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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Explains Why He Can't Get 'Canceled'

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s December 12, 2024 concert in Las Vegas, Nevada, W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless reflected on the songwriting process for the band's classic 1992 album "The Crimson Idol". The concept effort tells the poignant story of Jonathan,...

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SLIPKNOT's ELOY CASAGRANDE Shares 'Liberate' Drum-Cam Video From London Concert

SLIPKNOT's Eloy Casagrande has shared drum-cam video of him and his bandmates performing the song "Liberate" on December 21, 2024 at The O2 Arena in London, England. Check it out below. In an interview for the cover story of the January 2025 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, Casagrande was asked fo...

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GUNS N' ROSES, TOOL And RIVAL SONS Added To BLACK SABBATH's Final Show In Birmingham

GUNS N' ROSES, TOOL and RIVAL SONS have been added to Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. 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 last week. The concert will mark the first time that t...

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KYLE THOMAS Says ERIC WAGNER Was 'Encouraging' To Him When He First Joined TROUBLE

In a new interview with Bill Zebub, TROUBLE singer Kyle Thomas spoke about his addition to the band in 2012 as the replacement for Kory Clarke (WARRIOR SOUL),who fronted TROUBLE for a four-year period following the exit of the group's original singer Eric Wagner. Kyle said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL Opens Up About Navigating 'Fame' And Addiction Recovery

During the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, Kael spoke about his experience of being recognized while attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I used to ha...

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GREAT WHITE Guitarist MARK KENDALL On Band's Late Singer JACK RUSSELL: 'We Had So Many Special Moments' Together

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall opened up about last year's passing of the band's original singer, Jack Russell. Mark said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Jack and I were connected at the hip for our whole career. There was no hatred or anything. It was...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Will Only Do 'Little Bits And Pieces' With BLACK SABBATH At Farewell Concert

Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed that he will just be doing "little bits and pieces" with BLACK SABBATH during his final gig. Ozzy announced his last-ever performance on February 5, revealing that the original members of BLACK SABBATH are reuniting for the first time in 20 years for the show. Joining the...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER: 'Young Bands Cannot Afford To Record Anymore And To Distribute Their Music'

In a new interview with the Brutally Delicious podcast, DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier blasted Spotify for the paltry payments the music streaming service pays out to music rightsholders. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a new world. A couple of years ago, everybody was, like, 'Oh,...

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KEVIN CRONIN: Why I Can't Tour As REO SPEEDWAGON Anymore

Kevin Cronin, the iconic voice and writer behind REO SPEEDWAGON's greatest hits, spoke to the "Let There Be Talk" podcast with rock and roll comedian Dean Delray about his upcoming "Brotherhood Of Rock" tour with STYX during which he will perform REO SPEEDWAGON's 1980 album "Hi Infidelity" in its en...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY On Biggest Differences Between His Playing Style And That Of MIKE MANGINI

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about performing the song "Barstool Warrior" during the band's 40th-anniversary tour even though the track was originally written and recorded with ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini. Portnoy, who r...

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RACHEL BOLAN Reflects On SKID ROW's 'Biggest Mistake'

During an appearance on the "Going Off Track" podcast, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan reflected on the more aggressive sound of the band's second album, 1991's "Slave To The Grind", compared to its predecessor, 1989's "Skid Row". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was very organic, the...

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MICHAEL WILTON Doesn't Know When The Next QUEENSRŸCHE Album Will Be Released: 'We're Always Touring'

In a new interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's 2022 album "Digital Noise Alliance". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We do have one record left with our contract with Century Media and Sony. A...

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ORIANTHI Discusses Injury Which Forced Her To Cancel Return To ALICE COOPER's Band

During an appearance on the Guitar Hang podcast, Australian guitarist Orianthi spoke about the injury which forced her to pull out of her previously announced return to Alice Cooper's touring band for the legendary rocker's January and February 2025 dates. Taking her place in Cooper's group was form...

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PETER BALTES On Re-Recording ACCEPT's Iconic 'Balls To The Wall' LP: 'I Was Nervous Touching The Album Again'

In a recent interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, Udo Dirkschneider and Peter Baltes spoke about the upcoming reimagining of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall" to celebrate the LP's 40th anniversary. The band's founding member and former frontman has reinterpreted this classi...

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IAN ANDERSON Reflects On TONY IOMMI's Brief Stint With JETHRO TULL: 'Everything Worked Out Fine'

In a new interview with Jonathan Clarke, host of "Out Of The Box" on Q104.3, New York's classic rock station, Ian Anderson reflected on Tony Iommi's sole appearance with JETHRO TULL, which took place in December 1968 for the filming of THE ROLLING STONES' film "Rock And Roll Circus". At that time, J...