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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Is Putting Finishing Touches On Debut Solo Album: 'It's 10 Completely New Songs'

In a new interview with Pierre Gutiérrez of Rock Talks, former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell spoke about his plans to complete his debut solo album after releasing four singles over the past three years: "Savages", which came out in May 2025; "Anti-Droid" and "Technical Exorcism", which arrived...

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BUCKCHERRY's STEVIE D. Opens Up About Deadly South Carolina Crash Involving Band's Tour Bus

In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, BUCKCHERRY guitarist Stevie Dacanay (a.k.a. Stevie D.) spoke about the multi-vehicle accident that BUCKCHERRY's tour bus was involved in on August 21. According to a post on the band's social media at the time, one person had died in the mu...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Explains Decision To Perform Pre-W.A.S.P. Song 'Mr. Cool' On '1984 To Headless' Tour: 'I'm Doing It, Quite Honestly, For Me'

During a VIP question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s September 12 concert at the Fox Performing Arts Theater in Riverside, California, frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about the band's decision to perform "Mr. Cool", a song that originally appeared on a demo from Lawless's pre-W.A.S.P. band SIST...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Names Bands That He Thinks Would Be Included In New 'Big Four' Of Thrash Metal

In a recent interview with Czech Republic's Óčko, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked which bands he would pick if he had to "put together a new young generation of the 'Big Four'" of thrash metal. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it wouldn't be a young generation, but I...

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BRIAN MAY Says TONY IOMMI Will Also Appear On WILLIAM SHATNER's Upcoming Heavy Metal Album: TONY 'Loves A Challenge'

In a new interview with Zoe Ball of U.K.'s Greatest Hits Radio, QUEEN guitarist Brian May confirmed that he will appear as a special guest on "Star Trek" legend William Shatner's surprise metal album. Speaking about Shatner — who played Captain James T. Kirk in the original "Star Trek" series from 1...

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Watch: CHAD GRAY Performs MUDVAYNE And HELLYEAH Classics In Boston During 2026 '30 Years Of Madnesss' Tour

The Steve's Concert Corner channel on YouTube has uploaded video of Chad Gray's entire September 11 concert at Big Night Live in Boston, Massachusetts. You can now watch it below. The MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH frontman recently launched a tour during which he is celebrating his 30-year career with "30 Y...

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JON SCHAFFER Shares Music Video For 'Jekyll Island' From SONS OF LIBERTY Project

Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW project, has released the official music video for "Jekyll Island" from his recently issued reimagining of...

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PHIL SOUSSAN Says 'It Looks Very, Very Promising' That LAST IN LINE Has Found A New Singer

In a new interview with Peter Kerr of Rock Daydream Nation, LAST IN LINE bassist Phil Soussan offered an update on the band's search for a new singer following the recent departure of LAST IN LINE's original vocalist Andrew Freeman. Soussan, who joined LAST IN LINE in 2016 following the passing of t...

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MR. BIG Compilation 'Big, Bigger, Biggest! The Best Of Mr. Big' To Make Long-Awaited Debut On Vinyl, SACD And MQA-CD+CD

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, MR. BIG's million-selling compilation album "Big, Bigger, Biggest! The Best Of Mr. Big", finally makes its long-awaited debut on vinyl, SACD and MQA-CD+CD set. Spanning the band's most successful era, the collection includes global hits like "To Be With You"...

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MASTODON Sued By Late Guitarist BRENT HINDS's Estate Over His Share Of Business

According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the estate of late MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds has filed a lawsuit against the surviving members of the band claiming that he had never been bought out of his share of MASTODON and its related businesses before his death. The estate is also accusing...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Says His Heavy Metal Album Will Be Called 'What The F Is Heavy Metal?'

In a new interview with Michael Moynihan of The Moynihan Report, "Star Trek" legend William Shatner confirmed that he is working on a heavy metal album. The project, which is being driven by a heavyweight production team led by Adam Hamilton (L.A. GUNS, BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE) and Brian Perera, pr...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN On Reunion With RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'It Was Lovely. It Was Fantastic.'

In a new interview with Joann Butler In Studio With..., DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan reflected on Ritchie Blackmore's reunion with DEEP PURPLE for the first time in more than three decades during the band's headlining concert on August 12 at the Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Announces 'Obsolete By Word Of Mouth' October 2026 U.S. Spoken-Word Dates

Former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell has announced "Obsolete By Word Of Mouth", a rare and deeply personal spoken-word experience celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band's "Obsolete" album and offering audiences the opportunity to hear the story behind the landmark LP directly from the art...

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NEVERMORE's JEFF LOOMIS And VAN WILLIAMS Explain JIM SHEPPARD's Absence From Band's Reunion: 'We Decided To Move On From The Negativity'

In a new interview with Italy's TrueMetal.it, NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams explained their decision to exclude NEVERMORE's founding bassist Jim Sheppard from the band's reformed lineup. Jeff said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's just we haven't spoken to Jim in...

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PANTERA Announces 'The Great Nola Trendkill' Two-Day Festival With DOWN, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, Others

Behold! The Great Nola Trendkill is upon us. Presented by Housecore Horror, Housecore Records and Live Nation, the special two-day festival will take place at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 20- 21, featuring a landmark performance by PANTERA, marking their first show in New Or...