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CHUCK BILLY On TESTAMENT's Musical Evolution Over Last Four Decades: 'It's Totally A Different Universe, That's For Sure'

In a new interview with the She Shreds With Rasan podcast, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the band's musical evolution, from TESTAMENT's debut album, 1987's "The Legacy" to the group's latest effort, "Para Bellum", which came out in 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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ANTHRAX Members Dismiss Retirement Talk: 'If That Was The Plan, We Would Play That Card, Like So Many Other Bands Have'

During a September 28 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", the members of ANTHRAX confirmed that while they have no plans to retire, their recently released first album in a decade, "Cursum Perficio", could conceivably be their last-ever full-length effort. Asked by "Trunk Natio...

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A PERFECT CIRCLE Releases New Single 'To Whom It May Concern', Announces Spring 2027 North American Tour

A PERFECT CIRCLE have released "To Whom It May Concern", their second new single this year and the follow-up to "Starless", which just reached No. 1 at Active Rock radio. A PERFECT CIRCLE's Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan have also announced an extensive North American tour launching April 1...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On 'Darker' Sound Of 'Cursum Perficio' Album: 'It's Just Where We're At' Right Now

In a new interview with Gino Alache of Rockum TV, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello spoke about the band's recently released twelfth full-length studio album, "Cursum Perficio". It marks the band's first record in ten years since 2016's "For All Kings", which debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. As...

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GWAR Pays Tribute To Founding Member CHUCK VARGA: He 'Brought An Unforgettable Presence To The Stage'

GWAR has paid tribute to Chuck Varga, the band's founding member, who died last week following a battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. On Sunday, September 27, GWAR shared the following message via social media: "There are some losses that hit harder than others. "The world lost Chuck Varga a few...

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NIRVANA's Surviving Members Reunite To Accept 'Video Vanguard Award' At 2026 MTV VMAs

The surviving members of NIRVANA — Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear — were honored with MTV's Video Vanguard Award on Sunday, September 27 at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. PUBLIC ENEMY's Chuck D presented the award — which recognizes artists' legacie...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Looks Back On MEGADETH's 'Countdown To Extinction' Album: 'Our Performances Sound Timeless'

In a new interview with Erin Greatrix of Shot Of Metal magazine, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the upcoming December 2026 leg of his "Bass Warrior" European tour, which will feature Ellefson and his solo band performing select cuts from his well-known catalog of MEGADETH hits, i...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Will Have A Busy Next Two Years: 'I Know What I'm Doing Up Until The End Of 2028', He Says

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson made a one-day-only appearance at Fan Expo Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on August 28, 2026. Asked during a question-and-answer session at the event what non-music related projects he is currently working on, Bruce said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Plays Intimate Club Show At West Hollywood's Roxy

ANTHRAX played an intimate club show Saturday night (September 26) at the Roxy in West Hollywood, California. The concert took place in between the two gigs ANTHRAX is playing (September 25 and September 27) as the support act for IRON MAIDEN at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. ANTHRAX's setlist for...

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GWAR Founding Member CHUCK VARGA Dies After Battle With Cancer

Chuck Varga, a founding member of GWAR and the man behind The Sexecutioner from 1985 to 2022, has died after a battle with cancer. Varga's death was announced Friday night (September 25) in a social media post shared by Beefcake The Mighty, also known as Casey Orr, the bassist for the heavily costum...

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Watch: PEARL JAM Plays Surprise Set With Drummer ABE LABORIEL JR. At OHANA FESTIVAL

PEARL JAM played a surprise set at Ohana Festival Friday night (September 25) in Dana Point, California. The performance took place during PEARL JAM singer Eddie Vedder's headlining set, billed as "Eddie Vedder and Friends", when he was joined by Mike McCready and Stone Gossard on guitars, Jeff Amen...

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FOO FIGHTERS Invite Fans To Potluck Dinner At Their 606 Studio In Exclusive Short Film For VEVO 'Extended Play' Series

Vevo, the world's leading music video network, has announced the release of FOO FIGHTERS' short film as the conclusion to their "Extended Play" series. FOO FIGHTERS' "Extended Play" installment features intimate conversations, as well as live performances of "Child Actor", "Of All People", "Caught I...

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CANDLEBOX Releases New Single 'I Remember Everything', First New Music With Guitarist PETER KLETT Since 2012

Multi-platinum rock band CANDLEBOX has released a new single, "I Remember Everything" — the first CANDLEBOX music to feature guitarist Peter Klett since the band's 2012 album "Love Stories & Other Musings", and the first since his return from a ten-year hiatus to reunite his guitar work with Kev...

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Watch: MEGADETH Performs At Grammy Museum's Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace In Los Angeles

Grammy Award-winning band MEGADETH took part in a discussion and special performance at the Grammy Museum's Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace in Los Angeles on Thursday, September 24. The members of MEGADETH talked to MTV alum Matt Pinfield about the release of their seventeenth studio album, their creati...

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SATANIC PLANET, Featuring DAVE LOMBARDO, Shares 'Church Burning' Single From Upcoming 'Dead Deities' Album

SATANIC PLANET, which is composed of Lucien Greaves (The Satanic Temple co-founder and spokesperson),Luke Henshaw (PLANET B, SONIDO DE LA FRONTERA, FIRST POWER CREW, VARIATIONS IN THE KEY OF THE AFTERLIFE),Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, MISFITS, MR. BUNGLE, DEAD CROSS) and Justin Pearson (THE LOCUST, SWING...