Metal news

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again proclaimed that he stands by "every word" he said when he served as a guest judge, alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, for last October's "Hair Metal Night" episode of "Dancing With The Stars". The episode saw 11 pairs return t...

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, former NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala spoke about his desire to focus on the future and pursue multiple projects since his departure from the band four years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I've had some really bad years behind m...

AVENGED SEVENFOLD makes its glorious debut in the arcade racing game series Asphalt Legends Unite. Rock out to music from across the band's discography, and snag time-limited collectibles starting today (Wednesday, January 15). AVENGED SEVENFOLD said: "We are excited to team up with the iconic racin...

"Ah-ha-ha. Ever get the feeling you've been cheated? Good night." SEX PISTOLS fans will finally be able to judge for themselves with the release for the first time of three full live albums from the band's legendary 1978 U.S. tour. SEX PISTOLS singer and lyricist Johnny Rotten signed off with the im...

Legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE recently announced its first headlining shows since 2002. SAVATAGE's lineup for the 2025 dates will consist of Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Chris Caffery on guitar, Al Pitrelli on guitar, Jeff Plate on drums and Zak Stevens on lead vocals. Regardin...

ICE NINE KILLS has raised over $100,000 and counting for victims for the California Wildfires with their exclusive "Heed The Call For California" benefit shirt, 100% of the proceeds from which are going to the California Fire Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund. Having been personally affec...

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has opened up about his decision to exit the band less than a year ago. The 37-year-old Swedish-born musician, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2021, announced his departure from SKID ROW in...

NONPOINT drummer Robb Rivera has shot down speculation that "drugs" were a factor in his having to be rushed to the hospital after he had an elevated heart rate during the band's concert in Louisville, Kentucky. According to the band, Robb had a sudden shift in his heart rate that was "dangerously h...

Due to overwhelming demand, SABATON's animated film, "The War To End All Wars - The Movie", will hit video streaming services starting March 11 in a wide range of territories. The movie will be available on Apple TV, YouTube Movies, Google Play and Amazon Prime. You can already pre-order it on Apple...

British metalcore giants ARCHITECTS have released "Blackhole", the fourth single from their upcoming studio album, "The Sky, The Earth & All Between", due on February 28, 2025 via Epitaph Records. Paired with a jaw-dropping, cinematic music video shot on location in California, "Blackhole" is as...

With a name that takes the front of SARCOFAGO and attaches it to the back of KREATOR, SARCATOR were never shy about proclaiming their debt to the blackened thrashers of the past. They made their ugly intentions more than apparent on their self-titled debut back in 2020. A seething, hateful eruption...

British family-owned publishing house Genesis Publications will release BON JOVI's first-ever authored anthology. With unlimited access to BON JOVI's extensive archive and narrated by Jon Bon Jovi, "Bon Jovi: Forever" chronicles the band's remarkable 40-year history. "Bon Jovi: Forever" will ship in...

ENVY OF NONE, the band featuring Alex Lifeson (RUSH), Andy Curran (CONEY HATCH), Alfio Annibalini and singer Maiah Wynne, is back today with news of its much-anticipated second album, "Stygian Wavz", set for release on March 14 via Kscope. The announcement follows a recent flurry of activity from th...

Founding member and frontman of Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling metal group MEGADETH, Dave Mustaine, alongside his family — Pamela Mustaine (president), Electra Mustaine (VP / sommelier) and Justis Mustaine — have co-founded the visionary wine brand House Of Mustaine which uniquely b...

COHEED AND CAMBRIA has shared the new single "Someone Who Can" from the band's forthcoming album "The Father Of Make Believe", which is set for release on March 14 via Virgin Music Group. In conjunction with the new song, the band shares its heartwarming Mason Mercer-directed video where we get a gl...

Chart-topping post-hardcore outfit DANCE GAVIN DANCE has announced the "Return Of The Robot" North American tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 26-date trek will kick off on Friday, May 23 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at The Fillmore, with additional stops in New York, Toronto, Nashville, Atlanta, D...

U.K. heavy metal legends RAVEN have released the title track from their upcoming "Can't Take Away The Fire" EP, due out February 14 via Silver Lining Music. The accompanying music video, which was helmed by widely acclaimed visual arts icon Costin Chioreanu, can be seen below. This rebel cry from th...

NINE INCH NAILS have confirmed they will embark on a world tour this year. However, the Trent Reznor-fronted outfit decided to delay the official announcement due to the ongoing fires in Los Angeles. "Since some dates and information about our world tour have leaked we are confirming that yes we wil...

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has blasted musicians for promoting their tours and album releases while wildfires have leveled areas of Los Angeles with one of the worst natural disasters to strike California in the history of the United States. On Monday (January 13), the 62-year-old musician took t...

NONPOINT drummer Robb Rivera says that being rushed to the hospital after he had a dangerously elevated heart rate was an "extremely emotional and overwhelming" experience. According to the band, Robb had a sudden shift in his heart rate that was "dangerously high" during the NONPOINT concert Sund...

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has released the official music video for his song "The Final Threshold". The track is taken from his latest solo album, "Permission To Fly", which came out last September via InsideOut Music. Says Rudess: "Step into 'The Final Threshold' with this stunning vi...

During an appearance on B&H Event Space's "Leica Stories", LAMB OF GOD frontman D. Randall "Randy" Blythe spoke about his upcoming book, "Just Beyond The Light: Making Peace With The Wars Inside Our Head", which is due on February 18, 2025 via Grand Central Publishing (GCP). He said (as transcri...

WWE wrestler Damian Priest's updated version of his entrance song "Rise For The Night", featuring SLAYER guitarist Kerry King, has been officially made available on all the streaming music services. King plays guitar on the track, which originally debuted last November during WWE's weekly "Raw" broa...

KnuckleBonz, the creator of the Rock Iconz music collectible series, has announced new limited-edition statue of Gary Holt of EXODUS. Officially licensed, this statue is hand-cast and painted and is created in 1/9 scale, making the average height of each approximately 8.75 inches tall. Each statue c...

METALLICA's foundation All Within My Hands is granting $500,000 to relief efforts carried out by the California Community Foundation's Wildfire Recovery Fund and the Pasadena Community Foundation's Eaton Canyon Fire Relief And Recovery Fund. The fires raging in the Los Angeles area have relentlessly...

MTV today announced the release of "Eric Clapton Unplugged... Over 30 Years Later" from its trailblazing, Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning global music franchise "MTV Unplugged". The 90-minute special will premiere in select U.S. and U.K. theaters on Monday, January 27 and Tuesday, January 28, 2025 be...

FEAR FACTORY will celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its classic second album, "Demanufacture", by performing the LP "in its entirety on most festivals" in Europe this summer. Tour dates: Aug. 01 - Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air Aug. 04 - Katowice, Poland - MCK Aug. 06 - Villena, Spain - Leye...

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, former SEPULTURA guitarist/vocalist Max Cavalera spoke about why he and his brother, former SEPULTURA drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera decided to revisit their earliest SEPULTURA releases, "Morbid Visions" and "Bestial Devastation", and re-record them and put...

FORBIDDEN members Craig Locicero and Chris Kontos, as well as AUTOPSY's Eric Cutler, joined VENOM INC. on stage during the latter band's headlining concert Sunday night (January 12) at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, California to perform several VENOM classics. Locicero came up for "Rip Ride", Ko...

British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE have released their brand new single "An Artist Is An Artist". Their first new music in almost three years, it finds the acclaimed four-piece at the peak of their powers and is a witty, provocative, pulsating slice of spiky, new-wave brilliance. Tackling everything f...