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See KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Unbox 'Alive!' 50th-Anniversary Super Deluxe Box Set

In the six-minute video below, KISS's Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons unbox the "Alive!" 50th-anniversary super deluxe box set, taking fans on a walk down memory lane on the making of the record that catapulted the band into worldwide success. "Alive!" turns 50 in 2025 — a golden jubilee for the iconi...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's Advice To Young Musicians: 'Read Every Single Contract That Is Put In Front Of You Before You Sign It'

During an appearance on the November 23, 2025 episode of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH) frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked if he has picked up anything from touring with such iconic rock acts as METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES and CREED, among...

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SEPULTURA Announces 'Final' European Concert: This Will Be 'An Event Not To Be Missed'

After four decades, 14 gold records, and having traversed 80 countries and numerous diverse cultures, SEPULTURA has transcended into one of the most influential metal bands of our time, serving as Brazil's emissary to the rest of the world. SEPULTURA have just announced their biggest Irish headline...

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METAL CHURCH Returns With New Lineup Featuring DAVID ELLEFSON, KEN MARY And BRIAN ALLEN

West Coast heavy metal veterans METAL CHURCH return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass...

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Watch: BLIND GUARDIAN Kicks Off 'Somewhere Far Beyond North American Tour 2025' In Fort Lauderdale

Legendary German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN kicked off their fall 2025 North American headlining tour Wednesday night (November 19) at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The band is performing across the United States and Canada, bringing its celebrated album "Somewhere Far Beyond" to...

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AS I LAY DYING Shares New Single 'If I Fall'

Following the October premiere of their furious comeback single, "Echoes", which introduced AS I LAY DYING's powerhouse new lineup, the band has now dropped a second strike: the triumphant, ferocious "If I Fall". The melodic epic tears forward with breakneck speed, fiery guitar leads and earnest, in...

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ATREYU Shares Striking Music Video For Latest Single 'Dead'

ATREYU has shared a striking music video for the band's latest single "Dead", a powerful visual companion to the group's first release in over two years. Known for its signature blend of crushing riffs, soaring melodies, and emotionally charged lyrics, ATREYU continues to push the boundaries of meta...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'I Think I'm Just Beginning To Finally Get Actually Comfortable With What I'm Doing'

In a new interview with Brazil's 89 A Rádio Rock, Wolfgang Van Halen spoke about the recently released third album from his MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH) project, "The End". The musician, who plays all the instruments and sings all the vocals on the MAMMOTH recordings, said about the LP, which, lik...

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DARK ANGEL's GENE HOGLAN Sets Record Straight: 'Extinction Level Event' Artwork Was 'Definitely Not' Created Solely Using A.I.

In a new interview with the Disturbing The Priest With Brandon Battick podcast, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan was asked for his opinion on the use of use A.I. (artificial intelligence) when it comes to designing album cover art, particularly as it relates to the band's latest LP, "Extinction Level...

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URIAH HEEP's BERNIE SHAW On Artificial Intelligence In Music: 'It Absolutely Scares The Pants Off Me'

In a new interview with Poland's Brudne Brzmienie (The Dirty Sound),URIAH HEEP lead singer Bernie Shaw weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (A.I.) algorithms an...

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KISS Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of 'Alive!' With Massive Box Set Featuring Previously Unreleased Recordings

KISS's "Alive!" turns 50 in 2025 — a golden jubilee for the iconic live album that catapulted the band and revolutionized live albums for the music industry from end-of-career obscurity into career-defining mainstream success. Often revered as one of the greatest live albums ever by countless music...

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Watch: New Lineup Of AS I LAY DYING Performs In Budapest, Hungary

The new lineup of metalcore mainstays AS I LAY DYING performed at Barba Negra in Budapest, Hungary on November 3 as part of the band's recently launched "An Evening With" European tour. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. AS I LAY DYING's current European tour celebrates the 20th anni...

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FAITH NO MORE Keyboardist And Gay Icon RODDY BOTTUM Speaks His Truth In New Memoir: 'I Want People To Be Provoked'

By David E. Gehlke As FAITH NO MORE climbed the charts in 1989 behind their "Epic" and "Falling To Pieces" singles, and then landed the coveted opening spot on GUNS N' ROSES and METALLICA's 1992 summer stadium tour, keyboardist Roddy Bottum was simply unable to enjoy any of it. A debilitating drug p...

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Go Inside METALLICA's Pop-Up Store In Perth, Australia During 2025 'M72' World Tour

To coincide with METALLICA's concert at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia on November 1, 2025, a pop-up shop opened on Friday, October 21 at Murray Street Mall, and will remain open until Sunday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m. A fan-filmed walkthrough video of the pop-up shop can be seen below (courtesy of...

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SWEDISH EROTICA Returns With First New Song In 35 Years, 'Little Dancer'

After more than three decades, the legendary rock band SWEDISH EROTICA is back with a brand-new single, "Little Dancer", set for release on October 31 across all major digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. "Little Dancer" marks a historic moment for the band — it is the firs...