Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (GCP) and the Hachette Book Groupannounce the publication of In My Darkest Hour: A Memoir by Dave Mustaine with Joe Layden on September 8th. Preorder here: $30.00 for Hardcover, $15.99 for eBook and $27.99 for the Audiobook “In My Darkest Hour is Dave Mustaine at his most revealing, […]

Ex-Queensrÿche singer Geoff Tate will release the third chapter in the band’s classic Operation: Mindcrime album series, Operation: Mindcrime III, on May 3rd. The LP’s first single, Power, can now be heard below. Power was written by Tate and his guitarist/producer Kieran Robertson. It features vocals by Tate, drums b yRich Baur, bass by Disturbed bassist and Operation: Mindcrime III co-producer John Moyer, guitar by Dario Parenteand Amaury Altmayer, and synths and strings by Tate and Robertson. […]

Gibson Custom has announced the release of the Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition, a meticulously crafted recreation of one of the most influential guitars in hard rock and heavy metal history. Known for his work with UFO, Scorpions and the Michael Schenker Group, Schenker helped define the sound and tone of a generation. Inspired by Michael Schenker‘s iconic 1971 Medallion Flying V, originally […]

As previously reported, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition is set to hit theaters for a limited time only beginning May 7th with tickets going on sale today. For local cinema information and to purchase tickets, visit ironmaidenfilm.com and watch the trailer below. The feature documentary charts five decades of one of the most iconic journeys in […]

t’s been two years since drum legend Carmine Appice and his reformed Cactus—singer Ed Terry, guitarist Artie Dillon, bassist James Caputo–first unbarred the doors to the Temple Of Blues–a 15-track slab of head-banging, hip-swinging heavy blues rock whose subtitle, Influences And Friends, roped in a host of special guests, all of whom held the band […]

John White of the Mind Behind The Music podcast recently spoke with legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who will celebrate his 73rd birthday this week, was asked if there was a specific moment that he really felt like he had discovered his own voice on the instrument. He responded in part (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net), “Not really. I don’t really […]

Off the top of my head: For coolness: Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe, Van Halen and Iron Maiden. For laughs: Napoleon Blownaparts and Endangered Feces.

Gary Graff of Billboard reports: …Last week…former Skid Row singer, Sebastian Bach, was announced as the fill-in frontman for Twisted Sister‘s upcoming 50th anniversary tour after [frontman] Dee Snider withdrew due to health concerns. Bach has now included Twisted Sister’s 1984 anthem I Wanna Rock in his shows and tells Billboard he’s stoked about being part of the celebration — though dates […]

Phil Campbell, former Motörhead guitarist, has died. He was 64 years old, reports the NY Post‘s Page Six. The guitarist’s family confirmed the patriarch died following a “long and courageous battle in intensive care” after he underwent a difficult procedure, via Instagram on Saturday. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, […]

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai joined Eddie Trunk on his SiriusXM show to world premier their new song together Dancing.

Brie Stimson of Fox News as per The New York Post’s Page Six reports: [Former Van Halen frontman] Sammy Hagar suggested he would “never play” with Alex Van Halen again more than 20 years after they finished their last tour together. “I’m the biggest Pink Floyd fan. I see David Gilmour say, ‘I will never play with […]

Elegant Weapons, the hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse led by Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, have released their new single Bridges Burn, the first track from the band’s forthcoming sophomore album Evolution, due April 24th on Exciter Records. The album will be released digitally and on CD on April 24th with a special edition vinyl pressing to follow later […]

The New York Post reports: Two Live Nation employees bragged about slapping customers with exorbitant fees at the entertainment giant’s venues, saying “these people are so stupid” that “I almost feel bad taking advantage of them,” according to court documents released late Wednesday. Live Nation – which owns Ticketmaster, the company accused of gouging ticket […]

Rock legend Foreigner is set to ignite streaming platforms worldwide with the release of Urgent (Live in Halifax on March 20th. Previously released exclusively on YouTube, this electrifying live rendition is a must-add to playlists worldwide. Fans can pre-save the track here and watch the video below. Captured during a powerhouse performance in Halifax, the track features a commanding […]

Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider explains the health issues that forced him to step aside from touring with the band. He told the Beardo & Weirdo podcast, hosted by Five Finger Death Punch bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, as per blabbermouth.net, “First of all, becoming face-to-face with mortality. And as the doctor said to me, ‘Dude, you’re great, […]

Not surprise, number one is JOHN SYKES/Blue Murder. Also, Tora Tora and Richie Kozten. If I think of anyone else, I will add them to my list.

As previously reported, former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach, will be filling in for Dee Snider at Twisted Sister’s remaining live shows. Now Snider has taken to his Twitter/X account to write: “For a retired 71 yr old I’m great. But I’ve only got so much tread left on these tires. I decided to use […]

Venom needs no introduction, from their birth in Newcastle in ’79 they paved the way for extreme metal and created their own genre, Black Metal. Which is arguably more popular now than it has ever been globally, with their influence ever far reaching as the originators. Into Oblivion is Venom’s sixteenth studio album and features […]

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 […]