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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Pays Tribute To BERNIE MARSDEN

OPETH leader Mikael Åkerfeldt has paid tribute to original WHITESNAKE guitarist Bernie Marsden following his death on August 24. He was 72 years old. On August 30, Mikael took to OPETH's social media to write: "It's with great sadness we received the news of Bernie Marsden's passing. A superb and in...

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FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK Opens Up About 'The Sad Part Of Being Famous'

In a new interview with Troy Culpan of May The Rock Be With You, FILTER frontman Richard Patrick spoke about the lyrical inspiration for his band's latest album, "The Algorithm". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have a take on the world. I guess if people were to pigeonhole me, they'...

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AEROSMITH's New 'Greatest Hits' Compilation Tops 'Hard Rock Albums' Chart

According to Billboard, AEROSMITH's new compilation, "Greatest Hits", earned 19,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in its first week to land at position No. 1 on Billboard's Top Hard Rock Albums chart. On the all-format Billboard 200, "Greatest Hits" bowed at No. 36. Units comprise album sales,...

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TOOL's MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Opens New Winemaking Facility

TOOL frontman and winemaker Maynard James Keenan and the team behind Caduceus Cellars And Merkin Vineyards invite people to experience the Verde Valley as never before, with the October 6 opening of the Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria, and Caduceus Cellars Hilltop Facility and VSC Ve...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Names Drummer He Is Listening To Right Now

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Metallica Report", the recently launched podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, Lars Ulrich was asked which drummers he is listening to right now. The METALLICA co-founder responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'...

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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE Is 'So Grateful' To Still Be Able To Make Music 20 Years After 'Fallen''s Release

In a new interview with Australia's "Today", EVANESCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee was asked how it feels to see the band's debut album, 2003's "Fallen", still resonating with so many people around the world and being discovered by new generations of fans. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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SUFFOCATION Announces Fall 2023 North American Tour With INCANTATION

New York death metal pioneers SUFFOCATION will teaming up this fall with legendary death metal band INCANTATION for the "Ancient Unholy Rising Tour 2023". The 26-date trek will kick off on November 7 in Baltimore and makes its way across North America with performances in Montreal, Seattle, and Hous...

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Watch: FOZZY Performs 'Judas' At AEW 'All In' Wrestling Event At London's Wembley Stadium

FOZZY, the band fronted by wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, performed earlier tonight (Sunday, August 27) at the "AEW All In" wrestling event in front of 80,000 fans at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Jericho, who also wrestled at "All In", revealed this past Tuesday (August 22) that he and th...

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MUDVAYNE Singer Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks: 'If You Can't Play Your Music, Why The F*** Are You Onstage?'

MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH singer Chad Gray has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts mor...

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Nevada Governor Wants AC/DC To Play 2024 SUPER BOWL In Las Vegas

The 2024 Super Bowl will be held on February 11, 2024 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada and Nevada governor Joe Lombardo says that he wants one legendary hard rock act to play the halftime show. "AC/DC!" Lombardo answered, without hesitation, when he was asked whom he wants to see play the Su...

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Original WHITESNAKE Guitarist BERNIE MARSDEN Dead At 72

Original WHITESNAKE guitarist Bernie Marsden has died at the age of 72. Bernie's passing was confirmed by his family in a social media post earlier today (Friday, August 25). They wrote: "On behalf of his family, it is with deep sadness we announce the death of Bernie Marsden. Bernie died peacefully...

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K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Shares 'Strike Of The Viper' Single From 'The Sinner Rides Again' Album

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST will release its sophomore album, "The Sinner Rides Again", on September 29 via the Austrian rock and metal empire Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's third single, "Strike Of The Viper", can be seen below. Downing s...

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CARMINE APPICE: 'I Was A Pioneer In The Drums'

In a new interview with Marci Wiser of the 95.5 KLOS radio station, Carmine Appice was asked what he thinks it is about his playing style that influenced so many other legendary rock drummers, including Neil Peart, Roger Taylor, Phil Collins and John Bohnam. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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JAY WEINBERG: 'Being In SLIPKNOT Is A Completely Exhaustive Effort'

MixWave recently launched a Jay Weinberg drum library in what the company called "a comprehensive and dynamic virtual instrument that accurately captures" the SLIPKNOT drummer "in every aspect of his creative world." During an appearance on The Downbeat Podcast, the podcast hosted by STRAY FROM THE...

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Watch: DAUGHTRY Battles Cyborg In Epic Visual For New Single 'Artificial'

Rock outfit DAUGHTRY fights for the heart and soul lost to an AI-run world in the epic visual for the band's new single, "Artificial". Marking DAUGHTRY's first original material in over two years, the new Big Machine Records signees usher in a fresh sonic era as frontman Chris Daughtry faces down a...