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SAMMY HAGAR To ALEX VAN HALEN: 'Just Leave Me Alone. I'll Leave You Alone. Everything's Good.'

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Sammy Hagar spoke about his relationship with his former VAN HALEN bandmate Alex Van Halen, who hasn't spoken with Hagar in 21 years, and refused to even mention Sammy by name in his recent memoir, "Brothers". Regarding why there has been no communication betwe...
April 29, 2025
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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Is Honored To Be 'The Only Woman' Asked To Perform At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

During a recent interview with Audacy Music, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke about the fact that she will appear at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity show on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-ever per...
April 28, 2025
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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'I've Made The Decision To Take A Break From Touring, An Indefinite One'

Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend has announced that his upcoming North American tour, which will launch May 2 in Nashville, Tennessee, will mark the "last time" fans will get a chance to see him perform "for quite some time". In a message released earlier today (Monday, April...
April 28, 2025
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PETER CRISS On His Upcoming Hard Rock Solo LP: 'It's An Album I Always Wanted To Do'

In a new interview with The Rock Experience With Mike Brunn, original KISS drummer Peter Criss spoke about his upcoming rock solo album, which is due in the fall. The LP was co-produced by Criss alongside Barry Pointer, who has worked with Ozzy Osbourne, John 5, MÖTLEY CRÜE, Steve Stevens, Pearl Ada...
April 27, 2025
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DROWNING POOL Hopes To Release New Full-Length Album Later This Year; 'Sinner' 25th-Anniversary Tour In Works For 2026

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce spoke about the band's recently released two singles, "Madness", which came out earlier this month, and "Revolution (The Final Amen)", which arrived in September 2024. "Revolution (The Final Am...
April 27, 2025
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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'Music Has Become Disposable' And 'It's Really Sad'

In a new interview with Heavy Metal Perú, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about how the current streaming industry has created a climate of consumers not valuing music as a product. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a real problem because music has become disposable. Music...
April 26, 2025
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Watch: Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Presented With 'Legacy Award' At Benefit Concert For First Responders

On Friday, April 25, the Legacy Award was presented to humanitarian and artist Peter Criss — the original Catman and co-founder of KISS — at Raven Drum Foundation's event at New York City's famed Cutting Room to support first responders and veterans. There were also performances by an all-star band...
April 26, 2025
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SPINESHANK Is Putting Finishing Touches On First New Single In 13 Years: 'If It's Accepted Well, Maybe There Could Be Another Album'

Vocalist Jonny Santos of the reunited SPINESHANK recently appeared on the "Talk Toomey" podcast to discuss the band's upcoming shows to celebrate the 25th anniversary of SPINESHANK's sophomore studio album, "The Height Of Callousness", and the resurgence of "nu metal." Jonny shared insights on reuni...
April 26, 2025
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SAMMY HAGAR Says He Will Sing 'Flying High Again' At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

Sammy Hagar says that he is "so honored" to be participating in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes in February. The concert will mark the first...
April 26, 2025
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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Recruits BILLY SHEEHAN, JOHN 5 And PAUL SHAFFER For New Hard Rock Solo Album

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss will release a new rock solo album in the fall. The LP, which was co-produced by Barry Pointer, sees the 79-year-old musician joined by Billy Sheehan and Matthew Montgomery (a.k.a. Piggy D.) on bass, John 5 and Mike McLaughlin on guitar and Paul Shaffer on piano. Ea...
April 24, 2025
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KERRY KING On SLAYER Performing At BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert: 'It's Such An Honor To Even Be Thought Of To Play That'

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, Kerry King confirmed that SLAYER will perform a BLACK SABBATH cover at Ozzy Osbourne and SABBATH's final concert on July 5 in Birmingham, England. "It's such an honor to even be thought of to play that, and I'm glad we were actually in th...
April 24, 2025
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BLACK FLAG Announces Fresh Lineup, Promises New Music And Tour Dates

Legendary punk rock band BLACK FLAG has announced a brand new lineup. Joining founding guitarist Greg Ginn are Max Zanelly on vocals, David Rodriguez on bass and Bryce Weston on drums. The new BLACK FLAG lineup is "already in the studio and the rehearsal space — writing, jamming, and bringing fresh...
April 24, 2025
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WEDNESDAY 13 Teams Up With FASTER PUSSYCAT's TAIME DOWNE On New Song 'No Apologies'

Slaying audiences across North America on his "There's No Such Thing As Monsters" tour celebrating 20 years of "Transylvania 90210", Wednesday 13 has just unleashed the biggest surprise in his bag of tricks — brand-new single "No Apologies" featuring FASTER PUSSYCAT's Taime Downe. The track appears...
April 24, 2025
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GREEN DAY To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

GREEN DAY will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Thursday, May 1 at 11:30 a.m. PT. Tennis legend Serena Williams and actor/producer Ryan Reynolds will speak at the event, which will be streamed live at the Walk Of Fame's web site. Radio and TV personality Matt Pinfield will emcee. GREE...
April 23, 2025
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Ex-ICED EARTH Members MATT BARLOW And FREDDIE VIDALES To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'The Dark Saga' Album On European Tour

ASHES OF ARES, the band featuring former ICED EARTH members Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales, will celebrate the upcoming 30th anniversary of ICED EARTH's third album, 1996's "The Dark Saga", on a European tour in September/October 2025. In announcing the upcoming trek on social media, ASHES OF ARES...
April 23, 2025