On Saturday, June 13 at the Download festival at Donington Park in Castle Donington, United Kingdom, TRIVIUM bassist Paolo Gregoletto spoke to TotalRock's "Hobo On The Radio" show about the band's upcoming album, which is tentatively due in early 2027. The LP will be TRIVIUM's first to feature new d...

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, MR. BIG frontman Eric Martin spoke about the possibility of the group performing live again, more than a year after he and his bandmates played the final show of their "The BIG Finale!" tour. Asked if it's true that he [...]

T3RMINAL, the new band featuring TESLA bassist and founding member Brian Wheat, original TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and original SALIVA singer Josey Scott, is currently in the studio working on its debut full-length album, expected to be released in late 202...

In a new interview with Andy Guitar conducted at last weekend's Download festival in the United Kingdom, Wolfgang Van Halen reflected on what it meant for him to perform his late father's songs at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts nearly four years ago. The son of Eddie Van Halen played [...]

In an interview with Andy Guitar conducted at last weekend's Download festival in the United Kingdom, HALESTORM guitarist Joe Hottinger weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. He said  (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "To me, a live show is an...

In a recent interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT FM's Cameron Buchholtz, BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd touched upon the California band's old-school rock and roll vibe and traditional approach which has made it possible for BUCKCHERRY to share the stage with many different types of groups over the pas...

By David E. Gehlke LEX LEGION is yet another KING DIAMOND / MERCYFUL FATE offshoot — and it may be the best one yet. Featuring long-time KING DIAMOND co-conspirator and lead guitarist Andy LaRocque, along with classic-era members Pete Blakk (guitar), Hal Patino (bass) and Mikkey Dee (drums), LEX LEG...

Kai Hansen is one of the defining figures in heavy metal. As co-founder of HELLOWEEN and founder of GAMMA RAY, he shaped power metal into a global force and created a sound that continues to drive the genre today. Now, Hansen returns with "Born With A Hammer", his first solo [...]

Multi-platinum rock band SKILLET continues to reach new heights in 2026 as its six-times-platinum anthem "Monster" surpasses four billion streams, earns a place in Spotify's Billions Club, and solidifies its status as one of the most-streamed rock songs of all time. The milestone arrives on the heel...