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SEBASTIAN BACH Wants People At His Shows To Smile, Laugh And Have Fun

By David E. Gehlke Sebastian Bach recently announced a North American tour that will find the former SKID ROW frontman on the road from February through April with STITCHED UP HEART in support. Dubbed "The Party Never Ends", it's an apropos title considering the 57-year-old Bach's trademark bottomle...

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MYLES KENNEDY: 'There's Not An Ounce Of Politics On Any' Of The Songs On New ALTER BRIDGE Album

In a new interview with France's Loud TV, ALTER BRIDGE frontman Myles Kennedy spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's eighth, self-titled studio album, which arrived last Friday, January 9, 2026 via Napalm Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can assure you this recor...

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Watch: DANNY CAREY Talks About His Collaboration With Artist ALEX GREY For His TOOL Touring Drum Kit

TOOL drummer Danny Carey has shared a three-minute video in which he talks about his collaboration with Sonor drums and the artist Alex Grey for his touring drum kit with TOOL. Check it out below. Danny said in the video (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I've had a lot of people ask me about t...

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GENE SIMMONS Says Seeing ACE FREHLEY In An Open Casket Was Heartbreaking: 'I Just Had To Put My Head Down'

During a recent appearance on the "Mohr Stories" podcast, hosted by comedian and actor Jay Mohr, Gene Simmons was asked how he found out about the passing of his longtime KISS bandmate Ace Frehley. Gene responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was here in California, and I got a text from...

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CARL SENTANCE On His Exit From NAZARETH: 'It's Time To Move On'

Carl Sentance has commented on his exit from NAZARETH, saying that it was "time" for him to "move on" from the band. On December 21, the Scottish rock legends announced that they had parted ways with the British vocalist and replaced him with Gianni Pontillo. No reason was given for Carl's departure...

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NAZARETH Parts Ways With Singer CARL SENTANCE, Announces Replacement

Scottish rock legends NAZARETH have parted ways with singer Carl Sentance (pictured) and have replaced him with Gianni Pontillo. Earlier today (Sunday, December 21),NAZARETH's founding bassist Pete Agnew released the following statement via social media: "Carl Sentance and NAZARETH have come to a p...

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New Video Shows ACE FREHLEY Being Escorted Off Stage Due To Heat Exhaustion In One Of His Last Performances

The brand new episode of the Waste Some Time With Jason Green "My Life On The Road" series was released on Friday (December 19),and features footage from the July 19, Clearfield, Pennsylvania show where Ace Frehley, VIXEN and Stephen Pearcy performed. This would be one of Ace's last appearance...

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GWAR Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour With SOULFLY And KING PARROT

Intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR are returning to destroy stages across the United States with the announcement of the "Gor Gor Strikes Back" tour, a massive spring 2026 run featuring SOULFLY as direct support and KING PARROT opening every night. The carnage kicks off March 19 in GWAR's adopted...

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GENE SIMMONS 'Humbly Apologizes' For Comments About ACE FREHLEY's Death: 'I Was Wrong For Using The Words I Used'

Gene Simmons has apologized for suggesting the death of his KISS bandmate guitarist Ace Frehley was the result of the guitarist's "bad decisions". "On reflection, I was wrong for using the words I used," the KISS bassist/vocalist wrote on X earlier today (Wednesday, December 10). "I humbly apologize...

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GENE SIMMONS Decries ACE FREHLEY's 'Bad Decisions': 'Falling Down The Stairs Doesn't Kill You'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the New York Post that Ace Frehley made a number of "bad decisions" before ultimately passing away this past October after a fall down the stairs in his New Jersey home studio. The founding KISS guitarist died of blunt-trauma injuries to his head due to a...

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BATTLE BEAST Concertgoer Suffers Heart Attack, Dies During Bratislava Show

A BATTLE BEAST concertgoer died after suffering a heart attack during the band's performance Monday night (December 1) at Bratislava, Slovakia's Majestic Music Club. Earlier today, BATTLE BEAST released the following statement via social media: "Yesterday in Bratislava, we were forced to stop the sh...

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PARKWAY DRIVE Cancels PARK WAVES Australian Festival Due To Economic Factors

The Australian edition of Park Waves Festival, PARKWAY DRIVE's touring festival, has been canceled. Organizers Destroy All Lines announced the cancelation, sharing a statement on social media in which they explained that the numbers behind the tour "no longer stack up". "We're devastated to confirm...

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Here's The First Photo Of ACE FREHLEY's Final Resting Place

TMZ has shared the first photo of Ace Frehley's final resting place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Bronx, New York. The polished stone crypt is etched with "PAUL 'ACE' FREHLEY, 1951–2025", a reference to the founding KISS guitarist's real name and birth and death years. A little over a month ago, Ace's lon...

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ALICE COOPER: Jesus Christ Is 'The Core Of Everything. He's Life Itself. He's The Light.'

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper, who has been a devout Christian for many years, once again opened up about his faith during his latest interview with pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie. Having grown up with a father who was a preacher, Cooper has always had religion in his life. But it wasn't until he...

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TRIVIUM's COREY BEAULIEU: Touring With OZZY OSBOURNE As Part Of 2005 OZZFEST 'Helped Us A Tremendous Amount'

In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, guitarist Corey Beaulieu of Florida metallers TRIVIUM reflected on his band's participation in the 2005 installment of Ozzfest, the traveling metal and heavy rock circus curated by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne. Asked if he and his bandmates got to mee...