Blabbermouth is the source of heavy metal and hard rock news, reviews and hard rock feeds

The latest music news from Blabbermouth on Heavy Metal and Rock artists new releases and where to get new Rock mp3 songs.

1. JEFF BECERRA Is 'Working On Song Nine' For Upcoming POSSESSED Album

   
   POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra has taken to social media to offer an update on the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Revelations Of Oblivion" LP. He wrote on Instagram:  "I'm working on song nine for the new album. It's a huge undertaking, and I...

2. KLAUS MEINE: 'SCORPIONS Were Always An Amazing Live Band, And We Still Are'

   
   SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine and guitarist Matthias Jabs spoke to KPTV FOX 12 about the band's upcoming Las Vegas residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, "Scorpions - Coming Home To Las Vegas" will take place from Thursday, Sep...

3. SHARON OSBOURNE Says OZZY 'Knew' He Didn't Have Long To Live After 'Back To The Beginning' Concert: 'But He Wanted To Do It So Bad'

   
   During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Dumb Blonde" celebrity podcast, hosted by Bunnie XO (real name: Alisa DeFord), wife of country singer Jelly Roll, Sharon Osbourne was asked how she is "picking [herself] back up" after the July 2025 death of her husband, legendary BLACK SABBATH sing...

4. ANGELA GOSSOW Admits She 'Thought Hard About Rejoining' ARCH ENEMY: 'And The Answer Was No'

   
   Former ARCH ENEMY vocalist Angela Gossow has praised the band's current singer Lauren Hart, calling her "Angela reincarnate". Hart, who previously sang for the band ONCE HUMAN, was introduced as ARCH ENEMY's new frontwoman last week with the release of the group's new single "To The Last Breath". He...

5. Watch: IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Joins ADRIAN SMITH And RICHIE KOTZEN For 'Wasted Years' Performance In London

   
   IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson joined SMITH/KOTZEN, the collaborative project featuring IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and THE WINERY DOGS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, during the latter act's concert Saturday night (February 21) at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London,...

6. Watch: GENE SIMMONS And His Solo Band Perform ACE FREHLEY-Written Songs 'Strange Ways' And 'Rocket Ride' Live For First Time Ever

   
   KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, performed two KISS songs written by Ace Frehley for the first time ever during their concert Friday night (February 20) at L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The band — consisting of Gene on bass a...

7. MEGADETH's JAMES LOMENZO Admits His 'Eyebrows Went Up' When DAVE MUSTAINE Said He Wanted To Record His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning'

   
   In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo spoke about MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's decision to include Dave's version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 dep...

8. See DREAM THEATER's Entire Bangkok Concert During 2026 '40th Anniversary Tour'

   
   Fan-filmed video of DREAM THEATER's entire February 18 concert at Idea Live in Bangkok, Thailand can be seen below (courtesy of the DIY BY PIPE channel on YouTube). According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Metropolis Pt. 1: The Miracle And The Sleeper 02. Act I: Scene Tw...

9. JOEL HOEKSTRA: 'If You're Getting Into Music To Make Money, You Have A Hole In Your Head'

   
   In a new interview with Guitar World, acclaimed guitarist Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, NIGHT RANGER) was asked what piece of advice he would give to his younger self if he could travel back in time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were poor, quite frank...

10. AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Says Touring Life Has 'Changed A Lot' In Last 15 Years: It 'Was Much Wilder'

    
    In a new interview with GRIMM Gent, vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metallers AVATAR was asked how his relationship with touring has changed compared to 10 or 15 years ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it has changed a lot. 15 years ago was much wilder than now....

11. PAUL RODGERS Shoots Down Rumors About His Health: 'I Feel Fit And Strong'

    
    Legendary BAD COMPANY and FREE vocalist Paul Rodgers has shot down rumors about his health following the revelation that he had been approached to sing on an album that VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen has been working on with TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather. Last year Alex revealed that he was puttin...

12. LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Was Listening To THE HAUNTED, AT THE GATES And MESHUGGAH For Inspiration During Making Of 'Into Oblivion' Album

    
    In a new interview with The Downbeat Podcast, hosted by STRAY FROM THE PATH drummer Craig Reynolds, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton spoke about the band's upcoming tenth studio album, "Into Oblivion", which will be released on March 13 via Epic. Asked if it was a conscious decision for him and his...

13. AT THE GATES Doesn't Rule Out Playing Shows To Celebrate TOMAS LINDBERG's Life

    
    In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, bassist Jonas Björler of Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The Ghost Of A Future Dead", which will be released on April 24 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2021's "The Nightmare of Being"...

14. SEBASTIAN BACH Says He 'Hates' A.I.: 'I Will Always Give You Real Stupidity Instead Of Artificial Intelligence'

    
    In a new interview with Elizabeth Zharoff of the popular YouTube channel The Charismatic Voice, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach commented on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. He said  (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think that the situation...

15. Watch: DIO RULES, All-Star Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO Feat. ANDREW FREEMAN And MATT STARR, Performs In Maryland And Pennsylvania

    
    DIO RULES, the "ultimate tribute" to Ronnie James Dio featuring Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE) on vocals, Angus Clark (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, Joe Lynn Turner) on guitar, Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, MR. BIG, KIX) on drums, Winston Roye (SOUL ASYLUM) on bass and Mark Klett (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) on...