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RIK EMMETT Says TRIUMPH's '3D Hologram-ish' Live Experience Is Still In The Works

In a new interview with Talkin' Bout Rock, TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett confirmed that there are still plans for the legendary Canadian rockers to develop a high-tech concept that would bring their music back to the stage. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[TRIUMPH drummer and...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Teams Up With KREEPSVILLE For Exclusive T-Shirt Drop Celebrating 'In Misery' Video Launch

Gothic rock legend Wednesday 13 has announced an exciting partnership with leading horror fashion brand Kreepsville to launch an exclusive, limited-edition t-shirt in celebration of the "In Misery" music video release. Featuring Wednesday 13 himself and alternative model Victoria Venin, the video ca...

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'Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story Of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival' Book Out Now

"Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story Of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival" (St. Martin's Press) is out today. The new book sees New York Times bestselling authors Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour ("Nothin' But A Good Time") telling the no-holds-barred history of the iconic music festival. Through...

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JOHN 5 On His 'Museum' Of KISS Memorabilia: 'To Preserve All These Things And Document It Is Important To Me'

Before he ever became a guitar virtuoso and toured the world with the likes of Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Rob Halford and — currently — MÖTLEY CRÜE, John 5 was just a kid growing up near Detroit Rock City obsessed with KISS. That fascination turned into a lifelong journey of collecting anything and...

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SKID ROW's SNAKE Once Again Rules Out Reunion With SEBASTIAN BACH: 'I'm Not Gonna Do It And Fake It For The Blank Check'

In a new interview with Scott Michael Nathan of "The Bad Decisions Podcast", SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo was asked about the band's future plans. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we're on the lookout right now for our next singer. [Laughs]. Erik [Grönwall], our last sin...

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SAVATAGE Recruits Two Keyboard Players For Upcoming Shows: 'They Are' Also 'Great Vocalists'

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery and singer Zak Stevens spoke about the reactivated band's upcoming shows in Europe and South America. Joining Chris and Zak in SAVATAGE's current touring lineup are Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Al Pitr...

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KIRK HAMMETT Says He Has 767 Riffs For METALLICA's Next Album: 'It Is Such A Nightmare Going Through This Stuff'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Rolling Stone Music Now" podcast, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about his songwriting process. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've found over the years that the stuff I don't think about is usually the best stuff, be...

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Watch: CHRIS HOLMES Performs W.A.S.P. Classics In Toronto During March 2025 Canadian Tour

Fan-filmed video of former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and his solo band performing on March 21 at Rockpile in Toronto, Ontario, Canada can be seen below. In a February 2025 interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Holmes was asked what it has been like for him to perform an all-W.A.S.P. setlist...

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Watch: Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Performs Band's Classic Songs In Muret, France

Fan-filmed video of original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans performing on March 22 at Horizon-Pyrénées in Muret, France can be seen below. In a recent interview with Podpokas, Evans was asked how AC/DC got its name. He responded: "Well, we were happy rehearsing [in late 1973], and a guy that wanted to ma...

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MIKE WENGREN Denies DISTURBED's Pyrotechnics Caused Damage To CHICAGO BULLS' Championship Banners: 'It's Fake News'

DISTURBED drummer Mike Wengren has shot down reports that pyrotechnics during the band's concert in Chicago, Illinois caused damage to the Chicago Bulls' NBA championship banners. In a statement released on March 14, the United Center confirmed that pyro caused "minor damage" to the Chicago Bulls' c...

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Watch: JOSEY SCOTT Performs In Mount Dora, Florida During 2025 'Nu Metal Revival' Tour

IFM RAW has uploaded video of original SALIVA singer Josey Scott's (a.k.a. Joseph Sappington) March 21 concert at Mount Dora Music Hall in Mount Dora, Florida. Check out the clips in the YouTube playlist below. Josey is currently headlining the 2025 installment of the "Nu Metal Revival" tour. The t...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Blasts 'Nu Metal' Bands: 'Thank God That Genre Went Away'

LifeMinute was recently invited into the home of MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine, his wife Pamela and their daughter Electra to hear all about their visionary wine brand House Of Mustaine which uniquely blends music, culture, and fine winemaking, get a fabulous tour of their beautiful house, and, of c...

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Texas's THE SWORD Announces First European Shows In Ten Years

Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD have announced their first European tour dates since 2015, with the recently reunited band slating a trio of intimate club performances alongside festival appearances, including Copenhell, Freak Valley and Tons Of Rock. THE SWORD European tour dates: June 19 - Copenhage...

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SWEET To Release 'Platinum Rare 1' In May

SWEET — one of the most legendary, influential, and enduring names in the history of rock music — will have the absolute collector's album "Platinum Rare 1" available in regular stores for the first time on May 23 via Metalville Records. "Platinum Rare 1" contains extremely rare recordings by the fo...

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JOHN 5 On RANDY RHOADS: 'He Just Had This Style That Nobody Really Had Before'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 paid tribute to legendary Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Randy Rhoads, who died exactly 43 years ago. John 5 said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Randy was an anomaly. He just had this style that nobody re...