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BLAZE BAYLEY On Still Performing IRON MAIDEN Songs 30 Years Later: 'It's Very Gratifying'

In a brand new interview with Metal Pilgrim, British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley, who is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his joining IRON MAIDEN, spoke about what it's like for him to still perform songs he wrote with the band such a long time ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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KEITH ST JOHN Exits KINGDOM COME; Band To Carry On With New Singer And Drummer

Singer Keith St John has announced his departure from KINGDOM COME after a five-year run with the band. St John joined KINGDOM COME in 2018 after original vocalist Lenny Wolf opted not to be involved in the group's reunion alongside drummer James Kottak, guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, and ba...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of MIKE PORTNOY Performing RUSH's 'YYZ' At 'Bubba Bash 2024'

Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS), Frank Bello (ANTHRAX), Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, OVERKILL), Jon Dinklage ("Clockwork Angels" string ensemble), Joe Bergamini (drum instructor, author), John Wesley (PORCUPINE TREE) and Seven Antonopoulos (OPIATE FOR THE MASSE...

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MARK KNOPFLER Enlists TONY IOMMI, BRIAN MAY, ALEX LIFESON, SLASH And Others For New Version Of 'Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)'

On March 15, Mark Knopfler will release a new, special recording of his anthemic "Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)" to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and its American equivalent Teen Cancer America. Performed by MARK KNOPFLER'S GUITAR HEROES, produced by his longtime collaborator Guy Fletche...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Says Sound Of 'The X Factor' Album Was Too 'Dark' For Some IRON MAIDEN Fans

In a new interview with Tony Webster of The Metal Command, British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN more than 20 years ago, spoke about some fans' initial reluctance to embrace his era of the band. When Webster noted that Blaze's solo work over the last two decades has gone...

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SAMMY HAGAR On DAVID LEE ROTH's Disparaging Comments About WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'Do I Sense A Little Tinge Of Jealousy In There?'

Sammy Hagar has weighed in on the disparaging comments that David Lee Roth has made about Wolfgang Van Halen. While speaking with People on Saturday ahead of MusiCares' "Person Of The Year" ceremony and concert held in honor of Jon Bon Jovi at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Hagar said: "Look, if...

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See First Official Photo Of KERRY KING's New Band

The first official promotional photo of Kerry King's new eponymously named solo band can be seen above (photo credit: Andrew Stuart. The SLAYER guitarist's debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", will be released on May 17 via Reigning Phoenix Music. All material for the LP was written by the 59-year-...

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ACCEPT Announces New Album 'Humanoid'

Legendary German/American heavy metal titans ACCEPT will release their new album, "Humanoid", on April 26, 2024 via Napalm Records. The LP's first single and video will be made available on February 28. The upcoming masterpiece was once again produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by critically accl...

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See First Photo Of KERRY KING's New Band

Former SLAYER guitar tech Warren Lee has shared the first photo of Kerry King's new solo band. King's debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", will be released on May 17. All material for the LP was written by the guitarist, who was accompanied during the recording sessions by drummer Paul Bostaph (SLA...

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Watch: SCOTT TRAVIS Performs JUDAS PRIEST And AC/DC Classics With PRIEST/DC In Auburn, California

JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis performed with the California-based JUDAS PRIEST-AC/DC cover band called PRIEST/DC on February 3 at Pistol Pete's in Auburn, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. PRIEST/DC features vocalist Jeff Martin from RACER X. Martin was also previous...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Explains Why VAN HALEN's 'A Different Kind Of Truth' Is No Longer Available On Streaming Platforms

David Lee Roth has continued taking jabs at Wolfgang Van Halen, apparently in response to the latter's claim that the singer was the reason VAN HALEN's final album, "A Different Kind Of Truth", is not available on streaming sites. Last October, Wolfgang told SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Performing At Spain's RESURRECTION FEST

Professionally filmed video of ELEGANT WEAPONS' entire June 29, 2023 performance at Resurrection Fest in Viveiro, Spain can be seen below. The setlist was as follows: 00:00 Intro 01. 02:18 Do Or Die 02. 07:44 Blind Leading The Blind 03. 13:24 Horns For A Halo 04. 18:12 Dirty Pig 05. 24:03 Downfall R...

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Watch: JOHN 5 Plays Eight-Minute Medley Of MÖTLEY CRÜE Songs At Las Vegas Concert

Video of MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 performing an eight-minute medley of some of the band's classic songs with his solo project JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES on January 28 at Count's Vamp'd in Las Vegas, Nevada can be seen below. JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES kicked off the first tour since John 5 joined MÖ...

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SAMMY HAGAR On Why 2024 Was Right Time For 'The Best Of All Worlds' Tour: 'I Don't Know How Much Longer I Can Do It'

In a new interview with AZCentral.com, Sammy Hagar discussed his upcoming summer 2024 tour with bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani and drummer Jason Bonham that will focus largely on the music of VAN HALEN. Support on "The Best Of All Worlds" trek will come from LOVERBOY. Sammy said: "W...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Shares Music Video For New Single 'Rage'

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley will release his new solo album, "Circle Of Stone", on February 23. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Rage", can be seen below. "Rage" tells the story, from Welsh folklore, of Gelert the faithful hound and his unfortunate demise at the hands...