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Watch: SHADOWS FALL Performs Entire 'The War Within' Album At 20th-Anniversary Concert In Sayreville

Long-running Massachusetts-based metallers SHADOWS FALL, who were at the forefront of the New Wave Of American Metal scene that dominated the '00s, celebrated the 20th anniversary of their "The War Within" album by playing the LP in its entirety last night (Saturday, March 16) at the Starland Ballro...

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SHADOWS FALL Has 'Six Or Seven' New Songs Recorded So Far: 'We Wanna Get It As Perfect As We Can'

In an interview with the WSOU 89.5 FM radio station, singer Brian Fair discussed the status of new SHADOWS FALL music, two and a half after he and his bandmates reunited for a concert at The Palladium in Worcester in their native Massachusetts. The 48-year-old singer, who now lives in St. Louis, Mis...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I Used To Be Terribly Lonely Because Of Having To Live A Double Life'

In a new interview with Global News journalist Adam Wallis, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford pointed to metal fans' acceptance of his sexuality as evidence of metal's capacity to be a place where all are welcome. "It's broad based," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "It's not just in musi...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On GLENN TIPTON's Contributions To 'Invincible Shield': 'It Was Important For Him To Be Involved As Much As He Could'

In a new interview with Bryan Reesman of The Aquarian, JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner spoke about the contributions to the band's new album "Invincible Shield" of longtime guitarist Glenn Tipton, who is suffering from Parkinson's disease. Asked how many ideas Glenn worked on and how Richie collabora...

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PAIN Announces First Album In Eight Years, 'I Am'

PAIN will release a new album, "I Am", on May 17 via Nuclear Blast Records. With the first single "Go With The Flow", the Swedish industrial project sets the tone for its upcoming ninth LP. Accompanied by a high-quality video featuring actor Peter Stormare (Palme d'Or-awarded "Dancer In The Dark", "...

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THE BLACK CROWES Partner With AMAZON MUSIC For New 'City Sessions' Performance

Today, Amazon Music announced that rock 'n' roll legends THE BLACK CROWES will perform a special City Sessions performance. Broadcasting live on Friday, March 15 from Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, the concert will coincide with the release of "Happiness Bastards" — THE BLACK CROWES' first...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL On Possibility Of Playing With K.K. DOWNING Again: 'I Think He's Gone A Bit Too Far For That Now'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of AllMusic, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked if he is still in touch with former PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing and whether he would ever consider working with K.K. again. Ian responded: "I think he's gone a bit too far for that now. I gave him a c...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL Is Not Interested In Writing His Autobiography

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked if he would follow singer Rob Halford and former guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing in writing his memoir. Hill responded: "No, not really. I mean, like you say, Rob's got two books. Ken wrote a book. I didn't r...

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SCOTT STAPP Believes That 'God's Had A Hand In' Making CREED Reunion Tour Bigger Than Band's Original Run

In a new interview with Ryan McCredden of the I-Rock 93.5 radio station, CREED frontman Scott Stapp spoke about the fact that younger generations of fans have discovered the group's music in the 12 years since he and his bandmates played their last concert. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'You Can Feel The Lifting Power Of Life In All Of The Songs' On 'Invincible Shield'

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford spoke about the fact that he and his bandmates sound rejuvenated, full of energy and passion on their upcoming album, "Invincible Shield". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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DAVE GROHL Added To Eighth Annual 'Love Rocks NYC' Benefit Concert

The eighth annual "Love Rocks NYC" benefit concert for God's Love We Deliver has announced Dave Grohl will join the evening's performance lineup and Martin Short will join for a special guest appearance. "Love Rocks NYC" will now also be shown as a livestream event from the historic Beacon Theatre i...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On His Singing: 'My High Notes Are Better Now Than, I Think, They've Ever Been'

During a question-and-answer session aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens was asked what he does to take care of his singing voice. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm lucky, 'cause the voice is...

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JUDAS PRIEST Holds First 'Invincible Shield' U.K. 'In Conversation' Event In London: Photos, Video

To celebrate the forthcoming release of their latest album "Invincible Shield", British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST are holding two special "in conversation" events with a special guest host. The first event took place earlier today (Saturday, March 2) at Pryzm Kingston (with Banquet Records) i...

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ROB HALFORD 'Would Love To See' JUDAS PRIEST's Collaboration With STOCK, AITKEN And WATERMAN Get Leaked: 'They're Fun Pieces Of Music'

In a new interview with NME, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about the band's never-released collaboration with S/A/W, the English songwriting and record producing trio consisting of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman, well known for their U.K. pop hits with BANANARAMA, Rick Astley and...

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METALLICA To Perform As ELTON JOHN And BERNIE TAUPIN Receive 2024 Gershwin Prize

METALLICA is among the artists who will perform in honor of Elton John and Bernie Taupin as they receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on Wednesday, March 20. The invitation-only event, which will include appearances by John and Taupin, will be hosted by Billy Porter. METAL...