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GENE SIMMONS Says He Was 'Very Liberal' But He Wants 'Nothing To Do With' Democratic Party Now

During an appearance on Heretics, hosted by Andrew Gold, a long-form interview podcast that explores controversial topics and unconventional perspectives, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons addressed his recent claim that he had lost several performances with his solo band because he declined to spe...

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Watch: HALESTORM Performs Three Songs For ERNIE BALL's 'Big Sound' Series

HALESTORM recently performed three songs live for Ernie Ball's "Big Sound" series, recorded at The Dark Garden — the home studio HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger built together after making the band's latest album, "Everest". The set includes "Rain Your Blood On Me" and "Da...

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BOB CATLEY Explains Why He Changed His Mind About Carrying On With MAGNUM Following TONY CLARKIN's Death

In a new interview with Dales Rock Interviews, MAGNUM vocalist Bob Catley spoke about his decision to carry on with the band, two and a half years after the passing of Tony Clarkin, the guitarist, songwriter and the driving force behind the U.K. prog/pomp/AOR rock act. When asked how he managed to c...

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EXHORDER's KYLE THOMAS: 'We Are No Longer Under Contract With A Label Right Now'

In a new interview with Brutal Planet Media, vocalist/guitarist Kyle Thomas of thrash and groove trailblazers EXHORDER spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's fourth full-length album, "Defectum Omnium", which came out in March 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records. The 56-year-old New Orleans-based...

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RIK EMMETT Says First Leg Of TRIUMPH's 'Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded' Tour Was 'Unbelievably Great': 'I Did Not Expect It To Be As Good As It Was'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, TRIUMPH singer/guitarist Rik Emmett spoke about the legendary Canadian rockers' recently completed first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Emmett and drummer/vocalist Gil Moore were joined by gu...

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ZAKK WYLDE Understands Why Some Artists Don't Believe In Making Full-Length Albums Anymore

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman and longtime Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde weighed in on MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx's recent comment that doesn't "believe in making full-length records anymore". Zakk said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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IRON MAIDEN Announces Two Special Anniversary Releases

Forty years since the release of IRON MAIDEN's multi-million-selling sixth album "Somewhere In Time", the appreciation and acclaim for its groundbreaking songs and production continues to grow. Featuring many songs which IRON MAIDEN has included in its live set in recent years, including "Wasted Yea...

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SCORPIONS Postpone 2026 Las Vegas Residency 'Due To Unforeseen Circumstances'

SCORPIONS have postponed their 2026 residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Live Nation announced the postponement in a social media post on Wednesday (September 2),citing "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for moving the shows to September 2027. "SC...

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JOE SATRIANI AND STEVE VAI Announce Debut SATCHVAI Album 'The Sea Of Emotion', Share 'Mayhem' Single

After more than five decades of friendship, musical exchange and separate careers that helped redefine what the electric guitar could do, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have finally made a record together. "The Sea Of Emotion", the first studio album from SATCHVAI, will be released November 6, 2026 via...

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GWAR Is Coming To 'Mutant Football League 2'

You prayed. GWAR heard. And they're coming. Digital Dreams Entertainment Inc. is thrilled to announce Mutant Football League 2: Antarctica Scumdogs, a brand-new DLC pack starring the boundary-breaking metal band, launching for PlayStation 5, Steam, and XBOX Series X|S in October 2026. GWAR tore a ne...

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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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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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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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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'JOHN 5 Brought This New Fire And Excitement To Every One Of Us'

During a question-and-answer session at the "Sunset Strip" edition of the Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp, which was held in late April and early May in Hollywood, California, former ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 spoke about how he came to join MÖTLEY CRÜE in the fall of 2022 as the replacement for the ban...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'I Will Never Stop Extending The Olive Branch' To YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto spoke about how Ritchie Blackmore's recent onstage reunion with DEEP PURPLE gave him hope that he can rebuild his personal relationship with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmstee...