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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'Don't Hold Your Breath' For My Next Album

In a new interview with the Iron City Rocks podcast, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about his insistence on making new music and performing his latest solo music live instead of relying completely on the catalog of his previous band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well,...

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BRENT SMITH Says SHINEDOWN's Upcoming 'Ei8ht' Album Is 'Essentially A Double Record'

In a new interview with Audacy Music's "Katie & Company", SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith spoke about the band's upcoming eighth studio album, "Ei8ht", which will be released on May 29 via Atlantic Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The record's called 'Ei8ht'. Yes, it's the ei...

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Former ARCH ENEMY Singer ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Launches New Band BLUE MEDUSA

Former ARCH ENEMY and THE AGONIST frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has announced the formation of a band, BLUE MEDUSA. She is joined in the group by guitarists Alyssa Day (MINDSCAR, ABSENTIA) and Dani Sophia (ex-Till Lindemann). Bassist Alicia Vigil (DRAGONFORCE, VIGIL OF WAR) and drummer Delaney Jaster...

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MOONSPELL To Release New Album 'Far From God' In July; Title Track To Arrive Later This Month

Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL have set "Far From God" as the title of their long-awaited new album, due on July 3 via Napalm Records. The LP's first single, the "Far From God" title track, will be made available, alongside an accompanying music video, on March 25. On Saturday (March 7),MOONSPELL v...

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DEE SNIDER Opens Up About Health Issues Which Forced Him Back Out Of TWISTED SISTER's Reunion Tour: The Doctor Said I Was 'Done'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider opened up about the "health challenges" that forced him to back out of taking part in the band's 50th-annive...

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TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI Is 'Happy' MEGADETH Recorded Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning': 'I Love How It Came Out'

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari spoke about MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's decision to include Dave's version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which Mustaine got a co-writing credit following hi...

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THE WARNING Releases New Single 'Kerosene'

THE WARNING, the rock sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, has released a brand new single titled "Kerosene" via LAVA/Republic Records. The group pulls no punches on this incendiary and infectious anthem. A hyper-charged drumbeat gallops beneath clever verses fueled by a gritty guitar riff. The momen...

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DEE SNIDER Says SEBASTIAN BACH Is One Of Only Two People Who Can 'Deliver' As His Replacement In TWISTED SISTER

Dee Snider says that he "totally" approves of Sebastian Bach stepping in for him as the lead singer for TWISTED SISTER. Bach ended up being chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the band's fall 2026 shows after Snider resigned from the group due to "health challenges". Earlier today, Snider took to X (...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ZACKY VENGEANCE: 'We Always Lean Into Heavy Music, 'Cause That's Just What We Love'

In a new interview with the Nik Nocturnal Podcast, AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Zacky Vengeance (real name Zachary Baker) spoke about the band's musical evolution leading up to the group's latest album, 2023's "Life Is But A Dream...". He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We always...

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EVERGREY Shares Animated Music Video For 'Architects Of The New Weave' Single

EVERGREY, Gothenburg's masterminds of melancholia, will release their fifteenth album, "Architects Of A New Weave", on June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records, just days before the band takes the stage as special guest to the undisputed kings of heavy metal IRON MAIDEN for two shows on their "Run For Your L...

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HEAVEN & HELL Releases New HD-Upscaled Video Of 'The Mob Rules' From 'Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009'

Rhino recently announced "Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009", a new collection focusing on the final chapter of Ronnie James Dio's celebrated tenure with members of BLACK SABBATH. Reuniting with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice under the name HEAVEN & HELL, the band returned to the stag...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Says DAVE MUSTAINE Is 'Still Writing Riffs Today That Are F***ing Good': He's The Riff Master'

In a new interview with the Heavy Metal Mayhem radio show, former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland discussed the evolution of his relationship with the band's leader Dave Mustaine. Poland said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Me and Dave lived together in a rehearsal studio [in the early days o...

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JOE SATRIANI Explains Why He Recommended RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL For Guitarist Position In GUNS N' ROSES

In a new interview with the GUNS N' ROSES-centric Appetite For Distortion podcast, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani spoke about how he ended up recommending Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal for the guitarist position in GUNS N' ROSES more than 20 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That happe...

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See Short Documentary About Making Of SOCIAL DISTORTION's Long-Awaited Eighth Album, 'Born To Kill'

SOCIAL DISTORTION's long-awaited eighth album, "Born To Kill", will be released May 8, 2026 via Epitaph Records. A eight-minute short documentary about the making of the LP — directed, filmed and edited by Josh Roossin — can be seen below. "Born To Kill" is more than the conclusion to a 15-year wait...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Says He Got DEE SNIDER's 'Full Blessing' To Front TWISTED SISTER: 'I Have Tears In My Eyes Right Now'

During an appearance on the March 3 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about how he ended up being chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the latter band's fall 2026 shows after iconic singer Dee Snider resigned from TWISTED SISTER due to "...