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OZZY OSBOURNE On His Final Concert: 'All I Can Say Is I'm Giving 120%' To Get Ready For The Show

On the latest episode of SiriusXM's Ozzy Speaks, Ozzy Osbourne and co-host Billy Morrison talked about Ozzy's final performance, set for July 5 in his original hometown of Birmingham, England. Ozzy also reflected on the significance of the show, shared stories, played music from the bands performing...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN: How Danish Boxing Champion MIKKEL KESSLER Helped Me Get Healthy And Sober

VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen went on Side Jams with Bryan Reesman to talk about his love for boxing and the fighters he admires. During the conversation, he revealed that a Danish fighter helped him stop his heavy drinking, shed 25 kilos (around 55 pounds),and get into better shape. Poulsen sta...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On METALLICA: 'I Wrote A Lot Of Their Music That Made Them'

During a three-hour interview with Shawn Ryan, a former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, and host of the Shawn Ryan Show, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about his brief stint as a member of METALLICA in the early 1980s. Asked how he ended up joining METALLICA, Dave responded (as transcribed by BLA...

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JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING Extends Celebration Of 50th Anniversary Of 'Physical Graffiti'

On the heels of a successful tour that brought multiple sellouts, JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING (JBLZE) is back with another round of dates to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Physical Graffiti". The latest 22-city trek is billed as "An Evening With JBLZE Celebrating...

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CHEVELLE Announces 'Bright As Blasphemy' Album, Shares Lyric Video For New Single 'Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2)'

Multi-platinum rock band CHEVELLE unleashed their first new music in four years with the hit single "Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)" earlier this spring, to the thrill of fans and supporters alike. It's already at No. 9 at rock radio and is well on its way to Top 5 status. Today, the band is excited t...

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VOLBEAT's JON LARSEN On Making Of Upcoming 'God Of Angels Trust' Album: 'It Was A Bit More Spontaneous'

In a new interview with Brazil's A Rádio Rock, VOLBEAT drummer Jon Larsen spoke about the band's upcoming ninth album, "God Of Angels Trust", which will arrive on June 6 via VOLBEAT's longtime label Vertigo/Universal. Regarding the writing and recording process for the LP, Larsen said (as transcribe...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Praises New GUNS N' ROSES Drummer ISAAC CARPENTER: 'He Adds A New Excitement To The Songs'

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has released a new 19-minute video on his YouTube channel in which he answers a number of fan-submitted questions, including about the band's new drummer Isaac Carpenter. Asked how long he has known Isaac, who replaced Frank Ferrer in March, Duff said (as transcrib...

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IN FLAMES Parts Ways With Drummer TANNER WAYNE

Swedish metallers IN FLAMES have announced the departure of drummer Tanner Wayne. Wayne, who was previously best known for his work with UNDERMINDED, SCARY KIDS SCARING KIDS and CHIODOS, joined IN FLAMES in time for the band's summer 2018 tour. Wayne stepped into IN FLAMES following the departure of...

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Legendary Rock Guitarist RICK DERRINGER Dies At 77

Renowned guitarist and entertainer Rick Derringer died earlier this week at the age of 77, according to TMZ. Derringer's close friend and caretaker Tony Wilson revealed the news on Facebook that Rick passed away at 8:09 p.m. on Monday, May 26 at AdventHealth ICU in Ormond Beach, Florida surroun...

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PAPA ROACH Shares Music Video For Acoustic Version Of 'Even If It Kills Me'

California rockers PAPA ROACH have released a brand-new music video for an acoustic version of their global hit lead track "Even If It Kills Me" via their own label, New Noize Records/ADA. The original single reached No. 1 at U.S. Rock Radio, marking PAPA ROACH's 13th appearance at the top of the ch...

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FIREHOUSE Releases First Song With New Singer NATE PECK, 'Mighty Fine Lady'; Promises More Fresh Music

FIREHOUSE has just released a new single called "Mighty Fine Lady". The song marks the band's first release with FIREHOUSE's new lead vocalist Nate Peck, 2023 "American Idol" golden ticket recipient from Season 21, who officially joined the group last May. He replaced late FIREHOUSE frontman C.J. Sn...

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SODOM's TOM ANGELRIPPER Didn't Want To Describe Late Drummer WITCHHUNTER As A 'Hero' In Tribute Song

In a new interview with Terry Palamara of Loud And Proud Italy, SODOM frontman Thomas "Angelripper" Such spoke about German thrashers' music video for their new song "Witchhunter". The track, which will appear on the band's upcoming studio album "The Arsonist", is SODOM's homage to the group's late...

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BEN WEINMAN On THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Reunion Shows: 'We're Just Having A Great Time'

Founding THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN guitarist Ben Weinman spoke to Australia's Metal-Roos about the band's return to the stage for the first time since 2017 for special reunion shows celebrating the 25th anniversary of THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's 1999 debut, "Calculating Infinity". The first THE DILL...

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GENE HOGLAN On Upcoming DARK ANGEL Album: 'We Just Tried To Write A Kick-A** Metal Record'

Drummer Gene Hoglan of California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL spoke to "The David Ellefson Show" about "Extinction Level Event", the band's first new album in 34 years, due later in 2025 via Reversed Records. The LP's first single, the "Extinction Level Event" title track, was written by DARK A...

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MICHAEL SWEET Is 'So Excited' About STRYPER's Upcoming Christmas Album: 'It's Gonna Be Awesome'

Christian rockers STRYPER entered the studio in late April to begin recording their first-ever full-length Christmas album. The 10-song effort will include five original Christmas tracks and five traditional Christmas cuts, including remakes of "Reason For The Season" and "Winter Wonderland", both o...