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JOE LYNN TURNER Says Ditching The Wig At Age 70 Was A 'Liberating' Experience: 'It Opened Me Up Completely'

Joe Lynn Turner says that it was "liberating" for him to drop the hairpiece he had worn since the age of 14 after being diagnosed with alopecia at three years old. The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer, who will celebrate his 75th birthday in August, went public with his new look in August 2022...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN Shares Official Lyric Video For Latest Single 'Something Wicked'

Hard rock giants BREAKING BENJAMIN have released the official lyric video for their brooding and haunting new single, "Something Wicked", signaling the latest chapter for the band and the tease of a forthcoming full-length album. Marked by their signature blend of atmospheric tension, thunderous ins...

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BRUCE DICKINSON And Z2 Return With 'The Mandrake Project: Year Two'

In the middle of his 2025 solo tour of North America, IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson was simultaneously hard at work crafting the next volume in his critically acclaimed graphic novel saga "The Mandrake Project". This next installment is sure to send readers reeling, as everything they thought...

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Emotion Factory Reset

A staggering 42 years after the release of their debut album, ARMORED SAINT are still pursuing a singular course. "Emotion Factory Reset" is the fourth full-length album the LA veterans have released since reuniting in earnest back in 2006, and although there is plenty that is familiar here, it rema...

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STYX And KABOOM COLLECTIVE Announce 'Twenty Years On' Documentary About Pioneering Rock-and-Orchestra Collaboration

Kaboom Collective, the Cleveland-based nonprofit arts organization that has become a launching pad for the next generation of creative professionals, has announced the world premiere of "Twenty Years On", a feature documentary chronicling the twenty-year partnership between Kaboom, its members and l...

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THE BLACK CROWES' CHRIS ROBINSON On His 2015 Demand For Greater Ownership Stake In Band: 'I Was Angry' And 'I Did It To Be Cruel'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Mohr Stories, the podcast hosted by actor, comedian and sports enthusiast Jay Mohr, THE BLACK CROWES frontman Chris Robinson reflected on the band's 2015 breakup, caused by his demand for a greater ownership stake in the band and for wanting to make drum...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE: 'Many Drummers Reached Out To Me In The Aftermath' Of NEIL PEART's Passing. 'That Was Most Distasteful To Me'

In a recent interview with Guitar World magazine, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee confirmed that several drummers reached out to him and RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson in the days after legendary RUSH drummer Neil Peart's passing about the possibility of stepping in for Neil. "People who are close to u...

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MIKEY DOLING Hopes To Release Long-Awaited New SNOT LP In Early 2027: 'We Mean Business With This Album'

In a new interview with The Vulgar Display Of Podcast, SNOT guitarist Mikey Doling spoke about the reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid's long-awaited new studio album. The upcoming effort is being recorded with producer, engineer and mixer Chris Collier and will mark SNOT's first...

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EVANESCENCE Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Who Will You Follow' Music Video

EVANESCENCE has released behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for its powerful new song "Who Will You Follow". Check it out below. Directed by Jensen Noen, the cinematic visual pairs thought-provoking imagery with an emotionally charged performance to explore the ove...

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TESLA Shares Cover Of QUEEN's 'Spread Your Wings' From Upcoming 'Homage' Album

American hard rockers TESLA have shared their cover of QUEEN's 1977 classic "Spread Your Wings", taken from their upcoming album "Homage", set for release on July 17, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. Marking a full-circle moment in TESLA's storied career, the album finds the band returning to its roots...

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Watch: METAL CHURCH's New Lineup, Featuring Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON And Singer BRIAN ALLEN, Performs Live For First Time

The new lineup of METAL CHURCH made its live debut last night (Sunday, May 17) at the San Luis Metal Fest at Teatro del Pueblo in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. METAL CHURCH's current lineup consists of founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime...

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LIVING COLOUR's COREY GLOVER And TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN To Perform At BON SCOTT's 80th-Birthday Bash In New York City

The third annual Bon's Birthday Bash will be held on Thursday, July 9 in New York City at The Cutting Room (44 E 32nd St). The only U.S. tribute event authorized by the Bon Scott estate, the Birthday Bash will feature vocal luminaries Corey Glover of LIVING COLOUR, Constantine Maroulis, Steve Brown...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'It's Time To Kind Of Pull Back On Touring'

In a new interview with Matt Wardlaw of Ultimate Classic Rock, legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore discussed the health issues which led to the cancelation of the last four shows on the six-date tour of the U.S. East Coast by BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the renaissance-inspired rock...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: 'The Administration In Power Does Nothing To Protect The Children Of This Country'

In a new interview with Allison Hagendorf, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about the band's long-awaited twelfth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio", which will be released on September 18 via Megaforce in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in Europe. It marks the band's first record in ten years...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN's BENJAMIN BURNLEY Explains Why He Refuses To Fly, Says He Will 'Take A Boat' To Band's European Tour

In a new interview with Jesea Lee, BREAKING BENJAMIN frontman Benjamin Burnley spoke about the band's upcoming tour of Europe, which is scheduled to kick off on June 6 at the Rock Im Park festival in Germany. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I'm heading to Europe towards the end of th...