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GENE SIMMONS: 'I Love Cake. Cookies, Chocolates, Cake. It's About As Much Fun As I Can Have With My Pants On.'

KISS legend Gene Simmons knows what it's like to live like a rock star. In the latest episode of the Men's Health video series Gym & Fridge, the 76-year-old music legend takes us into his home, opening up about his favorite foods, why he never drinks alcohol, his workout philosophy, his secret t...

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K.K. DOWNING-Produced Second Album From British Heavy Metal Band TAILGUNNER, 'Midnight Blitz', To Arrive In February

Carrying the torch of NWOBHM is TAILGUNNER. Recently signed to Napalm Records, the young British band has announced its upcoming sophomore album, "Midnight Blitz", due out on February 6, 2026. Drawing heavily from classic heavy metal sounds, TAILGUNNER have found support in the very heroes they foll...

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LIMP BIZKIT, GUNS N' ROSES And LINKIN PARK To Headline 2026 Edition Of U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

United Kingdom's Download festival will return for its molten hot 23rd edition, reborn and recharged in 2026 as DLXXIII. Announced today are three monumental headliners, with their only U.K. shows in 2026 — LIMP BIZKIT, GUNS N' ROSES and LINKIN PARK — with over 90 more colossal names spanning the fu...

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LORDI's MR. LORDI Isn't Influenced By Any Modern Acts: 'I Don't Know Any Bands Or Artists Of Today'

In a new interview with NINE:32 | Music Magazine, Mr. Lordi of the Finnish hard rock band LORDI, whose members never appear without their elaborate ghoulish skeleton and zombie masks and makeup, spoke about the importance of sticking to his guns when it comes to the songwriting process. He said (as...

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GEORGE LYNCH Says ACE FREHLEY Wasn't An Influence On His Guitar Playing: 'And I Feel Bad Saying That' After 'He Just Died'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) was asked if late KISS axeman Ace Frehley was an influence on his playing. George responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. And I feel bad saying that, that he just died, but he wa...

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CROBOT Returns With New Single 'Gun To My Head'

CROBOT has released a new song, "Gun To My Head". The track is the lead single from the Pennsylvania hard rock act's upcoming sixth album, the details of which will be announced soon. "Gun To My Head" marks the recording debut of CROBOT's new rhythm section consisting of brothers Willie Jansen (bass...

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10 Years After Romania's Deadly Colectiv Nightclub Fire, Surviving Musicians Release 'The Memento Project'

10 years ago, GOODBYE TO GRAVITY was getting ready to release its sophomore album, "Mantras Of War", through a celebratory concert. The enthusiastic reviews and the success of the first three singles promised an exceptional record, with a strong anti-corruption message, expressed through lyrics cent...

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ALICE COOPER And CRISS ANGEL Announce 'Welcome To Our Nightmare' At Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

For the first time ever, music icon Alice Cooper and illusionist Criss Angel unite to create the shock rock magic experience of a lifetime, "Welcome To Our Nightmare", with all the smash hits in a theatrical visual feast that will destroy your mind! Immerse your senses; run for your lives. History w...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Decision To Record His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning' For Upcoming MEGADETH Album

Dave Mustaine has confirmed to Rolling Stone magazine that the final MEGADETH album, simply titled "Megadeth", will include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band. "It wasn't reall...

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SLASH On New GUNS N' ROSES Drummer ISAAC CARPENTER: 'From The First Day That He Came In To Audition, He's Just Been Amazing'

During an October 23 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was asked what it has been like playing with the band's new drummer Isaac Carpenter, who replaced Frank Ferrer in March. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Isaac's killer. It's be...

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Creature In The Black Night

Orange Country, California has brought the music world a bevy of bands in all musical genres, but when it comes to metalcore, DAYSEEKER is one of the bigger names from the region. The metalcore-meets-post-hardcore band blends emotive lyrics, lush sonic landscapes, heavy riffing and melodic vocals to...

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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Praises New Guitarist NICK JOHNSTON: 'We Are The Strongest Band We've Ever Been Right Now'

On August 15, 2025, just five days before the tragic death of ex-MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher was interviewed by Niels Guns of the Sixty Scales And The Truth podcast at the Dynamo Metalfest in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. During the chat, which has just been upload...

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Watch: SLIPKNOT's ELOY CASAGRANDE Appears At 2025 Edition Of THE UK DRUM SHOW

Former SEPULTURA and current SLIPKNOT drummer Eloy Casagrande appeared on the main stage at this year's The UK Drum Show on Sunday, October 19 at the ACC Liverpool venue in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below (courtesy of the Fabio Caetano channel on YouTu...

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SLIPKNOT's SID WILSON Launches VOMIT FACE RECORDS

Sid Wilson, turntablist and creative force behind the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning metal icons SLIPKNOT, has announced the launch of his bold new venture, Vomit Face Records. The label makes its explosive debut with "Take It Back" a genre-bending single from Houston rapper Lil Bushwick featuring u...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'It Would Be Nice If Things Between Me And DAVE MUSTAINE Didn't End On A Sour Note'

On the "Remembering Ace Frehley" special episode of "The David Ellefson Show",  former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked by co-host Joshua Toomey if the recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Ace Frehley make him want to pick up the phone and call Dave Mustaine after not being in touch with the...