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1. Legendary Rock Producer JACK DOUGLAS, Who Worked With AEROSMITH And CHEAP TRICK, Dead At 80

   
   Legendary rock producer Jack Douglas has died at the age of 80. According to a statement from his family, he passed away peacefully on Monday night, May 11. With 40 gold and platinum records and several lifetime achievement awards to his name, Douglas has played an integral role in the creation of t...

2. JOURNEY Adds 40 2026 Dates To 'Final Frontier' Farewell Tour

   
   After more than five decades of arena-shaking performances, era-defining hits and one of the most enduring catalogs in rock history, JOURNEY is extending their massive "Final Frontier Tour" with 40 additional North American dates this fall. Presented by AEG Presents, the newly announced leg begins S...

3. ALL SHALL PERISH Announces North American Tour Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of 'The Price Of Existence'

   
   Northern California extreme metallers ALL SHALL PERISH will embark on "The Price Of Existence 20 Year Anniversary" tour in late summer. The trek, which will launch on September 4 in Fresno, California and conclude on October 3 in San Jose, California, will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of ALL...

4. SALIVA's BOBBY AMARU: 'Anytime You Replace A Singer, There's Always Gonna Be Doubters Or Haters'

   
   In a new interview with That Metal Interview, SALIVA singer Bobby Amaru spoke about the experience of replacing the band's original frontman Josey Scott a decade and a half ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I think it's a blessing and a curse at the same time, 'cause anytime you r...

5. ALICE COOPER Announces Reissues Of 'Along Came A Spider' And 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare' Albums With Bonus Material

   
   Two nightmares. One legacy. And they're both back, louder and darker than ever. Alice Cooper returns with the reissues of "Along Came A Spider" and "Welcome 2 My Nightmare" — two chapters from the twisted playbook of shock rock's original showman — via earMUSIC. Fresh formats, bonus material, and th...

6. Hard Rock Supergroup ICONIC, Featuring MICHAEL SWEET, JOEL HOEKSTRA, MARCO MENDOZA And TOMMY ALDRIDGE, Shares 'Tears Keep On Falling' Single

   
   Hard rock supergroup ICONIC, featuring Michael Sweet (STRYPER) on guitar, Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE) on guitar, Nathan James (INGLORIOUS) on vocals, Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE) on bass and Tommy Aldridge (WHITESNAKE, OZZY OSBOURNE) on drums, will release its sophomore album, "II", on July...

7. PEARL JAM, EDDIE VEDDER & FRIENDS, BILLY IDOL, BAD RELIGION Set For 10th-Anniversary Edition Of OHANA FESTIVAL

   
   Ohana Festival has announced the lineup for its tenth-anniversary edition, featuring PEARL JAM, EDDIE VEDDER & FRIENDS, Tyler Childers, MANÁ, ALABAMA SHAKES, FONTAINES D.C., Billy Idol, PIXIES, Rilo Kiley, Jon Batiste, MEN I TRUST, BAD RELIGION and many more. Set against the beautiful backdrop o...

8. SAOSIN Announces 2026 U.S. Tour Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of Self-Titled Album

   
   Fresh off the release of their latest single "Starting Over Again", rock band SAOSIN has announced plans for a special 20th-anniversary tour to celebrate its debut self-titled album. Originally released in 2006, the LP charted at No. 22 on the Billboard 200 and featured hit singles "Voices", "Bury Y...

9. BLACK VEIL BRIDES Announce Second North American Leg Of 'Vindicatour' for August/September 2026

   
   With the release of their seventh studio album "Vindicate" just five days ago, BLACK VEIL BRIDES are announcing their next leg of the "Vindicatour" tour of North America for 2026. The band — comprised of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton and drummer...

10. Legendary THE WHO Singer ROGER DALTREY Announces 2026 U.S. Solo Tour 'A Great Night Out'

    
    Rock legend Sir Roger Daltrey has announced a run of U.S. solo tour dates, celebrating his return two years after his widely praised semi-acoustic 2024 summer outing, and well-rested from the acclaimed THE WHO farewell tour which critics hailed as "a powerful reminder of just how vital...

11. GENE SIMMONS's 'Legends Of Rock Expo' To Feature GEEZER BUTLER, STEWART COPELAND And DAVE DAVIES

    
    Get ready to experience Gene Simmons's Legends Of Rock Expo — presented by the KISS legend himself — taking place September 25, 26, and 27 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Tickets and VIP experiences are now available here. This will be an unforgettable weekend with once-in-a-lifetime mome...

12. IRON MAIDEN's Longtime Drummer NICKO MCBRAIN Announces Autobiography 'Hello Boys And Girls!'

    
    Harper Nonfiction is set to publish the thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography of IRON MAIDEN's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain. "Hello Boys And Girls!" will be published into hardback, ebook and audio on October 22, 2026. Nicko is the legendary drummer for IRON MAIDEN, joining...

13. ZAKK WYLDE's Advice To Young Musicians: 'Dedicate Your Life To It, 'Cause You Don't Wanna Have Some Crummy Job That You Hate'

    
    In the debut episode of Gnarly Origins, Revolver's Jimmy Hubbard sits down with heavy metal icon Zakk Wylde to trace the wild early years that led him from a New Jersey gas station to Ozzy Osbourne's band. Wylde looks back on the audition tape that changed everything, the lessons that shaped him and...

14. BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Is Looking To Release Eighth Album In January 2027

    
    In an April 2026 interview with Drum Dog conducted at The Europe Drum Show, Jason Bowld, drummer of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's upcoming eighth album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've just finished reco...

15. BRANN DAILOR Pays Homage To CHRIS CORNELL And Previews 'Emotional' New MASTODON Album

    
    By David E. Gehlke Drummer Brann Dailor started lending his vocal talents to MASTODON in time for 2009's "Crack The Skye". Considering the edgier, rougher angles of bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders and guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds, Dailor's far smoother, cleaner approach turned out to be exactly what...