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1. Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Says MICK JONES Is 'In The End Stages' Of Parkinson's Disease

   
   During an appearance on SPIN magazine's Lipps Service With Scott Lipps podcast, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm was asked about his current relationship with the band's founding guitarist Mick Jones. He responded: "It's pretty good. He's in end stages of Alzheimer's. So our conversations are… I...

2. MIKE PORTNOY On RUSH's Upcoming 'Fifty Something' Tour: 'I'm So Happy That They're Gonna Do It Again'

   
   In a new interview with Chile's Sonar FM radio station, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he is planning on attending any of the shows on RUSH's upcoming "Fifty Something" comeback tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutely. I cannot wait to see it. I'm so cu...

3. SEBASTIAN BACH: 'The Records I Leave Behind Will Be The Legacy Of Me Being Here On This Earth'

   
   In a new interview with Rock 100.5 KATT FM's Cameron Buchholtz, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach touched upon the fact that his current live setlist sees him still performing some of the songs from his latest solo album, "Child Within The Man", which came out two years ago. He said (as transcri...

4. Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Says He 'Absolutely Listened And Absorbed' What Other 'Big Four' Thrash Metal Bands Were Doing In 1980s

   
   In a new interview with Slowhands Rock Talk Show, original SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo was asked if he and his then-bandmates paid attention to what the other "Big Four" thrash metal groups — METALLICA, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — were doing, musically speaking, when they were all coming up in the 1980s...

5. RICHIE FAULKNER Wants JUDAS PRIEST To Do A Tour Focusing On 'Screaming For Vengeance' And 'Defenders Of The Faith' Albums

   
   In a new interview with Slovenia's PodRaznoKast podcast, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if there is a "particular era" of the band that he would like to focus on in terms of the setlist for an upcoming tour. Richie replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Personally, I'd like...

6. TOMMY VICTOR Says PRONG's New Album Will Be 'Faster' And 'More Diverse' Than 'State Of Emergency'

   
   In a new interview with Devolution magazine, PRONG guitarist/vocalist Tommy Victor spoke about the status of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2023's "State Of Emergency" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it's in mixdown now. We sort of finished [recording]...

7. 'Lemmy's Lounge' To Be Featured At 2026 'Rock For Ronnie' Concert In The Park

   
   This year's "Rock For Ronnie" concert in the park benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund will take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the South Lawn adjacent to the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park (opposite the Los Angeles Zoo) in Los Angel...

8. TARJA Recruits CRADLE OF FILTH's DANI FILTH For 'I Don't Care' Single

   
   Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has released "I Don't Care", the second single from her upcoming studio album, "Frisson Noir". On this uncompromisingly heavy track, she joins forces with Dani Filth, the iconic voice of CRADLE OF FILTH, uniting two of metal's most instantly recognizable and exp...

9. TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT: 'I Can't Do What I Did When I Was In My Thirties; There Are Certain Notes That I Just Can't Hit'

   
   In a new interview with Mike DiGiorgio of Rochester, New York's 13WHAM, singer and guitarist Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH spoke about the band's recently launched first tour in more than 30 years. For the 2026 trek, TRIUMPH's original members Emmett and Gil Moore (drums, vocals)...

10. MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Announces 'Tommyland Rides Again' Reimagining Of 'Tommyland: The Ride' Solo Album

    
    MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has unveiled "Tommyland Rides Again", a bold reimagining of his second solo album "Tommyland: The Ride", set for release on May 22 via BMG. This refreshed edition breathes new life into the original project, mixed by Tommy and Smiley Sean at Tommy's own Dolby Atmos-cert...

11. AIRBOURNE Announces New Self-Titled Album Via Letter To LEMMY

    
    Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE will release their new, self-titled album on August 28 via Spinefarm. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "Alive After Death (Last Plane Out)", can be seen below. A storming anthem of defiance and devotion, "Alive After Death (Last Plane Out)" is a...

12. New RAVEN Documentary Is In The Works: 'The Last One Was Difficult, Because It Wasn't Funded Right'

    
    In an interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, RAVEN bassist/vocalist John Gallagher and guitarist Mark Gallagher confirmed that a new career-spanning documentary on the influential British/American metal trio is in the works. RAVEN previously released a documentary DVD, "Rock Until You...

13. JUDAS PRIEST To Release 'The Best Of Judas Priest' Career-Spanning Collection

    
    JUDAS PRIEST has announced the upcoming release of "The Best Of Judas Priest", a career-spanning collection celebrating one of the most influential and enduring bands in heavy metal, out via Sony Music on June 19, 2026. The mighty JUDAS PRIEST has defined and redefined the sound and imagery of heavy...

14. SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Shares 'Anything But You' Single From Upcoming 'Gargoyle Of The Garden State' Debut Solo Album

    
    SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan will release his debut solo album, "Gargoyle Of The Garden State", on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP, which will be made available under the BOLAN banner, was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who previously worked on SKID ROW's 2022 album "The Gang's All Here", and it...

15. TRAFFIC Co-Founder DAVE MASON Dead At 79

    
    TRAFFIC co-founder Dave Mason has died at the age of 79. The legendary musician's passing was confirmed in an official statement posted on his social media. The statement reads: "It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason. "On Sunday, April 19, after coo...