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ERIK MARTENSSON On ECLIPSE's 'Megalomanium' Albums: 'There Was Nothing Off Limits'

ERIK MARTENSSON On ECLIPSE's 'Megalomanium' Albums: 'There Was Nothing Off Limits'


By Clay MarshallWhen the Swedish melodic hard rock quartet ECLIPSE released its 2023 album "Megalomanium", few noticed an Easter egg in the cover artwork, where the title featured the Roman numeral for one rather than a lowercase i. A year later, it became clear why when the band announced the rele... ... Continue Reading
Watch: BRET MICHAELS Brings His 'Parti Gras 2.0' Tour To Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Watch: BRET MICHAELS Brings His 'Parti Gras 2.0' Tour To Bensalem, Pennsylvania


POISON frontman Bret Michaels brought his "Parti Gras 2.0" tour to Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 16. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of Jim Powers).Michaels partnered with Live Nation for the second edition of his solo touring festiva... ... Continue Reading
DAN LILKER On Playing With ANTHRAX Again After 40 Years: 'All Those Shows Were Killer'

DAN LILKER On Playing With ANTHRAX Again After 40 Years: 'All Those Shows Were Killer'


In late March 2024, ANTHRAX announced that, due to personal reasons, bassist Frank Bello would not be able to accompany the band on its South American tour, which kicked off on April 13 at MXMF The Metal Fest in Mexico City. Filling in on those dates, as well as two U.S. festival shows in May, was A... ... Continue Reading
Watch: W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Hails TRUMP While Championing Freedom Of Speech During New York City Concert

Watch: W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Hails TRUMP While Championing Freedom Of Speech During New York City Concert


W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has praised Donald Trump during the band's concert in New York City, saying the U.S. president-elect "has stood up for this country" even after being the target of two assassination attempts.Prior to launching into the closing song, "Blind In Texas", of W.A.S.P.'s... ... Continue Reading
Watch: I AM MORBID Kicks Off Fall 2024 U.S. Tour In Tampa

Watch: I AM MORBID Kicks Off Fall 2024 U.S. Tour In Tampa


I AM MORBID, the band featuring former MORBID ANGEL members David Vincent (bass, vocals) and Pedro "Pete" Sandoval (drums), along with guitarists Richie Brown (EXMORTUS, THE ABSENCE, TRIVIUM) and Bill Hudson (NORTHTALE, DORO), kicked off the seventh annual "Devastation On The Nation" U.S. tour on Fr... ... Continue Reading
BUCKCHERRY Wraps Up 10-Day Session For Next Studio Album: We 'Can't Wait To Share New Music With You In Spring 2025'

BUCKCHERRY Wraps Up 10-Day Session For Next Studio Album: We 'Can't Wait To Share New Music With You In Spring 2025'


Earlier this month, Californian rockers BUCKCHERRY entered a Nashville studio with producer Marti Frederiksen to begin recording the band's eleventh album. On Friday, November 15, BUCKCHERRY issued an update on the recording process, writing on social media: "Today we wrap up an incredible 10 days i... ... Continue Reading
DROWNING POOL's RYAN MCCOMBS: 'We've Got So Much Material Right Now'

DROWNING POOL's RYAN MCCOMBS: 'We've Got So Much Material Right Now'


In a new interview with Loud & Unfiltered, DROWNING POOL singer Ryan McCombs was asked if title of the band's new single, "Revolution (The Final Amen)", which was released on September 20 via SBG Records, is a reference to it being DROWNING POOL's "last hurrah". Ryan responded (as transcribed b... ... Continue Reading
SCOTT GORHAM Wants To Put Together 'An Absolute Kick-A** THIN LIZZY Band' For European Tour

SCOTT GORHAM Wants To Put Together 'An Absolute Kick-A** THIN LIZZY Band' For European Tour


In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, THIN LIZZY/ex-BLACK STAR RIDERS guitarist Scott Gorham was asked if he is involved in any music projects at the moment. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm not really working on anything really solid right now, unfortunately.... ... Continue Reading
JASON BONHAM Says He Won't Be Rejoining SAMMY HAGAR's 'Best Of All Worlds' Tour

JASON BONHAM Says He Won't Be Rejoining SAMMY HAGAR's 'Best Of All Worlds' Tour


Jason Bonham says that he won't be rejoining Sammy Hagar's band for any of the upcoming "The Best Of All Worlds" shows.The veteran rock drummer, son of late LED ZEPPELIN legend John Bonham, recently took part in the U.S. leg of "The Best Of All Worlds", which focused largely on celebrating the musi... ... Continue Reading
TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI On Next MEGADETH Album: 'I'm Really Looking Forward To Contributing As Much As I Can'

TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI On Next MEGADETH Album: 'I'm Really Looking Forward To Contributing As Much As I Can'


In a new interview with Eve Pierpont of Mxdwn, MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari was asked if there are plans for the band to work on new music in the near future and whether he is looking forward to being part of that process. He responded: "Yes to both. Yeah, this tour here after the second leg... ... Continue Reading