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New MERCYFUL FATE Bassist BECKY BALDWIN: Meeting METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Was 'A Real Full-Circle Moment'

In an interview with Guitar World magazine, new MERCYFUL FATE bassist Becky Baldwin was asked what the most surreal moment has been of her career so far. The Birmingham, England-based musician responded: "Probably the MERCYFUL FATE thing. And the show we did in L.A. Dave Grohl came and was hanging o...

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GOJIRA's JOSEPH DUPLANTIER To Take Part In Peaceful Protest Demanding Release Of Ocean Conservationist PAUL WATSON

GOJIRA frontman Joseph Duplantier will take part in a peaceful protest on August 12 in front of the parliament in Copenhagen, Denmark to demand the release of U.S.-Canadian anti-whaling activist Paul Watson. Watson — founder of the Sea Shepherd activist group and the Captain Paul Watson Foundation —...

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Ex-THREE DAYS GRACE Singer ADAM GONTIER Celebrates Seven Years Of Sobriety

Former THREE DAYS GRACE and current SAINT ASONIA frontman Adam Gontier is celebrating the seventh anniversary of his getting sober. On Saturday (August 3),the 46-year-old musician took to his social media to share a quote from Thomas Edison, "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certai...

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See JAMES HETFIELD Sing High-Pitched Version Of METALLICA's 'Enter Sandman' With The Help Of Helium

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield turns 61 years old on Saturday (August 3). Earlier today, METALLICA's social media uploaded video message from James in which the guitarist/vocalist can be seen inhaling a bit of helium from a silver balloon and saying to the camera in a high-pitched voice: "Happy b...

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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY Says AEROSMITH's Retirement Announcement 'Brought A Tear' To His Eye

QUEEN's Brian May has reacted on social media to the news that AEROSMITH is officially retiring from touring after Steven Tyler's vocal injury. The legendary Massachusetts rockers made the announcement on Friday, August 2 — nearly one year after the now-76-year-old singer fractured his larynx during...

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Why Does JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS Hold His Drumsticks Upside Down? He Explains

JUDAS PRIEST has shared a new video in which drummer Scott Travis explains why he holds his drumsticks upside down. He says (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is wrong, isn't it? Well, that's a good question. So, many, many years ago, two of my favorite drummers, Neil Peart of RUSH and Tommy...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Apologizes To BRITNEY SPEARS: 'I Love You And I Think You're Beautiful'

Ozzy Osbourne has apologized to Britney Spears after the legendary heavy metal frontman and his family criticized the pop singer's social media videos. After a recent episode of "The Osbournes" podcast in which the BLACK SABBATH frontman said he was "fed up of seeing poor old Britney Spears on YouTu...

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Watch: PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX Joins SHINEDOWN For 'Simple Man' Performance In Sacramento

PAPA ROACH singer Jacoby Shaddix joined SHINEDOWN on stage Friday night (July 26) at The Venue at Thunder Valley in Lincoln, California to perform a cover of LYNYRD SKYNYRD's "Simple Man". Fan-filmed video of his appearance, as well as SHINEDOWN's official footage of the collaboration, can be seen b...

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SLASH Pens Emotional Message For Deceased Stepdaughter: 'My Heart Is Permanently Fractured'

Slash has shared a heartfelt letter that he has written to his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight to help process her loss. Earlier today, the iconic GUNS N' ROSES guitarist took to his Instagram to share a photo of Lucy-Bleu Knight and he included the following message: " My heart is permanently fractur...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER Blasts Paris Olympics For 'Last Supper' Act In Opening Ceremony: 'God Will Not Be Mocked'

John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band SKILLET, has blasted the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony for including a crew of drag queens and dancers performing an apparent "parody of 'The Last Supper'". Among the drag queens included in the performance was...

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IRON MAIDEN And THE ROLLING STONES Wedding: STEVE HARRIS's Daughter Marries RONNIE WOOD's Son

According to Hello! magazine, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris's daughter Faye married THE ROLLING STONES guitarist Ronnie Wood's son Tyrone on Friday (July 26) in Marylebone, London, England. Around 30 close friends and family members attended the civil ceremony, including Steve Harris, Ronnie and...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Marries Longtime Girlfriend (Photos)

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan married his longtime girlfriend Leila Porreca on Tuesday, July 23. Leila, who is a registered nurse, took to her social media on Wednesday (July 24) to share a few pictures from the ceremony, and she wrote in an accompanying caption: "Sharing a few more photos from our...

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DARK ANGEL Begins Recording First New Album In More Than Three Decades

Reunited California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL have officially entered the studio to begin recording their long-awaited new album. Earlier today, DARK ANGEL shared a video message from drummer Gene Hoglan from the studio, in which he said: "Hey, everybody. It's your big buddy Gene here, and I...

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LACUNA COIL Is Putting Finishing Touches On New Studio Album: We Are 'Super Happy About The Result'

Italian metallers LACUNA COIL are putting the finishing touches on their new studio album. Earlier today (Wednesday, July 24),LACUNA COIL bassist and main songwriter Marco "Maki" Coti-Zelati took to Instagram to share a photo from the studio, and he included the following message: "Getting closer t...

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TONY IOMMI On His Upcoming Single 'Deified': It Came Together 'The Same Way As I've Done Most Stuff'

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi recently announced a new signature cologne, another collaboration with Italian luxury perfume house Xerjoff. A combination of forces that play on the palindromic nature of sound, scent and sensorial sequences, Tony Iommi Deified is the new Xerjoff venture that pres...