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LACUNA COIL To Release 'Black Anima' Album In October

Italian metal veterans LACUNA COIL will release their new album, "Black Anima", on October 11 worldwide through Century Media Records. Comments singer Cristina Scabbia: "Black Anima is all of us. It's you and it's me, it's everything we hide and fiercely expose to a world that's halfway asleep. It i...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says DAVID LEE ROTH 'Refuses To Acknowledge' That HAGAR-Era VAN HALEN Was 'More Successful'

Sammy Hagar says that David Lee Roth "refuses to acknowledge" that VAN HALEN "was even more successful" during Sammy's tenure with the band. Hagar replaced David Lee Roth in VAN HALEN in 1985 and recorded four studio albums with the band — "5150", "OU812", "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" and "Balanc...

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TOMMY LEE Blasts TRUMP, Calls North Korea Visit Nothing But A Photo Op

Tommy Lee has once again blasted President Donald Trump after the former host of NBC's reality show "The Apprentice" made history Sunday when he stepped over the stone threshold that separates South Korea and North Korea, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to cross the demilitarized zone into...

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THE CULT Announces 'Sonic Temple' 30th-Anniversary Reissues With Bonus Tracks

2019 marks the 30th anniversary of THE CULT's seminal album "Sonic Temple". To celebrate the anniversary, Beggars Arkive will release "The Cult: Sonic Temple 30" on September 13. It will be released as a deluxe box set and a 5-CD set, plus the label will reissue "Sonic Temple" on double LP, which ha...

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DISTURBED Singer Says ROGER WATERS Is 'A Very Sick Man' Who Is 'Wrapped Up In His Own Psychosis And His Own Hatred'

DISTURBED singer David Draiman, who is of Jewish heritage, has once again spoken out against a growing international movement that targets Israel. A number of artists, including Roger Waters, have been vocal in their support of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign, which calls for ec...

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How ZAKK WYLDE's Failed GUNS N' ROSES Collaboration Led To Formation Of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY

During a recent appearance at Musicians Institute's "Conversation Series", Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) spoke about what it was like when he auditioned to join Slash in GUNS N' ROSES in the mid-'90s. "I'd known the guys, on and off, for years when I first came out here [to Califor...

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Video Premiere: TARJA's 'Railroads'

The official music video for "Railroads", the new single from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, can be seen below. The song is taken from her upcoming studio album, "In The Raw", which will be released on August 30 via earMUSIC. The heavy-yet-melodic track draws inspiration from the book "Aleph...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Reunites With CHRIS POLAND On 'Hammer (Comes Down)' Song (Audio)

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has released a lyric video for "Hammer (Comes Down)", from his upcoming debut solo album, "Sleeping Giants". Due on July 19 via Combat Records, it is a companion release to his new memoir "More Life With Deth", in stores July 16 via Jawbone Press. "Hammer (Comes Down)...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says A Lot Of Younger Bands Are Lacking 'Balls'

During a brand new interview with Graspop Metal Meeting, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell spoke about what is lacking in the current music scene, particularly with younger groups who are just starting out. "You've gotta find the right balance between being good at your craft and still having th...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Explains Why She Always Wears High Heels Onstage

Planet Rock conducted an interview with HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale at this year's Download festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On HALESTORM's successful set at Download: Lzzy: "It w...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'My Children Are Still My Biggest Achievement'

In a recent interview with uDiscover Music, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell was asked to name his biggest inspiration in life. He responded (see video below): "I'm very inspired by my children. I have two daughters. People say to me, 'Congratulations on your career and getting into the Rock An...

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Listen To TARJA's New Single, 'Railroads'

"Railroads", the new single from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, can be streamed below. The song is taken from her upcoming studio album, "In The Raw", which will be released on August 30 via earMUSIC. The heavy-yet-melodic track draws inspiration from the book "Aleph" by Brazilian writer Pau...

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CLUTCH Frontman Says Covering Other People's Songs Is 'Like Going To School, In A Way'

Maryland rockers CLUTCH will release a collection of newly recorded songs, "Weathermaker Vault Series", this summer. The effort will include the band's cover of the Willie Dixon 1950s classic "Evil" (later recorded by CACTUS),which was made available earlier this month. Over the weekend, CLUTCH sin...

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GEEZER BUTLER On DEADLAND RITUAL: 'We're Just Four Blokes Having Fun'

DEADLAND RITUAL members Geezer Butler (bass; BLACK SABBATH) and Matt Sorum (drums; GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) were interviewed by Paul Anthony of Planet Rock at this past weekend's Download festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about t...

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SKID ROW Guitarist: 'I Love Proving People Wrong'

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo were interviewed by Wyatt Wendels of Planet Rock at this past weekend's Download festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the current state of rock music, Sabo said: "It's so...