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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Announces New Double Album 'Good God / Baad Man', Shares 'Gimme Some Moore' Single

American heavy metal legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will release their long-awaited new double album, "Good God / Baad Man", on April 3 via Nuclear Blast. Much has gone down in the CORROSION OF CONFORMITY universe since their last album smacked us upside the head. Back in 2018, when "No Cross No Cr...

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JOHN FOGERTY To Receive 'Johnny Mercer Award' At 2026 'Songwriters Hall Of Fame' Gala

The Songwriters Hall Of Fame announced today that John Fogerty will be the 2026 recipient of the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction and awards gala slated for Thursday, June 11 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The Johnny Mercer Award, the highest ho...

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London-Based Heavy Artist A.A. WILLIAMS Unveils Haunting New Single 'Wolves'

London-based singer-songwriter A.A. Williams returns with "Wolves", a mesmerizing new single that delves into the liminal space where consciousness and subconsciousness intertwine. The track marks another powerful addition to her evocative body of work, showcasing her ability to transform abstract e...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL To Release Solo LP This Year: 'I've Never Been Prouder Of An Album Than I Am Right Now'

In a new interview with Roppongi Rocks' Stefan Nilsson, former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall confirmed that his new solo album will arrive before the end of 2026. He worked on the LP with his producer and former H.E.A.T. bandmate Jona Tee. Erik said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can't say...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says Comparisons To MIKE MANGINI 'Aren't Fair': 'Technically, He Does Things That I Can't Do'

In a new interview with Ibagenscast, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about the material the band wrote and recorded with Mike Mangini, who replaced Portnoy in DREAM THEATER for a 13-year period before Portnoy rejoined DREAM THEATER in October 2023. Portnoy said (as transcri...

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ALDO NOVA Opens Up About His Cervical Spine Fracture

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon of The Metal Voice, Canadian rocker Aldo Nova opened up about the "serious" back injury he suffered in a fall last summer. Regarding how he ended up getting hurt, the 69-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have my Yorkshire...

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SAXON Completes Mixing New Album; BIFF BYFORD Says 'Everything Is Clear' In His Cancer Battle

British heavy metal legends SAXON have completed work on their 25th studio album for a tentative late 2026 release. On Tuesday (January 27),SAXON frontman Biff Byford released a video message via social media in which he said: "We've finished the album now. [Longtime SAXON producer and JUDAS PRIEST...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Hypothetical Reunion With Ex-MEGADETH Members For Farewell Tour: 'There's Not A Valid Reason To Do Something Like That'

In a new interview with NME, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was once again asked whether there are any plans to invite some of the band's former members to take part in any of the performances on MEGADETH's upcoming farewell tour. He responded: "If we were to look at doing that, then you've got some...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Announce Spring 2026 North American Tour

BLACK VEIL BRIDES have announced their first headline tour of North America for 2026. The band comprised of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton and drummer Christian Coma will be hitting the road with FROM ASHES TO NEW, TX2 and AS DECEMBER FALLS in support...

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ALTER BRIDGE's MYLES KENNEDY On Future Of A.I.: 'There's So Many Things That Could Go Wrong If We Leave That Unchecked'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", ALTER BRIDGE's Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy once again weighed in on a debate about people using artificial intelligence (A.I.) to create music. Regarding whether he thinks this new technology is useful or if it's dangerous, Myles said (as transcribed...

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ANDY BIERSACK ON BLACK VEIL BRIDES' Upcoming LP: 'Overall The Record Is Much More Aggressive Than Previous Albums'

In a new interview with James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound, BLACK VEIL BRIDES frontman Andy Biersack spoke about the band's latest single, "Certainty". The track will appear on the band's upcoming album, due later this year via Spinefarm. Asked if the heavier sound of "Certainty" is representative of...

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DISTURBED, BAD OMENS And LIMP BIZKIT To Headline 2026 INKCARCERATION Festival

If anyone wondered how Inkcarceration Festival might top last year's record-breaking event, all it takes is a look at the lineup for the 2026 edition. More than 65 bands will take over the historic Ohio State Reformatory grounds in Mansfield, Ohio on July 17-19, led by: Friday, July 17: DISTURBED, P...

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AVATAR Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour

Swedish metallers AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — have announced a spring 2026 headline tour of North America. The trek, with support from FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE and FROZEN SOUL, will kick off on Ap...

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SUNN O))) Announces First Album In Seven Years

For nearly 30 years, SUNN O))) — Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson — have pushed the boundaries of heavy music, straddling the worlds of the avant-garde and rock to forge a style instantly recognizable as their own. Now, SUNN O))) return with their first album of new material since 2019's acclaimed...

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ANDY BIERSACK On BLACK VEIL BRIDES' 'Darker' And 'Heavier' New Album: 'It's Representative Of Where We're At As A Band'

In a new interview with Rock Feed, BLACK VEIL BRIDES frontman Andy Biersack spoke about the band's latest single, "Certainty". The track will appear on the band's upcoming album, due later this year via Spinefarm. Regarding how "Certainty" was conceived, Andy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...