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BRIAN WHEAT To Launch New Band With TOMMY SKEOCH And CHRIS HOLMES

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, TESLA bassist Brian Wheat discussed his friendship with former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Me and Chris are gonna do a band or a project, whatever you wanna call it, togethe...

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SCHMIER Fights Against Fascism And Misinformation On New DESTRUCTION Album, 'Birth Of Malice'

By David E. Gehlke The 2021 departure of founding member and guitarist Mike Sifringer has seemingly galvanized long-running, legendary German thrashers DESTRUCTION. It's not a reach to suggest that the band's modern era that began when vocalist/bassist Schmier Schirmer rejoined in 1999 has produced...

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BJÖRN 'SPEED' STRID Keeps The Nostalgia Coming With THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA

By David E. Gehlke Initially considered nothing more than the fun, AOR, 1970s-styled, retro side project of SOILWORK's Björn "Speed" Strid and David Andersson, along with ARCH ENEMY's Sharlee D'Angelo, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA has turned into a band that few can resist — even those within metal's...

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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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MACHINE HEAD Announces 11th Studio Album 'Unatoned'

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD will release their eleventh studio album, "Unatoned", on April 25, 2025 via Nuclear Blast/Imperium Recordings. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Unbound", can be seen below. According to a press release, "Unatoned" is "a testament to...

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RISE AGAINST's TIM MCILRATH Talks New Single 'Nod', Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Overdrive, RISE AGAINST lead vocalist and lyricist Tim McIlrath spoke about the band's latest single, "Nod", which marks RISE AGAINST's first new music in three years. The track will appear on RISE AGAINST's upcoming follow-up to 2021's "Nowhere Generation" a...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: I Wanted 'To Rediscover Myself As A Writer' On 'This Consequence' Album

In a new interview with United Rock Nations, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about the band's upcoming album, "This Consequence", which due on February 21, 2025 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth LP overall, and sixth with Leach, who rejoined the band in 2012...

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CHRIS BARNES On CANNIBAL CORPSE: 'I Don't Know What Grudge They're Holding Against Me, But They Just Don't Like Me'

In a new interview with "The Garza Podcast", hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, former CANNIBAL CORPSE and current SIX FEET UNDER vocalist Chris Barnes was asked if his replacement in CANNIBAL CORPSE, George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, is "still blocked" from Barnes's social media. Barnes...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Explains Why He Can't Get 'Canceled'

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s December 12, 2024 concert in Las Vegas, Nevada, W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless reflected on the songwriting process for the band's classic 1992 album "The Crimson Idol". The concept effort tells the poignant story of Jonathan,...

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ATTACK ATTACK! Announces May 2025 U.S. Tour

Metalcore titans ATTACK ATTACK! have officially charged into 2025 with a bang, unveiling their latest headlining run, "The Roadside Rumble Tour". Set to tear through the U.S. this spring, this upcoming seven-date trek will feature the band's signature blend of crushing breakdowns, anthemic choruses,...

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KYLE THOMAS Says ERIC WAGNER Was 'Encouraging' To Him When He First Joined TROUBLE

In a new interview with Bill Zebub, TROUBLE singer Kyle Thomas spoke about his addition to the band in 2012 as the replacement for Kory Clarke (WARRIOR SOUL),who fronted TROUBLE for a four-year period following the exit of the group's original singer Eric Wagner. Kyle said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY On Biggest Differences Between His Playing Style And That Of MIKE MANGINI

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about performing the song "Barstool Warrior" during the band's 40th-anniversary tour even though the track was originally written and recorded with ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini. Portnoy, who r...