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SNOT Hopes To Complete New Full-Length Album In 2026: The Material Is 'Funky. It's Punk. It's Got Attitude.'

In a new interview with Ore Bihovsky of TotalRock's "Louder" radio show, SNOT guitarist Mikey Doling spoke about the band's return to the live stage and the reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid's plans for the coming months. Referencing the fact that Andy Knapp of fellow Southern C...

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CHRIS BARNES Says Fans Will Be 'Amazed' By Next SIX FEET UNDER Record: 'It's Such A Diverse And Dynamic Album'

Vocalist Chris Barnes of death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER has shared a new video message in which he offered an update on the recording sessions for the band's upcoming album. The follow-up to last year's "Killing For Revenge" is tentatively due in early 2026 via Metal Blade Records.  Barnes said...

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HELLOWEEN Shares Music Video For 'A Little Is A Little Too Much' From New Album 'Giants & Monsters'

German metal veterans HELLOWEEN have just released their highly anticipated new album, "Giants & Monsters", via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The LP follows HELLOWEEN's self-titled No. 1 2021 record and promises to be the most versatile and dynamic release of the band's career. Mixed at the lege...

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PRIMAL FEAR's MAT SINNER Explains Last Year's Lineup Changes, Says 'Everybody's Super Happy At The Moment'

In a new interview with Jovan Ristić of Altnote, PRIMAL FEAR bassist Mat Sinner discussed the band's August 2024 split with guitarists Alex Beyrodt and Tom Naumann, drummer Michael Ehré and touring bassist Alex Jansen. Joining Sinner and Ralf Scheepers (vocals) in PRIMAL FEAR's current lineup are th...

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MOONSPELL Announces 'Opus Diabolicum' Live Album Featuring ORQUESTRA SINFONIETTA DE LISBOA

October 26, 2024 saw Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL perform their first-ever symphonic show, dubbed "Opus Diabolicum", at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal's capital city. The band made history at this unforgettable live event, adding another magnificent chapter to both metal music made in Portugal...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert Raised More Than $45 Million

According to BBC News, BLACK SABBATH's farewell concert made a total of £33.8 million (approximately $45.5 million). New figures from the University of Birmingham show £27.6 million (approximately $37 million) of the total amount raised by the "Back To The Beginning" event at Villa Park in Birmingha...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: DEEP PURPLE's 'Made In Japan' Is 'Hands Down The Best Hard Rock Live Album Ever'

The official DEEP PURPLE YouTube channel has uploaded a new three-minute video of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich in which he discusses the reissue of DEEP PURPLE's classic 1972 live album "Made In Japan", which has just been made available as 5CD+Blu-ray and 10LP box sets featuring newly remixed vers...

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FOREIGNER's 50th-Anniversary Concert On Ellis Island To Be Filmed For Upcoming Documentary

Legendary rockers FOREIGNER will mark their monumental 50th anniversary with a landmark performance at Ellis Island, New York on September 6, 2025, filmed on a closed set for a major documentary, due out in 2026, produced by Vertigo Live Productions. Known for their explosive live shows and era-defi...

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ULI JON ROTH Is 'Not Scared' Of Artificial Intelligence In Music: 'I'm Rolling With The Punches There'

In a new interview with Metal Roos, legendary German guitarist Uli Jon Roth shared his thoughts on the importance of human creativity in a world where A.I.-generated music is becoming more common. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm not one for repeating the same thing over an...

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GUS G. Says FIREWIND Is Working On An 'Epic And Massive' Concept Album: 'We Are Excited About It'

In a new interview with Viky Surmová of Project Backstage, FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the follow-up to the "Stand United" album, which came out in March 2024 via AFM. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes, I'm already...

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MAT SINNER Says Visa Fee Hikes And Delays Are Preventing PRIMAL FEAR From Touring The U.S.

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, PRIMAL FEAR bassist Mat Sinner — whose real name is Matthias Lasch — addressed the fact that a lot of international musicians are canceling U.S. tours because they have decided that going through the complicated process of g...

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SEBASTIAN BACH On SKID ROW: 'If We Came Together Again, We Would Definitely Make Some Good Music'

In a new interview with Peter Kerr of Rock Daydream Nation, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach was asked if he thinks personal conflict between bandmembers is "good for creating music". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, to an extent. To an extent. Music has a life of its o...

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JOHN 5 Is Planning Grueling Two-Month U.S. Tour In 2026: '50 Shows, 50 States In 50 Days'

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, acclaimed guitarist John 5 (real name John William Lowery) discussed some of his plans for 2026. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I haven't talked about this, and I don't know if I should talk about it, but I'm doing something next year that ver...

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WHITESNAKE Announces 'Forevermore: Revisited, Remixed And Remastered'

WHITESNAKE will release "Forevermore: Revisited, Remixed And Remastered" on September 26 via Rhino. "Forevermore" is WHITESNAKE's eleventh studio album, originally released in 2011. The five-disc deluxe box set includes a remixed version of the album with bonus tracks, demos, live and alternate take...

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ULI JON ROTH: 'Most Metal, For Me, Is A Little Bit Too Hardcore, A Little Bit Too Distorted And Maybe A Bit Two-Dimensional'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, legendary German guitarist Uli Jon Roth spoke about his pioneering role in the neoclassical metal genre. His unique style, incorporating classical techniques and exotic scales, has inspired numerous guitarists, and his time...