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FERNANDO RIBEIRO On MOONSPELL's Metal-Meets-Orchestra Album 'Opus Diabolicum': 'I Wanted Something Raw, Authentic, With No Overdubs'

By David E. Gehlke Frontman Fernando Ribeiro of long-running Portuguese Gothic metal outfit MOONSPELL is acutely aware that the novelty factor of performing with a live symphony orchestra has long since worn off. He's right. METALLICA may have popularized the idea in 1999 with the dodgy "S&M", but h...

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THE DAMNED Shares Cover Of PINK FLOYD's 'See Emily Play' From Upcoming 'Not Like Everybody Else' Album

On January 23, 2026, THE DAMNED will release "Not Like Everybody Else", a deeply personal and celebratory covers album — dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band's legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on March 6, 2025. Recorded in a blistering five days of emotion and creative fire...

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CYHRA, Featuring Former IN FLAMES And AMARANTHE Members, Releases New Single 'Box With Spirits'

Swedish melodic metal supergroup CYHRA — featuring AMARANTHE co-founder Jake E and current THE HALO EFFECT, KAMELOT, THE CROWN and SUBURBAN TRIBE members — has released a new single, "Box With Spirits". The supergroup continues to offer a fresh sound that challenges the boundaries of modern metal, l...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's MATT TUCK On Late LIMP BIZKIT Bassist SAM RIVERS: 'He Was The Backbone Of The Foundation Of That Band'

In a new interview with Argentina's Rock & Pop, vocalist/guitarist Matt Tuck of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, who are supporting LIMP BIZKIT on the Latin American "Loserville Gringo Papi Tour 2025", spoke about the recent passing of LIMP BIZKIT bassist Sam Rivers. He said (as transcri...

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KELLY OSBOURNE Presented With OZZY OSBOURNE's Lord Mayor's Award And Books Of Condolence

Birmingham paid tribute to one of its most iconic sons, Ozzy Osbourne, in a heartfelt private ceremony celebrating his life and legacy. In celebration of his achievements, The Deputy Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Ken Wood, posthumously presented the Lord Mayor's Award to Ozzy's daughter Kelly...

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GEEZER BUTLER On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was Larger Than Life And His Legacy Will Live Forever'

Legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler recently penned a moving tribute to Ozzy Osbourne for the October 2025 issue of U.K.'s Uncut magazine. He wrote in part: "At the final show [at 'Back To The Beginning' in early July], [Ozzy] was much quieter than I'd ever known him. Looking back now, I t...

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SCOTT WEILAND: Previously Unreleased Song 'If I Could Fly' Arrives On 10th Anniversary Of Singer's Passing

To honor ten years since Scott Weiland's passing, "If I Could Fly", a previously unreleased track written in 2000 after the birth of his son, is out today on all digital streaming platforms via Primary Wave/Virgin. This is the first unheard song from Scott's archive since he left us. It is personal,...

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LOU GRAMM's New Solo Album To Arrive In March 2026: 'It Rocks Hard', He Says

In a new interview with Kyle Meredith, former FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm spoke about his previously announced plan to release some new solo material. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have a friend of mine who was in my solo bands. His name is Bruce Turgon, and he eventually became th...

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New SNOT Singer ANDY KNAPP On Stepping In For Late Frontman LYNN STRAIT: 'I Still Don't Have The Right Words To Express What It Means To Me'

In an interview with Brian Lacy of Audioeclectica.com, new SNOT singer Andy Knapp spoke about his addition to the reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid, more than 25 years after the death of the band's original frontman Lynn Strait. SNOT's first gig with Knapp took place on January...

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BATTLE BEAST Concertgoer Suffers Heart Attack, Dies During Bratislava Show

A BATTLE BEAST concertgoer died after suffering a heart attack during the band's performance Monday night (December 1) at Bratislava, Slovakia's Majestic Music Club. Earlier today, BATTLE BEAST released the following statement via social media: "Yesterday in Bratislava, we were forced to stop the sh...

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FOO FIGHTERS Announce Benefit Concert For 'Hope The Mission' And 'Los Angeles Mission'

FOO FIGHTERS will play a special benefit concert on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with proceeds benefitting organizations that Dave and Jordyn Grohl and the band have long supported, including Hope The Mission and Los Angeles Mission. The only pre-sale opportunity for...

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SLIPKNOT's SHAWN 'CLOWN' CRAHAN Unveils 'Vernearth': A Multi-Mode 'Minecraft' Realm

Shawn "Clown" Crahan, co-founder and creative visionary of SLIPKNOT, has announced the launch of Vernearth, a sprawling, multi-mode Minecraft universe designed to redefine community-driven survival, creativity, and competition, has released a new trailer that gives Minecraft players a sneak peek int...

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PARKWAY DRIVE Cancels PARK WAVES Australian Festival Due To Economic Factors

The Australian edition of Park Waves Festival, PARKWAY DRIVE's touring festival, has been canceled. Organizers Destroy All Lines announced the cancelation, sharing a statement on social media in which they explained that the numbers behind the tour "no longer stack up". "We're devastated to confirm...

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MESHUGGAH's MÅRTEN HAGSTRÖM Is 'Creatively Spent' After Completing 'Immutable' Touring Cycle

In a new interview with Gregg Bendian of The ProgCast, guitarist Mårten Hagström of Swedish progressive metal pioneers MESHUGGAH spoke about how he and his bandmates have managed to survive for more than three and a half decades despite consistently pushing the genre to dazzling new extremes. He sai...

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ARMORED SAINT's JOHN BUSH On More Streamlined Direction Of METALLICA's 'Black Album': 'It Was The Right Move'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush spoke about the upcoming 35th anniversary of METALLICA's self-titled album (also known as the Black Album),which was the latter band's first L...