Search results for 'iron butterfly'

News

New SAVATAGE Album Will Have 'Classic' Sound: 'There's Not Gonna Be Anything That's Shocking To People'

In a new interview with Iron Madness, guitarist Chris Caffery and bassist Johnny Lee Middleton of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's long-in-the-works new studio album. Regarding the progress of the LP songwriting and recording sessions, Johnny said (as transc...

News

IRON MAIDEN's DAVE MURRAY: 'We Will All Know' When It's Time To Retire

In a new interview with Music Radar, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dave Murray insisted that he and his bandmates will know when it's time to quit. "To me, there's nothing worse than seeing a band you like on stage and they look like they shouldn't really be there doing it," he said. "We're nearly hitting t...

News

LYNCH MOB Is Working On New Studio Album, Live DVD

In a new interview with the Iron City Rocks podcast, George Lynch once again spoke about LYNCH MOB's "The Final Ride", a farewell tour celebrating the band's 35-year legacy. The trek kicked off in January 2024 and will conclude in March 2025. Asked how he feels about completing one final tour with L...

News

GRAHAM BONNET Says BRUCE DICKINSON Might Make Guest Appearance On Fourth GRAHAM BONNET BAND Album

In a new interview with Ryan Vacey of the Beyond The Vibe podcast, legendary rock singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, ALCATRAZZ, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) confirmed that he is working on a new album with his solo band. "We've done three albums — we have three albums as the GRAHAM BONNET BAND — and they've...

News

CRADLE OF FILTH Releases Music Video For 'To Live Deliciously' From Upcoming 'The Screaming Of The Valkyries' Album

Grammy Award-nominated extreme metal institution CRADLE OF FILTH will release its 14th studio album, "The Screaming Of The Valkyries", on March 21, 2025 via Napalm Records. The band reigns supreme as one of the most revered, formative and notorious names in music — from the depths of the extreme met...

News

ADRIAN SMITH + RICHIE KOTZEN Release Music Video For 'Black Light' From Upcoming 'Black Light / White Noise' Album

BMG will release the second album by IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and THE WINERY DOGS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, "Black Light / White Noise", on April 4, 2025. Recorded at The House, Los Angeles, California, produced by Richie and Adrian and mixed by Jay Ruston, the ten-...

News

Official NICK MENZA Documentary 'This Was My Life': Los Angeles Screening Announced For April 2025

Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, in partnership with Ellefson Films and BayView Entertainment, has announced the new date for the red-carpet premiere event of the fully authorized Nick Menza documentary "This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond". The event will happen...

News

CHRIS BARNES On CANNIBAL CORPSE: 'I Don't Know What Grudge They're Holding Against Me, But They Just Don't Like Me'

In a new interview with "The Garza Podcast", hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, former CANNIBAL CORPSE and current SIX FEET UNDER vocalist Chris Barnes was asked if his replacement in CANNIBAL CORPSE, George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, is "still blocked" from Barnes's social media. Barnes...

News

BLAZE BAYLEY To Young Musicians: 'If You're Not Prepared To Sacrifice And Work Hard And Work Smart, It's Tough'

In a new interview with Rock Of Ages radio, British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN more than 25 years ago, was asked what advice he would give to younger musicians who are trying to make it in the scene today. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's...

News

DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY On Biggest Differences Between His Playing Style And That Of MIKE MANGINI

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about performing the song "Barstool Warrior" during the band's 40th-anniversary tour even though the track was originally written and recorded with ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini. Portnoy, who r...

News

Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Joins PANTERA For 'Walk' Performance In Paris

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson joined PANTERA on stage earlier tonight (Saturday, February 15) at Adidas Arena in Paris, France to perform the Philip Anselmo-fronted band's classic song "Walk". Video of Bruce's appearance can be seen below. Dickinson lives in Paris with his third wife, French fi...

News

DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE: 'When You're A Progressive Band, You Have The Freedom Of Going Anywhere You Wanna Go Musically'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie spoke about his band's status as one of the leaders of the so-called "progressive metal" genre. Asked what, in his opinion, it means to be a "progressive metal" band, James said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When you'...

News

GEOFF TATE On His Guest Appearance On HEAR 'N AID's 'Stars': 'It Was An Amazing Project To Be Part Of'

In a new interview with Iron Madness, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate once again looked back on his involvement with "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner. On May 20 and May 21, 1985, 40 artists from the metal community gathered at A&M Reco...

News

Official KISS Coloring Book Now Available

U.K. independent publisher Rock N' Roll Colouring has set a March 21 release date for the first 100% official coloring book from the hottest band in the world — KISS. Featuring iconic artwork and instantly recognizable images all printed on high-quality paper in a square format officially licensed b...

News

GENE SIMMONS Explains Why Rock Music Is No Longer As 'Fashionable' As It Once Was

In a new interview with Tom Cridland of the Greatest Music Of All Time podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked why he thinks rock music is no longer as "fashionable" as it once was. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's the business and who the fans are. The...