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1. UPON A BURNING BODY Announces June 2026 U.S. Tour

   
   Texas metallers UPON A BURNING BODY will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in June, supported by TRAITORS, CARCOSA and SWOLLEN TEETH. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, March 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time and end on Thursday, March 26 at 10:00 p.m. local time. When prompted, ty...

2. GEORGE LYNCH: Seeing EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Up Close And Personal' In 1970s Was A 'Mind-Bending' Experience

   
   In a new interview with The Music Zoo owner Tommy Colletti, legendary DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch recalled seeing VAN HALEN perform in Southern California clubs in the mid-1970s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I saw UFO play with VAN HALEN at the Golden West Ballroom in Norwalk, Ca...

3. MORGAN ROSE Admits SEVENDUST Had 'Discussions' Less Than Two Years Ago About Retiring: 'I Cried A Few Times Thinking About It'

   
   In a new interview with Stan Bicknell, SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose admitted that he and his bandmates were discussing the possibility of calling it quits less than two years ago, prior to beginning work on the band's upcoming fifteenth studio album, "One". He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

4. EDDIE OJEDA: SEBASTIAN BACH Is 'Probably The Only Person' Who Could Step In For DEE SNIDER In TWISTED SISTER

   
   Eddie Ojeda says that Sebastian Bach is "probably the only person" who could step in for Dee Snider as the lead singer for TWISTED SISTER. Bach ended up being chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the band's fall 2026 shows after Snider resigned from the group due to "health challenges". Speaking to th...

5. New BEARTOOTH Album Is 'Done': 'There's A Lot Of Heavy Stuff' And 'There's A Lot Of The Pop', Says CALEB SHOMO

   
   In a new interview with "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, BEARTOOTH frontman Caleb Shomo addressed the mixed fan reaction to the band's latest single, "Free", which came out in February. The track was co-written and co-produced by Jordan Fish and marks both BEARTOOTH's fir...

6. ARMORED SAINT Announces Ninth Studio Album, 'Emotion Factory Reset', Shares 'Close To The Bone' Single

   
   American heavy metal icons ARMORED SAINT will release their new full-length album, "Emotion Factory Reset", on May 22 via Metal Blade Records. "Emotion Factory Reset", ARMORED SAINT's ninth studio album since 1984's "March Of The Saint", is a resurrection of sorts, a tearing down and a rebuilding in...

7. Engines Of Demolition

   
   When ZAKK WYLDE first put BLACK LABEL SOCIETY together, they were a relentless, explosive force, releasing seven studio albums in their first decade and appearing at every festival worth a shiny fuck. If time has slowed the band's output, there have been excellent reasons, from Wylde's continued par...

8. PUDDLE OF MUDD's WES SCANTLIN Is Working On A Book With His Brother

   
   During an appearance on the March 23 episode of SiriusXM's Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", PUDDLE OF MUDD frontman Wes Scantlin, who has a long history of legal issues, discussed his struggles with addiction and his path to sobriety. The 53-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

9. HATEBREED To Headline 2026 Edition Of 'Summer Slaughter' Tour

   
   Connecticut hardcore/metal veterans HATEBREED will headline the 2026 edition of the "Summer Slaughter" tour. Support on the trek will come from DEVOURMENT, INCANTATION (for last five dates only), SNUFFED ON SIGHT, BALMORA and FACE YOURSELF. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday,...

10. HALESTORM's LZZY HALE: 'When I Step On Stage, I Am Performing The Show Like This Is The Last Show That I'm Going To Ever Play'

    
    In a new interview with Mexico's Summa Inferno, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke about how she and her bandmates manage to balance fearless experimentation with writing music rooted in their signature hard rock style. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think we ever stray to...

11. English Version Of Authorized SODOM Biography Due This Spring

    
    Decibel Books has announced "Sodom: The Official Authorized Biography", the fully authorized biography of the German thrash legends SODOM, finally translated into English. Pre-orders are live now with an expected ship date of late May/early June, but for an exclusive preview, fans can read the first...

12. ACE FREHLEY's 1975 Les Paul Guitar Expected To Fetch Between $400,000 And $600,000 At Auction

    
    Julien's Auctions, the world's leading celebrity auction house, announced today from Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus the full details of its highly anticipated "Music Icons" sale. This year's collection celebrates the enduring power of heavy metal and commemorates the 50th anniversary of KISS...

13. Watch: SLASH And DUFF MCKAGAN Team Up With STEVEN ADLER, GILBY CLARKE And TAIME DOWNE For 'It's So Easy' Performance At 'Rock For Jennifer'

    
    GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan teamed up with the band's former members Steven Adler (drums) and Gilby Clarke (guitar), along with FASTER PUSSYCAT frontman Taime Downe, to play the GN'R classic "It's So Easy" at last night's (Monday, March 23) "Rock For Jennifer - Loud And Le...

14. AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ZACKY VENGEANCE: 'We Learned A Ton' From Touring With METALLICA

    
    In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Zacky Vengeance offered an update on the band's current activities, four months before the launch of AVENGED SEVENFOLD's North American tour with GOOD CHARLOTTE. Zacky said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

15. ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Steps Out Into Her Own With BLUE MEDUSA: 'It's Cool Not To Have To Fit Into A Box In Any Way'

    
    By David E. Gehlke In November 2025, Alissa White-Gluz announced her departure from ARCH ENEMY after more than 11 years as the band's frontwoman to pursue a solo career. It was a decision that carried a degree of risk — ARCH ENEMY is arguably one of the biggest melodic death metal outfits and remain...