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Go Inside AC/DC's 'High Voltage' Dive Bar In Minneapolis

Prior to the launch of AC/DC's "Power Up" tour in the U.S., the band opened a one-off U.S. AC/DC High Voltage Dive Bar at Machine Shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On April 9 and April 10, fans were invited to check out iconic props and pick up exclusive merchandise — including special vinyl releases....

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BLACKHEART And SEEKER MUSIC Forge Partnership On JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS' Iconic Catalog of Music

Blackheart, the independent entertainment company founded over four decades ago by Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame artists Joan Jett, and her creative partner Kenny Laguna, together with Seeker Music, the songwriter-led music publishing and record company, has announced a groundbreaking partnership. Brin...

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Watch: AC/DC Launches First North American Tour In Nine Years

Legendary hard rockers AC/DC kicked off their North American tour Thursday night (April 10) at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. If You Want Blood (You've Got It) 02. Back In Black 03. Demon Fire 04. Shot Down In Flames 05. Thunderstruck 06. Have A...

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Watch: Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Plays First Show With Legendary Guitarist MICHAEL SCHENKER

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker kicked off his spring 2025 European tour Wednesday night (April 9) at De Boerderij in Zoetermeer, The Netherlands. Schenker is touring in support of his recently released "My Years With UFO" album celebrating the 50th anniversary of Michael's years with UF...

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GREEN DAY Announces Deluxe Edition Of 'Saviors', Shares Previously Unreleased Song 'Smash It Like Belushi'

Global rock superstars GREEN DAY — Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool — reup, recharge, and reignite their Grammy Award-nominated fourteenth studio album, "Saviors", with a brand new "(Édition De Luxe)" out May 23 via Reprise Records. To herald its arrival, the band just unveiled a previo...

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P.O.D.'s SONNY SANDOVAL On Rock Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Now They Don't Even Hide It'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Jasta Show", hosted by HATEBREED's Jamey Jasta, P.O.D. frontman Paul "Sonny" Sandoval weighed in on some artists' use of backing tracks to add extra instrumental or vocal tracks to a live performance, to enhance the sound or to replicate more closel...

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MAX CAVALERA On The End Of SEPULTURA: 'Everybody Knows That It's Not The Same' Band

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, founding SEPULTURA guitarist/vocalist Max Cavalera was asked how he feels about seeing the group that he started and that played such a role in his early musical life come to its conclusion. The 55-year-old Max, who has sp...

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METALLICA Announces New Film 'Metallica Saved My Life' Focusing On The Band's Fans

METALLICA has announced a new film project. From award-winning director Jonas Åkerlund, "Metallica Saved My Life" explores the world of METALLICA through the lives of their fans — including the bandmembers themselves — who have supported each other through highs, lows, trials and triumph for more th...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Can't Let Go Of The 1980s: 'I Lived For Sex, Drugs And Rock And Roll'

By David E. Gehlke Herman Rarebell is unapologetic in his love for the 1980s. As the person responsible for the lyrics of some of SCORPIONS' biggest and most enduring hits, Rarebell has also taken full advantage of the classic "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" trope. (Watch the "Big City Nights" and "...

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JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS Says 'It's A Great Honor' To Be Considered One Of Best Heavy Metal Drummers Of All Time

In a new interview with Brazil's 92.5 Kiss FM radio station, JUDAS PRIEST's Scott Travis was asked how it feels for him to be considered one of the best heavy metal drummers of all time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Laughs] I didn't know that, but thank you very much. And it'...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT On Split With STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA: 'One Guy Wasn't Enjoying It Anymore'

In a new interview with CBS SF, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt spoke about the recent departure of the band's longtime vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza and the return of Zetro's predecessor, Rob Dukes. Asked if there was any thought of even considering a different singer with the band after parting ways wit...

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EPICA's MARK JANSEN Is Open To More AFTER FOREVER Reunion Shows

EPICA guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen spoke to FaceCulture about last fall's announcement that his pre-EPICA band AFTER FOREVER would reunite for two special 25th-anniversary concerts on October 4, 2025 and October 5, 2025 at 013 Poppodium in Tilburg, Netherlands. Regarding how the AFTER FOREVER reun...

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SLAYER Announces Massive U.S. East Coast Headline Show With EXODUS, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, CAVALERA, Others

SLAYER has announced a one-night-only show just added to the band's handful of headline concerts set for this summer. Marking the band's only U.S. East Coast performance in 2025, SLAYER will headline Hershey, Pennsylvania's 30,000-seat Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025. A special...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of SEPULTURA's Entire Performance At 2025 LOLLAPALOOZA BRASIL

Professionally filmed video of SEPULTURA's entire March 30 performance at Lollapalooza Brasil at Autódromo de Interlagos in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. Featured songs: 01. Refuse/Resist 02. Territory 03. Desperate Cry 04. Kairos 05. Attitude 06. Means To An End 07. Kaiowas 08. Escape To The...

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DON DOKKEN Predicts He Will Play His Final DOKKEN Concert 'Probably Within The Year'

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken elaborated on his recent announcement that the band's latest album, 2023's "Heaven Comes Down", would likely be DOKKEN's final studio effort. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel after 50 years and 13 records, I figu...