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GARY HOLT On SLAYER Reunion Shows: It Was 'Surreal' And 'Awesome'

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt reflected on the band's two reunion performances earlier this fall — on September 22 at the Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois and on October 10 at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California. Asked how it felt...

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DISTURBED's MIKE WENGREN On 'The Sickness' 25th-Anniversary Shows: It 'Will Be The Biggest Tour We've Ever Done'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, DISTURBED drummer Mike Wengren spoke about the band's upcoming 34-date "The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour", which will kick off in Nampa, Idaho on February 25, 2025 and is produced by Live Nation. The to...

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SCORPIONS Announce 60th-Anniversary Hometown Concert With JUDAS PRIEST

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS will celebrate their 60th stage anniversary with a big concert in their hometown. The "60th Anniversary - Coming Home" event will take place on July 5, 2025 at the Heinz Von Heiden Arena in Hannover and will feature a number of special guests, including JUDAS PRIES...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Donates $200,000 To Charities Championed By IVAN MOODY And ZOLTAN BATHORY

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has donated $200,000 from a portion of ticket sales from the band's massively successful headlining arena and amphitheater North American tour this past summer/fall. The funds will be split between two charities handpicked by singer Ivan Moody and guitarist Zoltan Bathory. Iv...

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MARK JANSEN's Pre-EPICA Band AFTER FOREVER To Reunite For Special 25th-Anniversary Concert

Mark Jansen's pre-EPICA band AFTER FOREVER will reunite for a special 25th-anniversary concert on October 4, 2025 at 013 Poppodium in Tilburg, Netherlands. Earlier today (Wednesday, October 23),Jansen released the following message via his social media: "Dear AFTER FOREVER fans, "2025 marks a monum...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Believes DESTRUCTION And KREATOR Deserve More Credit: They 'Were There In The Beginning'

During an October 21 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt was asked which band should be included if the "Big Four" (METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX) were expanded and considered the "Big Six", and EXODUS and another group were added. He respon...

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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY Says JOHN DEACON Is Still Involved In The Band: He 'Still Has A 'Yes' Or 'No' Say'

QUEEN guitarist Brian May has confirmed to Mojo magazine that the band's former bassist John Deacon is still involved in the group's decision-making process. "John still has a 'yes' or 'no' say," he said. "We get messages that he's happy with what we're doing, but he doesn't want the stress of being...

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JOHN DOLMAYAN: New SYSTEM OF A DOWN Album Would Have To Happen 'Organically'

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan and bassist Shavarsh "Shavo" Odadjian once again spoke about the possibility of the band one day making a follow-up to its "Mezmerize" and "Hypnotize" LPs, which came out in 2005. The...

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INTO ETERNITY Is Working On First New Studio Album In Six Years

In a new interview with This Day In Metal, vocalist Stu Block confirmed that INTO ETERNITY is working on a new studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's gonna be slow going. We're gonna make sure it's right — make sure it's released right, make sure the music's right, make su...

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WHITESNAKE's REB BEACH Doesn't Believe DAVID COVERDALE Will Tour Again: 'I Don't Think He Wants To Do That Anymore'

In a new interview with Pedro Alonso of Spain's Metal Journal, WHITESNAKE guitarist Reb Beach was asked if the band will resume performing live in 2025 or 2026. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have no news. David [Coverdale, WHITESNAKE frontman] hasn't told me anything. The las...

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Watch: FOREIGNER Officially Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

FOREIGNER was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on Saturday night (October 19). Original singer Lou Gramm, keyboardist Al Greenwood and bassist Rick Wills were present to accept the award, while Mick Jones and Dennis Elliott sat out the ceremony. (Jones's daughter, Annabelle Dexter-Jones,...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Explains Why He Didn't Take Part In SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY's Tour: 'They're Not Doing The Band Justice'

Alex Van Halen has explained his refusal to participate in this past summer's "The Best Of All Worlds" that focused largely on the music of VAN HALEN. The trek featured former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony, along with guitarist Joe Satriani and drummer Jason Bonham. The 20...

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MICK JONES And DENNIS ELLIOTT Will Not Attend FOREIGNER's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony

Original FOREIGNER drummer Dennis Elliott has revealed that he will not attend the band's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. In a post on his Facebook page earlier today (Thursday, October 17),Dennis wrote: ""Dear FOREIGNER Fans & Friends, Don't look too hard, we will not be there....

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PAUL BOSTAPH Reflects On SLAYER's Two Reunion Shows: The Fans 'Were Hungry For It, And That Made It Special'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph reflected on the band's two reunion performances earlier this fall — on September 22 at the Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois and on October 10 at the Aftershock festival in Sacra...

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BRANDON SALLER Talks How 'Not Staying In Our Lane' Has Kept ATREYU On The Right Side Of Metal And Rock Fans

By David E. Gehlke ATREYU's new all-acoustic "The Pronoia Sessions" re-imagines six of the band's originals with two covers: AUDIOSLAVE's "Like A Stone" and Tom Petty's "Mary Jane's Last Dance". For a band that has routinely oscillated between the metal and rock sectors, the collection feels like a...