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METALLICA: 'We Will Not Be Adding' More Shows To Las Vegas Sphere Residency

METALLICA has released a statement thanking fans for their response to the announcement of the band's "Life Burns Faster" residency at the Sphere venue in Las Vegas. Late last week, METALLICA added 16 dates to the residency, tripling the number of shows for the engagement, which begins in early Octo...

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Founding SAXON Guitarist PAUL QUINN Releases New Single With THE CARDS, Announces European Tour

You know Paul Quinn as the original founding guitarist of SAXON, having shaped the soundscape of the "New Wave Of British Heavy Metal" since 1979, penning massive riffs for worldwide hits like "Princess Of The Night" and "Strong Arm Of The Law", but for the past decade, Quinn, now 74, has scaled dow...

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NIKKI SIXX Defends His 'Brother' VINCE NEIL After Fan Calls MÖTLEY CRÜE Frontman A 'Fat S***' Who 'Can't Sing'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has defended his bandmate Vince Neil after one of Nikki's social media followers criticized the singer's appearance and vocal performance. On Saturday (March 7),an X user took to the platform to tell Sixx: "You should get Vince jogging or some Ozempic. Fat shit can't...

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Watch: MEGADETH Holds 'Thrash The Charts' Celebration Party In Tennessee

On Sunday, March 8, MEGADETH held an exclusive celebration party honoring the band's Billboard Top 200 No. 1 debut (first-ever No. 1 Top 200 in MEGADETH's career),as well as seven other No. 1 Billboard chart debuts in the U.S. and an array of No. 1s globally. This once-in-a-lifetime event, dubbed "...

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Punk Rock Icon JELLO BIAFRA Hospitalized After Suffering Stroke

Punk rock icon Jello Biafra has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke. As a result of his health setback, the former DEAD KENNEDYS frontman turned solo artist has canceled all his previously announced tour dates. In a social media post from his long-running indie label Alternative Tentacles, Bi...

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WHITECHAPEL Announces 2027 European Tour With SYLOSIS And 200 STAB WOUNDS

Knoxville, Tennessee death metallers WHITECHAPEL have announced their return to European shores in January 2027. Support on the trek will come from SYLOSIS, 200 STAB WOUNDS and TRIBAL GAZE. Comments WHITECHAPEL guitarist Alex Wade: "We are excited to announce the 'Burn Forever European Tour 2027'. T...

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MOONSPELL To Release New Album 'Far From God' In July; Title Track To Arrive Later This Month

Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL have set "Far From God" as the title of their long-awaited new album, due on July 3 via Napalm Records. The LP's first single, the "Far From God" title track, will be made available, alongside an accompanying music video, on March 25. On Saturday (March 7),MOONSPELL v...

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HARLEY FLANAGAN Is Working On New CRO-MAGS Album With SEPULTURA Drummer GREYSON NEKRUTMAN And Producer ARTHUR RIZK

CRO-MAGS founder Harley Flanagan has revealed that he is working on the band's new album with SEPULTURA drummer Greyson Nekrutman and acclaimed producer Arthur Rizk. Arthur had previously helmed LPs by KREATOR, MUNICIPAL WASTE, CODE ORANGE and SOULFLY, among others. On Saturday, March 7, Harley shar...

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See Final Concert Of MEGADETH's 2026 Canadian Tour

Fan-filmed video of MEGADETH's entire March 6 concert at Centre Vidéotron in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 Tipping Point 04:25 Dread And The Fugitive Mind 08:49 Hangar 18 14:37 Skin O' My Teeth 18:16 I Don’t Care 23:02 Dystopia 29:48 Let There Be Shred 34:11 Sw...

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METALLICA Adds 10 February And March 2027 Shows To Sphere Residency; A Total Of 24 Dates Have Been Announced So Far

METALLICA has added more shows to its Las Vegas residency at the Sphere. A total of ten shows in February 2027 and March 2027 have been announced for the "Life Burns Faster" production: February 4 & 6 February 18 & 20 February 25 & 27 March 4 & March 6 March 11 & March 13 Announ...

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DEICIDE's STEVE ASHEIM To Release Collection Of Solo Classical Piano Pieces

Best known for his work as drummer and songwriter with death metal band DEICIDE, Steve Asheim will release "Volume One", a collection of solo classical piano pieces consisting of originals and covers by Franz Liszt, Frédéric Chopin and Sergei Rachmaninoff (also spelled Rachmaninov) on April 20, 2026...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ZACKY VENGEANCE: 'We Always Lean Into Heavy Music, 'Cause That's Just What We Love'

In a new interview with the Nik Nocturnal Podcast, AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Zacky Vengeance (real name Zachary Baker) spoke about the band's musical evolution leading up to the group's latest album, 2023's "Life Is But A Dream...". He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We always...

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DREAM THEATER's Concert In Santiago During Spring 2026 Latin American Tour To Be Filmed For Upcoming Blu-Ray

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has confirmed that the band's April 22, 2026 concert at Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile will be professionally recorded and filmed for an upcoming Blu-ray. Last November, DREAM THEATER released "Quarantième: Live À Paris" via the band's longtime label partner Ins...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Front TWISTED SISTER For 'A Handful Of Select Dates This Fall'; 'He Has My Blessing', Says DEE SNIDER

TWISTED SISTER members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda have announced that former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will front the band for a handful of select dates this fall. These appearances do not affect or conflict with Sebastian's current or future solo touring schedule, which remains fully intac...

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METALLICA Reveals Details Of Six Newly Added 'Life Burns Faster' Sphere Residency Shows In Las Vegas

Due to unbelievable demand, six shows have been added to METALLICA's "Life Burns Faster" residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. Says METALLICA: "Get your calendars out… our new Sphere dates are locked in! We're psyched to add 'Life Burns Faster' No Repeat Weekends to October 8 & 10, November 5 &...