:29 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/butcher-babies-heidi-shepherd-on-split-with-carla-harvey-the-hardest-part-about-it-all-was-the-loss-of-a-best-friend-of-20-something-years
In a new interview with SPIN.com, BUTCHER BABIES frontwoman Heidi Shepherd spoke about what it was like becoming the sole singer of the band following the 2024 departure of Carla Harvey. Although Harvey initially stepped away from BUTCHER BABIES to recover from a "serious eye injury", she later told...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/butcher-babies-heidi-shepherd-on-split-with-carla-harvey-the-hardest-part-about-it-all-was-the-loss-of-a-best-friend-of-20-something-years Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:22:19 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/marty-friedman-on-his-2023-reunion-with-megadeth-at-budokan-it-was-a-night-of-miracles
In a recent interview with U.K. radio veteran Paul Stephenson of VRP Rocks, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman once again spoke about his exit from the band more than two decades ago. Asked if it was a difficult decision to leave the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit, Friedman said (as transcribed...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/marty-friedman-on-his-2023-reunion-with-megadeth-at-budokan-it-was-a-night-of-miracles Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:42:57 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-used-announces-a-mid-summer-nights-symphony-screening
THE USED has announced the world premiere of "A Mid Summer Night's Symphony", filmed at the world-famous Sydney Opera House. The screening will take place at the Landmark Nuart Theater in Los Angeles, California on October 28, featuring an intimate question-and-answer session with the band. Doors fo...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-used-announces-a-mid-summer-nights-symphony-screening Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:41:41 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/yngwie-malmsteen-recalls-being-offered-guitarist-gig-in-david-lee-roths-solo-band-i-probably-should-have-done-it
In a new interview with Eamon O'Neill of Eonmusic, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen spoke about some of the offers he had received over the years to join established bands or collaborate with well-known musicians, including David Lee Roth's post-VAN HALEN solo band. Yngwie said: "What ha...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/yngwie-malmsteen-recalls-being-offered-guitarist-gig-in-david-lee-roths-solo-band-i-probably-should-have-done-it Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:09:44 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/evan-stanley-and-nick-simmons-reject-nepotism-label-for-their-stanley-simmons-project-this-is-what-we-would-do-if-nobody-was-watching
In a new interview with the Preston & Steve show which is broadcast on Philadelphia's active rock radio station 93.3 WMMR, Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — addressed accusations which have been leveled at them for supposedly leveraging thei...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/evan-stanley-and-nick-simmons-reject-nepotism-label-for-their-stanley-simmons-project-this-is-what-we-would-do-if-nobody-was-watching Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:46:07 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/duff-mckagan-reflects-on-the-end-of-velvet-revolver-the-wheels-were-coming-off-through-that-whole-last-tour
In a new interview with the Finding Your Summit podcast, hosted by former NFL player Mark Pattison, Duff McKagan reflected on the breakup of VELVET REVOLVER, the band he formed in 2002 with fellow ex-GUNS N' ROSES members Slash and Matt Sorum. McKagan, Slash, Sorum and guitarist Dave Kushner held an...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/duff-mckagan-reflects-on-the-end-of-velvet-revolver-the-wheels-were-coming-off-through-that-whole-last-tour Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:22:32 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/gene-simmons-says-he-has-donald-trumps-and-elon-musks-phone-numbers-in-his-contact-list-im-kind-of-a-big-deal
In a recent interview with the Hollywood Raw podcast, hosted by entertainment news veteran Dax Holt and New York City photojournalist Adam Glyn, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked to name the "most famous person" in his contact list on his phone. Gene responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/gene-simmons-says-he-has-donald-trumps-and-elon-musks-phone-numbers-in-his-contact-list-im-kind-of-a-big-deal Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:25:47 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/w-a-s-p-s-blackie-lawless-i-wouldnt-say-im-antisocial
During a VIP question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s September 30 concert at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, frontman Blackie Lawless addressed the public perception that he is somewhat "antisocial". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wouldn't s...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/w-a-s-p-s-blackie-lawless-i-wouldnt-say-im-antisocial Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:03:13 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-graham-bonnet-and-bruce-dickinson-join-forces-on-the-fifth-force-of-nature-single-from-graham-bonnet-band
Legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet and his group, the GRAHAM BONNET BAND, will release a new studio album, "Circuit Breaker", on March 26, 2027 via Frontiers Music Srl. For the album's first single, Graham joins forces with none other than IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson on "The Fifth Force...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-graham-bonnet-and-bruce-dickinson-join-forces-on-the-fifth-force-of-nature-single-from-graham-bonnet-band Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:38:13 +0000