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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN To Perform At MOUNTBATTEN FESTIVAL OF MUSIC At London's Royal Albert Hall

Audiences at this year's 52nd Mountbatten Festival Of Music (MFM) at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England in March are in for an extra special treat when global drumming icon of IRON MAIDEN fame, Nicko McBrain, takes to the stage to join The Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines. The heavy...

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BRAD WILK Says RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE 'Will Not Be Touring Or Playing Live Again'

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE drummer Brad Wilk says that the iconic band will not play any more shows. Earlier today (Wednesday, January 3),the 55-year-old musician took to his Instagram to write: "I know a lot of people are waiting for us to announce new tour dates for all the canceled RATM shows. I d...

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DON DOKKEN Defends Head Of Spanish Football Federation Over Unwanted Kiss On Lips

In a recent interview with the "Fantasm" podcast, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken spoke about the inspiration for the title of the band's latest album, "Heaven Comes Down". He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's just a crazy world right now… It's like all the demons are coming out an...

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HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON: DONALD TRUMP Is 'The Most Toxic Pile Of S*** That We've Ever Had In American Politics'

In a new interview with Keefy of Ghost Cult, HELMET frontman Page Hamilton discussed the band's new song "Gun Fluf", which specifically talks about how the strength of the gun lobby in America is the most important factor that prevents firearm legislation reform from occurring. He said (as transcrib...

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ACE FREHLEY To Work On 'Origins Vol. 3' After Release Of '10,000 Volts' Album

In a new interview with Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5 WDHA, Ace Frehley has confirmed plans to work on "Origins Vol. 3", the sequel to Ace's 2016 and 2020 collections of cover songs that inspired the former KISS guitarist. Ace said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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Watch: HEART Performs At SEATTLE KRAKEN Vs. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS Game In Seattle

Seattle rock legends HEART performed during the first intermission of the National Hockey League (NHL) game between the Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 1, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Ann and Nancy Wilson, along with their backing musicians, consisting of four...

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ANDY CURRAN Delves Into Partnership With RUSH's ALEX LIFESON In ENVY OF NONE: 'This Guy Is A Real Scientist'

By David E. Gehlke The first post-RUSH project emerged in 2021 by way of ENVY OF NONE, a dark, atmospheric rock outfit featuring guitarist Alex Lifeson alongside CONEY HATCH bassist Andy Curran, vocalist Maiah Wynne and guitarist/keyboardist Alfio Annibalini. The band's 2022 self-titled debut was in...

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JON ALLEN Hails The Return Of SADUS With 'The Shadow Inside': 'This Is Some Of The Best Stuff We've Done'

By David E. Gehlke Few bands better represent the "caught in the margins" tag than San Francisco's SADUS. A death-thrash hybrid before it became the norm, SADUS's bountiful technicality and speed (in theory) should have enabled them to win over a large swath of extreme metal denizens. In reality, SA...

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CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN Wishes He Could Have Written THE BEATLES' 'Let It Be'

In a new interview with Australia's May The Rock Be With You, CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin was asked to name a song that he wishes he could have written. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a hard one, because there's like seven or eight that I could choose. I would...

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FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK Reveals 'Scary' Inspiration For His Song 'Be Careful What You Wish For'

In a new interview with Hear 2 Zen, FILTER frontman Richard Patrick revealed that the song "Be Careful What You Wish For" from the band's latest album, "The Algorithm", was written about "a fan that has gone way too far and has stalked some of my friends and has said some really bad things about the...

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Former KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Could 'Finally' Get Around To Writing His Memoir: 'I Think I Have A Great Story To Tell'

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, who has just left GRAND FUNK RAILROAD after playing with the legendary rock band for 23 years, has told Ultimate Classic Rock that he might "finally" get around to writing a memoir. Asked how far he previously got into writing a book, the 70-year-old musician said...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Doesn't Rule Out Reviving OZZFEST As A Traveling Festival

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, along with their children Jack and Kelly, have released the seventeenth episode of their revived podcast. During the chat, Ozzy asked Sharon if she would ever consider putting on another edition of the Ozzfest traveling festival. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On Scandal That Led To His Latest Exit From MEGADETH: 'When You Bare It All, You've Got Nothing To Hide'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has opened up about the sex scandal that caused his latest exit from the band. Speaking to Metal Hammer magazine, he said: "There's two sides to it. One: when you bare it all, you've got nothing to hide. Fuck it, now you can truly be yourself. We all come into...

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Watch: HEART Plays Third Comeback Concert In Seattle

HEART played its third concert in more than four years Sunday night (December 31) at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Fan-filmed video of the entire show can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, HEART kicked off its 17-song set with the title track of the band's 1980 album "Bébé Le St...

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JOHN 5: NIKKI SIXX Is 'Pumping Out Amazing Lyrics And Great Music' For MÖTLEY CRÜE's Next Release

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 has told Illinois Entertainer in a new interview that he and his bandmates are continuing to work on fresh material. "We have recorded some songs with [longtime MÖTLEY CRÜE producer] Bob Rock," he said. "Just the other day, Nikki [Sixx, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist] called me and...