With a few days to go before the worldwide release of one of the most coveted new blues albums of the year, Temple Of Blues II out April 3rd through Cleopatra Records, drum legend Carmine Appice and Cactus also unveil one of its most anticipated tracks as their latest single. Originally recorded on Cactus’ 1972 […]

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has released the “original home demo” version of Ten Years Gone, a song which was later included on the band’s iconic sixth album, 1975’s Physical Graffiti. Page uploaded the video to his official YouTube channel on March 29th ,writing in an accompanying message: “As a footnote to Physical Graffiti, I thought you might like to hear the original home […]

Black Label Society has released the official music video for Ozzy’s Song, a tribute to guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde‘s longtime bandmate, the iconic Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne. The clip, which was directed by Justin H. Reich of Three Thirty-three Creative, can be seen below. Ozzy’s Song serves as a fitting and emotional finale to Black Label Society‘s new album, Engines Of Demolition, which was released on […]

On February 9th,  Ross “The Boss” Friedman, a founding member of Manowar, announced he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis  (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig Disease. Sadly, he has passed away at the age of 72 The news was shared via a statement on the social media of the Metal Hall Of Fame. “It is with deep […]

Stanley Simmons, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — has released the official Mitchell Richmond-directed music video for its second single, Dancing While The World Is Ending, watch it below. Though Evan and Nick have been close since childhood — raised on the road by their fathers — the idea of collaborating musically never crossed their […]

My hope is no, but with AI “musicians” already having topped country music, and the R&B charts, it is concerning. However, I do think it will be a long awhile before robots are performing onstage. I think the desire, and demand, for live human performances, are still what is in demand. It should be interesting […]

Guns N’ Roses have announced that Melissa Reese will not be joining the band on tour due to unforeseen personal reasons. We hope our fans understand. Reese joined the band in 2016 after being recommended to the band by Bryan “Brain” Mantia, the former drummer with whom she had collaborated on various projects. Reese became the first female member of the band, […]

Eddie interviewed the multi talented musician/singer on his Sirius/XM show Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk, watch below.

Legendary actor, cultural icon, and recording artist William Shatner is proving once again that age is no barrier to creativity. At 95 years of ahe, Shatner is continuing work on his highly anticipated heavy metal project — and has just announced a major collaboration that is sure to electrify fans worldwide. Shatner has officially recruited […]

March 26, 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of Judas Priest‘s Sad Wings of Destiny in the U.S. (March 23rd in the U.K.) — the landmark 1976 album that helped define the sound and ambition of heavy metal. Widely regarded as one of the most influential records in the genre’s history, it continues to inspire generations of musicians and […]

In a new interview with The Music Zoo owner Tommy Colletti, legendary Dokken guitarist George Lynch recalled seeing Van Halen perform in Southern California clubs in the mid-1970s.  He said (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net), “I saw UFO play with Van Halen at the Golden West Ballroom in Norwalk, California, near where we lived. We played there a lot. It was somewhat dramatic, because I don’t know if UFO knew what they […]

Armored Saint are back with their anticipated new full-length release, Emotion Factory Reset, set for release on May 22nd through Metal Blade Records. Emotion Factory Reset, the lineup’s ninth studio album since 1984’s March Of The Saint, is a resurrection of sorts, a tearing down and a rebuilding in eleven songs of diverse musicality and […]

Julien’s Auctions, the world’s leading celebrity auction house, announced today from Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus the full details of its highly anticipated Music Icons sale. This year’s collection celebrates the enduring power of heavy metal and commemorates the 50th anniversary of KISS in London with a touring exhibition of highlights from the sale. Bidding on the full collection […]

Rock City Music Company is turning up the volume this spring as it welcomes rock and roll icon and founding drummer of KISS, Peter Criss, for an exclusive meet-and-greet event, April 24th-25th. This is a very special two-day event with limited availability on both days. The appearance celebrates the release of Criss‘s highly anticipated solo album, Peter Criss, his first […]

Yes, I think it’s well over due. Even back in the 80s, Ticketmaster, along with scalpers, were constant problems for us concert goers. It seems nothing changes, and these agencies seem to have monopolies on ticket sales. It is too much power, and control, for very few companies, which I believe is illegal. Bands should […]

Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Aerosmith have released Aerosmith (Legendary Edition). For the first time, the Boston rock legends (Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton,Brad Whitford and Joey Kramer) have assembled the definitive version of their multiplatinum self-titled debut, Aerosmith, originally released in 1973. In an effort to finally present their unfiltered vision now, Aerosmith Co-Founders Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have newly mixed the […]

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 […]