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Watch: PAUL DI'ANNO And GUS G. Perform Early IRON MAIDEN Classics At Athens 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, has joined ex-IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno for three concerts this month in Greece, where they are playing songs from MAIDEN's first two albums, "Ir...

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K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Announces First Concert

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST will co-headline next year's edition of the Alcatraz open air hard rock and heavy metal festival, set to take place August 11-13, 2023 in Kortrijk, Belgium. Downing announced the group's appearance at the event via a video message pos...

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DEFTONES Are 'Chipping Away On Some New Music'

In a new interview with Noise11.com to promote his ††† (CROSSES) project, DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno was asked for an update on his main band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're just chipping away on some new music — those [other] guys are, at leas...

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DEICIDE Completes Recording Bass For Next Studio Album

Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE have finished recording the bass, rhythm guitars and drums for their long-awaited new studio album. On Tuesday (December 13),DEICIDE's guitarist Taylor Nordberg (THE ABSENCE, INHUMAN CONDITION) shared a photo of him and his bandmates at his home studio, Smoke An...

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New SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL 'Has Brought A New Energy' To The Band Which Had Been 'Missing For A Long Time'

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan says that the band's new frontman Erik Grönwall "has brought a new energy" to the group which had been "missing for a long time." Grönwall joined SKID ROW in January as the replacement for ZP Theart, who had been in the group for more than six years. SKID ROW played its...

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DISTURBED's DAN DONEGAN: 'The Older We've Gotten, The More Respect We Have For Each Other'

In a recent interview with Wichita's T95 The Rock Station, DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan was asked how he and his bandmates have managed to keep their personal friendships and working relationships intact after all these years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think the older...

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JOHN CORABI Doubles Down On His MICK MARS 'Retirement' Comments: 'Until I Hear It From Him, I Don't Buy Any Of It'

In a new interview with Backstage Pass Rock News, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi, who joined the band in 1992 as the replacement for original singer Vince Neil, spoke about his current relationship with his former bandmates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I am close to [guitaris...

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BRET MICHAELS Says POISON Retaining Its Publishing Rights Turned Out To Be 'The Biggest Gem'

POISON frontman Bret Michaels stopped by SiriusXM's Hair Nation (ch. 39) recently to chat with host Tommy London about his summer 2023 "Parti-Gras" tour plans. During the in-depth conversation, Bret shared stories about how music was his salvation during "a crazy time" in his life, helping him throu...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Shares Photos Of His PANTERA Drum Kit

ANTHRAX's Charlie Benante has shared a few photos of the drum kit that he is using for the PANTERA comeback shows. He is joined in PANTERA's reformed lineup by surviving members Rex Brown (bass) and Philip Anselmo (vocals) alongside guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY). On Tuesd...

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CRONOS: Chances Of Classic VENOM Reunion Are 'Less Than Zero'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant said that the chances of a reunion of the band's classic lineup — also featuring guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and drummer Anthony "Abaddon" Bray — are "less than zero. I owe them nothing, and they've got nothing I wan...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS: LEMMY Was 'A Very Complex Individual'

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s November 26 concert at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida, frontman Blackie Lawless was asked for his memories of late MOTÖRHEAD legend Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[He was] a very comple...

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Former WHITE ZOMBIE Bassist Shares Video Of 'Secret' PANTERA Rehearsal In New Orleans

Former WHITE ZOMBIE bassist Sean Yseult has shared a photo and video of a "PANTERA secret rehearsal" she attended last month in New Orleans, Louisiana. She wrote in an accompanying message: "PANTERA secret rehearsal! I promised Phil [Anselmo, PANTERA singer] I wouldn't share this until they started...

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Watch: OVERKILL Performs Brand New Song 'Wicked Place' At Germany's RUHRPOTT METAL MEETING

Veteran thrashers OVERKILL performed a brand new song called "Wicked Place" during their December 9 concert at the Ruhrpott Metal Meeting in Oberhausen, Germany. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. "Wicked Place" will appear on OVERKILL's 20th studio album, "Scorched", to be relea...

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KINGDOM COME Singer Says JAMES KOTTAK Has Been Dealing With 'Health Issues' For Past Two Years: 'He's On A Break'

KINGDOM COME singer Keith St. John, who joined the band in 2018 as the replacement for original frontman Lenny Wolf, spoke to the "Pat's Soundbytes Unplugged" podcast about the reformed group's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've got live dates right now...

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Ex-THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Singer GREG PUCIATO To Release Live Album

Greg Puciato, who has released both his critically acclaimed debut and sophomore solo albums in the short span of two years, has set a December 20 release date for his inaugural live album, "11/11/22 Los Angeles". "You don't get many first shows," says Puciato of his November 11 outing at Los Angele...