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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Says His Oral Cancer Is Still In Remission, More Than Nine Years After Diagnosis

During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than nine years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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POISON Will Play 'A Minimum Of 40 Shows And Maybe More' In 2026

During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the band's plans to return to the road in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of POISON's debut album, 1986's "Look What The Cat Dragged In". Asked if he and his bandmates will...

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GEOFF TATE Is Working On 'Operation: Mindcrime III': Some Of The Songs Are 'Super Heavy' And 'Incredibly Technical'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate has revealed that he is working on the third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series. Originally released in May 1988, QUEENSRŸCHE's third studio album, "Operation: Mindcrime" took the quintet to an entirely new level. The conc...

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DREAM THEATER's Concert In Paris To Be Filmed And Recorded For Future Blu-Ray And Live Album

During an October 24 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DREAM THEATER's founding drummer Mike Portnoy, who rejoined the progressive metal legends in October 2023 after a 14-year absence, was asked if he and his bandmates are recording and filming any of the shows on the curren...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT To Release 'Ghost Notes' Memoir In 2025

Rare Bird Books has set a July 15, 2025 release date for "Ghost Notes", the new memoir from POISON drummer Rikki Rockett, written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson. During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", the 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name i...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And KEN MARY Team Up With CATHY RANKIN On New Single 'Now You've Gone'

Cathy Rankin has released her debut single "Now You've Gone", featuring renowned musicians David Ellefson (formerly of MEGADETH) and Ken Mary (formerly of ALICE COOPER). The emotional track, inspired by deeply personal experiences, reflects on themes of love, grief, and ultimately hope, and will be...

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See ALEX VAN HALEN's Entire Culver City Event Discussing His Memoir 'Brothers'

On October 24),Alex Van Halen, in conversation with Ariel Levy, discussed his memoir, "Brothers", his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love, at Robert Frost Auditorium in Culver City, California. Video of the entire discussion — courtesy of Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz...

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DUFF MCKAGAN: 'There's Definitely A Desire And A Plan For New GUNS N' ROSES Music'

During an October 29 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan confirmed that he and his bandmates have been working on fresh material. "There's definitely a desire and a plan for new music," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "Yeah, for...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Gets Signature 8" Cowbell From LATIN PERCUSSION

Latin Percussion (LP) has introduced the new Alex Van Halen signature 8" cowbell. Alex, drummer and co-founder of the influential rock band VAN HALEN, has a unique playing style and exceptional timing. His new memoir, "Brothers", tells the story of one of rock's closest family partnerships and is pu...

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GODSMACK Announces March/April 2025 European Tour With P.O.D. And DROWNING POOL

GODSMACK has announced a spring 2025 European tour with support from P.O.D. and DROWNING POOL. The 14-date trek will kick off on March 22 in Sofia, Bulgaria and will end on April 12 in Oberhausen, Germany. See a complete list of dates below. General on-sales start this Wednesday, October 30 and Frid...

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ANVIL Joined By Ex-CANDLEMASS Singer MESSIAH MARCOLIN, LION'S SHARE Guitarist LARS CHRISS For 'Forged In Fire' Performance

Former CANDLEMASS singer Messiah Marcolin and LION'S SHARE guitarist Lars Chriss joined Canadian metallers ANVIL on stage last night (Saturday, October 26) at the Encore venue in Sundbyberg, Sweden to perform the classic ANVIL song "Forged In Fire". Fan-filmed video of their appearance can be found...

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Watch: ALEX VAN HALEN Talks About Growing Up With Brother EDDIE, Early VAN HALEN Days At Culver City Event

Last night (Thursday, October 24),Alex Van Halen, in conversation with Ariel Levy, discussed his memoir, "Brothers", his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love, at Robert Frost Auditorium in Culver City, California. Photos and video from the event can be found below. Alex is...

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SCORPIONS Announce 60th-Anniversary Hometown Concert With JUDAS PRIEST

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS will celebrate their 60th stage anniversary with a big concert in their hometown. The "60th Anniversary - Coming Home" event will take place on July 5, 2025 at the Heinz Von Heiden Arena in Hannover and will feature a number of special guests, including JUDAS PRIES...

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TOM HUNTING On Next EXODUS Album: 'We Already Have The Nucleus Of A Bunch Of Great Songs'

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The music is gonna come together really fast and it's really awesome....

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'Risk' 'Still Remains One Of The Great MEGADETH Records'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that he wouldn't go back and do change anything about the "Risk" album, explaining that the controversial LP "still remains one of the great MEGADETH records". Issued in 1999, "Risk" received a mixed response from critics and alienated hardcore MEGADETH fa...