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New TWISTED SISTER Drummer JOEY CASSATA Was 'Blown Away' To Get Phone Call Asking Him To Play For The Band: 'There Was No Audition'

In a new interview with Robby Vegas, Joey Cassata, who played drums on Ace Frehley's final original solo album, "10,000 Volts", spoke about his latest gig as the drummer for TWISTED SISTER's upcoming fall 2026 featuring Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ye...

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AARON LEWIS: 'I've Been Lucky Enough To Travel All Over The World And I Always Kiss The Ground When I Get Home'

In a new interview with One America News Network's "Real America With Dan Ball", STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis — who will release his new solo album, "Give My Country Back", on July 17 via Big Machine Label Group — was asked why he chose to insert his political opinions into some of his recent solo mu...

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LZZY HALE On Why Using Backing Tracks Is Not Right For HALESTORM: 'I Feel Like I'd Be A Terrible Lip Syncer'

In a new interview with the Mark And Me podcast, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked if there are still moments when she goes, "How do I find the strength today to go on stage and just turn it on if I'm not feeling it?" She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, of course. Now, we...

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GENE SIMMONS On Political Polarization In The U.S.: 'People On Both Sides Of The Fence, I Believe, Have Gone To The Extreme'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was a guest on the latest episode of "We'll Do It LIVE", the weekly sitdown between conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly and celebrities and newsmakers from a wide range of fields. During the chat, which can be seen in its entirety below, the 76-year-old musician...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM To Peform At Finland's TUSKA And PROVINSSI Festivals In 2027

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM will co-headline the 2027 edition the Tuska festival, set to take place July 2-4, 2027 in Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland. They will also perform at Provinssi, which will be held July 1-3, 2027 in Seinajoki, Finland. Tuska 2027 limited early crow three-day tickets wi...

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SHINEDOWN Earns First-Ever Billboard Country Airplay Entry With 'Searchlight'

SHINEDOWN has earned its first-ever Billboard Country Airplay chart entry with the hit single "Searchlight" at No. 54 on this week's chart. The track is taken from SHINEDOWN's latest album, "Ei8ht", which arrived on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The LP was produced by SHINEDOWN bassist and songwriter...

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QUEEN's ADAM LAMBERT Addresses 'Toxic Masculinity' Within Gay Community

In a new interview with Josh Smith's Great Chat Show, QUEEN frontman Adam Lambert, who made history nearly a decade and a half ago as the first openly LGBT vocalist to have an album debut at the No. 1 position of the Billboard album chart, spoke about the effect "toxic masculinity" is having on youn...

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Atavistic Unraveling

Death metal has infected the entire world over the last forty years. Forged in flames emanating from an adolescent Jeff Becerra's brain back in the early '80s, the genre has become a touchstone for unholy underground rebellion in all corners of the globe. A familiar but largely unsung epicenter of s...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Contemplates Bringing His All-Star Heavy Metal Project To The Stage For A Groundbreaking Live Spectacle

Having assembled one of the most ambitious gatherings of heavy metal royalty ever gathered for a single recording project, William Shatner is now exploring the possibility of taking his heavy metal album to the stage for a live event unlike anything audiences have seen before. Part concert, part the...

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CULT OF LUNA Announces 'In The Shadow Of Your Shadow' Album

Swedish post-metal visionaries CULT OF LUNA will release their tenth studio album, "In The Shadow Of Your Shadow", on November 6 via RED CRK. Ahead of the news, the band shared the album's towering title track and accompanying video, and have also confirmed upcoming live appearances at ArcTanGent an...

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LZZY HALE, ALEX SKOLNICK And DAVE KRUSEN Cover SOUNDGARDEN's 'Loud Love' With KING ULTRAMEGA

In tribute to Chris Cornell, alternative rock collective KING ULTRAMEGA presents a high-octane interpretation of SOUNDGARDEN's "Loud Love" joined by Lzzy Hale (HALESTORM) leading on vocals, Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT, METAL ALLEGIANCE) on guitars and drum performance by Dave Krusen (PEARL JAM). KING U...

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HOLDING ABSENCE Announces U.S. Tour With ARM'S LENGTH

South Wales trio HOLDING ABSENCE will team up with Canadian emo outfit ARM'S LENGTH for a U.S. co-headlining tour this fall. Support on the trek will come from Australian melodic hardcore band BLOOM and Virginian alternative rockers HOUSE & HOME. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on...

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Watch: GEOFF TATE Performs In Madrid During 'Operation: Mindcrime 2026: The Final Chapter' European Tour

Fan-filmed video of ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate's entire June 16 concert at Sala ReviLive in Vicálvaro, Madrid, Spain during the "Operation: Mindcrime 2026: The Final Chapter" European tour can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 Intro 01:40 I Remember Now (QUEENSRŸCHE song) 02:39 Anarchy-X (Q...

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TWISTED SISTER Announces More Fall 2026 Shows Featuring SEBASTIAN BACH On Vocals

TWISTED SISTER has announced more fall 2026 shows featuring ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. A total of nine dates have been revealed so far, including the latest additions, October 18 in Gary, Indiana; November 14 in Charles Town, West Virginia; and December 11 in St. Petersburg, F...

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P.J. FARLEY Says TRIXTER Is 'Doing Just Fine' Playing Shows Without Half Of Classic Lineup: 'People Seem To Enjoy It'

In a new interview with the Thunder Underground podcast, TRIXTER bassist P.J. Farley spoke about the band's current lineup, in which he is joined by TRIXTER's founding guitarist Steve Brown, as well as Ben Hans on percussion. Asked if he and Steve have gotten any pushback over the fact that TRIXTER...