Search results for 'october file'

News

SABATON Postpones North American Tour: 'Health Must Come First'

Swedish metallers SABATON have postponed their previously announced North American tour in order to allow bassist Pär Sundström sufficient time to heal from "inflammation in his arms". SABATON's North American tour was scheduled to kick off February 9 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and hit venues acros...

News

BOB DAISLEY Says He Is Open To Talking To SHARON OSBOURNE Again: 'I'm Not A Vindictive Person And I Don't Hold Grudges'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, Bob Daisley, the 75-year-old veteran rock/metal bassist and songwriter, who performed on — and wrote/co-wrote the lyrics/music for — a good portion of Ozzy Osbourne's early solo catalog, was asked about the fact that he was invited to take part...

News

Official PAUL DI'ANNO Documentary 'Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer' To Be Released This Summer Via CLEOPATRA ENTERTAINMENT

The life and career of pioneering heavy metal frontman Paul Di'Anno, the powerhouse voice heard on IRON MAIDEN's early albums, will be celebrated in the forthcoming documentary, "Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer", to be released by Cleopatra Entertainment this summer. In a strikingly raw and intim...

News

New SYMPHONY X Music Is Sounding 'Amazing': 'Our Fans Will Think It Was Worth The Wait', Says MIKE LEPOND

In a new interview with Heavy Mextal, SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we have been writing. We've been writing music for years...

News

SAXON Completes Mixing New Album; BIFF BYFORD Says 'Everything Is Clear' In His Cancer Battle

British heavy metal legends SAXON have completed work on their 25th studio album for a tentative late 2026 release. On Tuesday (January 27),SAXON frontman Biff Byford released a video message via social media in which he said: "We've finished the album now. [Longtime SAXON producer and JUDAS PRIEST...

News

DAVE MUSTAINE On Hypothetical Reunion With Ex-MEGADETH Members For Farewell Tour: 'There's Not A Valid Reason To Do Something Like That'

In a new interview with NME, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was once again asked whether there are any plans to invite some of the band's former members to take part in any of the performances on MEGADETH's upcoming farewell tour. He responded: "If we were to look at doing that, then you've got some...

News

JOHN CORABI Shares 'When I Was Young' Song From Upcoming 'New Day' Solo Album

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE and current THE DEAD DAISIES frontman John Corabi will release his debut full-length solo album, "New Day", on April 24, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official visualizer for the LP's second single, "When I Was Young", can be seen below. On the new track, John shares: "'When...

News

NAPALM DEATH Announces Spring 2026 North American Tour With DEADGUY And PRIMITIVE MAN

British grindcore legends NAPALM DEATH have announced a massive North American tour for this coming spring. The trek will feature special guests DEADGUY and PRIMITIVE MAN on select dates. The run kicks off May 7 in Daytona Beach, Florida at the Welcome To Rockville festival before tearing across Nor...

News

FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO: 'I Think Reinvention Is Important At Any Stage Of Your Career'

In a new interview with Soundsphere's Dom Smith, FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho was asked how he and his bandmates plan on "reinventing" themselves in 2026. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think reinvention is important at any stage of your career, 'cause...

News

RIKKI ROCKETT On Possibility Of Hiring New Singer For POISON: 'It's Not Out Of The Question, But It's Not Something I Love The Idea Of'

In a new interview with Rockin' 101's "The Johnny Rock Show", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett was asked if he and his bandmates — guitarist C.C. DeVille and bassist Bobby Dall — would consider "hiring a new lead singer" for the group if they couldn't come to an agreement with Bret Michaels about return...

News

SAVATAGE Live Album From 1990 'Gutter Ballet' Tour Coming 'Soon': 'It's One Of The Best Shows We Ever Did', Says JON OLIVA

A SAVATAGE live album recorded on June 29, 1990 at the Palace in Los Angeles, California during the "Gutter Ballet" tour will be coming out "soon", according to the band's founding singer Jon Oliva. The effort was recorded by SAVATAGE's then-touring lineup consisting of Jon on lead vocals and piano,...

News

I PREVAIL's ERIC VANLERBERGHE On Lineup Change: 'There Was Little Bit Of Uncertainty, But It Had To Be Squashed Down With Confidence'

During an appearance on The Joe Vulpis Podcast, Eric Vanlerberghe, vocalist, songwriter and founding member of the band I PREVAIL, spoke about the group's latest album, "Violent Nature", which was issued last September via Fearless Records. The LP marked a major turning point for the band as they us...

News

Watch: GEOFF TATE Pulls Out QUEENSRŸCHE Surprises For Acoustic Concert In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate played a one-off intimate acoustic concert at Calabouço Rock Bar in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil last Saturday night (January 24). According to Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, only 200 fans and guests attended the sold-out show, which marked Tate's only appearance...

News

JOHN PETRUCCI Says Working With Hitmaker DESMOND CHILD On A DREAM THEATER Song Three Decades Ago Was 'A Lot Of Fun'

In a new interview with Gustavo Maiato and Mateus Ribeiro of Brazil's Whiplash.net, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci spoke about the band's 1997 collaboration with writer/producer Desmond Child on a song called "You Not Me", which appeared on the album "Falling Into Infinity". Child, who is per...

News

ANGRY ANDERSON Looks Ahead To ROSE TATTOO's Final Concert: 'I'll Wake Up' On January 1, 2027 'And The Band Will Be Gone'

In a new interview with Peter Kerr of Rock Daydream Nation, ROSE TATTOO frontman Gary "Angry" Anderson confirmed that the band, which formed in Sydney in 1976, will play its final live show at the end of this year. Asked if there are "mixed emotions" about taking one "final lap" with his band, The 7...