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JOSH SMITH On HALESTORM's Longevity: There 'Was Just Always This Family Vibe' Within The Band

In a recent interview with Chas Byrne of Express FM, HALESTORM bassist Josh Smith spoke about how he and his bandmates — guitarist/vocalist Lzzy Hale, drummer Arejay Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger — have managed to stay together and remain successful for more than two decades. He said (as transcri...

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GRAHAM BONNET Remains Rock's Business Suit-Clad Ironman At 78

By David E. Gehlke The age-adverse Graham Bonnet recently issued a live album under the "Lost In Hollywood Again" banner. The 16-song platter appropriately digs into all eras of the English-born singer's storied career, leaning heavily on his ALCATRAZ, MSG and RAINBOW years, which, after all this ti...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'I'm Very Happy That People Are Beginning To Take Me Seriously As My Own Artist'

In a recent interview with Matilda Svensson of Chile's Radio Futuro, MAMMOTH leader Wolfgang Van Halen was asked what it feels like to be embraced for his own musical accomplishments as opposed to the association with his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Wolfgang responded (as...

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DEATH ANGEL's MARK OSEGUEDA On Retirement: 'I'm Gonna Go Till My Body Literally Can't Do It Anymore'

In a recent interview with the I-Rock 93.5 radio station, DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda, who also fronts SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's solo band, was asked what keeps him and his DEATH ANGEL bandmates motivated to make new music and tour, more than four decades into the group's existence. Mark re...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On His OZZY OSBOURNE Audition: 'It Sounded Fine' But 'I Didn't Really Match The Vibe Of The Band Very Much'

In a recent interview with Argentina's TCDG Guitar Lessons, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman once again reflected on his audition for Ozzy Osbourne's band back in the late 1980s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "They actually called me when I lived in San Francisco. I was in CA...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Is 'Absolutely' Open To Making Fourth Album With SWEET & LYNCH

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of STRYPER was asked if there is "any chance" of a fourth album from SWEET & LYNCH, Michael's collaborative project with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB). Sweet responded (as tran...

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HELIX Shares Music Video For 'Stuck In The '80s' From Upcoming 'Scrap Metal' Album

The official music video for "Stuck In The '80s", the new single from Canadian rockers HELIX, can be seen below. The song is taken from HELIX's new full-length album, "Scrap Metal", which will be released on January 23, 2026 via Perris Records. This will be the 14th HELIX release on the label. "Scra...

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PETER CRISS Shoots Down Reports He Is Asking Fans To Pay $1,000 For Digital Download Of His New Solo Album

Peter Criss has shot down reports that he is asking fans to pay $1,000 for a digital download of his new solo album. The original KISS drummer's Bandcamp page is offering Peter's self-titled effort on vinyl for $32.98 and on compact disc for $14.98, but lists a price of the aforementioned $1,000 for...

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Watch: JOHN BUSH Brings His ANTHRAX Celebration Show To St. Charles, Illinois

On Thursday, December 18, legendary vocalist John Bush played the second of three live concerts showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHRAX. At the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, Bush performed songs spanning all four albums he recorded with the...

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GRAHAM OLIVER And PAUL QUINN To Celebrate 45 Years Of SAXON's 'Wheels Of Steel' At Special U.K. Concert

GRAHAM OLIVER'S ARMY, the band led by Graham Oliver, a founding guitarist of the iconic British band SAXON, will be joined Graham's former bandmate in SAXON, Paul Quinn, for a special concert on December 29 at the Birdwell venue in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. Says Oliver: "I will be joining...

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Watch: Original BULLETBOYS Lineup Performs Live For First Time In Four Years

The original BULLETBOYS lineup consisting of Marq Torien (vocals),Mick Sweda (guitars),Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums) — returned to the live stage for the first time in more than four years this past Friday night (December 19) at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois and on S...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT On Financial Realities Of Touring: 'If Your Guarantees Cover The Entire Cost Of The Tour, You're Way Ahead Of The Game'

In a new interview with Nick Bowcott of Sweetwater, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt was asked about the comment in his memoir "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way" where he referred to himself as "a traveling clothes salesman". He explained (as transcribed by BLABB...

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KISS Legend PETER CRISS Signs Copies Of His New Solo Album At New York City's Rough Trade Below: Photos, Video

JPL Productions has uploaded video of original KISS drummer Peter Criss signing copies of his new solo album, simply titled "Peter Criss", on the LP's release day, Friday, December 19 at New York City's Rough Trade Below, located below Rockefeller Center. Check out the clip below. Also available are...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: 'I Don't Wanna Sound Like Somebody That Listens To Too Much ALLAN HOLDSWORTH Playing Over A Metal Song'

In a new interview with And Now The Band, Alex Skolnick, a world-renowned lead guitarist and founding member of TESTAMENT, was asked how being fluent in a multitude of styles, from blues to funk to flamenco-inspired acoustic and jazz, has shaped his metal playing. He responded (as transcribed by BLA...

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TRIUMPH's MIKE LEVINE: 'I Have A Problem With My Hand That Precludes Me From Being Able To Really Play Well'

This week on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Channel 38),host Mark Strigl spoke with Mike Levine, founding member and bassist of the legendary Canadian rock band TRIUMPH. The conversation was recorded in New York, New York, with Levine joining remotely. During the interview, Strigl and Levine discussed...