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Video: ROCK GODDESS Performs At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video footage of the reunited original lineup of ROCK GODDESS — the female power trio from the days of NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) featuring sisters Jody and Julie Turner along with bassist Tracey Lamb — performing on June 5 at this year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival...
June 11, 2015
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's JASON HOOK On 'Got Your Six': We Wanted To Make A 'High-Potency, Heavy Record'

Kaaos TV conducted an interview with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook before the band's June 4 concert in Helsinki, Finland as the support act for JUDAS PRIEST. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the upcoming FIVE FINGER DE...
June 10, 2015
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'Metal Alliance Tour' Canceled; DEICIDE Continues Trek As A Headlining Run

Due to unforeseen financial issues, Continental Concerts and the "Metal Alliance Tour" regret to announce that the 2015 "Metal Alliance Tour" has been cancelled. However, the remaining dates will continue on as a DEICIDE headlining run, featuring special guests as support (ENTOMBED A.D. is not on th...
June 10, 2015
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's ZOLTAN BATHORY On 'Got Your Six': 'This Is Our Best Record'

RockSverige.se conducted an interview with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory at this year's Sweden Rock Festival, which was held last weekend in Sölvesborg. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's fo...
June 8, 2015
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SHADOWS FALL To Headline Rhode Island's THE BIG KAHUNA Festival

Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL will headline The Big Kahuna festival on Saturday, August 22 at Fêtemusic hall in Providence, Rhode Island. Also appearing on the bill will be END TIME ILLUSION, ANARIA, CARNIVORA, OATH, and many others on three stages. SHADOWS FALL says: "We may add a few more s...
June 6, 2015
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VINNY APPICE Says It's 'Unfortunate' BLACK SABBATH Didn't Use BILL WARD On '13' Album

Brazil's Wikimetal podcast recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL). You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he still has contact with any...
June 6, 2015
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ROCK GODDESS Scraps 'Unfinished Business' Album Title

MetalTalk conducted an interview with the reunited original lineup of ROCK GODDESS — the female power trio from the days of NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) featuring sisters Jody and Julie Turner along with bassist Tracey Lamb — prior to the band's first U.K. concert in 32 years on May 14 ....
June 4, 2015
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POISON Without BRET MICHAELS: THE SPECIAL GUESTS Perform In Tucson (Video)

THE SPECIAL GUESTS, the new band featuring POISON members Rikki Rockett (drums),Bobby Dall (bass) and C.C. DeVille (guitar),alongside vocalist/rhythm guitarist Brandon Gibbs (CHEAP THRILL, DEVIL CITY ANGELS),played at the Metal May-hem event on Friday, May 29 at the Ava Amphitheatre at Casino Del...
June 3, 2015
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STUCK MOJO Frontman BONZ Was 'Shocked, Hurt And Angered' By Bandmate RICH WARD's Recent Comments

STUCK MOJO and BONZ vocalist Bonz has released a statement regarding comments recently made by his STUCK MOJO bandmate Rich Ward about the group's formative years. As has been well documented, Ward and Bonz have had strained and often turbulent relationship, resulting in Bonz being dismissed from th...
June 2, 2015
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MASTODON Members 'Murdered' In Latest 'Game Of Thrones' Episode

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON were featured on the latest episode of HBO's smash TV phenomenon "Game Of Thrones". Band members Brann Dailor, Bill Kelliher and Brent Hinds portrayed wildlings in the episode "Hardhome" that premiered Sunday, May 31 at 9 p.m. with multiple repeat showings duri...
June 1, 2015
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Early BLACK SABBATH Albums To Be Re-Released On Vinyl

The first eight albums from the legendary heavy metal band BLACK SABBATH are being re-released on vinyl. The reissue campaign will kick off on June 22 with SABBATH's self-titled debut album (1970),"Paranoid" (1970) and "Master Of Reality" (1971). They will be followed by the June 29 re-releases of...
May 29, 2015
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THE DAMNED: 'Don't You Wish That We Were Dead' Documentary To Receive European Premiere In London

"The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead", filmmaker Wes Orshoski's long-awaited documentary of British punk pioneers THE DAMNED, will receive its European premiere June 3 in London at the Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square. THE DAMNED founders Rat Scabies and Brian James will join Orsho...
May 28, 2015
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FAITH NO MORE's 'Sol Invictus' Sells 31,000 Copies In U.S. First Week

"Sol Invictus", FAITH NO MORE's long-awaited follow-up to 1997's "Album Of The Year", sold around 31,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 14 on The Billboard 200 chart (which includes stream activity). The CD, which was released on May 19 via the band'...
May 27, 2015
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's JASON HOOK Says 'Alcohol' Is To Blame For Memphis Onstage Meltdown

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook says that "alcohol" is to blame for the band's onstage meltdown at the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee on May 1. According to multiple reports, the group performed half a dozen songs before the entire band, except vocalist Ivan Moody, wa...
May 26, 2015
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Reunited STUCK MOJO Is 'Moving Forward' With New Album Plans, Says Guitarist RICH WARD

FOZZY and STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward was interviewed on a recent edition of the "Talking Metal" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. STUCK MOJO is working on material for a new album — its first to feature the lineup of Rich "The Duke" Ward on guitar, Bonz ...
May 26, 2015