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TESLA To Release Limited-Edition Double LP 'Real To Reel Vol. II' On Record Store Day

TESLA has announced the release of a limited-edition double LP, "Real To Reel Vol. II", that is set to hit the shelves on Record Store Day, April 12, 2025. Originally released only at shows, "Real To Reel Vol. II" is a cover song studio album that pays homage to classic rock tunes from the late 1960...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Drops First Episode Of 'The David Ellefson Show' Featuring Special Guest FRANK BELLO

For the debut episode of "The David Ellefson Show" video podcast, legendary ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello joins ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and podcast co-host Joshua Toomey for an epic conversation packed with killer stories, bass talk, and plenty of laughs. Frank dives into his new partnershi...

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KERRY KING Says SLAYER Will Perform BLACK SABBATH Cover At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

In a new interview with SPIN, Kerry King revealed that SLAYER will perform a BLACK SABBATH cover at Ozzy Osbourne and SABBATH's final concert on July 5 in Birmingham, England. "That's an important day," King said, adding that he and SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph have already been rehearsing the SABBAT...

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RUDY SARZO On OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Show: 'He's Gotta Go Out With A Huge Fricking Bang'

Legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo says that it is "very exciting" for him to be participating in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes last m...

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BRIAN WHEAT: TESLA Being Called 'Hair Metal' 'Used To Drive Me Nuts', But Now 'It Doesn't Bother Me' Anymore

In a new interview with Ethan Dometrius, TESLA bassist Brian Wheat once again took issue with the label "hair metal," saying that the pejorative term was coined as a way to disparage acts thought to have been all flash and no substance. Regarding TESLA being unfairly lumped in with such acts as MÖTL...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On MAMMOTH WVH's Live Performances: 'It's Very Important For Me That We Don't Use Tracks'

Wolfgang Van Halen, son of late VAN HALEN guitar legend Eddie Van Halen and frontman of MAMMOTH WVH, is the latest guest on Billy Corgan's new podcast, "The Magnificent Others". Corgan and Van Halen sit down for a candid and far-reaching conversation about music, identity, and forging a creative pat...

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SKUNK ANANSIE Announces New Album 'The Painful Truth'

British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE will release their seventh studio album, "The Painful Truth", on May 23 via FLG Records. To celebrate the band will be playing a very special headline show on day of release, just outside Bristol. Alongside the news of the album comes the release of the second single...

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JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING To Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of 'Physical Graffiti' On May 2025 U.S. Tour

On the heels of a successful tour that wrapped last December, JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING (a.k.a. JBLZE) is back with another round of U.S. dates. The latest tour will be a first for JBLZE as it will focus on the 50th anniversary of the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Physical Graffiti". The latest 21...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Announces 'The David Ellefson Show' Video Podcast

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, alongside co-host Joshua Toomey, has announced the launch of "The David Ellefson Show" video podcast, a bi-weekly show which will debut Monday, March 3 on YouTube and major streaming platforms. The podcast offers listeners a front-row seat to captivating conve...

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BRIAN WHEAT Explains Why TESLA Will Probably Never Make Another Full-Length Album

In a new interview with Ralph Rasmussen of Radio Bypass, TESLA bassist Brian Wheat spoke about the possibility of him and his bandmates releasing a full-length album as a follow-up to 2019's "Shock". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think so. And the reason I say 'no' is it tak...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Headline 2025 'Rock For Ronnie: A Concert In The Park' Fundraiser

This year's "Rock For Ronnie: A Concert In The Park" fundraiser, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, is set for Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the outdoor space adjacent to the Autry Museum of the West in Griffith Park. "Rock For Ronnie", an af...

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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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GUNS N' ROSES, TOOL And RIVAL SONS Added To BLACK SABBATH's Final Show In Birmingham

GUNS N' ROSES, TOOL and RIVAL SONS have been added to Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes last week. The concert will mark the first time that t...

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THE GATHERING's Reunited 'Mandylion' Lineup Announces 'Try-Out Show' In Eindhoven

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their "Mandylion" album, the lineup of Dutch rockers THE GATHERING that recorded the LP — including singer Anneke Van Giersbergen — will reunite for five exclusive sold-out shows in August at Doornroosje in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Prior to those gigs, THE GATH...

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TESLA Shares Music Video For Electric Version Of 'All About Love'

TESLA has released the official music video for the electric version of "All About Love", the title track of the band's latest six-song EP, "All About Love". Released last November, "All About Love" includes four versions of "All About Love" (acoustic, electric, hybrid, live); a live version of "Wal...