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METAL CHURCH RETURN WITH NEW LINEUP, SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO “F.A.F.O.” 

Metal Church return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David Ellefson, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary, and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen. Following the band’s recent tour and return from Australia, Metal […]

“THIS ANGRY PEN OF MINE: RECOVERING THE JOURNALS OF LAYNE STALEY” ON SALE NOW

This Angry Pen Of Mine: Recovering The Journals Of Layne Staley —an unprecedented look into the creative archive of Alice in Chains vocalist Layne Staley, created in direct collaboration with his family — has debuted as a New York Times Nonfiction Bestseller in its first week. This Angry Pen Of Mine (Weldon Owen; November 11th, 2025) published by […]

MÖTLEY CRÜE, ANNOUNCES “THE RETURN OF THE CARNIVAL OF SINS” SUMMER 2026 TOUR, WITH TESLA AND EXTREME

Mötley Crüe has announced The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins, a major 2026 North American tour celebrating two milestones: the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking 2005-2006 Carnival Of Sins tour and the 45th anniversary of the band. The run will bring Mötley Crüe‘s high-impact live show — renowned for its explosive production, unforgettable visuals, and decades-spanning catalog — to […]

KISS FRONTMAN PAUL STANLEY ON ORIGINAL GUITARIST ACE FREHLEY, “WE MISS HIM, AND I HOPE HE LIVED THE KIND OF LIFE HE WANTED TO”

After the completion of his Cooking With Paul Stanley seminar at KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas, Stanley took part in an impromptu question-and-answer session with audience members, some select responses appear below (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net). On late KISS guitarist Ace Frehley: Stanley: “It’s no secret — we had lots of differences with Ace, lots of differences with [original KISS drummer] Peter [Criss]. But […]