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Watch: PAUL DI'ANNO And GUS G. Perform Early IRON MAIDEN Classics At Thessaloniki Concert

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, joined ex-IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno for three concerts this month in Greece, where they played songs from MAIDEN's first two albums, "Iron Maiden...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On KK'S PRIEST: 'The Plan Is To Just Tour Non-Stop For A Year Or Two'

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, former JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens spoke about the status of the sophomore album from his new group KK'S PRIEST, in which he is joined by another ex-JUDAS PRIEST member, guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: KING DIAMOND Is 'One Of The Nicest Guys I've Ever Met'

On December 4, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet met MERCYFUL FATE singer King Diamond — whose real name is Kim Bendix Petersen — for the first time when the two bands performed at Mexico's Hell & Heaven Metal Fest. Speaking to Waste Some Time With Jason Green about the experience, Sweet said (as t...

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ROBIN MCAULEY Announces New Solo Album 'Alive'

Frontiers Music Srl will release legendary rock vocalist Robin McAuley's new solo album, "Alive", on February 17, 2023. The official music video for the LP's title track can be seen below. "Alive" sees McAuley's voice continuing to defy time and sounding as inspired and powerful as ever. The music i...

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PANTERA's REX BROWN Is 'Feeling Pretty Damn Good' Less Than A Week After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Rex Brown says that he is "feeling pretty damn good" less than a week after he was forced to sit out several PANTERA shows on the band's South American tour after catching "a very mild strain of Covid". Earlier today, the 58-year-old bassist issued the following health update via Twitter: "Quick Upd...

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SKID ROW's DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Opens Up About His Upcoming Neck Surgery: 'I'm Looking Forward To It'

Last month, SKID ROW postponed its previously announced tour of Australia in order to allow guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo "the proper time to heal" from his "rescheduled neck surgery." The dates, which were originally slated to happen in December, will now take place in May 2023. Sabo opened up about...

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WES SCANTLIN On PUDDLE OF MUDD's Next Album: 'It's Gonna Be Crazy, Amazing Music'

In a new interview with Matt Bingham of the Z93 radio station, PUDDLE OF MUDD frontman Wes Scantlin confirmed that he has been working with former PUDDLE OF MUDD bassist Doug Ardito and ex-PUDDLE OF MUDD guitarist Christian Stone on material for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2019's "Welcome To Ga...

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Watch High-Quality Video Of Ex-MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And POLAND Performing At 'Days Of The Dead' Convention In Chicago

Tribe 3 Productions has shared high-quality video of KINGS OF THRASH's November 19 performance at the Days Of The Dead horror convention in Chicago, Illinois. Also included is footage of the support act, METALLICA tribute band HARDWIRED. KINGS OF THRASH is the new band featuring former MEGADETH memb...

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Watch PANTERA Perform In São Paulo, Brazil

The reformed PANTERA played its third concert without bassist Rex Brown Thursday night (December 15) at Vibra in São Paulo, Brazil. The show took place three days after Rex confirmed that a positive COVID-19 test forced him to miss PANTERA's performance at Knotfest Chile in Santiago on Sunday (Decem...

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Watch: DAVE GROHL Joins BILLIE EILISH For Emotional 'My Hero' Duet In Los Angeles

Billie Eilish was joined onstage at her concert last night (Thursday, December 15) at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles by FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl. The pair performed an acoustic duet of the FOO FIGHTERS classic "My Hero" as a tribute to late FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins, who passed away...

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BRET MICHAELS's Guitarist PETE EVICK Calls PHILIP ANSELMO 'A Douchebag', Says He Is 'Glad' People Will Hear PANTERA Music Again

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Bay Ragni Show", Pete Evick, who is best known as Bret Michaels's music director and guitar player of the last 19 years, was asked to weigh in on PANTERA's recent comeback. Surviving members Rex Brown (bass) and Philip Anselmo (vocals) are joined in...

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STEVE VAI Says His European Tour Was 'Probably A Little Premature' Following Latest Shoulder Surgery

Two years ago, legendary guitarist Steve Vai underwent shoulder surgery to repair an injury. That procedure was successful, enabling him to record his new album, "Inviolate". However, in preparing for a U.S. tour in support of the LP, it became clear that another injury emerged that required another...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Stands By His Statement That RANDY BLYTHE Is 'One Of The Greatest Frontmen In Metal'

In a new interview with Consequence, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton spoke about Randy Blythe's evolution as a frontman since the band's inception nearly 30 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's just been awesome to have front-row seats to watch Randy — my friend Ran...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM's Final Concert To Be Released As Live Album

CHILDREN OF BODOM's final concert, which took place on December 15, 2019 at the Black Box in Helsinki Ice Hall in Helsinki, Finland, will be released next year as a live album. Earlier today, drummer Jaska Raatikainen, bassist Henri "Henkka T. Blacksmith" Seppälä and keyboardist Janne Wirman release...

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GEORGE LYNCH Says Next LYNCH MOB Album Is Almost Done, Confirms New THE END MACHINE Singer

LYNCH MOB is putting the finishing touches on a new studio album for a tentative 2023 release. Joining former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch in the newly reactivated band are his longtime drummer Jimmy D'Anda (BULLETBOYS) along with TANTRIC bassist Jaron Gulino, and singer Gabriel Colon. Lynch offere...