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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'I'm Starting To Think About Ideas And Getting Excited To Get In The Studio Again'

In a new interview with John Marshall of Savannah, Georgia's Rock 106.1 radio station, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked where he gets the motivation to constantly work on new music and create, even while he is on the road. He responded (as transcribe...

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JEFF PILSON Says 'There's Different Batches' Of New FOREIGNER Music Being Worked On For Future Release

In an interview with Darren Burgfeld of the Missouri radio station 93.9 Mike FM, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked if there are any plans for the band to release new music in the not-too-distant future. Jeff responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes, to answer your question. And the...

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TROLLFEST Announces New Studio Album 'Trollywood'

Norway's masters of true Norwegian Balkan metal TROLLFEST will release their tenth studio album, "Trollywood", on November 6, 2026 via Reaper Entertainment. With "Trollywood", TROLLFEST invites listeners into a bizarre world where trolls chase fame, Hollywood myths crumble under satire, and the ente...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'By The Time I Get Done After A Two-Hour Show, I'm F***ing Toast'

During an appearance on the Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard podcast, Tommy Lee once again spoke about the physical demands of playing drums for a heavy rock band like MÖTLEY CRÜE. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's crazy, man. It's so physical. By the time I get done after...

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New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Legends TANK To Release Deluxe Edition Of 'Filth Hounds Of Hades' In August

Through the early 1980s, as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal exploded across the globe, there was one band guaranteed to blow you out of your boots. Well, actually there were several who could make the same claim, but none of them were TANK. They were described by the U.K. press as MOTÖRHEAD's b...

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NEUROSIS Collaborates With 'Firekeeper Alliance' On Short Film As Part Of Mission To Reduce Suicide

Firekeeper Alliance presents an original short film created in collaboration with the legendary NEUROSIS, bringing together their music, storytelling and young voices of the Blackfeet Nation. At the heart of the project is the extraordinary work of filmmakers Jason Nix and Bobby Cochran, whose visio...

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KINGDOM COME To Release New Single 'Payback's A Bitch'

Fan-filmed video of KINGDOM COME performing a new song, "Payback's A Bitch", on July 12 at the Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan can be seen below.  KINGDOM COME's current lineup consists of original guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, and bassist Johnny B. Frank, along with the band's latest ad...

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MIKE KROEGER Says NICKELBACK Sold 80% Of Catalog 'A Couple Of Years Ago': 'It Was A Really Peculiar And Interesting Process'

In a new interview with longtime radio host Abe Kanan of Audacy, NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger spoke about the recent trend of artists selling their publishing catalog and master recording rights. After Kanan noted that NICKELBACK's catalog "has to be worth" at least $200 million, Mike said (as tr...

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METAL HALL OF FAME Launches Official Podcast; First Episode Features Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON

After more than a decade of honoring the legends who shaped hard rock and heavy metal, the Metal Hall Of Fame is expanding the conversation with the launch of the "Metal Hall Of Fame" podcast. The first podcast episode will premiere July 21,2026 on the Metal Hall Of Fame's official YouTube channel....

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HATEBREED Announces New Album 'Fatal Paradox', Shares 'Kill Count Increase' Single

Grammy-nominated Connecticut hardcore/metal veterans HATEBREED, who remain one of the most impactful and enduirng bands of the modern era and who are known for their tectonic-plate shifting and lyrically poignant anthems, will release their new studio album, "Fatal Paradox", on November 6 via BLKIIB...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN: 'We Released Some Albums In The '90s That I'm Less Proud Of'

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked if there are any albums in the band's discography that he feels "didn't get a fair look" or "were maybe a little bit misunderstood". Wolf responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, we released some...

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Watch: FATES WARNING's RAY ALDER And JIM MATHEOS Perform Acoustic Version Of 'Under The Sun'

A new video of singer Ray Alder and guitarist Jim Matheos of progressive metal pioneers FATES WARNING performing an acoustic version of the song "Under The Sun" from the band's "Long Day Good Night" album can be seen below. Alder commented:  "Hey, everybody. So I'm here with Jim, and we're doing som...

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CLOVEN HOOF, Featuring JAG PANZER's HARRY CONKLIN, Announces New Album 'Never A Prophet In Your Own Land'

NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends CLOVEN HOOF will release their tenth full-length studio album, "Never A Prophet In Your Own Land", on September 25, 2026 via High Roller Records. The lyric video for the LP's first single, "Iron Mask", can be seen below. "Never A Prophet In Your Own L...

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Report: RUSH In Talks For Las Vegas Sphere Residency

According to The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column, RUSH is in talks to play at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The Canadian rock legends have reportedly been negotiating with Sphere bosses "for a while" and a deal could be signed in the coming weeks. A source told The Sun: "RUSH has an enormous audience acro...

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Watch: KINGDOM COME Returns To Live Stage In Ohio

Fan-filmed video of the current lineup of KINGDOM COME — featuring original guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, and bassist Johnny B. Frank, along with the band's latest additions, vocalist Ezekiel "Zeke" Kaplan and drummer Matt Muckle — performing on July 9 at Westside Bowl in Youngstown, Ohio c...