Metal Church return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David Ellefson, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary, and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen. Following the band’s recent tour and return from Australia, Metal […]

This Angry Pen Of Mine: Recovering The Journals Of Layne Staley —an unprecedented look into the creative archive of Alice in Chains vocalist Layne Staley, created in direct collaboration with his family — has debuted as a New York Times Nonfiction Bestseller in its first week. This Angry Pen Of Mine (Weldon Owen; November 11th, 2025) published by […]

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Mötley Crüe has announced The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins, a major 2026 North American tour celebrating two milestones: the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking 2005-2006 Carnival Of Sins tour and the 45th anniversary of the band. The run will bring Mötley Crüe‘s high-impact live show — renowned for its explosive production, unforgettable visuals, and decades-spanning catalog — to […]

After the completion of his Cooking With Paul Stanley seminar at KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas, Stanley took part in an impromptu question-and-answer session with audience members, some select responses appear below (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net). On late KISS guitarist Ace Frehley: Stanley: “It’s no secret — we had lots of differences with Ace, lots of differences with [original KISS drummer] Peter [Criss]. But […]

Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced 19 co-headline appearances across North America confirmed for Summer, 2026. Produced by Live Nation, the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour begins on July 23rd in Atlanta at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with a final performance planned on August 29th in Rogers, AR at the Walmart AMP. The artist pre-sale […]

This applies to all musicians, both living, and those who have passed on. Additionally, this is also not a matter of whom you want to meet, to fanboy, or girl over, but whom you would seriously consider teaching you, in a professional manner. First, let me preface, that before I answer, and list my choices, […]

Brother Cane is back, releasing their new powerful album Magnolia Medicine, set for release in early 2026 on Double Dragon Records, distributed by Virgin Music Group, and can be pre-ordered, here. The album opens with If This Means War, a fierce, no-apologies anthem that makes it clear this is no tentative reunion. Brother Cane’s return […]