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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Says He Knew MÖTLEY CRÜE's Retirement Wouldn't Last

DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott says that he knew MÖTLEY CRÜE would eventually renege on its 2014 "cessation of touring" contract. "Five years ago, I kind of sniggered into my cup of coffee, like, 'Yeah, right.'" Elliott recalled in a new interview with Rolling Stone. "I told Nikki [Sixx, MÖTLEY CRÜE...

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Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO: 'I Nearly Died Four Years Ago'

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno says that he is lucky to be alive after developing a deadly infection several years ago. Di'Anno has battled a number of health issues in recent years. He reportedly underwent an operation in 2016 to remove a "rugby ball-sized abscess" on his lungs and required...

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NIKKI SIXX Slams THE BLACK CROWES Manager For Leaking MÖTLEY CRÜE Reunion On 'The Howard Stern Show'

Nikki Sixx has slammed THE BLACK CROWES manager Mark DiDia for leaking the MÖTLEY CRÜE reunion on "The Howard Stern Show" in mid-November, ruining any well-organized strategies CRÜE's management had in making the major announcement. CRÜE will team up with DEF LEPPARD, POISON and JOAN JETT & THE...

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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Launches 'No F**kin' Regrets' Podcast

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has launched the "No Fuckin' Regrets With Robb Flynn" podcast via GaS Digital Network. You can check out the first episode premiering for free on Wednesday, December 11 at 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT at this location. "No Fuckin' Regrets" will be livestreaming every Wednes...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Announces First-Ever Solo Tour

SAXON frontman Biff Byford will embark on his first-ever solo tour in April 2020. The 10-date trek will kick off on April 17 at Gateshead Sage 2 and will include shows in Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Bath, Liverpool, Aberdare, Milton Keynes, London and Brighton. The performaces will be split into two...

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NIKKI SIXX: Why MÖTLEY CRÜE Decided To Blow Up 'Cessation Of Touring' Agreement

Nikki Sixx says that he and his MÖTLEY CRÜE bandmates "missed each other" in the four years since they played their last show. CRÜE fans who shelled out for the band's 2014/2015 "farewell" tour were led to believe that the group would never return after playing its final concert on December 2015 at...

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DEF LEPPARD, MÖTLEY CRÜE, POISON And JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS: 'The Stadium Tour' Details Revealed

The world's most iconic and celebrated rock legends will hit the road together next summer for a coheadlining tour so massive that it could only be held in America's biggest stadiums. "The Stadium Tour" featuring DEF LEPPARD, MÖTLEY CRÜE, with POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS will hit sele...

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JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS To Open For MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD And POISON On 2020 Tour

JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS will serve as the opening act for MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD and POISON on their upcoming North American stadium tour. According to 97 Rock Online, Jett will perform with the three hard rock acts at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington on September 2, 2020. Tickets will...

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JOURNEY's JONATHAN CAIN Releases Music Video For His New Christmas Single, 'Wonder Of Wonders'

Jonathan Cain is joined by Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling NEWSBOYS frontman Michael Tait in the official music video for the JOURNEY keyboardist's newest Christmas single, "Wonder Of Wonders". Available now from Identity Records at iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, Google Play, iHeartRadio...

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KING DIAMOND is Going 'Back To The Roots' With 'The Institute' Album

Last month, KING DIAMOND released a brand new song called "Masquerade Of Madness". Mixed by guitarist Andy La Rocque and singer King Diamond at Sonic Train Studios, the track will appear on KING DIAMOND's first studio album in 12 years, "The Institute", which will be released in 2020 via Metal Blade...

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JOSH RAND Says STONE SOUR Had No Idea Band Was Being Recorded For 'Hello, You Bastards: Live In Reno' Album

STONE SOUR will release its first official live album, "Hello, You Bastards, Live In Reno" in December. In a recent interview with "The Metal Sucks Podcast", guitarist Josh Rand explained how the live album came about and why STONE SOUR decided to leave the recording of its October 5, 2018 performan...

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SCORPIONS Plot July 2020 Las Vegas Residency, Tap METALLICA Producer For New Album

SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs has confirmed to New Zealand's "The Metal Bar" that the band is putting the finishing touches on the songwriting process for a new studio album. The upcoming disc will mark the German hard rock legends' first release since 2017's "Born To Touch Your Feelings - Best...

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ATREYU Bassist: The Music Industry Is 'Oversaturated' And Has 'Lost Its Honesty'

Shawn Sixx of the "Sixx Strings" podcast recently conducted an interview with ATREYU bassist Marc "Porter" McKnight. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the importance of maintaining a passion for music: Marc: "I think it's an importan...

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SKILLET Announces Winter 2020 North American Tour With FROM ASHES TO NEW And LEDGER

SKILLET will return to the road in North America this winter in support of its tenth album, "Victorious", out now. The band's headline trek will kick off on February 6 in Wichita, Kansas and run through March 14 in Norfolk, Virginia. Support on the tour will come from FROM ASHES TO NEW and LEDGER, t...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces HOWARD JONES's LIGHT THE TORCH As Opening Act For Spring 2020 Tour

LIGHT THE TORCH will be the opening act on KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's spring 2020 tour. As fans are well aware, LIGHT THE TORCH features frontman Howard Jones, who served as KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's singer from 2002 through 2012. "We are excited to bring out LIGHT THE TORCH, first of all, because they are a kil...