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SAGA's MICHAEL SADLER Sets Record Straight About His Cancer Battle: 'I Am Not Currently 'Terminal' Nor 'In Transition''

Vocalist Michael Sadler of Canadian progressive music icons SAGA has shared a new update on his health, just a day after he revealed that the rare form of aggressive cancer with which he was diagnosed last year was "incurable and untreatable". On Sunday (July 13),the 71-year-old musician took to hi...

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Watch: SOULFLY Performs New Song 'Favela Dystopia' From Upcoming Album

SOULFLY played a new song called "Favela Dystopia" live for the first time on July 8 at Maimunarnika in Sofia, Bulgaria and again on July 10 at Dorćol Platz in Belgrade, Serbia. Fan-filmed video of the Belgrade performance of the track can be seen below. "Favela Dystopia" is expected to appear on SO...

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NIKKI SIXX Explains How MÖTLEY CRÜE's Collaboration With DOLLY PARTON Came About

In a new interview with Steve Baltin of Forbes, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx confirmed that the band's collaboration with globally beloved superstar Dolly Parton on a fresh version of CRÜE's 1985 power ballad "Home Sweet Home" came about as a result of his involvement with Parton's "Rockstar" albu...

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Watch: Pre-MERCYFUL FATE Band BRATS Performs Live For First Time In Nearly 45 Years

Michael Denner's pre-MERCYFUL FATE band BRATS reformed for the first time in nearly four and a half decades to perform at the Metal Magic festival in Fredericia, Denmark on Friday, July 11. Joining Denner on stage for the concert were fellow original members Yenz Cheyenne on bass and vocals and Lars...

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FIREHOUSE's First Single With New Vocalist NATE PECK, 'Mighty Fine Lady', Is Now Available On SPOTIFY

FIREHOUSE's latest single, "Mighty Fine Lady", is now available on Spotify and can be streamed below. In a July 8 post on social media, FIREHOUSE wrote: "We want to thank everyone who supported us by getting our new song, 'Mighty Fine Lady', directly from our website. It's still available there. We...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Announces July 2025 Florida Shows With TITANIUM TART

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has scheduled the following shows in Florida with his TITANIUM TART project: July 17 - Capt Hirams - Sebastian, FL July 19 - Piper's Pub - Pompano Beach, FL July 25 - The Barn - Sanford, FL July 26 - OCC Road House - Clearwater, FL Joining Nicko in TITANIUM TART are...

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SAGA's MICHAEL SADLER Says His 'Aggressive Cancer' Is 'Incurable And Untreatable'

Vocalist Michael Sadler of Canadian progressive music icons SAGA has revealed that the rare form of aggressive cancer with which he was diagnosed last year is "incurable and untreatable". The 71-year-old musician opened up about his cancer battle in a social media post where he also disclosed that h...

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Watch: STRYPER Kicks Off Latin American Tour In Monterrey With Fill-In Guitarist HOWIE SIMON

Christian metallers STRYPER kicked off their 2025 Latin American tour this past Friday (July 11) at Escenario GNP Seguros in Monterrey, Mexico. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. As previously reported, STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox is sitting out the trek on advice of his doctor. The 64-...

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JOHN CORABI Is Continuing Work On New Solo Album: 'We're Just Trying To Finish Up The Writing Process'

In a new interview with Ruben Mosqueda of We Go To 11, former MÖTLEY CRÜE and current THE DEAD DAISIES frontman John Corabi, who released two standalone solo singles in the last four years — 2021's "Cosi Bella (So Beautiful)" and 2022's "Your Own Worst Enemy" — spoke about his plans to put out more...

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Watch: Ex-KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of 'The Black Halo' Album In Brazil

On July 5, former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan took the stage at Tokio Marine Hall in São Paulo, Brazil for a one-night-only performance celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's "The Black Halo" album. Originally released in 2005, the LP remains a landmark in metal history, featuring iconic tracks...

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PRIMAL FEAR's MAT SINNER Claims COVID Vaccine 'Destroyed' His Heart: 'I Was In A Hospital For One Year'

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, PRIMAL FEAR bassist Mat Sinner reflected on the extreme adverse reaction to the COVID-19 vaccination he suffered in 2021, resulting in him receiving treatment for eight months at various hospitals. As a result of Sinner's health challenges, PRIMAL FE...

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JEFF LYNNE's ELO Cancels 'Final' Concert Due To Illness

Jeff Lynne's ELO (ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA) has canceled what was supposed to be the band's last-ever gig. One of Britain's most-loved bands, the group was scheduled to mark its farewell on Sunday (July 13) at BST Hyde Park in London, decades after their founding in Birmingham and the start of a jou...

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GOLDFINGER Releases 'Freaking Out A Bit' Feat. BLINK-182's MARK HOPPUS

Iconic ska-punk band GOLDFINGER has released a high-energy pop-punk track, "Freaking Out A Bit", featuring BLINK-182 frontman Mark Hoppus. Out now via Big Noise, the summer anthem explores themes of anxiety, digital-age burnout, and nostalgia delivered with a perfect blend of GOLDFINGER and BLINK-18...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Is Planning To Live Until Age 100

Earlier today (Friday, July 11),MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx took to his social media to write: "As some of you know I take my health extremely serious. I work HARD and I'm not interested in dying from work and BS STRESS. I work up my blood twice a year and WE'RE focused on always evolving health...

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SHINEDOWN To Release New Single 'Killing Fields' On Tuesday

SHINEDOWN will release a new single, "Killing Fields", on Tuesday, July 15. A preview of the track is available below. SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith stated about "Killing Fields": "'Killing Fields' is not a song that has one specific meaning. The subject matter in this song cannot be prioritized to o...