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MARC LOPES Explains His 'Anger' Over METAL CHURCH Exit: 'None Of My Phone Calls Or E-Mails Were Ever Answered'

In a new interview with Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show, singer Marc Lopes once again opened up about his departure from METAL CHURCH after recording just one album with the veteran metal band, 2023's "Congregation Of Annihilation". Lopes joined METAL CHURCH in the summer of 2022 as the replace...

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Watch: CHRIS DAUGHTRY Joins CREED For 'What If' Performance Aboard 2026 'Summer Of '99 And Beyond Cruise'

DAUGHTRY vocalist Chris Daughtry joined CREED on stage during the Scott Stapp-fronted band's April 19 appearance on the pool deck on the 2026 installment of the Summer Of '99 And Beyond Cruise to perform the CREED classic "What If". Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of...

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Watch TRIUMPH Perform In Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada During 2026 50th-Anniversary Tour

Fan-filmed video of TRIUMPH's April 22 concert at GFL Memorial Gardens in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the band's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. When The Lights Go Down 02. Somebody's Out There 03. Spellbound 04. Hold On 05. Allied Forces 06...

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METALLICA Pays Tribute To SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY Collaborator MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS: 'He Will Be Sorely Missed'

METALLICA has paid tribute to conductor, composer and educator Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT),who led the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years. Thomas died on Wednesday, April 22, nearly five years after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor that doctors later identified as glioblastoma multiforme, at hi...

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MARK SLAUGHTER Explains Why SLAUGHTER Hasn't Released New Album In More Than 25 Years

In a new interview with Rock 100.5 KATT FM's Cameron Buchholtz, SLAUGHTER frontman Mark Slaughter was asked about the possibility of a follow-up to the band's fifth album, "Back To Reality", which came out in 1999. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, that's like herding cats; t...

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ARMORED SAINT Releases 'Hit A Moonshot' Single From Upcoming 'Emotion Factory Reset' Album

American heavy metal icons ARMORED SAINT have released a new single, "Hit A Moonshot". The track is taken from the band's upcoming full-length album, "Emotion Factory Reset", due on May 22 through Metal Blade Records. "Hit A Moonshot" is a band favorite. A "moonshot" is a baseball term referencing a...

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NEVERMORE Releases 'Dead Heart In A Dead World' And 'Sentient 6' Performance Video From Istanbul Concert

The new lineup of NEVERMORE has shared more official video of its debut concert, which took place on April 1 at IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş in Istanbul, Turkey. A mix of board audio with video footage taken by crew and fans of the songs "Dead Heart In A Dead World" and "Sentient 6" from the show ca...

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DARKEST HOUR To Begin Recording 11th Studio Album With Producer MARK LEWIS In May

Washington D.C. metallers DARKEST HOUR will enter the studio this May to begin tracking their eleventh full-length album. In a move that signals a massive sonic statement, the quintet has tapped producer Mark Lewis (WHITECHAPEL, TRIVIUM, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, CANNIBAL CORPSE) to helm the sessions...

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SLAYER Adds Second Los Angeles 'Reign In Blood' 40th-Anniversary Show Due To 'Overwhelming Demand'

Due to overwhelming demand, California thrash metal legends SLAYER have added a second "Reign In Blood" 40th-anniversary show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. After the November 13, 2026 SLAYER concert at the Kia Forum sold out with the Citi and artist presales, a second show was added for November...

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Says MICK JONES Is 'In The End Stages' Of Parkinson's Disease

During an appearance on SPIN magazine's Lipps Service With Scott Lipps podcast, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm was asked about his current relationship with the band's founding guitarist Mick Jones. He responded: "It's pretty good. He's in end stages of Alzheimer's. So our conversations are… I...

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MIKE PORTNOY On RUSH's Upcoming 'Fifty Something' Tour: 'I'm So Happy That They're Gonna Do It Again'

In a new interview with Chile's Sonar FM radio station, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he is planning on attending any of the shows on RUSH's upcoming "Fifty Something" comeback tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutely. I cannot wait to see it. I'm so cu...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Wants JUDAS PRIEST To Do A Tour Focusing On 'Screaming For Vengeance' And 'Defenders Of The Faith' Albums

In a new interview with Slovenia's PodRaznoKast podcast, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if there is a "particular era" of the band that he would like to focus on in terms of the setlist for an upcoming tour. Richie replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Personally, I'd like...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT: 'I Can't Do What I Did When I Was In My Thirties; There Are Certain Notes That I Just Can't Hit'

In a new interview with Mike DiGiorgio of Rochester, New York's 13WHAM, singer and guitarist Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's recently launched first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Emmett and Gil Moore (drums, vocals)...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Announces 'Tommyland Rides Again' Reimagining Of 'Tommyland: The Ride' Solo Album

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has unveiled "Tommyland Rides Again", a bold reimagining of his second solo album "Tommyland: The Ride", set for release on May 22 via BMG. This refreshed edition breathes new life into the original project, mixed by Tommy and Smiley Sean at Tommy's own Dolby Atmos-cert...

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AIRBOURNE Announces New Self-Titled Album Via Letter To LEMMY

Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE will release their new, self-titled album on August 28 via Spinefarm. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "Alive After Death (Last Plane Out)", can be seen below. A storming anthem of defiance and devotion, "Alive After Death (Last Plane Out)" is a...