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JUDAS PRIEST Kicks Off North American '50 Heavy Metal Years' Tour In Reading, Pennsylvania (Video)

JUDAS PRIEST's first pandemic-era tour, the rescheduled "50 Heavy Metal Years" North American trek, kicked off last night (Wednesday, September 8) at Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania. As was the case with their appearance at the Bloodstock Open Air festival in August, the British heavy metal...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE To Be Honored At 'Artists For Peace And Justice' Gala

RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee will be honored with a solo Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday, September 11 at the Artists For Peace And Justice (APJ) gala in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Lee is being recognized for his "commitment to philanthropy," including his support of brain cancer research,...

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PÄR SUNDSTRÖM On Why SABATON Is A Self-Managed Band: 'We Do Things Our Way'

Bassist Pär Sundström of Swedish metallers SABATON spoke to Music Connection about what it's like for him and his bandmates to exist as a self-managed entity — a rarity among groups operating at their level. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You start a band because you love to play. Th...

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IRON MAIDEN Releases Animated Music Video For 'Stratego'

The official music video for "Stratego", a brand new song from IRON MAIDEN, can be streamed below. The track, which was written by guitarist Janick Gers and founder member/bassist Steve Harris, is taken from the band's 17th studio album, "Senjutsu", which was released on September 3 via BMG. The ani...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On Next JUDAS PRIEST Album: The New Songs 'Sound Fantastic'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said: "Obviously, we faced some challenges with schedules due to the pandemic. We wanted to keep it the same dy...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Returns With His First Post-MEGADETH Project THE LUCID

THE LUCID, the four-piece hard rock band featuring bassist David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH),vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (SPONGE),guitarist Drew Fortier and drummer Mike Heller (RAVEN, FEAR FACTORY),will release its self-titled debut album on October 15 via SpoilerHead Records . The LP features nine he...

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KISS Announces Rescheduled Tour Dates After COVID-19-Related Postponements

KISS has announced rescheduled North American tour dates after the band was forced to postpone five shows due to Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons testing positive for COVID-19. The new dates in Atlanta, Georgia; Burgettstown, Pennsylvania; Clarkston, Michigan; Tinley Park, Illinois; and Dayton, Ohio wi...

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METALLICA And Workwear Brand CARHARTT Raise $377,450 For 'Metallica Scholars' Initiative

Workwear brand Carhartt teamed up with METALLICA's All Within My Hands foundation this Labor Day with the goal of training a new generation of skilled workers. A total of $377,450 was raised from online sales and will be donated to the foundation's Metallica Scholars workforce education program, whi...

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MAMMOTH WVH's 'Don't Back Down' Reaches No. 1 At Active Rock Radio

MAMMOTH WVH's latest single "Don't Back Down" has reached No. 1 on the Active Rock chart. The song has been gaining momentum since it impacted radio in April and the week of September 6 sees it grab the top spot on both the Mediabase and BDS Active Rock charts. "Don't Back Down" was released five mo...

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THE BLACK CROWES Announce Two Special Shows At House Of Blues In Las Vegas

THE BLACK CROWES will play two special shows in Las Vegas this fall. The November 18 and November 19 concerts at the House Of Blues will see the band perform its debut album, "Shake Your Money Maker", in its entirety to celebrate the LP's 30th anniversary, along with "all the hits" from the rest of...

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Former NIGHTWISH Singer ANETTE OLZON Opens Up About Being Bullied

Former NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon, who is promoting her upcoming solo album, "Strong", spoke to Finland's Tuonela Magazine about her experience getting bullied both in her personal life and by strangers on the Internet. Asked what advice she has for other people who are getting bullied, Anette sa...

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IRON MAIDEN Members Were 'Sworn To Absolute Secrecy' For More Than Two Years About 'Senjutsu' Album

In a new interview with the WGRD 97.9 radio station, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain spoke about how he and his bandmates managed to keep the details of their new album, "Senjutsu", under wraps for more than two years after completing it in early 2019 during a break in their "Legacy Of The Beast"...

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MYLES KENNEDY Releases Music Video for 'A Thousand Words'

With his solo band starting its first tour in over 30 months this September, ALTER BRIDGE's Myles Kennedy has released another music video from his sophomore release "The Ides Of March". The video for "A Thousand Words" finds Myles reconnecting with director Stefano Bertelli (ALTER BRIDGE's "Native...

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Watch STEVEN ADLER Perform GUNS N' ROSES Classics At Rainbow Bar & Grill Backyard Bash

Video footage of Steven Adler's September 5 performance at the Rainbow Bar & Grill Backyard Bash in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. Joining the former GUNS N' ROSES drummer in his group are Ariel Kamin, the singer of Argentinian GN'R tribute band SON OF A GUN, plus guitarists Micha...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Defends KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN: 'I Wish She Was Wearing One Of My Band's Tees'

FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares says that former CANNIBAL CORPSE singer Chris Barnes is "wrong" to criticize Kourtney Kardashian after the reality TV personality and social media star was photographed wearing one of CANNIBAL CORPSE's t-shirts. In the widely circulated photo, Kardashian is seen s...