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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Announces Rescheduled 'Obsolete By Word Of Mouth' Spoken-Word Events

Former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell has announced the details of his rescheduled spoken-words events in Australia, dubbed "Obsolete By Word Of Mouth". The two shows, which were originally supposed to happen in June, will now be held on the following dates: Oct. 25 - Sydney, Australia @ Chuck T...

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Ex-EVANESCENCE Guitarist JEN MAJURA Says 'A Combination Of A Lot Of Things' Led To Her Decision To 'Step Away' From Music Industry

In a new interview with Brazil's Ibagenscast, former EVANESCENCE guitarist Jen Majura discussed her recent announcement that she was "step[ping] away" from the music industry, at least temporarily, so that she could focus on doing "healthier and better things" with her life. Asked how she came to th...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Performs Full-Band Version Of IRON MAIDEN's 'Revelations' At Los Angeles Concert

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson performed a full-band version of MAIDEN's classic song "Revelations" during his solo concert this past Sunday night (October 5) at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, California. Fan-filmed video of the rendition can be seen below. Prior to launching into the track, Dickin...

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MICHAEL POULSEN's Pre-VOLBEAT Albums From Death Metal Band DOMINUS Now Available On Streaming Music Services

For nearly 25 years, vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen has been spearheading Danish rock and roll machine VOLBEAT, releasing nine full-lengths, selling millions of albums, and filling stadiums worldwide. Before fronting VOLBEAT, however, Poulsen formed death metal band DOMINUS, which recorded four...

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MANTAS And ABADDON Explain Why They Are The Only Ones Who Can Rightfully Call Their Band VENOM

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and Anthony "Abaddon" Bray, iconic co-founders of the pioneering black metal band VENOM — who recently announced that they will celebrate the 45th anniversary of VENOM's classic debut album, 1981's "Welcome To Hell", at various fe...

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Watch: DEE SNIDER Performs TWISTED SISTER, AC/DC Classics With LITA FORD In St. Charles, Missouri

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider joined Lita Ford and her backing band this past Friday (October 3) at The Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri to perform several songs, including Lita's Ozzy Osbourne duet "Close My Eyes Forever", the TWISTED SISTER classics "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna...

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See Behind-The-Scenes Video Of MEGADETH And MARTY FRIEDMAN Before Last Month's Concert In Istanbul

Professor Reggie Almeida of the Renzo Gracie TN Brazilian jiu-jitsu school in Tennessee, who has been traveling with MEGADETH on the band's recent tours, has uploaded backstage and performance video of the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit's September 22, 2025 concert at Maçka Küçükçiftlik Park in Istanb...

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GREEN DAY Unveils Remastered Deluxe Edition Of 'Warning' In Celebration Album's 25th Anniversary

Global rock superstars GREEN DAY — Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool — celebrate the 25th anniversary of their seminal sixth album, "Warning", with a brand new expanded edition titled "Warning (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)", out November 14, 2025. It will arrive in multiple configura...

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FOO FIGHTERS Surprise-Release Live EP, 'Are Playing Where??? Vol. 1'

FOO FIGHTERS have surprise-released a new live EP. Recorded at various club shows the band played across the United States in September, "Are Playing Where??? Vol. 1" is available exclusively on Bandcamp, with proceeds going towards local charities working to combat food insecurity in San Luis Obisp...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Performs In Denver During 'The Mandrake Project Live 2025' North American Tour

Fan-filmed video of Bruce Dickinson's September 30 performance at the Summit Music Hall in Denver, Colorado can be seen in the YouTube playlist below. (Note: After each song, the YouTube player automatically jumps to the next song in the playlist.) Bruce kicked off his first extensive North American...

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Founding VENOM Members MANTAS And ABADDON To Celebrate 45th Anniversary Of 'Welcome To Hell' At 2026 KEEP IT TRUE Festival

Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and Anthony "Abaddon" Bray, iconic co-founders of the pioneering black metal band VENOM, will celebrate the 45th anniversary of VENOM's classic debut album, 1981's "Welcome To Hell", at the 2026 edition of the Keep It True festival on April 24, 2026 at Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On Developing Your Own Style As A Guitarist: 'It's Very Important To Be Honest With Your Own Taste'

During his September 23 guitar clinic at Kadıköy Sahne in Istanbul, Turkey, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about the importance of developing your own sound and style. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I think as a guitar player, it's easy to see someone who's r...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: 'All Of The Science-Fiction Movies I Loved As A Kid,' Like '1984' And 'Idiocracy', 'We're Living Them Right Now'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach was asked for his opinion of the negative effects of political polarization and the state of our world in the post-pandemic era. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel like all of th...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Says 'Anybody Can Make A Record Or Video' Now: 'It Diluted Everything'

In a new interview with Jordi Pinyol, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen spoke about how the music industry has changed in the four decades since he launched his career as a professional musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The industry itself, it's not a pretty thing....

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Watch: FOO FIGHTERS Play Pop-Up Show In New Haven

FOO FIGHTERS played a surprise show Tuesday night (September 23) at the 900-capacity Toad's Place in New Haven, Connecticut. The band announced the pop-up performance on Monday, with fans rushing to get tickets, priced at $30, and some camping out so they could get the best spot inside when the door...