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VAN HALEN's Final Studio Album, 'A Different Kind Of Truth', Will Be Back In Print On CD And Vinyl In October

VAN HALEN's final studio album, "A Different Kind Of Truth", will be back in print on October 23 from Rhino on CD and as a 2LP set pressed on 180-gram vinyl in a double gatefold package. A limited crystal-clear vinyl version will be available exclusively at participating indie retail stores and from...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'The Most Impressive People To Me Are WARREN BUFFETT And ELON MUSK And JEFF BEZOS'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke about his continued passion for performing on stage. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I love it… I often wondered, when I was first starting out with the band 50 years ago...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Has Learned How To 'Tour Smarter, Not Harder': 'We Know Where The Sweet Spot And The Joy And The Fun Of It Is'

In a recent interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his involvement with METAL CHURCH's new lineup, in which he is joined by founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND JE...

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SAXON Announces 25th Studio Album 'Gods Of Thunder', Shares Title Track

British heavy metal legends SAXON return with "Gods Of Thunder", their new studio album that draws on history, fantasy, horror, ancient mythology, pagan rites and the enduring spirit of rock 'n' roll. "Gods Of Thunder" is set for release via Silver Lining Music on January 22, 2027. The brand new sin...

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KAMELOT's TOMMY KAREVIK Explains 'Dark Asylum' Album Concept

In a new interview with Poland's MetalSide.pl, KAMELOT frontman Tommy Karevik was asked if it was difficult for him and his bandmates to work on material for their latest album, "Dark Asylum", while spending so much time on the road in the last couple of years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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AMORPHIS And INSOMNIUM Announce Fall 2026 North American Co-Headlining Tour

Finnish metal visionaries AMORPHIS are set to join forces with melodic death metal pioneers INSOMNIUM for the North American co-headline tour, with support from U.S. melodic death/doom metal act HINAYANA. Beginning in Boston, Massachusetts on November 17, the bands prepare to bring powerful storytel...

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TRIUMPH's GIL MOORE On Second Leg Of 'Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded' Tour: 'It Was Hard To Say 'No' To LIVE NATION When They Wanted To Extend It'

In a new interview with WNST and Baltimore Positive founder Nestor Aparicio, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the upcoming leg two of the "Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded" tour, continuing the band's 50th anniversary in music. Following a resonant return...

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EUROPE Shares Music Video For New Single 'Scandinavian Eyes' From Upcoming 'Come This Madness' Album

Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE have released the new single "Scandinavian Eyes", the third track unveiled from their highly anticipated studio album, "Come This Madness", due on September 25 via Silver Lining Music. Built around a driving riff, an unmistakable chorus, soaring vocal lines and arra...

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AIRBOURNE Goes To The School Of MUTT LANGE On New Self-Titled Album: 'He's A Sonic Magician'

By David E. Gehlke In their 25 years as a band, AIRBOURNE had yet to do something as daunting as submitting two songs to elusive South African megaproducer Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Canadian singer/songwriter Bryan Adams. Adams's track record notwithstanding (lest we forget he penned KISS's "War...

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SACRED REICH's PHIL RIND: Guitarist JOEY RADZIWILL 'Wrote 10 Out Of The 11 Songs' On Upcoming Album 'Into The Abyss'

In a new interview with Metal & Rock Zone, bassist/vocalist Phil Rind of Arizona thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Into The Abyss", which will be released via Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2019's "Awakening" was recorded at The Focusrite Room in M...

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DARK FUNERAL Remains As 'Hungry As Ever' More Than 30 Years Into The Black Metal Game

By David E. Gehlke There are black metal bands with a better backstory, rap sheet or tall tales than Sweden's DARK FUNERAL. There are also black metal bands who have ventured into the live arena, only to learn they couldn't hang and then quietly drifted back into the shadows. Not DARK FUNERAL. For o...

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BRUCE DICKINSON: IRON MAIDEN 'Crossed The Lake Of Ontario' To Get To Toronto Concert

During IRON MAIDEN's August 29 concert in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, singer Bruce Dickinson pointedly referred to Lake Ontario by that name despite U.S. president Donald Trump signing an executive order directing for it to be renamed Lake America. In a short video clip shared by SiriusXM Canada, Bruc...

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New NEVERMORE Members Speak Out: The Response From Fans Has Been 'Overwhelming'

New NEVERMORE members Berzan Önen (vocals),Jack Cattoi (guitar) and Semir Özerkan (bass) spoke to Germany's Thicker Than Blood podcast about the band's reformed lineup, which also includes guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams. Regarding how he approaches singing the parts originally writt...

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IRON MAIDEN Kicks Off 2026 'Run For Your Lives' North American Tour In Toronto

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN kicked off the North American leg of their "Run For Your Lives" tour Saturday night (August 29) at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Although most of the setlist has remained the same as the one for the 2025 leg of "Run For Your Lives", one notable...

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BEARTOOTH's CALEB SHOMO Says 'It Was Sad' To See 'A Lot Of Homophobia' In Response To Him Coming Out As 'A Proudly Gay Man'

In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, BEARTOOTH frontman Caleb Shomo spoke about the band's new album, "Pure Ecstasy", feeling more comfortable in his own skin and finding the inner strength to publicly come out in May 2026 as a "proudly gay man" after "a decade burying feel...