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In a new interview with Tim Caple of Rock 'N' Blues Experience, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French spoke about the band's decision to recruit Sebastian Bach to front TWISTED SISTER for the group's fall 2026 shows after Dee Snider resigned from the group due to "health challenges". French said (...

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box spoke about the band's September 2024 announcement that the British progressive rock legends would embark on a farewell tour, dubbed "The Magician's Farewell", beginning early 2025. Asked to clarify if "The Magician's Farewell"...

The new lineup of METAL CHURCH made its U.S. live debut last night (Friday, July 17) at Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, New Hampshire. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, METAL CHURCH's setlist was as follows: 01. Ton Of Bricks 02. Start The Fire 03. Fake Healer 04....

Swedish/American extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY kicked off their summer 2026 European tour Friday night (July 17) at the Area 53 festival in Leoben, Austria. The concert marked the band's first European live performance with new singer Lauren Hart (ex-ONCE HUMAN), who replaced Alissa White-Gluz, late...

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined the iconic Atlanta country rock outfit BLACKBERRY SMOKE on stage on Friday, July 17 at Timber Rock Amphitheater in Farmington, Pennsylvania to perform a cover of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Fairies Wear Boots". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be se...

Hard rock band SALIVA has released a new single, "Longshot", out now via Judge & Jury Records alongside the official music video. The track, which features a guest appearance by Johnny Van Zant of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, is taken from SALIVA's upcoming album, "Breaking Through", due on August 14. "Break...

ONE TRIBE NATION has released its electrifying live rendition of BLACK SABBATH's classic "The Wizard", paying tribute to the enduring legacy of Ozzy Osbourne while showcasing the extraordinary chemistry of one of Southern California's most accomplished new musical collectives. Led by guitarist and m...

Following the release of the melancholic, groove-laden "Paralyzed" in May, Swiss modern metal outfit ILLUMISHADE, featuring ELUVEITIE vocalist Fabienne Erni and guitarist Jonas Wolf, explores new apocalyptic flavors — a genre departure built on dark electronic verses and diabolical pitch-bent riffs....

Following the breakout success of the band's debut single "Intell-I-Gents", APOCÆLYPSE returns with "Black Box", an emotionally charged new single that arrives alongside the announcement of APOCÆLYPSE's debut album, "Fænix", due August 28. Founded by acclaimed guitarist Ira Black (VIO-LENCE, LIZZY B...

Sumerian Comics has teamed up with multi-platinum rock band GODSMACK for "Godsmack: Awake", an original graphic novel inspired by the Sully Erna-fronted outfit's landmark album "Awake". The 96-page, full-color hardcover is available for pre-order through Sumerian Comics. Inspired by the lyrics, them...