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BEARTOOTH's CALEB SHOMO On His Decision To Come Out As 'A Proudly Gay Man': It's 'Something That A Large Group Of People Just Don't Understand'

In a new interview with Christina Wenig of Germany's Diffus magazine, BEARTOOTH vocalist Caleb Shomo spoke about his decision to publicly come out as gay following online speculation surrounding his personal life. Shomo's announcement came in May 2026 after the singer temporarily stepped away from s...

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HEATHEN Announces New Album 'Lifetime In Hell', Shares 'Escapegoat' Single

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans HEATHEN will release their new album, "Lifetime In Hell", on February 19, 2027 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Escapegoat", can be seen below. Opening with a classic "Let's go!" rallying cry, the track storms forwa...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On His 2023 Reunion With MEGADETH At Budokan: 'It Was A Night Of Miracles'

In a recent interview with U.K. radio veteran Paul Stephenson of VRP Rocks, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman once again spoke about his exit from the band more than two decades ago. Asked if it was a difficult decision to leave the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit, Friedman said (as transcribed...

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Watch: DEEN CASTRONOVO Plays Full Concert With JOURNEY In San Antonio, Two Days After Suffering Medical Emergency

JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo returned to the stage Saturday night (October 10) to play a full concert with his bandmates at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, just two days after he suffered a medical emergency during JOURNEY's concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma. "He crushed last night," JOURNEY gu...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' DEAN DELEO Is 'Very Grateful' For JEFF GUTT: The 'Peace Of Mind' That He Brings To The Band Is 'Immeasurable'

In a new interview with Baby Huey and Chasta of the San Francisco radio station 107.7 The Bone, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS guitarist Dean DeLeo spoke about the band's decision, nine years ago, to move forward with a new singer, Jeff Gutt, after spending nearly a couple of decades working with STONE TEMPLE...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Looks Back On 'Reign In Blood': 'It Still Gives Me The Chills When I Listen To That Album'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, original SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo reflected on one of the most uncompromising metal records of all time, SLAYER's classic third full-length effort, "Reign In Blood", which celebrated its fortieth anniversary this past Wednesday, October 7. A...

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Should Heavy Metal Bands Be More Political In Their Messaging? TOM MORELLO Weighs In

In a recent interview with Berlin, Germany's Star FM 87.9 radio station, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello spoke about his active role as a champion for heavy metal icons JUDAS PRIEST and IRON MAIDEN, both in his work as a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominating committee member and as a...

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LOU GRAMM: 'The Rock That's In The Charts Right Now Is Not Of My Liking. I Don't Even Know If I Would Call It Rock.'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm was asked to weigh in on KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons's comment that "rock is dead.". Lou said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, the rock that's in the charts right now is not of my...

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Watch: DEEP PURPLE Joined By Violinist LIDIA BAICH On Stage In Vienna

Austrian violinist Lidia Baich joined legendary rockers DEEP PURPLE on stage during their October 5 concert at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria to perform the band's classic song "Perfect Strangers". Fan-filmed video of her appearance can be seen below. Widely regarded as one of the most versati...

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GUNS N' ROSES Added As 'Very Special Guest Performers' To AEROSMITH's Hollywood Bowl Shows

Following yesterday's announcement of "California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends", it has now been confirmed that GUNS N' ROSES will join AEROSMITH as very special guest performers for these two historic nights at the Hollywood Bowl. The addition of GUNS N' ROSES brings together two of the most...

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Watch: L7 Kicks Off Final World Tour In San Diego

Legendary feminist rockers L7 kicked off the first leg of their final world tour, dubbed "The Last Hurrah", with a pair of shows (Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 7) at the Casbah in San Diego, California. Fan-filmed video of the two performances can be seen below. Before tragically passing...

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BRIAN MAY: 'I Have Actually Never Said QUEEN Won't Ever Tour Again'

Brian May says that he was misquoted as saying QUEEN will never tour again. The 79-year-old QUEEN guitarist clarified a comment he made in an interview with U.K.'s The Times in which he said he was he was done touring. He told The Times: "I made a decision 18 months ago that I didn't want to tour a...

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TRIVIUM Announces New Album 'Crown In The Grave', Shares Title Track

Grammy-nominated heavyweights TRIVIUM — vocalist/guitarist Matthew K. Heafy; guitarist Corey Beaulieu; bassist Paolo Gregoletto; and drummer Alex Rüdinger — have announced their new album "Crown In The Grave". It arrives November 20 through Roadrunner Records. TRIVIUM has shared the "Crown In The Gr...

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JOE STRUMMER's First Known Recordings Brought Together In One Definitive Collection, 'Joe Strummer 003: The 101'ers Years (1974–1976)'

Dark Horse Records has announced "Joe Strummer 003: The 101'ers Years", the definitive collection of studio and live recordings from Joe Strummer's pre-CLASH band THE 101'ERS. Featuring the first known recordings of Joe Strummer, the collection captures a pivotal chapter in his development as an art...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI And GEEZER BUTLER Were 'All Into' Making Another BLACK SABBATH Album But BILL WARD 'Wasn't Able To Do It', Says ANDREW WATT

Producer Andrew Watt claims that Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler all wanted to make one more BLACK SABBATH album with the group's original lineup as a follow-up to 2013's "13" LP, but that the LP never materialized because Bill Ward "wasn't able to do it". "13" didn't feature original BL...