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1. TOBIAS FORGE Stalking Case Under Investigation

   
   According to the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, a woman in her 40s has been charged with harassment after allegedly sending repeated messages, payment requests and letters to GHOST frontman Tobias Forge between July and October last year. She continued contacting him through different means after be...

2. Ex-MISFITS Singer MICHALE GRAVES Explains Why He 'No Longer Exists' In The Punk And Rock Worlds: 'I'm Hated. I Can't Exist There'

   
   In a new interview with Rock Talks, former MISFITS singer Michale Graves was asked if there are any plans for him to reschedule his U.K. concerts which were recently canceled due to his alleged far-right links. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, there's no plans to do that. It's...

3. ARCH ENEMY's DANIEL ERLANDSSON Says Response To New Singer LAUREN HART 'Has Been Overwhelming', Believes ALISSA WHITE GLUZ's Exit Came 'Naturally'

   
   In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, ARCH ENEMY drummer Daniel Erlandsson was asked about the fan reaction to the band's latest addition, singer Lauren Hart (ex-ONCE HUMAN), who recently replaced Alissa White-Gluz. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think th...

4. W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Reveals Title Of His Autobiography, Says His Childhood Was Most Challenging Period To Write About

   
   In a new interview with Matt Wardlaw of Ultimate Classic Rock, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography, which has the working title of "Tales From The Square Mile". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My head has really been into this...

5. NEVERMORE To Support JUDAS PRIEST For Seven European Shows In September 2026

   
   NEVERMORE will support JUDAS PRIEST in September for the final seven shows of the British heavy metal legends' "Faithkeepers" tour. The dates are as follows: Sep. 11 - Bern, Switzerland @ Festhalle Bern Sep. 12 - Strasbourg, France @ Zenith Sep. 14 - Lyon, France @ LDLC Arena Sep. 15 - Bordeaux, Fra...

6. D.D. VERNI Says New OVERKILL Album Will 'Probably' Be Released In Early 2027

   
   In a new interview with Drew Stone of The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live!, OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni was asked why he isn't touring with the band right now as part of the "Thrash Of The Titans" run of shows with TESTAMENT and DESTRUCTION. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ah,...

7. SEVENDUST Releases Music Video For 'Threshold' From Upcoming 'One' Album

   
   With their 15th studio album "One" arriving May 1, Grammy Award-nominated metallers SEVENDUST return with a powerful new single, "Threshold". Comprised of Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass) and Morgan Rose (drums), the band once again deli...

8. POISON Frontman BRET MICHAELS To Perform At 2026 NFL Draft In Pittsburgh

   
   POISON frontman Bret Michaels, a Western Pennsylvania native born in Butler and the son of a veteran and steelworker, will bring his signature high-energy performance to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Following sold-out performances at PNC Park and Star Lake Amphitheater, as well as a recent NBC...

9. LORDI Announced As Spokesband For Swedish Recycling Campaign 'Pantamera'

   
   Sweden's leading recycling initiative Pantamera has announced Finnish hard rock legends LORDI as the official spokesband for its 2026 national recycling campaign. Launching on April 2, 2026, the campaign arrives alongside a brand-new LORDI single and video titled "Pantamera (PAN-TAH-MEH-RAH!)". Famo...

10. ALICE COOPER Introduces New Guitarist ANNA CARA

    
    Alice Cooper has introduced British guitarist Anna Cara in place of his longtime guitarist Nita Strauss, who announced earlier this year that she was taking a break to welcome her first child this summer. 22-year-old Anna, from Newcastle, England, has previously worked with Marc Storace (from the...

11. ACE FREHLEY's Longtime Drummer/Vocalist SCOT COOGAN Says He Has 'No Interest' In Profiting From Late KISS Legend's 'Name, Likeness Or Legacy'

    
    Scot Coogan, Ace Frehley's longest-serving solo-band drummer and lead vocalist since 2006, has issued the following statement regarding his recent public silence and his intentions moving forward: "I have remained silent intentionally — to give my crew, management, and most importantly Ace's family...

12. YES's STEVE HOWE To Undergo 'Essential' Surgery; Tour Dates Postponed

    
    YES has been forced to postpone its previously announced U.K. tour as guitarist Steve Howe requires surgery. The progressive rock legends were scheduled to hit the road for a nine-date trek across the U.K. starting on April 22 at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow and ending with a two-night run at t...

13. Watch: New NEVERMORE Lineup Performs Live For First Time

    
    The new lineup of NEVERMORE made its live debut earlier tonight (Wednesday, April 1) at IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş in Istanbul, Turkey. Joining guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams in NEVERMORE's current incarnation are the band's latest additions, Jack Cattoi on guitar, Semir Özerkan on...

14. DAVE MENIKETTI: New Music From Y&T Is 'Absolutely A Possibility'

    
    In a new interview with Bill Kopp of Metro Silicon Valley, Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti was asked about the possibility of a follow-up to the band's latest album, "Facemelter", which came out in 2010. He responded: "Album releases don't mean what they used to mean. In the '70s and '80s, you made...

15. UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Doesn't Care About Fans Filming Entire Shows On Their Phones: 'What Can You Do Against This?'

    
    In a new interview with Jaqueline Souza of Brazil's Heavy Metal On Line, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER frontman Udo Dirkschneider was asked if he is the kind performer who gets annoyed by fans in the audience holding up their phones and taking pictures and videos of the...