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In a new interview with SPIN Presents Lipps Service With Scott Lipps, RIVAL SONS singer Jay Buchanan, who released his debut solo album, "Weapons Of Beauty", in February, was asked if the band's next studio LP will be "heavier" after he took a turn to pursue a quieter direction with his solo...

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has released the official music video for his song "The Thread". The track is taken from his latest instrumental album, "Bumblefoot ...Returns!", which came out in January 2025. "Bumblefoot ...Returns!" arrived 30 years after Thal's debut solo...

In a new interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, WINGER frontman Kip Winger addressed the fact that he and his bandmates have booked several shows for 2026 despite having previously announced that they were retiring from touring after the completion of the group's final gig of 2025...

In a new interview with Australia's The Rockpit, vocalist Toby Jepson of legendary U.K. hard rockers LITTLE ANGELS spoke about the band's upcoming "Big, Bad & Back" reunion tour, set to take place in November 2026, featuring the full original lineup of Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, Jim...

ANTHRAX played a snippet of a new song during the band's March 25 concert at Hindley St Music Hall in Adelaide, Australia. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. ANTHRAX launched its four-date Australian tour on March 23 at Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane. They also performed in...

Arch Enemy played their first show with new lead vocalist, Lauren Hart, on Friday, March 27th at East 3 Live House in Beijing, China. She replaced Alissa White-Gluz, who left the group late last year to focus on her solo career. Fan-filmed video of Hart’s live debut with Arch Enemy can be viewed...

The official Rush newsletter that went out on March 28 features the following message to the fans, including a ticket link to the Juno Awards, taking place tomorrow night: “We want to let you in on something… Celebrate a special moment with Geddy & Alex. Sunday, March 29 Hamilton, Ontario You...

Over the past decade, the relationship between rock music and casinos has undergone a profound transformation. What were once purely gambling venues have evolved into full-scale entertainment hubs, effectively becoming the new “arenas” of rock. In cities like Las Vegas, casinos now host...

In a new interview with Hot Metal, Charlie Benante was asked about the possibility of the reformed lineup of PANTERA — featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass), alongside Benante (drums) and Zakk Wylde (guitar) — making new music. He said: "There was some talk —...

Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN more than 25 years ago, has been added to the list of members of the legendary British heavy metal band who are nominated for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2026. On February 25, when the Rock And Roll Hall Of Hame revealed its...

Producer / songwriter / educator Rick Beato has shared a new video clip where Wolfgang Van Halen talks about his riffs, timing, and his roots as a drummer. Wolfgang: “I think my dad was right to start me on drums. It’s a really good play to start rhythmically. You understand music from that...

Hamburg-based power metal veterans, Iron Savior, return with their brand-new album Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy, out now via Perception, a division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. With this release, the band led by Piet Sielck transforms iconic ’80s hits into powerful, melodic metal anthems...

On Friday, March 27, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performed at Tokyo Dome for the opening game of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) season. Twelve teams across Japan's Central and Pacific Leagues took the field around the country, with the Tokyo Giants defeating last...

Fans of heavy metal, hardcore punk and the like have been told since forever, whether by their parents, teachers or religious leaders, that these genres are "not music," but noise. Each has been labeled as disorderly, violent and detrimental to the physical and mental health of young people. Be...

HEAVY BIRTHDAYS Happy 78th John Spencer Evans (JETHRO TULL) – March 28th, 1948 Happy 54th Richard Andersson (SPACE ODYSSEY, TIME REQUIEM, MAJESTIC) – March 28th, 1972 HEAVY RELEASES Happy 53rd LED ZEPPELIN’s Houses Of The Holy – March 28th, 1973 Happy 46th GENESIS’ Duke – March 28th...