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IRON MAIDEN Announces New Filming Plans For U.K.'s 'Eddfest' At Knebworth

On June 22, in the middle of a ferocious heatwave in Paris with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees, British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN were performing at the La Défense Arena, playing to over 30,000 fans and filming the concert for posterity and a future cinematic release. It was a hugely antici...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Admits He Has Been Having 'Some Vocal Issues' As Of Late: 'As A Singer, That Happens'

In a new interview with Chile's iRock.cl, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens spoke about the importance of having good physical stamina to handle the rigors of the road, especially since he spends so much time away from home. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL Says His Journey With Kidney Cancer Is 'Going In The Right Direction': 'My Tumor Has Shrunk To 4 Centimeters'

GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall says immunotherapy and radiation continue shrinking his advanced kidney cancer — from a 13‑centimeter tumor down to four centimeters, with no signs of spread. His diagnosis followed persistent blood in his urine, and he is now being treated with Keytruda (immunothe...

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NIKKI SIXX Rips 'Hater' SHANNON LARKIN Over 'Backing Tracks' Claim: 'Maybe He Needs To Take A Nap Before He Does More Press'

MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx has blasted former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin for calling CRÜE out over the latter band's alleged reliance on pre-recorded tapes for backing vocals during live shows. Larkin brought up CRÜE's use of backing tracks while defending GODSMACK's decision to hire former DREAM...

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ADAM GONTIER On His Return To THREE DAYS GRACE: 'It Was Pretty Seamless'

In a new interview with Hubert Modławski of Poland's Pełna Kulturka, Adam Gontier spoke about his 2024 return to Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE after an 11-year absence. The 48-year-old musician, who left THREE DAYS GRACE in 2013, is sharing lead vocals in the band's new lineup with singer Matt W...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Is 'Trying To Work It Out' So He Can Attend IRON MAIDEN's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony

In a new interview with Uros Veljkovic of the Denim And Leather podcast, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley spoke about being on the list of members of the legendary British heavy metal band who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2026. Blaze, who sang for IRON MAIDEN...

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GREGOR MACKINTOSH On PARADISE LOST's Longevity: 'Sense Of Humor' And 'Acceptance' Are Very Important

In a recent interview with Germany's Metal.de, PARADISE LOST guitarist Gregor Mackintosh was asked how he and his bandmates have managed to keep most of their original lineup intact for nearly four decades. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, I think there's a few things. First i...

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Avant-Grind Extremists SQUID PISSER, Featuring GWAR's GRODIUS MAXIMUS, Announce New 'Full-Length EP' 'Throat Slave'

SQUID PISSER — the brainchild of Tommy Meehan (Grodius Maximus of GWAR) — will release a new full-length EP, "Throat Slave", on August 28 via Skin Graft Records / Sweatband Records. To celebrate the announcement, the band has unveiled the new single "Mucus" and its accompanying official music video,...

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MELISSA AUF DER MAUR To Release 'My '90s Rock Photographs' Book In September

Melissa Auf Der Maur will release a new book, "My '90s Rock Photographs", on September 8 via DelMonico Books and the Art Gallery of Ontario. As the bass player for the iconic 1990s alternative rock bands HOLE and THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, Melissa toured the world, documenting life backstage, onstage an...

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Watch: GEOFF TATE Performs In Madrid During 'Operation: Mindcrime 2026: The Final Chapter' European Tour

Fan-filmed video of ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate's entire June 16 concert at Sala ReviLive in Vicálvaro, Madrid, Spain during the "Operation: Mindcrime 2026: The Final Chapter" European tour can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 Intro 01:40 I Remember Now (QUEENSRŸCHE song) 02:39 Anarchy-X (Q...

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TWISTED SISTER Announces More Fall 2026 Shows Featuring SEBASTIAN BACH On Vocals

TWISTED SISTER has announced more fall 2026 shows featuring ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach on lead vocals. A total of nine dates have been revealed so far, including the latest additions, October 18 in Gary, Indiana; November 14 in Charles Town, West Virginia; and December 11 in St. Petersburg, F...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Frontman PHIL LABONTE Doubles Down On His 'Therapy Is For Women' Claim

ALL THAT REMAINS frontman Phil Labonte has doubled down on his claim that "therapy is for women" and that "men don't solve their problems by talking." Labonte made his original controversial comments earlier this month while speaking to Bill Bailey of Today's Boondoggle Podcast about Phil's 2024 op-...

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TRIUMPH's Upcoming Second Documentary Will Focus On Band's 2026 Comeback Tour: 'It's Gonna Be Totally Different Than The First Documentary'

In a recent interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, TRIUMPH drummer/vocalist Gil Moore confirmed that the band is working on a new documentary about the legendary Canadian rockers' recently completed first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Moore and si...

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Former SYMPHONY X Bassist THOMAS MILLER Launches New Solo Project LAZARUS EFFECT

Prominent progressive metal label Sensory Records has announced the signing of LAZARUS EFFECT, the new solo project of former SYMPHONY X bassist Thomas Miller. "I'm very excited to announce, after years of contemplating and eventually writing and recording my first solo project, the signing to Senso...

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Ex-CRADLE OF FILTH Keyboardist LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT Rips PHIL LABONTE Over 'Extremely Toxic' Take That 'Therapy Is For Women'

Former CRADLE OF FILTH keyboardist Lindsay Schoolcraft has pushed back against ALL THAT REMAINS frontman Phil Labonte's claim that "therapy is for women" and that "men don't solve their problems by talking." Labonte made his controversial comments earlier this month while speaking to Bill Bailey of...