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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: KnuckleBonz Rock Iconz Collectible Statue Coming Soon

KnuckleBonz, creator of the Rock Iconz music collectible series, has announced the production of a Yngwie Malmsteen statue, available for pre-order now at this location. Incredibly detailed and highly exclusive, each one is hand-painted, numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity on the b...

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STEVE PERRY's 'Traces' Debuts In Top 10 Of Billboard 200 Album Chart

Iconic singer-songwriter Steve Perry scored the highest solo debut of his career with "Traces", his first album in nearly a quarter of a century. Released via Fantasy Records, "Traces" is Perry's first Top 10 solo debut, entering the Billboard 200 albums chart at No. 6 with over 73,000 total copies...

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GENE SIMMONS Says He Still Hates Performing KISS's 'I Was Made For Lovin' You'

Gene Simmons says that he hates performing KISS's classic song "I Was Made For Lovin' You" because he is forced to sing like his grandmother. Although "I Was Made For Lovin' You" was a huge chart success for KISS nearly 40 years ago, it was maligned by many of the band's fans who didn't appreciate t...

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SKILLET Frontman On 'Aggressive' Side Project FIGHT THE FURY: 'It's A Little Angry'

Prior to SKILLET's performance at the Rock Allegiance festival on October 6 in Camden, New Jersey, vocalist John Cooper spoke with Kristyn Clark of Pop Culture Madness. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On juggling the schedules of S...

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VOLBEAT Is 'Flirting With' Guest Musicians For Next Studio Album

In an interview with Greece's "TV War", VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen was asked if the band's new song "The Everlasting", which the band has been performing at some of its recent live shows, is indicative of the direction of the band's next studio album. He responded: "The last album [2016's 'Sea...

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ACE FREHLEY Releases 'Rockin' With The Boys' Music Video

Founding KISS guitarist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Ace Frehley has released the official music video for his new single, "Rockin' With The Boys". The clip was filmed on August 18 at the Motor City Muscle Music Festival in Detroit, Michigan. "Rockin' With The Boys" is the second song Fr...

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UNDERØATH: 'ihateit' Video Released

Fresh off an electrifying performance at the Aftershock festival over the weekend, where singer Spencer Chamberlain performed while still nursing a still-healing broken foot that he sustained during the band's appearance at Riot Fest, UNDERØATH has released the cinematic and thematically arresting v...

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THE NEAL MORSE BAND To Release 'The Great Adventure' Album In January

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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POISON's BRET MICHAELS Looks Back At 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn' On Single's 30th Anniversary

According to The Pulse Of Radio, frontman Bret Michaels looks back at one of the 1980s' most enduring power ballads on the 30th anniversary of POISON's sole chart-topping single, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn". The song was originally released on May 3, 1988 on POISON's second album, "Open Up And Say......

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I'm Trying To Make Sure People Don't Miss A Singer When They See Me Play Live'

Bob Zerull of the "Nothing Shocking" podcast recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. You can listen to the entire chat via the audio widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he reacts when fans put him on a pedestal: Marty...

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GENE SIMMONS Rates Himself As A Songwriter: 'My Batting Average Is Very Low'

Mitch Gallagher of Sweetwater Sound recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist Gene Simmons. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he is writing new songs on a regular basis: Gene: "My batting average is very low. I can wr...

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JEFF PILSON On RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'There's Not A Day Goes By That I Don't Miss Him'

Jon Liebman of For Bass Players Only conducted an interview with current FOREIGNER and former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson prior to FOREIGNER's August 11 concert at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow below (transcribed by BLABBER...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Teases 'Not Dead Yet' Video

Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have released a teaser for their music video for the song "Not Dead Yet". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Gravity", which was issued in June. The effort was made available through BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's new label home, Search And Destroy,...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Thinks GRETA VAN FLEET's Success Will Open Doors For Other Hard Rock Acts

Prior to FOZZY's performance at the Rock Allegiance festival on October 6 in Camden, New Jersey, vocalist Chris Jericho spoke with Kristyn Clark of Pop Culture Madness. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the growth the band has exp...

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Video Premiere: METAL CHURCH's 'Damned If You Do'

The official music video for "Damned If You Do", the title track of the 12th full-length studio album from West Coast metal veterans METAL CHURCH, can be seen below. The song is quintessential METAL CHURCH and showcases the sound that has garnered the band fans all around the globe, with its driving...