Search results for 'freedom call'

News

GENE SIMMONS Says He 'Literally' Makes More Money Per Concert With His Solo Band Than He Did With KISS

During an appearance on the latest episode of Steve-O's Wild Ride! podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked if he now tours and performs with his solo band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes. GENE SIMMONS BAND already headlined — oh, goodness. We were in South Amer...

News

SLASH To Livestream 'S.E.R.P.E.N.T.' Blues Festival Performance From Denver

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash will take the stage at The Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado for a one-night-only performance with his blues band on Wednesday, July 17. This special event is part of his nationwide "S.E.R.P.E.N.T." blues festival, and will be streamed live globally on Veeps, offerin...

News

BODY COUNT Releases Music Video For 'Psychopath' From Upcoming 'Merciless' Album

BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, has released the official music video for "Psychopath", its first new single since 2020's "Bum-Rush", which won a Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance". The explosive new track, which features FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY voca...

News

REFUSED Frontman DENNIS LYXZÉN Recovering From 'Massive Heart Attack'

REFUSED frontman Dennis Lyxzén has suffered a "massive" heart attack, forcing the cancelation of the band's scheduled performance Friday (June 14) at Stockholm, Sweden's Rosendal Garden Party. The 51-year-old Swedish musician shared the news earlier today on Instagram, writing: "So this morning I ha...

News

MUSHROOMHEAD Announces New Album 'Call The Devil', Shares 'Fall In Line' Single

Following the breakout success of their eighth studio album and Napalm Records debut, 2020's "A Wonderful Life", Cleveland, Ohio-based masked metal masters MUSHROOMHEAD return with 2024's cinematic "Call The Devil" — laying waste to any preconceived notions of where the band is headed in their third...

News

DEF LEPPARD Releases New Single 'Just Like 73' Featuring TOM MORELLO

DEF LEPPARD has released a new single, "Just Like 73". You can now listen to the track, which features a guest guitar solo from Tom Morello, below. The song arrives on seven-inch vinyl on August 2, 2024 and will be available in a special color variant only through the band's D2C store and in black a...

News

CHUCK BILLY: 'Most Of The Drums' Are Recorded For Next TESTAMENT Album

In a recent interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. Asked if there is already an album title or a release date for the effort, Chuck said (as trans...

News

AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS: 'I Think METALLICA Have Aged Really Well'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows briefly touched upon his band's former tourmates METALLICA. He said: "I think METALLICA have aged really well. I think they look like dudes who are out there doing what they want to do. Maybe a few years ago it loo...

News

MIKE TRAMP Announces New Album 'Songs Of White Lion - Vol. II'

Respected Danish vocalist and guitarist Mike Tramp will return with "Songs Of White Lion - Vol. II" on August 23 via Frontiers Music Srl. The album's ten tracks once again see Tramp re-imagining select cuts from his former band WHITE LION. To herald the album's announcement, Tramp shares its first s...

News

PANTERA Announces First Tour Of U.K. And Ireland In More Than 20 Years

PANTERA has announced its first U.K. and Ireland tour in more than 20 years. The reformed band, consisting of classic-lineup members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),along with Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums),will follow up its appearance at this coming weekend's Downlo...

News

TED NUGENT Explains His Exclusion From 'Best Guitarists' Lists

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, legendary conservative rocker Ted Nugent was asked about his exclusion from various lists of the best guitarists of all time. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Let's examine that. Let's examine that for a minute. Let's talk about a guita...

News

JUDAS PRIEST Announces September/October 2024 North American Tour With SABATON

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have announced leg two of their "Invincible Shield" tour with special guest SABATON. The all-time greats will take over new markets in North America this fall with an additional 23 performances. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on September 13 at B...

News

ALICE COOPER Launches 2024 'Presidential Campaign': 'I'm A Troubled Man For Troubled Times'

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper is gearing up for the 2024 presidential election in the only way he knows how — by running for president, something he has done satirically every four years since releasing the song "Elected" back in 1972. The Godfather of Shock Rock has released a new "campaign" video...

News

APOCALYPTICA Announces February/March 2025 North American Tour With NITA STRAUSS

Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA have announced the "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2" North American tour, featuring support from guitar virtuoso Nita Strauss. The trek will kick off on February 6, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and will visit major cities across North America before concluding on...

Feature

STEVE 'LIPS' KUDLOW Explains Why The Fun Is Gone From Making New ANVIL Albums

By David E. Gehlke Canadian metal pioneers ANVIL probably don't need to release new studio albums. Counting their latest "One And Only", there are now 20 ANVIL LPs, but talk to co-founding member, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Steve "Lips" Kudlow, there is plenty more where that came from, albe...