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THE EXPLOITED Frontman WATTIE BUCHAN Collapses On Stage During Wiesbaden, Germany Concert

THE EXPLOITED frontman Walter David "Wattie" Buchan collapsed during the first song of the band's set this past Saturday, January 31 at Schlachthof in Wiesbaden, Germany and had to receive medical attention. He was taken to a hospital and was reportedly "responsive", according to information given a...

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Watch: OZZY OSBOURNE Gets Tribute From POST MALONE, SLASH, DUFF MCKAGAN And CHAD SMITH During 2026 GRAMMY AWARDS

Post Malone, along with GUNS N' ROSES members Slash and Duff McKagan, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith, and producer Andrew Watt performed a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at this weekend's Grammy Awards. They played a cover of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs" at last night's (Sunday,...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Plays 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise Without Bassist FRANK BELLO; JOEY VERA Fills In For Second Show

ANTHRAX played the second of two shows on this year's 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise without bassist Frank Bello, who left the ship early in order to attend the 2026 Grammy Awards. Filling in for Bello for the January 31 concert on the 70000 Tons Of Metal pool deck stage was ARMORED SAINT's Joey Vera, w...

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YUNGBLUD Wins 'Best Rock Performance' GRAMMY For Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Changes'

Yungblud won the 2026 Grammy Award for "Best Rock Performance" for his live cover of BLACK SABBATH's "Changes". The performance was recorded last July at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom as part of Ozzy Osbourne's final concert, "Back To The Beginning". The original version of "Changes" appe...

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MEGADETH Lands First-Ever No. 1 In U.S. With Final Album

According to Billboard, MEGADETH has secured its first-ever first No. 1 album in the U.S. with the band's final self-titled effort. "Megadeth" debuted at the top of the chart after earning 73,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending January 29, according to Luminate. The bu...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL To Release Solo LP This Year: 'I've Never Been Prouder Of An Album Than I Am Right Now'

In a new interview with Roppongi Rocks' Stefan Nilsson, former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall confirmed that his new solo album will arrive before the end of 2026. He worked on the LP with his producer and former H.E.A.T. bandmate Jona Tee. Erik said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can't say...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says Comparisons To MIKE MANGINI 'Aren't Fair': 'Technically, He Does Things That I Can't Do'

In a new interview with Ibagenscast, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about the material the band wrote and recorded with Mike Mangini, who replaced Portnoy in DREAM THEATER for a 13-year period before Portnoy rejoined DREAM THEATER in October 2023. Portnoy said (as transcri...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Is Putting Finishing Touches On Vocals For His Next Solo Album

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is putting the finishing touches on the vocals for his upcoming solo album at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. Bruce's next LP, which won't arrive before 2027, will be the follow-up to "The Mandrake Project", which came out in March 2024 via BMG....

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MICK SWEDA Says Latest BULLETBOYS Reunion 'Has Been Really Great': 'I Love Playing With These Guys'

In a new interview with The Heavy Metal Kitchen, BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke about the latest reunion of the band's classic lineup, in which he is joined by members Marq Torien (vocals),Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums). Mick said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We ha...

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FROM ASHES TO NEW To Release 'Reflections' Album In April

For years, FROM ASHES TO NEW has captured the hearts and minds of music listeners worldwide, making impact with a distinctive amalgam of alt metal combined with songs that bracingly capture their generation's anxieties. They're a band that doesn't run from the darkness but instead embrace it. The La...

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MEGADETH Lands First-Ever No. 1 in Australia With Final Album

MEGADETH has secured its first-ever first No. 1 album in Australia with the band's final self-titled effort. "Megadeth" debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA chart, ahead of Olivia Dean's "The Art Of Loving". MEGADETH has appeared in the Australian Top 50 eleven times, including three previous Top 10 entries...

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BUSH Shares Music Video For 'I Am Here To Save Your Life'

BUSH has released the official music video for the song "I Am Here To Save Your Life". The clip was directed by Ben Alexis, photographer/videographer for Kobra Kult, a tour photography, video and social media agency for bands and touring artists. "I Am Here To Save Your Life" is taken from BUSH's la...

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VANS WARPED TOUR To Kick Off 30 Days Of 2026 Lineup Announcements

Vans Warped Tour, one of the most iconic, successful, and longest-running music festivals in history, returns in 2026 with a bold new era. Expanding its footprint and cultural impact after last year's three sold-out U.S dates, Vans Warped Tour will deliver five two-day U.S. festivals returning to Wa...

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METALLICA Announces Winners Of 'For Whom The Band Tolls!' Collegiate Edition Marching Band Competition

METALLICA has announced the winners of the latest edition of its "For Whom The Band Tolls!" marching band competition. When the competition was first announced last year, METALLICA challenged marching bands at all collegiate levels to craft the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of M...

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ATREYU Shares Music Video For New Single 'Ego Death'

Following the success of the band's recent single "Dead", ATREYU returns with "Ego Death", a bruising but cathartic new track that digs into the idea of shedding who you were to become who you're meant to be. Built on crushing riffs, a surging groove, and a massive, melodic hook, the song balances t...