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MEGADETH: Making Of New 'Peace Sells' VIC RATTLEHEAD Stage Costume (Video)

Video footage of the making of the new "Peace Sells" stage costume for MEGADETH's longtime mascot Vic Rattlehead can be seen in two parts below. Vic Rattlehead has appeared on a number of MEGADETH albums as well as a myriad of band merchandise. In 2018, MEGADETH is celebrating its 35th anniversary...

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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI: JAMES DURBIN 'Has Proved To Be The Best Singer We've Had' Since Band's 2010 Resurrection

Frankie Banali says that James Durbin "has proved to be the best singer" QUIET RIOT has had since the band was resurrected eight years ago. Durbin, who became known as the "metal guy" on 2011's season of "American Idol" after performing "Living After Midnight" and "Breaking The Law" with JUDAS PRIES...

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Watch QUEENSRŸCHE's Entire Performance At HERRINFESTA ITALIANA

Fan-filmed video footage of QUEENSRŸCHE's May 27 performance at HerrinFesta Italiana, a celebration of all things Italian and Herrin, which was held in Herrin, Illinois, can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Anarchy-X 02. Revolution Calling 03. Damaged 04. Walk In The Shadows 05....

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Records New Studio Album With His First-Ever Band, THE JAVELINS

Kaaos TV conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan prior to the band's June 8 concert in Tallinn, Estonia. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he feels DEEP PURPLE is on top of its game right now: Gillan: "I neve...

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WHITESNAKE Kicks Off 'Juke Box Heroes' Tour With FOREIGNER (Video)

FOREIGNER and WHITESNAKE kicked off their "Juke Box Heroes" tour last night (Friday, June 15) at Darling's Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor, Maine. Joining WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale in the band's current lineup are guitarists Reb Beach and Joel Hoekstra, bassist Michael Devin, drummer Tommy A...

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GEOFF TATE Says Current Tour 'Might Be The Last Time' He Will Perform QUEENSRŸCHE's Entire 'Operation: Mindcrime' Album

Original QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate has told the "Iron City Rocks" podcast in a new interview that he never expected to be spending most of this year celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band's landmark concept album "Operation: Mindcrime". "You never even know when you're making an album that...

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VIXEN Releases New Acoustic Version Of 'Edge Of A Broken Heart' From 'Live Fire' Album

Classic '80s rock veterans VIXEN will release "Live Fire" on July 6 via Rat Pak Records. Mixed by Michael Wagener, "Live Fire" features 12 live tracks and was recorded at Chicago's legendary Arcada Theater during the group's successful 2017 tour. In addition to the classic VIXEN songs, the effort a...

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Watch ACCEPT Perform At Finland's SOUTH PARK Festival

Fan-filmed video footage of ACCEPT's June 9 performance at the South Park festival in Tampere, Finland can be seen below. ACCEPT is continuing to tour in support of its latest album, "The Rise Of Chaos", which was released last August via Nuclear Blast. The cover artwork for the disc was created by...

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GUNS N' ROSES Offers Behind-The-Scenes Look At Latest European Leg Of 'Not In This Lifetime' Tour (Video)

GUNS N' ROSES has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the latest European leg of the band's "Not In This Lifetime" tour. The video, which can be seen below, shows at breakneck speed how Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan and the rest of the GN'R crew prepare before hitting the stage at performances, inclu...

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LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR To Release New EP In August

The brutalizing LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR trio rears its gnarled head once again in 2018; the band has just recorded a new EP and announced live plans for late summer. Following an extensive hiatus sharpening their axes, the Gods have called LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR back to battle. The classic "road dog" lin...

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ENTERPRISE EARTH Signs With ENTERTAINMENT ONE / GOOD FIGHT MUSIC

Spokane, Washington metal band ENTERPRISE EARTH has signed a worldwide deal with Entertainment One (eOne) / Good Fight Music. A new album will be released later this year. "We are very proud to announce that we are joining forces with eOne and Good Fight Music," says vocalist Dan Watson. "We have g...

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SNAKES IN PARADISE To Release 'Step Into The Light' Album In September

Frontiers Music Srl will release the comeback album from Swedish melodic rockers SNAKES IN PARADISE, titled "Step Into The Light", on September 14. The lyric video for the first single, "Will You Remember Me", can be seen below. SNAKES IN PARADISE came to the attention of melodic rock fans in 1993...

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NAPALM DEATH Frontman Isn't Sure If MITCH HARRIS Will Tour Again With The Band

At this past weekend's edition of the U.K.'s Download festival, NAPALM DEATH frontman Mark "Barney" Greenway confirmed to TotalRock Radio that guitarist Mitch Harris, who has been taking a leave of absence from the band since late 2014 to focus on his family life, will be involved with NAPALM DEATH'...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Never Release Records To Take Advantage Of The Fans'

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine says that he never releases records to take advantage of the band's fans. Mustaine made his comments while promoting the 2018 deluxe reissue of MEGADETH's classic debut album, "Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!" Released on June 8 via Century Media and Le...

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DEE SNIDER Says JAMEY JASTA's 'Positive Energy' Convinced Him To Make 'True Metal' Solo Album

Former TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider recently appeared on "The Jasta Show", the podcast hosted by HATEBREED's Jamey Jasta, who produced Snider's new solo album, "For The Love Of Metal". The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On d...