On October 16th, 2025, the rock world lost one of its true icons – when Ace Frehley passed away at the age of 74. As the original “Spaceman” and lead guitarist in KISS, Frehley inspired and influenced countless other guitar players in his wake.Serving as a member of the band throughout the ’70s (an era […]

“We invite all the fans to join us in celebrating the 80’s,” says Metal Hall of Fame Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “Get ready to unleash your inner metal spirit, and Dress in Leather, Studs, Big Hair, and All The Metal You Can Handle Two iconic venues, one legendary night!!  Hosted by Eddie Trunk and entertainment personality Cathy […]

Following the January 23rd release of their self-titled final studio album, Megadeth will launch their farewell tour in North America (see dates here) with a cross-country headline tour of Canada. The dates begin on February 15th in Victoria, BC and include stops in Calgary, Winnipeg, and Ottawa before wrapping up on March 6th in Quebec City, […]

Extreme’s sixth studio album was released worldwide on June 9th 2023 via earMUSIC and has continued to impact fans and fellow musicians around the world. Here’s to the Losers, the video, completes the mission to create 12 visual interpretations of each song from Six. It is also a “thank you” gift to fans…just ahead of Thanksgiving […]

One of today’s most popular hard rock bands, Halestorm, has released a video of their rendition of the classic, Shooting Star– written by 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Paul Rodgers – from the first ever Bad Company tribute album, Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company, available now on Primary Wave […]

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has reunited with his former bandmate in Black ‘N Blue, singer Jaime St. James, to write and record a new six-song EP, Bombshell. The effort is now available to order from the duo’s web site, thayerstjames.com. Bombshell track listing: 1. Bombshell2. Bulletproof3. Time of My Life4. Tonight’s the Night5. Magnetic6. I Wanna Fly Thayer and St. James comment, “Our story has always been about friendship first. From the […]

Airbourne give fans — naughty and nice alike — a seasonal surprise with Christmas Bonus, their spirited new single, unwrapped today. Not only does the track contain a guitar solo cunningly constructed to unleash good cheer, even at a distance, but it also features references to the first Die Hard movie, surely the most explosive festive flick of them […]

Great White guitarist Mark Kendall has revealed that he is battling stage four kidney cancer. On November 22nd,the 68-year-old musician, took to his Facebook page to write: “Hello Friends! Just wanted everyone to know I was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer a few months ago. I wanted to wait to go public until I knew a little more about […]

Well, regarding musicians, in my humble opinion, this year had been terrible. Sadly, we have lost many iconic talents, such as, Ozzy Osbourne, Ace Frehley, John James Sykes, as well as, others. But, with that “said,” off the top of my head, I am grateful to, The Kelly Clarkson Show, for introducing me to Whiskey […]

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 —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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced 19 co-headline appearances across North America confirmed for Summer, 2026. Produced by Live Nation, the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour begins on July 23rd in Atlanta at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with a final performance planned on August 29th in Rogers, AR at the Walmart AMP. The artist pre-sale […]

This applies to all musicians, both living, and those who have passed on. Additionally, this is also not a matter of whom you want to meet, to fanboy, or girl over, but whom you would seriously consider teaching you, in a professional manner. First, let me preface, that before I answer, and list my choices, […]

Brother Cane is back, releasing their new powerful album Magnolia Medicine, set for release in early 2026 on Double Dragon Records, distributed by Virgin Music Group, and can be pre-ordered, here. The album opens with If This Means War, a fierce, no-apologies anthem that makes it clear this is no tentative reunion. Brother Cane’s return […]

Megadeth, share the music video for the band’s new song, I Don’t Care, from their forthcoming self-titled final album, watch it below. Frontman Dave Mustaine says about the anthemic I Don’t Care, “How many times have you wanted to say this to someone? I know you want to! Deep down inside, if we had the balls, we would […]

In celebration of one of America’s greatest rock and roll bands, Genesis Publications has announced an official chronicle of Van Halen by the band’s founding drummer Alex Van Halen. Featuring a dynamic blend of iconic photography alongside rare and never-before-seen images, and with exclusive access to his private archives, Van Halen (working title) offers a personally guided tour through the band’s legendary […]

Slayer‘s iconic second studio album, Hell Awaits, is set to receive a 40th-anniversary-edition reissue through Metal Blade Records next spring. Formed in 1981, Slayer assaulted the world with a new hybrid of metal and punk — heavier, faster, and darker than the rest — and set a new standard, defining not only a genre, but an attitude. Throughout Slayer‘s history, […]