en-US Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:36:57 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/michael-sweet-wants-to-record-three-new-stryper-albums-in-2027-the-reason-being-is-to-reach-that-21-album-goal-he-says
In a new interview with Lots Of Muzik, guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian metal pioneers STRYPER, whose 18th studio album, "Throne Of Thorns", will arrive on September 25 via Frontiers Music Srl, confirmed that there are plans for him and his bandmates to return to the recording studio as...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/michael-sweet-wants-to-record-three-new-stryper-albums-in-2027-the-reason-being-is-to-reach-that-21-album-goal-he-says Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:36:57 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-greta-van-fleet-performs-saw-you-stand-on-jimmy-kimmel-live
Grammy Award-winning rock and roll band GRETA VAN FLEET was the musical guest on this past Monday night's (September 21) episode of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The band played its single "Saw You Stand", which is taken from GRETA VAN FLEET's highly anticipated new studio album, "Palace For The People...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-greta-van-fleet-performs-saw-you-stand-on-jimmy-kimmel-live Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:45:14 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/def-leppards-phil-collen-and-jackson-celebrate-nearly-four-decades-of-collaboration-with-new-pro-series-signature-pc1-e-guitar
Today, Jackson introduces the Pro Series Signature Phil Collen PC1-E, the latest chapter in a nearly four-decade collaboration with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. Since debuting his first Jackson signature model in 1989, Collen has developed four distinct signature instruments with Jackson, each...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/def-leppards-phil-collen-and-jackson-celebrate-nearly-four-decades-of-collaboration-with-new-pro-series-signature-pc1-e-guitar Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:28:45 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-veil-brides-andy-biersack-jake-pitts-and-i-are-75-done-in-terms-of-writing-for-the-next-record
At last weekend's Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, BLACK VEIL BRIDES vocalist Andy Biersack confirmed to Rock Sound 's James Wilson-Taylor that there are plans for him and his bandmates to release new music soon as a follow-up to BLACK VEIL BRIDES' seventh studio album, "Vindicate"...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-veil-brides-andy-biersack-jake-pitts-and-i-are-75-done-in-terms-of-writing-for-the-next-record Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:09:50 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/king-diamond-three-song-halloween-picture-disc-featuring-new-artwork-due-in-october
KING DIAMOND's "Halloween", the three-track picture disc originally made available in 1986, will be re-released worldwide with new art by Mario Lopez on October 23 via Metal Blade Records, just in time for the season. The "Halloween" title track comes off KING DIAMOND's debut album, "Fatal Portrait"...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/king-diamond-three-song-halloween-picture-disc-featuring-new-artwork-due-in-october Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:37:47 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/alex-lifeson-admits-he-had-reservations-about-touring-with-rush-again-but-now-ive-just-fallen-totally-in-love-with-it
In a new interview with Tom Power, host of "Q" on Canada's CBC Radio One, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson, along with RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith, discussed the new documentary "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple", which follows the late Canadian drummer's tough st...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/alex-lifeson-admits-he-had-reservations-about-touring-with-rush-again-but-now-ive-just-fallen-totally-in-love-with-it Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:45:19 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/gwar-debuts-hd-version-of-music-video-for-cover-of-alice-coopers-schools-out
With GWAR's 20th-anniversary celebration of their 2006 opus "Beyond Hell" arriving this Friday, September 25, the band is premiering the HD version of its "School's Out" music video, a cover of the Alice Cooper classic. The newly remastered deluxe edition, available for the first time ever on vinyl...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/gwar-debuts-hd-version-of-music-video-for-cover-of-alice-coopers-schools-out Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:04:56 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/enslaved-shares-new-single-tales-of-trees-announces-february-2027-european-tour-with-solstafir
Last month, progressive trailblazers ENSLAVED officially announced their forthcoming studio album, "Mið", set for release on October 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Throughout their 35-year journey, across 17 albums, the Norwegian vanguard have continually redefined the boundaries of progressive black...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/enslaved-shares-new-single-tales-of-trees-announces-february-2027-european-tour-with-solstafir Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:43:29 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/bad-brains-to-release-are-you-ready-the-first-studio-recording-inner-ear-march-1979-in-november
Washington, D.C.'s BAD BRAINS — one of the most important and influential bands to emerge from the American underground music scene — today announce the November 6 release of "Are You Ready: The First Studio Recording (Inner Ear - March 1979)" via Trust Records. For decades, the recordings circulate...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/bad-brains-to-release-are-you-ready-the-first-studio-recording-inner-ear-march-1979-in-november Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:23:04 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/skid-row-celebrates-40th-anniversary-of-bands-formation-with-remastered-40-seasons-the-best-of-skid-row
BMG, in partnership with Rhino Entertainment, has announced a newly remastered edition of SKID ROW's "40 Seasons: The Best Of Skid Row", arriving November 6 in the U.S. and December 4 elsewhere, on CD — and for the first time ever — translucent blue vinyl. Originally released in 1998, "40 Seasons: T...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/skid-row-celebrates-40th-anniversary-of-bands-formation-with-remastered-40-seasons-the-best-of-skid-row Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:19:17 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/queens-of-the-stone-age-share-where-the-goth-girls-at-single-from-upcoming-perfecth-album
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have released the official music video for their latest single, "Where The Goth Girls At?" The clip, which can be seen below, was directed by Christopher Gruse and Tony Wolski, and features comedian Steve Agee, dancer/artist Scarlett Kapella and singer/actress Lou Lou Safran,...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/queens-of-the-stone-age-share-where-the-goth-girls-at-single-from-upcoming-perfecth-album Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:27:57 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/iggy-pop-to-receive-man-with-the-golden-ear-award-at-polands-soundedit-festival
Iggy Pop, the godfather of punk rock, a music icon, and one of the most influential artists in history, will be honored with the prestigious "Man With The Golden Ear" award at the 18th edition of the Soundedit International Music Producers Festival in Łódź, Poland. For over five decades, Iggy has be...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/iggy-pop-to-receive-man-with-the-golden-ear-award-at-polands-soundedit-festival Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:04:41 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/ghost-fans-support-altadena-californias-historic-mountain-view-mausoleum
A fan community inspired by the theatrical rock band GHOST is turning its affection for one of the band's recognizable filming locations into something very real: preservation support for Mountain View Mausoleum and new attention for the Altadena, California community around it. GHOST uses the Mount...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/ghost-fans-support-altadena-californias-historic-mountain-view-mausoleum Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:09:16 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/whiplash-shares-bullet-train-single-from-upcoming-roar-album
New Jersey thrash metal institution WHIPLASH have released "Bullet Train", the first single taken from their forthcoming album "Roar", due out worldwide on November 27, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. Driven by Tony Portaro's unmistakable guitar work and vocals, the track offers a first taste of a re...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/whiplash-shares-bullet-train-single-from-upcoming-roar-album Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:41:39 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/ufos-mechanix-to-be-expanded-remastered-and-reissued-on-double-cd-and-triple-vinyl
Chrysalis Records has announced the latest in the acclaimed UFO reissue series: the classic 1982 album "Mechanix". Reissued on stunning 3LP tri-fold sleeve 180gm vinyl and 2CD digipak formats on December 4, 2026, the album now sounds more dynamic and detailed than ever, thanks to new remastering fro...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/ufos-mechanix-to-be-expanded-remastered-and-reissued-on-double-cd-and-triple-vinyl Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:21:37 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/red-hot-chili-peppers-and-dave-grohl-to-perform-at-silverlake-conservatory-of-musics-25th-anniversary-benefit-concert
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, Dave Grohl and Vince Staples are among the artists who will perform during Silverlake Conservatory Of Music's (SCM) 25th-anniversary benefit concert on October 17 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California. Tickets for the all-star benefit event — as well as a wide...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/red-hot-chili-peppers-and-dave-grohl-to-perform-at-silverlake-conservatory-of-musics-25th-anniversary-benefit-concert Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:57:41 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/rose-tattoo-frontman-angry-anderson-dead-at-79
Gary "Angry" Anderson, the iconic frontman of Australian hard rock legends ROSE TATTOO, has died at age 79, several weeks after suffering a heart attack during the band's farewell tour in Europe. Anderson reportedly returned home to Australia for treatment but could not recover from the cardiac arre...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/rose-tattoo-frontman-angry-anderson-dead-at-79 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:20:17 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/rush-members-and-fans-raise-1-million-for-neil-peart-memorial-in-st-catharines-ontario-canada
Legendary Canadian rock band RUSH and their fans have cranked their late friend's Neil Peart Memorial at Lakeside Park in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada fundraising campaign to a platinum finish — and secured the project's $1-million goal. The Peart memorial fundraising campaign will officially clo...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/rush-members-and-fans-raise-1-million-for-neil-peart-memorial-in-st-catharines-ontario-canada Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:58:43 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/dead-kennedys-guitarist-east-bay-ray-diagnosed-with-parkinsons-disease
East Bay Ray, the founding guitarist of San Francisco punk band DEAD KENNEDYS, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. "Ray says he plans to continue performing and touring with DEAD KENNEDYS for as long as his health allows, and expressed his appreciation to everyone for their continued suppor...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/dead-kennedys-guitarist-east-bay-ray-diagnosed-with-parkinsons-disease Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:41:41 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/skillets-john-cooper-says-some-of-his-bands-christian-critics-believe-that-the-music-is-inherently-full-of-the-power-of-satan
During an appearance on The White House Pod - Dare To Dream, the podcast hosted by film and television actor, director and producer David A.R. White, Christian rock musician John Cooper, frontman of the band SKILLET, was asked if his group has faced any criticism about its hard rock music being demo...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/skillets-john-cooper-says-some-of-his-bands-christian-critics-believe-that-the-music-is-inherently-full-of-the-power-of-satan Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:03:04 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbaths-first-manager-on-bands-early-recordings-as-earth-its-a-historical-document
Earlier this year, Rockefellas TV launched "Brad's Basement", a new original show hosted by internationally seasoned singer, songwriter, performer and presenter Brad Henshaw, now available through the Rockefellas TV app and RockefellasTV.com. Among the show's early standout interviews is a conversat...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbaths-first-manager-on-bands-early-recordings-as-earth-its-a-historical-document Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:19:56 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/decline-of-western-civilization-director-says-w-a-s-p-s-blackie-lawless-was-too-cool-to-participate-in-the-film
In a new interview with Michael Moynihan of The Moynihan Report, documentary filmmaker Penelope Spheeris once again spoke about the infamous scene in her "The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" movie in which then-W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes can be seen guzzling vodka in h...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/decline-of-western-civilization-director-says-w-a-s-p-s-blackie-lawless-was-too-cool-to-participate-in-the-film Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:19:08 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/maria-brink-says-her-debut-solo-project-will-arrive-before-next-in-this-moment-album-im-excited
In a new interview with James Wilson-Taylor of U.K.'s Rock Sound, IN THIS MOMENT frontwoman Maria Brink confirmed that she is planning on releasing her debut solo album in the not-too-distant future. "I am doing my first solo project between [IN THIS MOMENT's recently released ninth album, 'Witch',...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/maria-brink-says-her-debut-solo-project-will-arrive-before-next-in-this-moment-album-im-excited Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:43:39 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/ian-gillan-on-secret-to-making-timeless-music-with-deep-purple-if-you-are-true-to-yourself-i-think-you-stand-a-chance
In a new interview with Bulgaria's Z-Rock, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan was asked to name "the secret to creating music that remains timeless and continues to inspire new fans across generations". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the only answer I can give you, and I can't...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/ian-gillan-on-secret-to-making-timeless-music-with-deep-purple-if-you-are-true-to-yourself-i-think-you-stand-a-chance Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:06:43 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/blaze-bayley-is-less-stressed-over-details-after-his-2023-heart-attack
In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley once again opened up about his health — more than three years after undergoing a quadruple bypass surgery following a heart attack in March 2023. The now-year-old singer — who fronted MAIDEN...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/blaze-bayley-is-less-stressed-over-details-after-his-2023-heart-attack Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:27:40 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/manslayer
The modern era's relentless lust for instant gratification does not always treat new bands with the patience that they deserve. In 2024, when BRAT emerged from New Orleans shadows, they were far from fully formed. Announcing the arrival of their self-styled "bimboviolence" as a fresh, subversive and...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/manslayer Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:39:47 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/northlane-shares-crucified-single-from-upcoming-anemoia-album
Australian metalcore heavyweights NORTHLANE have shared "Crucified", the latest single from their upcoming seventh studio record "Anemoia", due out everywhere October 30 via independent release. The third offering from "Anemoia", "Crucified" finds NORTHLANE continuing the momentum of previous single...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/northlane-shares-crucified-single-from-upcoming-anemoia-album Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:02:46 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/dragonforce-announces-new-self-titled-album-shares-hunger-of-the-beast-single
Today, with the announcement of their tenth studio album and first self-titled record, DRAGONFORCE mark the start of their next chapter, soaring headfirst into a new echelon of music-making that proves one thing above all: the world's fastest band will not slow down. Arriving March 19, 2027 on Napal...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/dragonforce-announces-new-self-titled-album-shares-hunger-of-the-beast-single Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:06:49 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/dangerous-toys-definitive-deluxe-reissue-of-1989-classic-debut-album-due-in-november
Kenyon Records has announced "Dangerous Toys: The Definitive Edition", a landmark reissue of the self-titled 1989 debut from Austin, Texas sleaze-metal legends DANGEROUS TOYS. Arriving Friday, November 13, 2026, this fully authorized, band-approved release reunites the group with the man who produce...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/dangerous-toys-definitive-deluxe-reissue-of-1989-classic-debut-album-due-in-november Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:45:21 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/europe-releases-music-video-for-come-this-madness-title-track
Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE have released the new single "Come This Madness", the title track of their highly anticipated studio album, due on September 25 via Silver Lining Music. The "Come This Madness" song opens with razor-sharp metallic riffs, giving way to simmering verses that steadily...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/europe-releases-music-video-for-come-this-madness-title-track Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:23:20 +0000