METALLICA Announces December 2025 Shows In Abu Dhabi And Bahrain
On December 6, METALLICA will perform during the after-race concerts as part of the 2025 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Yas Island, near Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Three days earlier — on December 3 — the heavy metal giants will hit the stage for the first time ever... ... Continue Reading
EXODUS's TOM HUNTING Picks METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets' Over 'Ride The Lightning', Explains Why
In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting was asked which METALLICA album he thinks is better, "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think I would pick 'Ma... ... Continue Reading
LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON On New Solo Album 'Without The Pain': 'It Feels Like Coming Home To Be Able To Make A Record Like This'
In a new interview with Headbangers México, Mark Morton, guitarist and songwriter for the five-time Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling band LAMB OF GOD, spoke about his evolution as a solo artist, particularly as it relates to his latest solo album, "Without The Pain". He said (as transcribed by BLA... ... Continue Reading
SAMMY HAGAR To Release EDDIE VAN HALEN-Inspired New Song 'Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.'
Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar will release a personal new single, "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.", on April 25 via Big Machine Rock. The track, a melodic rock anthem written by Hagar and guitar legend Joe Satriani, was inspired by a dream and brought to reality by introspective lyrics, pow... ... Continue Reading
DRAGONFORCE's HERMAN LI Talks Lineup Changes, Decision To Take Over Band's Management
During an appearance on a recent episode of The Candid Mic With Fran Strine podcast, DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li was asked if he and fellow DRAGONFORCE founding guitarist Sam Totman are essentially the only actual members of the band, with the other musicians performing and recording with the gr... ... Continue Reading
New FORBIDDEN Singer NORMAN SKINNER Talks Comeback Single 'Divided By Zero', Upcoming Album
Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN will release a new song, "Divided By Zero", later in the year. The track will mark the band's first recording with FORBIDDEN's current lineup, consisting of founding guitarist Craig Locicero, alongside longtime bassist Matt Camacho a... ... Continue Reading
ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN Says There Are No Plans 'Yet' For Full Tour With THE GATHERING
In a new interview with IMPACT Metal Channel, Anneke Van Giersbergen spoke about the upcoming reunion shows from her former band THE GATHERING to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Dutch rockers' "Mandylion" album. Asked if she is excited about performing with her former bandmates again, she said... ... Continue Reading
FOREIGNER To Perform With Orchestra In Las Vegas In March 2026
FOREIGNER will celebrate 50 years as a group with a special five-show Las Vegas engagement on March 6-14, 2026 at The Venetian Theatre.The legendary rock band will perform all the hits in a stunning presentation with a 20-piece orchestra led by Juilliard protégé and orchestral arranger Dave Eggar.... ... Continue Reading
Unatøned
The intervening years since 2018's ill-conceived "Catharsis" have been kinder to MACHINE HEAD. Some of that is owed to the anniversary shows celebrating their classic "Burn My Eyes" debut; a little bit also goes to 2022's "Of Kingdom and Crown", which was a largely well-conceived offering that found... ... Continue Reading
Necro
As much as we should continue to celebrate the depth and diversity of the current death metal scene, there is still nothing quite like being smashed in the face by a band like LIK. Over three previous albums, the Stockholm quartet have stabbed and sliced themselves into glorious infamy, with a sound... ... Continue Reading