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SIXX:A.M. Films New Video

SIXX:A.M. filmed a new video on Wednesday, December 19. A new photo of bassist Nikki Sixx, guitarist DJ Ashba, singer James Michael and drummer Dustin Steinke was posted on the band's Instagram page last night, along with the caption: "Did ya miss us? Shooting a new video" SIXX:A.M. hasn't released...

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Former OPETH Keyboardist PER WIBERG To Release Solo Album

Per Wiberg, the Swedish multi-instrumentalist who has played with such bands as OPETH, CANDLEMASS, KAMCHATKA and SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, will release his debut solo album, "Head Without Eyes", on April 19, 2019 via Despotz Records. Says Wiberg: "This album has been in the making for quite some time and I...

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DEF LEPPARD's Second Las Vegas Residency Will Likely See Band Perform 'Greatest-Hits Set,' Says JOE ELLIOTT

Joe Elliott has revealed that DEF LEPPARD is in talks to play another Las Vegas residency in 2019. The band's first residency, "Viva Hysteria!" took place in 2013 and saw DEF LEPPARD spend a month in Sin City for a nine-show run at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel. The group performed its landmark 1...

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DEF LEPPARD Drummer RICK ALLEN To Embark On Northeast Art Tour

Wentworth Gallery will present, in its northeast U.S. premiere, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen's works from his latest collection titled "Rick Allen: Legends & Dreams". Rick's art is currently being showcased exclusively in Wentworth Gallery locations throughout the United States. Friday, January...

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THE NEAL MORSE BAND: 'The Great Adventure' Music Video

THE NEAL MORSE BAND — Neal Morse (lead vocals, guitars, keyboards),Mike Portnoy (drums, vocals),Randy George (bass),Bill Hubauer (keyboards, vocals),Eric Gillette (guitars, vocals) — will take fans on "The Great Adventure" with its latest double concept album, due out January 25, 2019 on Radiant...

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Drummer JEREMY SPENCER Exits FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH

Drummer Jeremy Spencer has announced his departure from FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH. After sitting out the fall leg of the group's recent co-headlining tour with BREAKING BENJAMIN, Jeremy underwent a second back surgery and will need a significant amount of time to recover; the band fully supports his d...

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KISS: 'Kissworld - The Best Of Kiss' Collection To Receive North American Release

On January 25, 2019, UMe will release "Kissworld - The Best Of Kiss" on CD and digitally, with the standard black vinyl and limited-edition color vinyl being released on March 29. The collection was previously made available in the United Kingdom in 2017. KISS, America's #1 gold-record-award-winning...

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STEVE RILEY Reveals Lineup Of His Version Of L.A. GUNS: 'The Band's Gonna Sound Great'

Steve Riley has revealed more details about the version of L.A. GUNS that will perform at next year's M3 Rock Festival, set to take place May 3-5, 2019 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Joining the drummer will be returning members Kelly Nickels (bass) and Scott Griffin (now o...

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DEF LEPPARD Releases Music Video For Original Holiday Song 'We All Need Christmas'

DEF LEPPARD has released an official music video for its new Christmas single titled "We All Need Christmas". A delicate acoustic ballad, the track proves fireside-ready with its uplifting, hopeful spirit and sense of seasonal soul. "We All Need Christmas" is featured on DEF LEPPARD's brand new grea...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN: How We Wrote 'Fast As A Shark'

In a recent interview with the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about the band's mindset while creating "Fast As A Shark", considered by some to be the first true thrash metal track ever recorded. "I clearly remember how we wrote the song and how it all came about," Wo...

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Authorized Biography Of KING'S X Due In February

"King's X: The Oral History", the definitive companion to one of the most acclaimed hard rock acts in the business, will be published on February 19, 2019 via Jawbone Press. Countless accolades have been bestowed upon KING'S X over the years, and, since their formation in 1980, they have grown to be...

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Japanese metallers ANTHEM Release 'Black Empire' Single From 'Nucleus' Album

Veteran Japanese metallers ANTHEM have signed with Nuclear Blast Records for the European territory. The first release under the deal will be a greatest-hits album, featuring re-recordings of the band's most popular songs with English lyrics. Mixing and mastering the disc was renowned Swedish produc...

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SHINEDOWN Singer: 'My Number One Priority In Life Is My 10-Year-Old Son'

In a brand new interview with Celeb Mix, SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith was asked how he measures success for himself. He responded: "Success is interesting for me, because my number one priority in life is my 10-year-old son, who is going to be turning 11 this month. I think how my success is deter...

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Is 'Trying To Do Something Very Different' With Upcoming Album

Alex Haber of Heavy New York conducted an interview with THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA vocalist Mike Hranica prior to the band's December 11 concert at The Gramercy Theatre in New York, New York. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he has...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO On 'Judas' Success: 'We're Bigger In Every Country Than We Were The Album Before'

Metal Master Kingdom conducted an interview with FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho prior to the band's November 28 concert at The Rockpile in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how producer Johnny Andrews became invo...