As anticipation continues to build for Megadeth’s final studio album—out January 23rd, 2026 via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label)—the metal titans have today (December 19th) released the latest single and video for Let There Be Shred! The track is a rapid-fire manifesto with jaw-dropping riffs and “a […]

Gary Graff of Billboard reports: [Original KISS drummer Peter Criss] will be releasing his first new album in 18 years today (December 19th) and, come [then on December 20th], celebrates his 80th birthday. It’s all a “never in my wildest dreams” proposition, Criss says… “I’m not tooting my horn, but I really worked hard for this,” […]

Edsel Records has set a March 6th, 2026 release date for Rainbow‘s The Temple Of The King: 1975-1976, the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of Rainbow‘s career to date, and is the first in a series of anthology sets covering the career of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. The nine-CD set, newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, is housed in […]

Testament have announced the U.S. leg of their Thrash Of The Titans world tour. The trek, which will launch in March, unites the band with fellow thrash legends Overkill and Destruction for one of the fiercest tours of the new year. Testament frontman Chuck Billy says, “2026 looks like it is going to start with an explosion with the Thrash Of The Titans tour. Joining us will […]

Dalstrong, which focuses on producing precision-forged knives and premium kitchen tools, has created an ultra-limited edition, unapologetically over-the-top tribute to five decades of Thunderock. Meticulously crafted as a piece of functional culinary tool art, Gene Simmons‘s Hellfire Demon Axe reimagines the legendary Axe Bass in meat-cleaving form. Uniting the axe with Sammy The Serpent, this is […]

During an appearance on an early edition of Balance Of Power, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke to Bloomberg TV Washington correspondent Joe Mathieu about how artificial intelligence (A.I.) is revolutionizing the music industry through the use of A.I. music generators. These tools use machine learning algorithms to analyze existing music and create new compositions based on that analysis, including producing entire tracks […]

Off the top of my head, Metal Barbie-LOL!!

With Megadeth’s final studio album set for release on January 23rd, the metal titans have announced Let There Be Shred: The Ultimate Megadeth Immersive Listening Event set forJanuary 17th in La Vergne, TN (just outside Nashville). This exclusive, day-long immersive celebration will offer attendees the opportunity to get closer to the band, the music, the stories, […]

MEGADETH have teamed with Trafalgar Releasing for Megadeth: Behind The Mask, a cinematic legacy event that will debut on screens worldwide on January 22nd — on the eve of the release of the band’s final studio album, out January 23. The film will screen in over 1,000 cinemas across more than 35 countries. The official trailer for Megadeth: Behind The […]

As previously reported, Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale, announced his retirement, after a five-and-a-half-decade career. Now, the singer has posted via his official Facebook page, that he will also be stepping away from social media. Read his message below.

Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, proudly announces their first tour in 30 years with the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, produced by Live Nation – an expansive 2026 North American run celebrating five decades of musical excellence, pioneering stagecraft, and a legacy that continues to inspire fans worldwide. “Our fans have […]

 Julien’s Auctions, the industry-leading pop culture memorabilia auction house, announces their event with one of the most fabled, beloved and respected rock icons in the world, Joe Walsh. The Life’s Been Good collection features an extraordinary array of unique guitars, cars, amps, ham radios, stage wardrobe, and historic rock and roll ephemera. Bidding begins today […]

None. To be honest, I have seen bands that have put on very entertaining shows, or sound fairly close to their recordings (I believe without the use of tapes?), but I have never seen a live performance, that sounds as polished, or better, than any band’s studio recordings. That is just a fact, that is […]

As previously reported, those honored along with KISS were actor Sylvester Stallone, I Will Survive singer Gloria Gaynor, British actor Michael Crawford and country music superstar George Strait  The show will air on CBS and Paramount+ on December 23rd at 8 p.m. ET. Picture from the AP via The New York Post

Introducing Always Jovi — the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute experience that brings the anthems, energy, and excitement of one of rock’s most iconic bands to the stage with unmatched authenticity and passion. Always Jovi is a tribute like no other, featuring million-selling New Jersey rock legend Steve Brown — known for his work with Trixter, Def Leppard and Ace Frehley. With his powerhouse vocal delivery, […]

Stanley Simmons, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS— has released its debut single, Body Down. The official lyric video for the track can be seen below. Regarding the collaboration’s musical direction, Stanley told KTLA‘s Andy Riesmeyer, “We grew up loving a lot of roots stuff, Americana folk, so you hear a lot of […]

Guns N’ Roses have returned today with two brand new singles. Marking their first new music release since 2023, Nothin’ and Atlas find the long-running band still at the height of their powers, showcasing two different sides of their personality. Atlas is GN’R in full surging rock mode, while Nothin’ grows more introspective over floaty keys and an emotive guitar. Both songs are available today via Interscope […]

Megadeth have teamed with Trafalgar Releasing for Megadeth: Behind The Mask, a cinematic legacy event that will debut on screens worldwide January 22nd — on the eve of the release of the band’s final studio album, out January 23rd. The film will screen in over 1,000 cinemas across more than 35 countries. Tickets go on sale December 11 at […]

With less than six weeks until the arrival of their eighth studio album on January 9th, 2026, Alter Bridge return with their brand-new single, Playing Aces. The song bursts open with the band’s trademark dual-guitar firepower as Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitars), Mark Tremonti (guitars/vocals), Brian Marshall (bass), and Scott Phillips (drums) lock into the muscular groove that has […]

To honor ten years since Scott Weiland‘s passing, If I Could Fly, a previously unreleased track written in 2000 after the birth of his son, is out today on all digital streaming platforms through Primary Wave/Virgin. This is the first unheard song from Weiland‘s archive since he left us. It is personal, raw and a reminder of the heart […]