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1. ROB HALFORD On K.K. DOWNING: 'The Love And Respect That We Have For Each Other Is Still There'

   
   In a new interview with Germany's Metal Hammer magazine, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about "The Ballad Of Judas Priest", the official documentary chronicling the 50-plus-year history of the metal pioneers. Asked about the fact that ex-PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing was...

2. Former DRAGONFORCE And SKID ROW Singer ZP THEART Releases New Single 'Electric Beings'

   
   Power metal vocalist ZP Theart, the founding voice of DRAGONFORCE and former frontman of SKID ROW, is back with his high-voltage new single, "Electric Beings". Following the massive success of his recent solo debut "Dark To Light" and his 20th-anniversary reimagining of the DRAGONFORCE anthem "Throu...

3. New NEVERMORE Music To Arrive In Early 2027: 'That's What We're Working On Right Now', Says JEFF LOOMIS

   
   In an interview with Brazil's Headbangers News, guitarist Jeff Loomis spoke about the new lineup of NEVERMORE, which made its live debut on April 1 at IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş in Istanbul, Turkey. Joining Loomis and drummer Van Williams in NEVERMORE's current incarnation are the band's latest ad...

4. CHILDREN OF BODOM's JANNE WIRMAN Confirms Plans For More 'Celebration Of Music' Concerts In 2027: 'It's Gonna Continue'

   
   This past February, members of legendary Finnish metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM played two shows celebrating the group's music at the Tavastia club in Helsinki. The concerts, dubbed "Children Of Bodom – A Celebration Of Music", featured original CHILDREN OF BODOM members, bassist Henkka Seppälä, keybo...

5. EINHERJER To Release 'Lifeblood' Album In June; 'Bloodborn' Single Now Available

   
   Norwegian metallers EINHERJER have shared a new song, "Bloodborn". The single is taken from the band's upcoming album "Lifeblood", which will be released worldwide on June 19 via By Norse Music. The "Bloodborn" title refers to something inherited, carried in the blood itself, it is both a warning an...

6. ENTER SHIKARI Surprise Releases New Album 'Lose Your Self'

   
   With zero announcements or teasers, British alternative rock band ENTER SHIKARI has surprise released a brand new album, "Lose Your Self", via So Recordings. The LP spans 12 tracks exploring themes of desolation, futility and complete despair at the state of the world, but with glimmers of hopefulne...

7. A DAY TO REMEMBER Announces 'A Day To Remember's Big Ole Boat Show' Cruise With KNOCKED LOOSE, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, Others

   
   A DAY TO REMEMBER is joining forces with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for 25 years, for the inaugural voyage of A Day To Remember's Big Ole Boat Show, a four-day, performance-packed party on the high seas sailing April 28-May 2, 2027, from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas abo...

8. TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN Believes He Can Help JON BON JOVI Get In Vocal Shape For 2026 Tour: 'I Don't Think The Right People Are Working With Him'

   
   Jon Bon Jovi's vocals three months out from BON JOVI's return have been described as having "a long way to go" by a friend who has issued a public appeal for the superstar to accept his help. Steve Brown tells Hot Metal he first offered the now-64-year-old his assistance at the 50th-birthday party...

9. Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Cancels May 2026 Tour Dates 'Due To Health Issues That Require Immediate Attention'

   
   Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has canceled his previously announced tour of the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, scheduled for May 2026. All Chris Holmes shows taking place after July remain unaffected. On Friday (April 10), the social media of The Abyss club in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Hol...

10. Watch: TRIUMPH Launches 2026 50th-Anniversary Tour In Orlando

    
    Legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH kicked off their first tour in more than 30 years Friday night (April 10) in Orlando, Florida. For the 2026 tour, TRIUMPH's original members Gil Moore (drums, vocals) and Rik Emmett (guitar, vocals) are being joined by guitarist Phil X, drummer and keyboardist Bren...

11. Watch: DAVID LEE ROTH Makes Surprise Appearance At COACHELLA, Performs VAN HALEN's 'Jump' With TEDDY SWIMS

    
    VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth made a surprise appearance at the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in Indio, California on Friday, April 10, joining singer Teddy Swims for a rendition of the band's classic song "Jump". Swims's Coachella stage was transformed into a stylized...

12. GODSMACK Recruits Guitarist SAM KOLTUN And Drummer WADE MURFF For 2026 Tour

    
    In a new interview with TalkShopLive's The Rock N Roll Channel, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna discussed the band's upcoming live album and Blu-ray, "Live At Mohegan Sun", which will arrive on May 1 via Primary Wave. Captured during GODSMACK's sold‑out October 26, 2024 performance at Mohegan Sun Arena...

13. KIP WINGER On Possibility Of Future WINGER Live Shows: 'I'm In The 'Never Say Never' Mode'

    
    During an April 9 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", WINGER frontman Kip Winger addressed the fact that he and his bandmates have booked several shows for 2026 despite having previously announced that they were retiring from touring after the completion of the group's final gi...

14. Watch: CACTUS Joined By BILLY SHEEHAN, DOUG ALDRICH, DOUG 'DUG' PINNICK And BUMBLEFOOT At 'Temple Of The Blues II' Album-Release Concert

    
    Legendary rock band CACTUS, whose current lineup includes original drummer Carmine Appice (also of VANILLA FUDGE and BECK, BOGERT & APPICE fame), singer Ed Terry, guitarist Artie Dillon and bassist James Caputo, was joined by a number of guest musicians, including Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WIN...

15. Watch: CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Performs With New Touring Drummer NICK SHABATURA For First Time

    
    Drummer Nick Shabatura made his live debut with CORROSION OF CONFORMITY on April 7 at Hell at The Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of the YouTube channel AmyMeacham). Shabatura, who has previously played with DESECRATE THE HOUR and the...