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JESSE LEACH Admits 'It Was A Little Difficult' For Him To Sing HOWARD JONES's Lyrics When He First Rejoined KILLSWITCH ENGAGE

In a new interview with Heavy New York, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about what it is like for him to perform songs live that were originally written and recorded with the band's former frontman Howard Jones. Asked if those songs resonate with him on a similar level as the material tha...

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FAITH NO MORE's RODDY BOTTUM Looks Back On 1980s 'Hair Metal' Scene: 'It Was A Really Weird World To Be In At That Time'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer, and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who is promoting the recent release of his memoir "The Royal We"...

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METAL CHURCH Announces 13th Studio Album, 'Dead To Rights'

West Coast thrash metal legends METAL CHURCH return with their 13th studio album, "Dead To Rights", scheduled for release on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. The album marks the first release from the band's latest lineup, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick...

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Ex-MORBID ANGEL Drummer PETE SANDOVAL Says He Has 'Finally Been Properly Diagnosed As Autistic': 'It Explains So Much'

Former MORBID ANGEL and current TERRORIZER and I AM MORBID drummer Pedro "Pete" Sandoval says that he has "finally" been diagnosed as autistic. The 61-year-old musician, who now lives his life as a born-again Christian, apparently received his diagnosis after undergoing the ADOS-2 assessment, which...

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EVA UNDER FIRE Shares New Single 'Murder Scene'

Listening to EVA UNDER FIRE is like hard rock therapy, turning scars and demons into anthems of inner strength. Nowhere is that clearer than on the Detroit band's latest single, the sonically fierce and lyrically razor-sharp "Murder Scene", released today (February 6) via Better Noise Music. "'Murde...

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TOM MORELLO On YUNGBLUD's Version Of 'Changes' At 'Back To The Beginning': '48 Hours Before' The Concert, 'He Wasn't Gonna Be The Singer Of That Song'

In a new interview with Shan Man of the 98KUPDradio station, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello reflected on his role as the "curator" for BLACK SABBATH's all-star "Back To The Beginning" farewell show, which also marked Ozzy Osbourne's final performance. Asked when he realized the event...

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ZAKK WYLDE On Possibility Of Recording New PANTERA Music Based On DIMEBAG's Riff Ideas: 'That's All Up To PHILIP ANSELMO And REX BROWN'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, Zakk Wylde once again spoke about the possibility of the reformed lineup of PANTERA — featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) — making new music. A...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE On Performing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' For Members Of QUEEN: 'It Was A Lot To Think About'

In a new interview with Tom Power, host of "Q" on Canada's CBC Radio One, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about the experience of performing the QUEEN classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" at last year's Polar Music Prize. The ceremony — which honored the legendary rock band QUEEN, American jazz great Her...

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Ex-I PREVAIL Singer BRIAN BURKHEISER Says His 'Legal Dispute' With His Former Band Is Finally 'Behind' Him

Ex-I PREVAIL vocalist Brian Burkheiser will release a new original song, "Phases", along with the track's accompanying music video, next week under the SCATTERBRAIN banner. Earlier today, Burkheiser released the following statement via social media: "I'm grateful to share that I am officially a free...

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LITA FORD And DIO DISCIPLES To Perform At 2026 'Rock For Ronnie' Event In Los Angeles

This year's "Rock For Ronnie" concert in the park, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, is set for Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2026, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the outdoor space adjacent to the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park (opposite the Los Angeles Zoo). An...

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MAYHEM's ATTILA CSIHAR Confronts His Mortality On 'Liturgy Of Death'

By David E. Gehlke Recent chatter from founding MAYHEM bassist Jørn "Necrobutcher" Stubberud suggested there's an expectation that the long-running, infamous and highly influential Norwegian black metal outfit will survive long enough to celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2034. It's not an unrealis...

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Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI Announces Debut Album From His New Band POWERRAGE

POWERRAGE, the new band featuring former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, will release its debut album, "Beast", on April 24 via High Roller Records. The LP was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound and it features artwork by Mario Lopez. In addition to Ricci, POWERRAGE includes bassist Todd Pilo...

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Watch: MORTAL SIN Returns To Live Stage For First Time In More Than 14 Years

Australian thrash metal pioneers MORTAL SIN played their first show in more than 14 years on January 31 at the Froth & Fury festival in Adelaide, Australia. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. MORTAL SIN's 2026 lineup consists of original members Mat Maurer (vocals) and Andy Eftic...

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MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Announces Summer 2026 Tour With LORNA SHORE, FIT FOR A KING And STATIC DRESS

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE has announced "The Sweat And Blood Tour", with support from LORNA SHORE, FIT FOR A KING and STATIC DRESS. The U.S. trek, promoted by Live Nation, is MOTIONLESS IN WHITE's first American headlining tour in nearly three years and kicks off on July 14 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, wit...

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Ex-KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN Is Working On His First Solo Album

Former KAMELOT and current CONCEPTION vocalist Roy Khan continues shaping his first solo album, expanding on a project first revealed in late 2024. The album represents a new creative chapter in the Norwegian singer's career and follows a period of renewed live activity and closer engagement with hi...