King Diamond‘s eponymous band has replaced longtime guitarist Andy LaRoque with former Ozzy Osbourne axeman Gus G. Gus G will take over writing and playing on a permanent basis, including work on King Diamond’s upcoming new trilogy of concept albums. King Diamond said, “It’s a big honor for me to…
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Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson hopped onstage to perform “All the Young Dudes” with Green Day fronman Billie Joe Armstrong on Thursday night in San Diego during the latter’s set with his cover band the Coverups. The tune was originally released by Mott the Hoople in 1972 after being gifted to the…
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Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt says the one big regret he’s had in his career is turning down the opportunity to be Ozzy Osbourne‘s lead guitarist in 1995. Bettencourt’s admission came via a social media post as he reflected on the one-year anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing. Get Extreme Tickets Here…
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Mac Sabbath, the McDonalds-themed Black Sabbath parody band, has announced a string of Fall 2026 US headlining dates ahead of their previously announced run supporting GWAR. The brief tour kicks off in Austin on October 21st, passing through such cities as New Orleans and Birmingham, Alabama, before closing down in…
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John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) says the chance of him reuniting with the Sex Pistols is less than zero, or more specifically “minus infinities.” The punk icon, who continues to tour and record with his band Public Image Ltd, discussed his relationship with his former Sex Pistols bandmates in a…
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Amon Amarth have announced the new album The Allfather Awakens, set for release on October 2nd via Metal Blade Records. The veteran Swedish metal band has also released new single “Gjallarhorn.” “Gjallarhorn” showcases the band’s iconic melodic death metal sound, this time beefed up with aspects of modern thrash metal.…
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The Chris Cornell tribute project King Ultramega has released its newest single, a cover of Soundarden’s progressive metal ripper “Birth Ritual.” The song features Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron behind the kit, Halestorm bandmates Lzzy Hale on vocals and Joe Hottinger on guitar, and King Ultramega curator Mike Menghi on bass.…
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Tom Morello has launched the Mary Morello Memorial Project in honor of his late mother. Mary Morello passed away earlier this month at the age of 102. She was a teacher and lifelong activist who was instrumental in Tom’s political understanding, including his pursuit of a political science degree from…
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Hatebreed have announced Fatal Paradox, their first new album in six years. Ahead of its November 6th release, the band has unleashed the first single, “Kill Count Increase.” “Kill Count Increase” is in all ways classic Hatebreed in the best possible way. The line between thrash and hardcore in what…
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RUSH are rumored to play a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere in 2027, based on comments from radio host Eddie Trunk and a report by The Sun. With RUSH having launched the North American leg of their “Fifty Something” reunion tour, and an overseas leg slated for the first…
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