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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Disputes Stereotype That Heavy Metal Is 'Working-Class Genre'

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has disputed the stereotype that heavy metal music appeals mostly to alienated working-class males, saying that he doesn't think "you can allocate any style of music to a particular class." During a brand new interview with The Irish Times focusing on his recently...

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Video Premiere: SAXON's 'Thunderbolt'

British heavy metal legends SAXON will release their 22nd studio album, "Thunderbolt", on February 2 via Militia Guard (Silver Lining Music). The follow-up to 2015's "Battering Ram" was once again helmed by producer Andy Sneap, who has previously worked with JUDAS PRIEST, MEGADETH, ACCEPT and TESTAM...

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SONS OF APOLLO Feat. PORTNOY, SHEEHAN, BUMBLEFOOT, SOTO, SHERINIAN: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

SONS OF APOLLO will embark on its first-ever world tour in 2018. The trek kicks off in Tampa, Florida on February 3 as part of the Cruise To The Edge, which will be sailing to Belize and Costa Maya. Once the cruise concludes, SONS OF APOLLO will perform in Miami, Florida on February 9 as part of the...

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MIKE PORTNOY On SHATTERED FORTRESS Tour: 'It Is Very Possible I'll Never Play Some Of These Songs Ever Again'

Mike Portnoy has posted a video recap of the just-completed SHATTERED FORTRESS tour during which he performed DREAM THEATER's "12 Step Suite" in its entirety for the first time ever. The music documents the drummer's battle with alcoholism, and is an ensemble of five songs recorded by DREAM THEATER...

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SCOTT IAN Says It Was His 'Responsibility' As PHILIP ANSELMO's 'Friend' To Call Him Out Over 'White Power' Incident

Scott Ian has defended his decision to publicly criticize Philip Anselmo in the wake of last year's "Dimebash" incident, saying that friends "have the responsibility to call somebody out" when they "think they're doing something wrong." At a January 2016 event at the Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood i...

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SEBASTIAN BACH On '18 And Life On Skid Row' Autobiography: 'I Just Knew I Wanted It To Be A Fun Book'

Tony Tone of Vintage Sound 93.1 recently conducted an interview with Sebastian Bach about the newly released paperback version of the former SKID ROW frontman's autobiography, "18 And Life On Skid Row". You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....

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MR. BIG's BILLY SHEEHAN Says PAT TORPEY Has 'Demonstrated Incredible Courage' During Battle With Parkinson's Disease

Italy's Rock Rebel magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Paul Gilbert and bassist Billy Sheehan of MR. BIG. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the difference between touring with MR. BIG versus their solo projects and s...

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LINKIN PARK: Official Video Recap Of Memorial Concert For CHESTER BENNINGTON

A five-minute official video recap of LINKIN PARK's tribute concert to the band's late frontman Chester Bennington can be seen below. The performance took place on October 27 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and saw LINKIN PARK return to the stage for the first time since Bennington took his own...

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URIAH HEEP To Enter Studio With Producer JAY RUSTON

Legendary progressive rock band URIAH HEEP is set to commence the recording of its brand new studio album (the 25th in the group's storied career),which will be titled, appropriately enough, "Living The Dream". "We have been together for 47 years and we have seen many bands come and go, so in effe...

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Watch FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Perform In Moscow

Fan-filmed video footage of FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's November 9 concert at Stadium Live in Moscow, Russia can be seen below. As previously reported, lyrics from the FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH song "Wash It All Away" were used to criticize the United States in an op-ed essay written by a top aide to Ru...

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APOCALYPTICA Creates Music From Finnish DNA: 'The Symphony Of Extremes' Video Premiere

Eicca Toppinen, a member of the Finnish cello metal band APOCALYPTICA, has composed a new piece of music based on DNA samples gathered around Finland by geneticists. The effort is part of Visit Finland's new campaign, "The Symphony Of Extremes - Born From Finnish DNA", to honor the 100th anniversary...

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MIKE PORTNOY On SONS OF APOLLO: 'Basically, This Was My Dream Lineup'

France's Big Bang magazine recently conducted an interview with former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums) and Derek Sherinian (keyboards) about their new band, SONS OF APOLLO. The group also features guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),bassist Billy Sheehan (THE WINERY DOGS,...

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MARC HUDSON On Role In DRAGONFORCE: 'I Try And Bring A Little Bit Of English Charm Into The Whole Thing'

Banger TV 's Daniel DK recently conducted an interview with frontman Marc Hudson of extreme power metallers DRAGONFORCE. You can watch the entire interview below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he came to join DRAGONFORCE in 2011: Marc: "I was singing in a band. We...

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG Says New MOONKINGS Album Was Delayed After He Contracted Lyme Disease

United Rock Nations recently spoke with former WHITESNAKE and VANDENBERG guitarist Adrian Vandenberg about "MK II", the new album by his current band VANDENBERG'S MOONKINGS. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the three-year gap between...

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RONNIE MONTROSE: Lyric Video For 'Color Blind' Song Feat. SAMMY HAGAR, STEVE LUKATHER

The official lyric video for the song "Color Blind" from Ronnie Montrose can be seen below. The track, which features Sammy Hagar and Steve Lukather, is taken from the late guitar legend's final album, "10x10", available now on Rhino Records. When Ronnie Montrose passed away on March 3, 2012, he was...