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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Joined By Choir For 'Rain On The Graves' Performance In Stockholm

On Tuesday, June 11, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was joined by the Hårdrockskören choir from Borlänge, Stockholm and Örebro for his solo band's performance of the song "Rain On The Graves" at Gröna Lund in Stockholm, Sweden. Fan-filmed video of their collaborative rendition of the track can b...

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PHIL DEMMEL On Why He Quit VIO-LENCE: 'It Just Became Something Not Familiar Anymore'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, guitarist Phil Demmel discussed his decision to leave VIO-LENCE, the band that he formed nearly four decades ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The VIO-LENCE thing just became… [Drummer]...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS: 'I Think METALLICA Have Aged Really Well'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows briefly touched upon his band's former tourmates METALLICA. He said: "I think METALLICA have aged really well. I think they look like dudes who are out there doing what they want to do. Maybe a few years ago it loo...

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MIKE TRAMP Announces New Album 'Songs Of White Lion - Vol. II'

Respected Danish vocalist and guitarist Mike Tramp will return with "Songs Of White Lion - Vol. II" on August 23 via Frontiers Music Srl. The album's ten tracks once again see Tramp re-imagining select cuts from his former band WHITE LION. To herald the album's announcement, Tramp shares its first s...

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CREED To Release 25th-Anniversary Deluxe Edition Of 'Human Clay'

In September 1999, CREED — a then-rising rock band from Tallahassee, Florida — released its sophomore album, "Human Clay". Full of anthemic hits, including "Higher", "What If", "Are You Ready?" and the Grammy-winning "With Arms Wide Open", "Human Clay" propelled CREED (Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Br...

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PANTERA Announces First Tour Of U.K. And Ireland In More Than 20 Years

PANTERA has announced its first U.K. and Ireland tour in more than 20 years. The reformed band, consisting of classic-lineup members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),along with Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums),will follow up its appearance at this coming weekend's Downlo...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES' ANDY BIERSACK On Still Releasing Full-Length Albums: 'I Think It's A Case-By-Case Thing'

During an appearance on "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", BLACK VEIL BRIDES singer Andy Biersack, who is promoting the band's upcoming "Bleeders" EP, spoke about the importance of still releasing full-length albums instead of focusing exclusively on singles. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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JUDAS PRIEST Announces September/October 2024 North American Tour With SABATON

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have announced leg two of their "Invincible Shield" tour with special guest SABATON. The all-time greats will take over new markets in North America this fall with an additional 23 performances. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on September 13 at B...

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DOUG ALDRICH Recalls Getting 'Kind Of Booted' Out Of RONNIE JAMES DIO's House By The Legendary Singer

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", former DIO and WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich was asked if he was part of the DIO lineup that opened for IRON MAIDEN on a U.S. tour more than two decades ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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ANTHRAX Jams Instrumental Version Of RATT's 'Round And Round'; STEPHEN PEARCY Offers To Sing

RATT singer Stephen Pearcy has shared a video of ANTHRAX jamming on a short section of the classic RATT song "Round And Round" during an April 24 rehearsal session at Argentina's La Roca Power Studio. He wrote in an accompanying message: "Way cool @Anthrax does 'Round and Round'. I'd be happy to sin...

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PHIL DEMMEL Says His Reasons For Leaving MACHINE HEAD Were '99 Percent Personal'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7. The Bone, Phil Demmel, who left MACHINE HEAD more than five years ago, reflected on his time with the band. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've seen a lot with that band and its members. I...

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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Names His Favorite Rock/Metal Song Of All Time

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen was asked to name his favorite rock or metal song. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "'One' by METALLICA. [It's] such a brilliant composition and lyric and music video. And th...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Lands 11th Consecutive No. 1 With 'This Is The Way (Feat. DMX)'

"This Is The Way (Feat. DMX)", the latest single from multi-platinum, chart-topping hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, has hit the No. 1 spot at Billboard's Mainstream Rock radio chart, notably landing the Las Vegas-based band their 11th straight No. 1 hit on the chart. This extends the b...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Am 100 Percent Satisfied With TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI Right Now'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked if he thinks the band's latest addition, guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, will contribute to the songwriting process on the group's next studio album. Mustaine responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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SERJ TANKIAN Reveals What It Would Take For SYSTEM OF A DOWN To Release New Studio Album

SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian, who is promoting his recently released memoir "Down With The System", was asked in a new interview with The Jesea Lee Show what it would take for him and his bandmates to release a new studio album, nearly two decades after the arrival of "Mezmerize" and "Hypnot...