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TIM LAMBESIS Admits 'Unhealthy Environment' Within AS I LAY DYING Led To Split With His Bandmates

AS I LAY DYING vocalist Tim Lambesis has released a statement on the departures of four of his bandmates: longtime guitarist Phil Sgrosso, drummer Nick Pierce, guitarist Ken Susi and bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff. Earlier today (Monday, November 4),Lambesis took to his Instagram to write: "Hi everyone...

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KING DIAMOND's Long-Awaited New Album To Arrive In Late 2025

KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque and bassist Pontus Egberg spoke to Jimmy Kay of The Metal Voice about the two new songs — "Spider Lilly" and "Electro Therapy" — the band is performing on its current North American headlining tour. The "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920" trek, which launched on Oct...

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DROWNING POOL's C.J. PIERCE: 'We're Having More Fun Now Than Ever Before'

DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce spoke to The Metal Forge about the band's new single "Revolution (The Final Amen)", which was released on September 20 via SBG Records. It marks the first piece of music Pierce and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — completed wi...

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POISON Will Play 'A Minimum Of 40 Shows And Maybe More' In 2026

During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the band's plans to return to the road in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of POISON's debut album, 1986's "Look What The Cat Dragged In". Asked if he and his bandmates will...

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DREAM THEATER's Concert In Paris To Be Filmed And Recorded For Future Blu-Ray And Live Album

During an October 24 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DREAM THEATER's founding drummer Mike Portnoy, who rejoined the progressive metal legends in October 2023 after a 14-year absence, was asked if he and his bandmates are recording and filming any of the shows on the curren...

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DIAMOND HEAD: 'The Illustrated History' Photo Book Due In March

Rufus Publications will release "Diamond Head The Illustrated History" in the spring of 2025. At the vanguard of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene of the late 1970s, DIAMOND HEAD laid the groundwork for countless metal acts to follow. Known for their powerful riffs, soaring solos, and relen...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 40th-Anniversary Signature Drum Kit Released By TAMA

2024 marks METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich's 40th year with Tama drums. In celebration, Tama has released the Lars Ulrich 40th-anniversary signature drum kit. Limited to 72 kits worldwide, this anniversary model features the exact specifications of Lars's custom "M72" tour kit, with Starclassic Maple...

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See ALEX VAN HALEN's Entire Culver City Event Discussing His Memoir 'Brothers'

On October 24),Alex Van Halen, in conversation with Ariel Levy, discussed his memoir, "Brothers", his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love, at Robert Frost Auditorium in Culver City, California. Video of the entire discussion — courtesy of Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz...

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PHIL SGROSSO Quits AS I LAY DYING: This Band 'No Longer Offers A Healthy Or Safe Environment For Anyone Involved'

Guitarist Phil Sgrosso has announced his departure from AS I LAY DYING. His exit comes just six days after drummer Nick Pierce and guitarist Ken Susi left the group, and 12 days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was also leaving the band. Earlier today (Wednesday, October 30),Sgrosso release...

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JAKE E. LEE Explains Why He Was Walking His Dog At 2:40 A.M. Before Getting Shot

Jake E. Lee says that he is "on the mend", more than two weeks after the former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist was shot in Las Vegas. The 67-year-old musician was hit three times in a shooting about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip early on Tuesday, October 15. He was later taken to the Sunrise Hospital &...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Mourns Death Of His Sister: 'Tonight Was One Of The Hardest Shows I've Ever Had To Play'

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy is mourning the death of his sister, Samantha Leone Cattaneo, who passed away on Tuesday, October 29 after a battle with cancer. The 57-year-old musician, who is currently on tour in Europe with DREAM THEATER, shared the news of his sister's passing in a social med...

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THE HALO EFFECT Shares Music Video For New Single 'March Of The Unheard'

THE HALO EFFECT, the project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar), Daniel Svensson (drums), Peter Iwers (bass), Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — will release its second album, "March Of The Unheard", on Janua...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces Spring 2025 Tour With KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING, FROZEN SOUL

Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band KILLSWITCH ENGAGE — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — are returning to the road this winter and spring. Fresh off a 25th-anniversary perfor...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS No Longer Regrets 'The Stage''s Surprise Release: 'I'm So Proud Of The Way It Was Released'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows says that he longer regrets the way the band's 2016 album "The Stage" was marketed. The surprise release of the disc, which was announced the night it went on sale eight years ago, earned the lowest sales of an AVENGED SEVENFOLD album in eleven years. It sold se...

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JAKE E. LEE's Daughter Shares First Post-Shooting Photo Of Former OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist

Jake E. Lee's daughter Jade has shared the first photo of the former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist after he was shot in Las Vegas nearly two weeks ago. Check out her Facebook post below. The 67-year-old musician was hit three times in a shooting about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip early on Tuesday, Oc...