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1. MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE On JOHN 5: 'He's Such A Talented Guitar Player That It Literally Just Lit All Of Us Up On Fire'

   
   In a new interview with John The Metal Mailman, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke about the band's latest addition, guitarist John 5, who joined MÖTLEY CRÜE in the fall of 2022 as the replacement for the group's co-founding guitarist Mick Mars. Mick announced his retirement from touring with MÖTLE...

2. Watch: GENE SIMMONS Takes Over White House Briefing Room To Discuss American Music Fairness Act

   
   On Friday, December 5, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was spotted in the White House briefing room, where he took over the podium and answered reporters' questions about a variety of topics, including KISS receiving a Kennedy Center Honors Award on Sunday (December 7), and Simmons's appearance...

3. DAVE MUSTAINE On Recording His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning': 'When You Do A Song From Somebody, You've Gotta Do It As Good Or Better'

   
   During an appearance on the December 5 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the ba...

4. Former SKID ROW Frontman ERIK GRÖNWALL Announces His 'Very First' Solo Concert

   
   Former SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has announced solo concert for May 26, 2026 at Cirkus in Stockholm, Sweden. On Friday (December 5), Erik took to his social media to write: "This one is BIG. Like… 'first time in 15 years' BIG. Honestly, I could argue it's the first time ever.⠀ ⠀ "On May 26th,...

5. THE DARKNESS Kicks Off 2025 Festivities With 'Mistletoe And Wine'

   
   British rockers THE DARKNESS have merrily announced their new single, "Mistletoe And Wine", out now via Cooking Vinyl. Arriving on this 5th day of Advent, the beloved band peels open the door to reveal a delicious new take on Cliff Richard's yuletide song. As the cracker pops, synths dance to the un...

6. SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'When I Was Five Years Old, I Gave My Life To Jesus In My Bedroom'

   
   In the latest episode of the See The King podcast, host Adam Ross sits down with John Cooper of Christian rockers SKILLET to talk about rock music, faith, and what it means to follow Jesus when your calling doesn't fit into everyone's expectations. John shares how growing up in an environment where...

7. Watch: LOU GRAMM Performs With FOREIGNER In Port Chester, New York

   
   On December 3 and December 4, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm joined the band's current lineup on stage at Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York to perform several songs, including "Luanne", "Girl On The Moon", "Urgent" and "I Want To Know What Love Is". Fan-filmed video of his appearance ca...

8. Watch: KORN's RAY LUZIER Takes You Inside His Home Studio

   
   KORN drummer Ray Luzier has shared a 13-minute video in which studio designer Sean Neff, owner of Space Crafters Designs, talks to Ray about Luzier's Lose Yer Ear home studio in Franklin, Tennessee. Check it out below. In a recent interview with Pearl Drums, Luzier, who has also played with David Le...

9. TERMINAL, Featuring BRIAN WHEAT, TOMMY SKEOCH, CHRIS HOLMES And JOSEY SCOTT, Is Working On Debut Album

   
   TESLA bassist and founding member Brian Wheat recently teamed up with original TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch in a new band called TERMINAL. Joining the duo in the new group are former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and original SALIVA singer Josey Scott. Earlier today (Friday, December 5), Wheat...

10. GENE SIMMONS To Testify Before Senate To Support Artist Radio Play Compensation

    
    Gene Simmons, legendary bassist, co-founder, and co-lead singer of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band KISS, will testify before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's Intellectual Property Subcommittee next Tuesday, December 9, during a hearing on the American Music Fairness Act (S.326/H.R.861), leg...

11. TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN Launches BON JOVI Tribute Band ALWAYS JOVI

    
    Introducing ALWAYS JOVI — the ultimate BON JOVI tribute experience that brings the anthems, energy, and excitement of one of rock's most iconic bands to the stage with unmatched authenticity and passion. ALWAYS JOVI is a tribute like no other, featuring million-selling New Jersey rock legend Steve B...

12. LIONS AT THE GATE Feat. Former ILL NIÑO, MACHINE HEAD Members: New Single 'Burn The Candle' Released

    
    LIONS AT THE GATE, the band featuring former ILL NIÑO members Cristian Machado (vocals), Ahrue "Luster" Ilustre (guitar) and Diego Verduzco (guitar), alongside drummer Josh Cuadra, has released a new single, "Burn The Candle". A visually striking accompanying music video, directed by Vicente Cordero...

13. HELIX To Release 'Scrap Metal' Album In January

    
    Perris Records will release HELIX's new full-length album, "Scrap Metal", on January 23, 2026. This will be the 14th HELIX release on the label. "Scrap Metal" features five previously unreleased tracks that retain the "classic" 1980s HELIX sound. The remaining five songs were previously made availab...

14. SABATON Releases Music Video For 'Crossing The Rubicon' From 'Legends' Album

    
    Swedish metallers SABATON have released the official music video for the song "Crossing The Rubicon". The track is taken from the band's eleventh studio album, "Legends", which came out October 17 via Better Noise Music. SABATON released a special version of "Crossing The Rubicon" to radio on Septem...

15. P.O.D. Releases Music Video Of Cover Of THE BEATLES' 'Don't Let Me Down'

    
    San Diego hard-rock/nu metal veterans P.O.D. have released the official music video for their cover of THE BEATLES classic "Don't Let Me Down". The clip, which was recorded, mixed and filmed by J.T. Ibanez, can be seen below. P.O.D. released its rendition of "Don't Let Me Down" as a single in late S...