Twisted Sister members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda have announced that former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach will front the band for a handful of select dates this fall. These appearances do not affect or conflict with Bach‘s current or future solo touring schedule, which remains fully intact, reports blabbermouth.net. A short clip of Sebastian rehearsing with Twisted Sister for the upcoming shows can be heard here. […]

In a new interview with Sweden’s Bandit Rock radio station, Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith was asked “how tired” he is of Doctor Doctor, the classic UFO song which the band has played over the P.A. system as the band’s opening intro to nearly all of its concerts since at least 2000.  Smith replied (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net): “Well, I mean, I love UFO — they’re one of my […]

The Mountain Music Festival, a three-day classic rock n’ roll music experience, is set to return August 21st-23rd to theGatlinburg Convention Center, located in Tennessee’s beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. The three-day, all-ages, immersive fan and artist celebration will feature over twenty-five artists (including fan favorites and emerging acts) performing on three stages, plus an array […]

AC/DC: Rhinobucket, Airbourne. Other AC/DC influenced bands: Kix and Buckcherry. Black Sabbath: most grunge/ sludge bands: Alice In Chains, Soundgarden (especially Outshined) Metallica: Pantera Led Zeppelin: Greta Van Fleet, Bonham, Billy Squirer‘s song Lonely Is The Night, some Whitesnake (especially Still Of The Night). If I think of an others I will add them to […]

On February 12th, Zakk Wylde dropped by to hang with Eddie Trunk for his SiriusXM radio show in the LA studios, watch the interview below.

Wolfgang Van Halen was recent guest on Eddie‘s Sirius/XM show Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk. When discussing the project his uncle, Alex Van Halen is working on with guitarist Steve Lukather, Wolfgang told Eddie (via blabbermouth.net),  “I haven’t played anything yet. So, I’m not sure what Al is talking about in that respect. They could be older […]

Chrysalis Records are proud to present the latest in the acclaimed UFO reissue series: the classic 1981 album The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent. Reissued on stunning 3LP tri-fold sleeve 180gm vinyl and 2CD Digipak formats on May 1st, 2026, the album now sounds more dynamic and detailed than ever, thanks to new remastering from […]

Employing a dazzling mix of glam rock, hard rock, and progressive rock, Angel‘s outrageous, white-satin-heavy image and equally over-the top stage shows, making them one of the more colorful arena rock bands of the mid-’70s and early ’80s. Discovered by KISS bass player, Gene Simmons, the group issued their eponymous debut album in 1975, which hewed closer […]

Rock fans are in for a legendary experience as Foreigner, the iconic rock band behind some of rock’s most enduring anthems such as I Want To Know What Love Is, Feels Like The First Time, Hot Blooded, Cold As Ice, Urgent, and more will appear on Rock Legends Cruise XIV Presented By The Native American Heritage Association.  This […]

Following months of relentless rumors and fever pitch speculation, it was announced today that Metallica will debut its Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. The highly anticipated eight-show run will take place on October 1st and 3rd, 15th and 17th, 22nd and 24th, and 29th and 31st — and will continue the “No Repeat Weekend” […]

Iron Maiden and The Black Crowes are among the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame revealed the list of the following 17 “Performer” nominees Wednesday (February 25): The Black CrowesJeff BuckleyMariah CareyPhil CollinsMelissa EtheridgeLauryn HillBilly IdolINXSIron MaidenJoy Divison/New OrderNew EditionOasisPinkSadeShakiraLuther VandrossWu-Tang Clan The 10 nominees appearing on the […]

Trafalgar Releasing today announces the official title, key artwork, and North American theatrical plans for the upcoming Iron Maiden feature documentary, now titled Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition. Documenting one of the most iconic journeys in music history – the film is set to hit theaters for a limited time only beginning May 7th with tickets […]

The National Guitar Museum announced that Ritchie Blackmore, the esteemed guitar legend whose vast career spans more than 60 years, has received its annual “Lifetime Achievement” Award. Blackmore is the sixteenth recipient of the award. Ritchie Blackmore joins previous award winners including Honeyboy Edwards, Jeff Beck, Bonnie Raitt, Liona Boyd, Jose Feliciano and B.B. King. Recipients are recognized for a lifetime of contributing to the legacy of […]

Louder Than Life returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center inLouisville, KY September 17th-20th for its 12th edition, delivering the largest lineup in the festival’s history and the biggest bill ever assembled by producerDanny Wimmer Presents. Tool and Limp Bizkit join previously announced headliners My Chemical Romance and Iron Maiden for an incredible four days of […]

David Lee Roth. Dancing wise: Michael and Janet Jackson.

In continuing with his interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil’s Kazagastão, Alex Van Halen Alex Van Halen was once again asked why he made the decision to end his Brothers book in 1984 and not cover any of the band’s later years, including those with Sammy Hagar Van Halen stated (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net), “Well, I can only answer it one way, that was the […]

Bon Scott (1946-1980), the legendary singer and lyricist for AC/DC, Fraternity and The Valentines, remains one of the great front men in rock and roll history. His indelible shriek and poetic turns of phrase, along with his playful grin and attitude are synonymous with the lifestyle he led until his untimely death in 1980 Today […]

In continuing with his interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil’s Kazagastão, Alex Van Halen confirmed that there was talk of Ozzy Osbourne making an album with Van Halen and his brother, legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Van Halen stated (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net), “Oh, yeah. No. Ed and I met with Sharon [Osbourne, Oabourne‘s wife and manager], because we were kind of at a loss of […]

William Shatner is turning the volume up to pain-threshold max.. The legendary actor, author, and cultural icon today announces his latest album – a heavy metal extravaganza powered a veritable army of metal stars—each one personally selected and hand-picked by Shatner to help deliver a project that’s equal parts thunder, theater, and fearless experimentation. Shatner […]

In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil’s Kazagastão, Alex Van Halen spoke in more detail about the album he is working on with Toto guitarist Steve Lukather. The Van Halen drummer said (as transcribed blabbermouth.net): “Ed [late Van Halen guitarist and Alex‘s brother, Eddie Van Halen] and I had a lot of stuff that we made, that we made musically that we never let go. Many people […]