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TESLA's FRANK HANNON Honors DICKEY BETTS With 'Reflections' Instrumental Album

TESLA guitarist and songwriter Frank Hannon has announced the upcoming release of "Reflections", a new solo instrumental album arriving September 12. Written and recorded in the wake of personal loss and life upheaval, "Reflections" is Hannon's most intimate and revealing work to date — a 13-song co...

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA's JEREMY DEPOYSTER On Upcoming Album: 'We're Writing Some Of The Best Songs We've Ever Written'

In a new interview with The Kevin Powell Podcast, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA guitarist/vocalist Jeremy DePoyster spoke about the band's latest single, "For You", which arrived in April. Jeremy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's the second song off of what will be a new record coming up late...

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SEVENDUST Announces Fall 2025 U.S. Acoustic Tour

To celebrate the 21st anniversary of its beloved acoustic album "Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live", SEVENDUST will hit the road for an exclusive, intimate tour this fall. Fans can expect stripped-down versions of the band's hardest-hitting tracks, deep cuts and emotional favorites, including "Bl...

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SHINEDOWN's Eighth Album Will 'Probably' Arrive In 'Late February' Or 'Early March Of 2026'

In a new interview with Metalshop TV, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith and drummer Barry Kerch spoke about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the band's upcoming eighth studio album.  Barry said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Listen, it's not quite done yet. When it's done, i...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Talks Songwriting: 'Not Everything Needs A Guitar Solo'

Wolfgang Van Halen sat down for an in-depth conversation with radio host Mark Strigl at the SiriusXM studios in New York City. The interview aired at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, July 21 on Ozzy's Boneyard (channel 38) and is now available on demand in the SiriusXM app by searching "Wolf Van Halen." In the...

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JAY WEINBERG Approached SLIPKNOT Gig With '100% Tenacity, Focus, Drive And Respect'

In a new interview with Drummer's Review, former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg reflected on his mindset and approach to playing with the band when he first joined SLIPKNOT in late 2013 as the replacement for the group's founding drummer Joey Jordison. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...

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FOREIGNER Announces 'The Hits Unplugged' Benefit Concert

Legendary rock band FOREIGNER will appear in a one-night-only benefit concert on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on the Long Island University Post campus in Brookville, New York. The concert will feature special acoustic renditions of FOREIGNER's biggest hits such...

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METALLICA Scholars Initiative National Workforce Education Program Expands To 75 Schools

All Within My Hands (AWMH),the non-profit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of METALLICA, has announced Year 7 of its Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) with its largest grant to date, totaling approximately $3 million. Fifteen new schools will join our MSI communit...

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ALICE COOPER On 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: It Got So 'Woke' That Whoever Ran Against The Democrats Was Going To Win

In a new interview with The Times, legendary rocker Alice Cooper addressed his previous comment that U.S. president Donald Trump cheated at golf when they played the game together in the past. Asked if Trump was the worst golf cheat he had ever encountered, the 77-year-old musician said: "No, Trump...

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DEF LEPPARD Announces 2026 Las Vegas Residency At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace

Global icons DEF LEPPARD, who have sold more than 110 million albums worldwide and have countless accolades including their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, announced their triumphant return to Las Vegas today with their third residency that promises a brand new electrifying production...

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JOHN CORABI Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL For Upcoming Solo Album

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of veteran rock vocalist John Corabi to its roster of iconic artists. Known for his powerful voice and rich legacy with bands like MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE DEAD DAISIES, UNION and THE SCREAM, Corabi is looking forward to releasing new music in collaboration with...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT On Financial Reality Of Being In A Metal Band: 'It's Not What People Think'

In a new interview with Germany's Metal.de, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt confirmed that the band's classic debut album, 1985's "Bonded By Blood" is still his favorite EXODUS LP. Asked if that means he thinks EXODUS "never topped" "Bonded By Blood" with something else, Gary said (as transcribed by BLAB...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Records Guitars For New Album At BEE GEES Legend BARRY GIBB's Studio

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY has completed recording guitars for its long-awaited follow-up to 2018's "No Cross No Crown" album. The sessions took place at a private Miami, Florida studio owned by Barry Gibb of the BEE GEES. On Sunday (July 20),CORROSION OF CONFORMITY shared a photo of C.O.C. frontman P...

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OBITUARY Could Have New Album Out In 2026 Or 2027, Says TERRY BUTLER

In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, OBITUARY bassist Terry Butler was asked about the possibility of a new studio album from the veteran Florida death metallers. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We're just kind of talking about, hey, maybe by '26 or '27 we'll have another al...

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See Live Debut Of Thrash Supergroup NEFARIOUS Feat. Former And Current Members Of EXODUS, DEATH ANGEL, HIRAX And HEATHEN

NEFARIOUS, the new California-based thrash metal band featuring Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) on vocals, Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and Will Carroll (DEATH ANGEL) on drums, made its live debut last...