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JON SCHAFFER Says He Has 'Had Great Financial Offers' To Bring ICED EARTH Back: 'But The Time Is Not Right Now'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the ICED EARTH-centric Podcast Of The Wicked podcast, ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer, whose band effectively split up after he was arrested for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, was asked if there are any plan...

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FINGER ELEVEN Members Discuss Escape Rooms, Gaming, Hockey And Collecting Unusual Keepsakes

The Canadian hard rock band FINGER ELEVEN recently went on Side Jams With Bryan Reesman to talk about the activities that bond them as a group, including escape rooms, gaming, hockey, and collecting unusual keepsakes. "We work well in an escape room," said singer Scott Anderson. "We've done over 50...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I've Always Been A Person Of Faith, Ever Since I Was A Little Kid'

In a new interview with Charlotte, North Carolina's WCNC, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford opened up about his faith. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I came to a point in my life that I talk about in my autobiography, 'Confess', where, when you're an alcoholic and when you're a drug ad...

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JAY JAY FRENCH On MARK MENDOZA's Absence From TWISTED SISTER's 2026 Reunion: 'Bands Are Like Marriages, And Things Happen'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French spoke about why singer Dee Snider changed his mind about returning to the road, nine years after the completion of TWISTED SISTER's "40 And Fuck It!" farewell tour, and after Dee repeatedly slammed KISS and MÖT...

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JOE HOTTINGER Wanted HALESTORM To 'Get Uncomfortable' On 'Everest' Album

In a recent interview with Ric Leczel of Mxdwn, HALESTORM guitarist Joe Hottinger spoke about the band's decision to work with producer Dave Cobb on the band's latest studio album, "Everest", after making three records with Nick Raskulinecz. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Back in 202...

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EDENBRIDGE Shares New Single 'Cosmic Embrace' From Upcoming 'Set The Dark On Fire' Album

Austrian symphonic metallers EDENBRIDGE will release their twelfth studio album, "Set The Dark On Fire", on January 16, 2026 through Steamhammer/SPV as a CD digipak, 2LP gatefold and digitally. With "Set The Dark On Fire", EDENBRIDGE explores new soundscapes without abandoning their tried-and-tested...

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GIL MOORE On Upcoming TRIUMPH 'Mixed Reality Platform': A.I. 'Is Very Strongly Part Of Our Toolkit'

In a new interview with Jason Saulnier, TRIUMPH drummer and vocalist Gil Moore spoke about ongoing plans for the legendary Canadian rockers to develop a high-tech concept that would bring their music back to the stage. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One of the things we're planning,...

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MATT CAMERON: Working On SOUNDGARDEN's Final Recordings With CHRIS CORNELL Has Been 'A Really Amazing And Bittersweet Process'

In a new interview with Lyndsey Parker of Gold Derby and Lyndsanity! with Lyndsey Parker, SOUNDGARDEN drummer Matt Cameron spoke about the status of the recordings made before vocalist Chris Cornell's death in May of 2017. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we are in the process of...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN: 'We're Going To Do Something Pretty Big To Find' New Singer For The Band

In a new interview with Lisa Karkos of the Nashville On The Rocks podcast/show, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan confirmed that he and his bandmates are still looking for a singer to replace Erik Grönwall, who exited the group more than a year ago. The now-37-year-old Swedish-born musician, who was dia...

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TWISTED SISTER Announces First 2026 Reunion Concert

TWISTED SISTER has announced its first reunion concert as part of the band's 50th-anniversary tour. The Dee Snider-fronted act will perform at Barcelona Rock Fest, which will take place from July 3 to July 5 in Barcelona, Spain. Also confirmed so far for the Barcelona Rock Fest's tenth-anniversary e...

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GRETA VAN FLEET's JAKE KISZKA Shares 'Must I Go Bound' Music Video From His New Band MIRADOR

MIRADOR, the band co-founded by Grammy Award-winning GRETA VAN FLEET co-founder Jake Kiszka and IDA MAE's Chris Turpin, has just released its self-titled debut album via Republic Records. "MIRADOR comes from a deep passion for rock 'n' roll, early folk, and country blues as well as folklore," says T...

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NIKKI SIXX Explains MÖTLEY CRÜE's Absence From OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'We Couldn't Do It Even If We Wanted To'

In a new interview with Billboard, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about his band's absence from the Ozzy Osbourne/BLACK SABBATH "Back To The Beginning" farewell concert, which took place July 5 in Birmingham, England, two weeks before Osbourne passed away at the age of 76. "It was something we...

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KITTIE Releases Music Video For 'Do You Think I'm A Whore? XXV' From 'Spit XXV' EP

On Friday, September 19, Canadian heavy music pioneers KITTIE will release "Spit XXV" EP, a four-track effort celebrating the 25th anniversary of their gold-certified debut album. The collection features freshly updated and re-recorded versions of four of the albums biggest tracks, "Brackish", "Char...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Reflects On His 12-Year Cancer Battle: 'I'm Not Afraid To Die'

In a new interview with the Fueled With Chris Cyr podcast, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell was asked how being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013 had changed his perspective on life and his approach to living it. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can tell you it mad...

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PEPPER KEENAN Teaches You How To Play CORROSION OF CONFORMITY And DOWN Riffs

From the swampy heaviness of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY to the Southern sludge of DOWN, Pepper Keenan has shaped some of the most iconic riffs in heavy rock. In the latest episode of Gibson TV's "Riff Lords", Pepper breaks down the songs, tunings, and tones that defined CORROSION OF CONFORMITY records...