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NAPALM DEATH Makes History With NPR 'Tiny Desk' Performance

For more than four decades, NAPALM DEATH has challenged expectations and redefined the limits of extreme music. Now, the legendary U.K. grindcore pioneers have added another milestone to their storied career with an appearance on NPR Music's celebrated "Tiny Desk" concert series, bringing their unco...

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JOHN CORABI Exits THE DEAD DAISIES Once Again; Band Issues Statement

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi, who released his latest solo album, "New Day", in April via Frontiers Music Srl, has left THE DEAD DAISIES after his latest three-year run with the band. Tuesday night (July 14),THE DEAD DAISIES released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It has c...

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JASON NEWSTED On Being Diagnosed With Throat Cancer: 'The Level Of Depression Was So Severe'

On the latest episode of "Nashville Now", Rolling Stone 's podcast where senior editor Joseph Hudak dives deep into the hottest genre in music, country, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke about how his recent battle with throat cancer inspired him to hit the road with his long-running THE...

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SOULFLY Announces Fall 2026 U.S. Tour With NAILBOMB And INCITE

SOULFLY will return to the American moshpits this fall, tearing down the boundaries of a complacent society. Fueled by the indigenous roots of "Chama" and the raw power of fire, the tour will showcase brand-new tracks like "Favela Dystopia", "No Pain = No Power", "Chama" and "Storm The Gates", along...

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CANDLEBOX Announces Fall 2026 'Can't Quit You' Tour

Multi-platinum rock band CANDLEBOX has announced the "Can't Quit You" tour, a 32-date North American run set to kick off Thursday, September 17 at The Pageant in St. Louis, Missouri and wrap Friday, October 30 in Sayreville, New Jersey. The trek marks the band's most extensive headline tour in years...

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NICKELBACK Announces New Album 'Everything Under The Sun', Shares 'Rattle The Cage' Single Featuring JOHN 5

Rock icons NICKELBACK today announced their highly anticipated new studio album, "Everything Under The Sun", will arrive on October 30, 2026, via Virgin Music Group, while simultaneously unveiling the blistering lead single, "Rattle The Cage" (featuring John 5). Available everywhere today, the track...

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IRON MAIDEN's Publishing And Master Music Rights, Name, Image And Likeness Rights Acquired By POPHOUSE

Pophouse Entertainment, the pioneering global entertainment and music investment firm, has formally announced its partnership with British heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN, acquiring a stake in the publishing and master music rights, and the name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Rooted in a shared cre...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Gets A Little Help From Friends On Punk-Oriented First Solo Album, 'Gargoyle Of The Garden State'

By David E. Gehlke It's probably not a bad time for bassist Rachel Bolan to release a solo album while SKID ROW is still sorting through applicants for their open singer position. The revolving door of SKID ROW lead singers (note: Lzzy Hale would have been perfect for the spot) and recurrent calls f...

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Former MORBID ANGEL Drummer/Vocalist MIKE BROWNING Dead At 62

Former MORBID ANGEL and NOCTURNUS drummer/vocalist Mike Browning has died at the age of 62. Browning's passing was confirmed earlier today (Monday, July 13) by Profound Lore Records, which released the two albums from Mike's most recent band, NOCTURNUS AD. "RIP death metal legend/sci-fi death metal...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG 'Deserves A Lot More Credit' For Being 'A Really Fantastic Musician'

In a new interview with Rad Jet, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick, who is known as a composer and improviser of a multitude of styles, particularly metal and jazz guitar, spoke about some of his earliest influences. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Going back, when I first started pla...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'I've Gone Through Quite A Lot In The Last Couple Of Years' And 'Lies Have Been Said About Me'

In an interview with ChurchLeaders, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock group SKILLET, spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's newest single "Scream", which arrived on July 10. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I call it a 'scream' be...

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New DAVID LEE ROTH Bassist SEAN MCNABB: 'My Boss Is Awesome'

In a new interview with Mike Gaube and Shaggy of the 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick radio station in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Sean McNabb discussed his latest gig as the bassist in David Lee Roth's solo band. Regarding what it's like to share the stage with the legendary VAN HALEN frontman, Sean said (as transc...

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Watch: JASON NEWSTED Joins BLACKBERRY SMOKE For Cover Of THIN LIZZY's 'Jailbreak' In Wilmington

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined the iconic Atlanta country rock outfit BLACKBERRY SMOKE on stage on Thursday, July 9 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, North Carolina to perform a cover of the THIN LIZZY classic "Jailbreak". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen be...

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Watch: RUSH Returns To Live Stage After GEDDY LEE's Battle With Laryngitis And Bronchitis

RUSH returned to the live stage Saturday night (July 11) for the first time since bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee was diagnosed with laryngitis and bronchitis. The illness forced the band to postpone two shows on its "Fifty Something" tour, which launched on June 7 in Los Angeles. It is RUSH's first tour...

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Watch: LIVING COLOUR's COREY GLOVER And TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN Perform At BON SCOTT's 80th-Birthday Bash In New York City

The third annual Bon's Birthday Bash was held on Thursday, July 9 in New York City at The Cutting Room (44 E 32nd St). The only U.S. tribute event authorized by the Bon Scott estate, the Birthday Bash featured vocal luminaries Corey Glover of LIVING COLOUR, Constantine Maroulis, Steve Brown of TRIXT...