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DINO CAZARES Explains Why Reunion Of FEAR FACTORY's Classic Lineup Isn't Possible

In a new interview with the Life Is Peachy podcast, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the circumstances that led to the 2020 departure of the band's original singer Burton C. Bell. Cazares said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[After] I [came] back with FEAR FACTORY, we released...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Teams With ORIANTHI For 'Future Of Youth' Music Video

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has released a new video — his fifth from his current album "Child Within The Man" — for "Future Of Youth" with special guest performer, singer, songwriter and guitarist Orianthi. Watch the video for the musically explosive and lyrically unflinching single bel...

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HELLOWEEN Shares 'Eagle Fly Free' Video From Upcoming 'Live At Budokan' Release

The reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release a new live album, "Live At Budokan", on December 13, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The colossal effort immortalizes HELLOWEEN's September 16, 2023 performance at Tokyo's legendary Nippon Budokan. "Live At...

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EXODUS/SLAYER Guitarist GARY HOLT Says His Upcoming Memoir Covers His 'Self-Destruction' And His 'Redemption'

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt spoke about the status of his memoir, which is due next year via Hachette Books. "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way" is described in a press release as "a no-ho...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces Spring 2025 Tour With KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING, FROZEN SOUL

Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band KILLSWITCH ENGAGE — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — are returning to the road this winter and spring. Fresh off a 25th-anniversary perfor...

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RONNIE GALLETTI Is Secure With NASTY SAVAGE's Legacy As The Band That Helped Launch Floridian Death Metal

By David E. Gehlke Nearly every veteran of the legendary Floridian death metal scene will tell you that NASTY SAVAGE was the reason they got into the scene. Formed in the Tampa suburb of Brandon in 1983, NASTY SAVAGE landed a deal with Metal Blade Records two years later for the release of their sel...

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GODSMACK Announces March/April 2025 European Tour With P.O.D. And DROWNING POOL

GODSMACK has announced a spring 2025 European tour with support from P.O.D. and DROWNING POOL. The 14-date trek will kick off on March 22 in Sofia, Bulgaria and will end on April 12 in Oberhausen, Germany. See a complete list of dates below. General on-sales start this Wednesday, October 30 and Frid...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Says Second ELEGANT WEAPONS Album Is 'Halfway Done'

In a recent interview with Clint Switzer of On The Road To Rock, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the status of his ELEGANT WEAPONS project, also featuring singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),including a possible second album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Ronnie...

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ALICE COOPER Expands 'Muscle Of Love' With Robust Deluxe Edition

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Alice Cooper has unveiled a brand new deluxe edition of the 1973 classic "Muscle Of Love". It arrives in multiple configurations, including a 2LP vinyl and a 1CD/Blu-ray. It's available exclusively at Rhino.com and select international WMG stores. A digital deluxe...

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BLACK SABBATH Ballet To Make U.S. Debut At VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL

The U.S. premiere of Birmingham Royal Ballet's "Black Sabbath- The Ballet" will take place in May 2025 at the Virginia Arts Festival. The ballet will make its U.S. debut in Norfolk before traveling to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. "I am thrilled to be bringing 'Black Sabbath - the Ballet' t...

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SONIC TEMPLE 2025 Festival: Full Music Lineup Announced

The full music lineup has been announced for the fourth year of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, including some incredible firsts for the Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America, held May 8, 9, 10 and 11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. More than 100 bands will take the stage during t...

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TESLA: 'All About Love' EP Details Revealed

TESLA will release their new six-song EP, "All About Love", on Friday, November 29. "All About Love" is now available for pre-order as a special-edition orange vinyl. The EP includes four versions of "All About Love" (acoustic, electric, hybrid, live); a live version of "Walk Away", a concert favori...

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Ex-ACCEPT Bassist PETER BALTES's Home Damaged By Hurricane Milton; GoFundMe Campaign Launched

Former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. bassist Peter Baltes has launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist him and his wife in repairing their home in Nokomis, Florida due to damages caused by Hurricane Milton. In an introductory message on GoFundMe, Peter wrote: "Hurricane Milton hit my area head on while I...

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PAUL STANLEY On KISS Avatar Show: It Will Be Like 'Cirque Du Soleil Meets 'Star Wars' And A KISS Concert'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Steve-O's Wild Ride! podcast, KISS frontman Paul Stanley praised the upcoming KISS avatar show, saying it will be like "Cirque Du Soleil meets 'Star Wars' and a KISS concert." The technology being used for the KISS avatars, originally developed for ABBA'...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Confirms He Was Once Approached By VAN HALEN Brothers About Making Music Together

In his first interview since Eddie Van Halen's 2020 passing, Alex Van Halen revealed that Ozzy Osbourne and Chris Cornell were both under consideration to front VAN HALEN at different times when the band was in between singers. While speaking with Rolling Stone to promote his new memoir, "Brothers",...