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Watch: DAVE GROHL Honored For His Community Volunteer Work At 'Hope In The City Of Angels' Gala

Former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl was honored for his community volunteer work at a Hope The Mission gala event, "Hope In The City Of Angels", on Saturday, October 18 at BMO stadium in Los Angeles. Dave, who has donated his time and BBQ skills multiple times for Hop...

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JOHN 5 Says ACE FREHLEY Was 'So Excited' That TRUMP 'Said His Name And Said It Correctly' While Announcing KISS's Kennedy Center Honor

During this past Friday's (October 17) "Tribute To Ace Frehley" episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 reflected on his KISS fandom and his personal relationship with the latter band's original guitarist Ace Frehley who died on October 16 at the age of 74...

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CHAD GRAY On MUDVAYNE's New Music: 'We Kind Of Did Exactly What People Are Expecting'

In an interview with Popdust, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray spoke about the band's first two new singles in 16 years, "Hurt People Hurt People" and "Sticks And Stones", which were made available via Alchemy Recordings. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm gonna be straight with you, man....

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JONATHAN CAIN Confirms He Will Leave JOURNEY After A Two-Year Tour: 'This Is Gonna Be It For Me'

During an appearance on the October 17 episode of "Nashville's Morning News" with Dan Mandis, JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain was asked to clarify recent reports that he was planning to leave the band. The 75-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, that was kind of misi...

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MUDVAYNE's MATT MCDONOUGH On Response To Band's Reunion: 'It's Almost Like We're The Classic Rock Now'

In a new interview with Joshua Toomey of the "Talk Toomey" podcast, MUDVAYNE drummer Matt McDonough spoke about the band's first two new singles in 16 years, "Hurt People Hurt People" and "Sticks And Stones", which were made available via Alchemy Recordings. Asked if he and his bandmates were concer...

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JONATHAN CAIN Shoots Down Reports He Quit JOURNEY: I Am 'Fully Dedicated To Touring With The Band Over The Next Couple Of Years'

JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain has shot down as "inaccurate" reports that he has announced his departure from the band. The news of Cain's alleged exit was first shared by JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon in a post Thursday night (October 9) on X (formerly Twitter),where Neal wrote: "Jonathan Cain...

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NEAL SCHON Says JONATHAN CAIN Has Quit JOURNEY To Focus On 'His Ministry'

JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon has revealed that keyboardist Jonathan Cain announced his departure from the band. He shared the news in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter). Late Thursday night (October 9),Schon wrote: "Jonathan Cain announced his farewell to JOURNEY tonight. I'm nowhere near d...

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Watch: DEF LEPPARD Honored With Star On 'Hollywood Walk Of Fame'

DEF LEPPARD was honored with the 2,825th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Thursday, October 9 at 11:30 a.m. PT at 1750 N. Vine Street. DEF LEPPARD received their star in the category of "Recording". Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff, president and CEO Universal Music Enterprises (UMe),were gues...

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CHEVELLE's PETE And SAM LOEFFLER Haven't Spoken To Their Brother And Former Bandmate JOE In 20 Years

In a new interview with "The Garza Podcast", hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, CHEVELLE singer/guitarist Pete Loeffler and drummer Sam Loeffler spoke about their 2005 decision to part ways with their younger brother Joe, who played bass for the band for the first 10 years of its exist...

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JOURNEY's JONATHAN CAIN Honors CHARLIE KIRK With New Solo Single 'No One Else': 'He Stood For Righteousness, Truth And The Gospel'

JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain has announced a new solo single, "No One Else", written in honor of right-wing American activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed in early September at a Utah college event in what has been called a political assassination. The music video for "N...

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JON SCHAFFER: Fallout From Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot 'Brought Me Into A Personal Relationship With Christ'

In a new interview with the Tom Woods Show, ICED EARTH founder and guitarist Jon Schaffer discussed his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Asked to describe his political views, Jon said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm just a pro-freedom guy. And I have to...

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HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON On His Upcoming Debut Solo Album: 'It's Not Accessible' And 'There Are No Punk Rock Singalongs'

In a new interview with Q101's Lauren O'Neil, HELMET frontman Page Hamilton was asked if there are any plans for him to release new music as a follow-up to the band's ninth studio album, "Left", which came out in November 2023 via earMUSIC. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY: OZZY OSBOURNE's Influence On Heavy Metal Was 'Unprecedented'

In a new interview with Abe Kanan of Audacy, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray was asked what playing Ozzy Osbourne's traveling festival Ozzfest in 2001 and 2005 meant to him and his bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everything. I just kind of Googled, like, 'How many bands ha...

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AC/DC's Fireworks At Edinburgh Concert 'Broke Permitted Noise Levels'

According to BBC News, AC/DC's fireworks at the end of the band's concert in Edinburgh, Scotland this past summer exceeded "permitted noise levels". The City Of Edinburgh Council received eight complaints from locals about the noise pollution at the August 21 show at Murrayfield Stadium, which was p...

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CHEVELLE's PETE LOEFFLER: 'The Guitar Is Starting To Become More Of A Struggle To Write A Song With Than It Used To Be'

During a new appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, CHEVELLE vocalist/guitarist Pete Loeffler spoke about the challenges of reproducing the material from the band's latest album, "Bright As Blasphemy", in a live situation. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...