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What Does Former IRON MAIDEN Singer BLAZE BAYLEY Think Of 'Senjutsu'? He Responds

In a new interview with Metal Musikast, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley was asked for his opinion of the band's latest album, "Senjutsu". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've only listened to it a couple of times; I just haven't had much time to [check it out in full]. But I've...

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GEORGE LYNCH Announces More Appearances With DOKKEN In December

George Lynch will rejoin DOKKEN on stage at the following shows in December: Dec. 07 - Warrendale, PA @ Jergel's Dec. 09 - Buffalo, NY @ Showplace Theatre Dec. 10 - New Bedford, MA @ The Vault Dec. 11 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ Chance Theater Dec. 17 - West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go Dec. 18 - West Ho...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says He Will Never Completely Feel Like He 'Belongs' In Japan

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, who has been living and recording music in Japan since 2003, recently took part in the fourth event in Cardiff University's Cardiff-Japanese Lecture Series where he spoke about how the mastery of the Japanese language unlocked opportunities for his life and...

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JOURNEY Announces 'Freedom Tour 2022' With BILLY IDOL And TOTO

Legendary rockers JOURNEY have announced a 2022 North American tour with Billy Idol and TOTO. The 40-date "Freedom Tour 2022" will kick off on February 22 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and wrap on May 11 in Hartford, Connecticut. Billy Idol will open the first leg of the tour, with TOTO taking over as...

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KISS Debuts Spirits Portfolio In U.S.

Legendary rockers KISS have debuted their award-winning spirits portfolio Drink It Up by KISS in the U.S. After selling over 100,000 bottles across Europe, Japan and Australia, the master-blended portfolio of premium gin and rum is now available across 25 states. This liquor portfolio with its unpa...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN To Join NITA STRAUSS On Stage At Legendary Whisky A Go Go

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman will join Nita Strauss, the guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, on stage this coming Thursday, November 18 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California to perform their collaborative song "Dead Inside". Released last month, "Dead Inside" is Nita's first...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Shares 'Practical Info' Regarding Crowd Safety Following ASTROWORLD Tragedy

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe has shared some of what he called "practical information" regarding concert safety following the tragic crowd surge at a Travis Scott performance in Houston earlier in the month. The rapper's November 5 set at his Astroworld event left nine people dead and several m...

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Watch VANDENBERG's New Lineup Perform Live For First Time

VANDENBERG's new lineup made its live debut last night (Friday, November 12) at the Planet Rockstock festival in Trecco Bay, South Wales, United Kingdom. Video footage of the concert can be seen below. Last month, VANDENBERG recruited Mats Levén as its new lead singer. The powerhouse Swedish vocalis...

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Watch GEORGE LYNCH Rejoin DOKKEN On Stage In Glenside, Pennsylvania

George Lynch rejoined DOKKEN on stage last night (Friday, November 12) at Keswick theater in Glenside, Pennsylvania to perform three of the band's classic songs: "Kiss Of Death", "When Heaven Comes Down" and "Tooth And Nail". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Lynch previo...

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FEAR FACTORY To Release First Song Featuring New Singer Prior To Launch Of STATIC-X Tour

FEAR FACTORY will release the first song featuring the band's new lead singer prior to the group's North American tour with STATIC-X. The 37-date "Rise Of The Machine" run, produced by Live Nation, will kick off on February 21 in Portland, Oregon and run over five weeks, wrapping up on April 3 in Sa...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Pull Out Of WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Festival After Positive COVID-19 Test

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS have scrapped the remaining shows on their current tour after a "member" of the band's "organization" tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. STONE TEMPLE PILOTS announced the cancelation in a social media post on Wednesday (November 10). The ba...

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NUCLEAR BLAST Founder Launches New Label ATOMIC FIRE

Nuclear Blast founder Markus Staiger has launched a new company called Atomic Fire GmbH.The label's acts include HELLOWEEN, OPETH, MESHUGGAH, AMORPHIS, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, PRIMAL FEAR, SONATA ARCTICA, AGNOSTIC FRONT, RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR, SILVER LAKE BY ESA HOLOPAINEN and WHITE STONES. In addit...

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THE ROLLING STONES Launch Limited-Edition Collaboration With TOMMY JEANS

THE ROLLING STONES have announced an exciting new collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy Jeans. The "Tommy Revisited: Music Edition" collection combines the Tommy Jeans streetwear aesthetic with tour merchandise-inspired apparel, honoring musical legends that include legendary rock band THE ROLLIN...

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Watch GEORGE LYNCH Rejoin DOKKEN On Stage In Waukegan, Illinois

George Lynch rejoined DOKKEN on stage on October 30 at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, Illinois to perform three of the band's classic songs. Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Lynch previously performed with DOKKEN in July in Ashland, Virginia and in Moline, Illinois as well...

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METALLICA And Clothing Brand WOLVERINE Introduce Encore Collaboration

Wolverine and METALLICA's All Within My Hands Foundation (AWMH) are coming together to celebrate and support America's future workforce with a new collaboration collection benefiting the Metallica Scholars Initiative. The collaboration will feature an all-new limited-edition assortment of three Wolv...