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DETHKLOK's BRENDON SMALL: 'Everyone's Perception Of Heavy Metal Is So Different Than The Reality'

In a new interview with Rashid AlKamraikhi of Australia's Sense Music Media, Brendon Small, co-creator of "Metalocalypse", the hit animated series on Adult Swim featuring the fictitious metal band DETHKLOK, spoke about the various heavy metal musicians who did voiceover work for the show, a list whi...

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PRIMUS Launches New YouTube Series Focusing On Drummer Auditions

After an extensive search to find a new drummer, PRIMUS is pulling back the curtain on their unique audition process with the launch of the "Primus Interstellar Drum Derby", a brand-new episodic YouTube series chronicling the entire journey. The first episode, released today, features drummer Rory D...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Explains Why He Wasn't Involved With Production Of 'Parasomnia' Album

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked why he wasn't involved with the production of the band's latest album, "Parasomnia", after being credited as co-producer for the six prior DREAM THEATER LPs he appeared on, starting with 1999's "Me...

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GRAHAM BONNET Says BRUCE DICKINSON Might Make Guest Appearance On Fourth GRAHAM BONNET BAND Album

In a new interview with Ryan Vacey of the Beyond The Vibe podcast, legendary rock singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, ALCATRAZZ, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) confirmed that he is working on a new album with his solo band. "We've done three albums — we have three albums as the GRAHAM BONNET BAND — and they've...

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New SEVENDUST Music Is In The Works: 'It's Rolling Right Now', Says LAJON WITHERSPOON

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, SEVENDUST singer Lajon Witherspoon was asked if he and his bandmates are working on material for the follow-up to their latest album, "Truth Killer", which was released in July 2023 via SEVENDUST's new label home, Napalm Records. He respond...

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ADRIAN SMITH + RICHIE KOTZEN Release Music Video For 'Black Light' From Upcoming 'Black Light / White Noise' Album

BMG will release the second album by IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and THE WINERY DOGS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, "Black Light / White Noise", on April 4, 2025. Recorded at The House, Los Angeles, California, produced by Richie and Adrian and mixed by Jay Ruston, the ten-...

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Official NICK MENZA Documentary 'This Was My Life': Los Angeles Screening Announced For April 2025

Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, in partnership with Ellefson Films and BayView Entertainment, has announced the new date for the red-carpet premiere event of the fully authorized Nick Menza documentary "This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond". The event will happen...

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FORBIDDEN To Enter Studio Next Week To Record First New Songs In A Decade And A Half

Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN will enter Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California next week with engineer/co-producer Zack Ohren to record their first three new songs in a decade and a half. Guitarist Craig Locicero is collaborating on the material with the rest...

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ROB DUKES Was As Surprised As Everyone Else When He Got The Call To Rejoin EXODUS

Rob Dukes says that he was "as surprised as" everyone else when he was asked to return to EXODUS after a decade-long absence. Last month it was announced that EXODUS had parted ways with longtime singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and was being rejoined by Dukes. Souza joined EXODUS in 1986 after previously...

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IAN ASTBURY Says THE CULT Has New Songs In The Works

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury was asked if there are any plans for the band to release new music this year as the follow-up to THE CULT's 2022 album "Under The Midnight Sun". Ian responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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JOHN LYDON Admits He Was 'Pissed Off' About SEX PISTOLS Touring With FRANK CARTER: 'It's Just Karaoke, Really'

John Lydon has blasted the other members of SEX PISTOLS for touring without him. After debuting with three fundraising nights at London's Bush Hall earlier in August 2024, SEX PISTOLS guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bass player Glen Matlock (who was kicked out of the band's original lin...

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CHRIS CAFFERY Says JON OLIVA 'Wants To Be There' on SAVATAGE's Upcoming Tour: 'He Just Physically Is Not Able To Fly And Travel Right Now'

In a new interview with Italy's Poisoned Rock, SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery spoke about the reactivated band's upcoming shows in Europe and South America. Joining Chris in SAVATAGE's current touring lineup are Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Al Pitrelli on guitar, Jeff Plate on drums and Zak Steve...

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GUNS N' ROSES, TOOL And RIVAL SONS Added To BLACK SABBATH's Final Show In Birmingham

GUNS N' ROSES, TOOL and RIVAL SONS have been added to Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes last week. The concert will mark the first time that t...

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GREAT WHITE Guitarist MARK KENDALL On Band's Late Singer JACK RUSSELL: 'We Had So Many Special Moments' Together

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall opened up about last year's passing of the band's original singer, Jack Russell. Mark said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Jack and I were connected at the hip for our whole career. There was no hatred or anything. It was...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Will Only Do 'Little Bits And Pieces' With BLACK SABBATH At Farewell Concert

Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed that he will just be doing "little bits and pieces" with BLACK SABBATH during his final gig. Ozzy announced his last-ever performance on February 5, revealing that the original members of BLACK SABBATH are reuniting for the first time in 20 years for the show. Joining the...