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There Will 'Definitely' Be A New TRIXTER Album, Says STEVE BROWN

In a new interview with Youngstown Studio's B.J. Lisko, guitarist Steve Brown, who has been performing semi-acoustic TRIXTER shows with TRIXTER bandmate P.J. Farley on bass, backed by Ben Hans on percussion, was asked if he was open to making a new TRIXTER album in the not-too-distant future. He res...

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STEVEN WILSON On Use Of A.I. To Make Music: 'When I Create Stuff, I'm Looking For Things That Aren't Predictable'

In a new interview with The Prog Report, six-time-Grammy Award-nominated musician, songwriter and producer Steven Wilson weighed in on a debate about people using artificial intelligence (A.I.) to create music. Asked if he thinks this new technology is useful or if it's dangerous, Wilson said (as tr...

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JERRY CANTRELL On His Singing Style: 'I Like To Think That I've Gotten Better At It' Over The Years

In a new interview with American Musical Supply, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist and acclaimed solo artist Jerry Cantrell spoke about the evolution of his singing style. Asked how he first started contributing lead vocals to ALICE IN CHAINS after initially focusing mainly on songwriting and playi...

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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE: 'I Don't Think There Was Ever Any Serious Consideration' About Me Joining IRON MAIDEN

HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske has once again shot down the rumor that he was approached to join IRON MAIDEN as the replacement for Bruce Dickinson. When Dickinson left IRON MAIDEN in 1992, many heavy metal fans felt that Kiske seemed the best fit to fill his shoes. But the job instead went to WOLFS...

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GRAND FUNK RAILROAD Co-Founder MARK FARNER Shares Lyric Video For New Single 'Anymore'

Mark Farner, a founding member of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, continues to elevate his sound in the latest single "Anymore" out now. Released with a companion lyric video, the song sees Farner firing on all cylinders with this anthemic chorus. "Anymore" is the third song from his new album, "Closer To My H...

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Finland's LEVERAGE Announces New Album, Shares 'All Seeing Eye' Single

Finland's LEVERAGE has shared a new single and official visualizer video, "All Seeing Eye", out now via Frontiers Music Srl. LEVERAGE guitarist Tuomas Heikkinen comments: "'All Seeing Eye' is the type of a heavy riffing song that I have been waiting to be able to write for ages. Or rather to have a...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Says 'Satanized' Is 'A Song About Being In Love'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about the band's new single "Satanized", which came out earlier this week. The track is taken from GHOST's upcoming album, "Skeletá", which will arrive on April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. "Yeah,...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He's Just Such A Genuine Guy'

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his participation in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdon. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes...

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New THREE DAYS GRACE Album To Arrive In June

Last November, Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE released "Mayday", their first single since the return of original frontman Adam Gontier. The 46-year-old musician, who left THREE DAYS GRACE in 2013, is sharing lead vocals in the band's new lineup with singer Matt Walst, who has fronted THREE DAYS G...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'I've Invested Everything I Have Into Making 'The Moth''

On Thursday, March 27, 2025 and Friday, March 28, 2025, the lifelong work of visionary musician, composer, and producer Devin Townsend will unfold in De Oosterpoort in Groningen, where he will perform the rock opera "The Moth" together with the Noord Nederlands Orkest (North Netherlands Symphony Orc...

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Former MINISTRY And PRONG Drummer AARON ROSSI Dead At 44

Former PRONG and MINISTRY drummer Aaron Rossi has died after suffering "a sudden, severe heart attack." He was reportedly only 44 years old. Although Rossi passed away on January 27, his death wasn't announced until today (Thursday, March 6) via a post on his Facebook page. The full message reads: "...

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Founding THE DAMNED Guitarist BRIAN JAMES Dead At 70

Brian James, founding member of THE DAMNED, died peacefully on Thursday, March 6, with his wife Minna, son Charlie and daughter-in-law Alicia by his side. He was 70 years old. Writer of the first-ever U.K. punk single "New Rose", Brian was the principal songwriter of THE DAMNED's debut album, "Damne...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Says He Is 'Still Excited' To Write New Thrash Metal Music: It's 'A Fantastic Experience'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Schmier was asked if he is surprised that the band is still going strong, more than four decades after DESTRUCTION's formation, even though he and his bandmates are not playing "pop" music. He responded (as...

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HERMAN RAREBELL Explains Why He Left SCORPIONS

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell was asked which of the band's albums is closest to his heart. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Actually, two or three. [1980's] 'Animal Magnetism'. The follow-up, [1982's] 'Blackout'. I wrot...

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NEUROSIS's STEVE VON TILL Announces New Solo Album 'Alone In A World Of Wounds'

NEUROSIS singer and guitarist Steve Von Till has announced his latest solo album, "Alone In A World Of Wounds", arriving May 16 via Neurot Recordings. Ploughing a different furrow, "Alone In A World Of Wounds" is a collection of sweeping gothic-tinged Americana, tripped out drones, beautiful world w...