METALLICA is among the cultural and political figures who will be inducted into the 2026 California Hall Of Fame. California governor Gavin Newsom revealed today the final and historic 20th class that will be inducted into the California Hall Of Fame. Remarkable in both its size and achievements, th...

Longtime JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo has stepped away from the band's current tour to focus on personal health matters. He is being temporarily replaced by Steve Murphy, a drummer, singer, producer and engineer who is also part of THE HIT MEN, a supergroup consisting of super-talented sidemen an...

In a new interview with Australia's Rebel FM, DISTURBED drummer Mike Wengren reflected on how he proposed to his then-girlfriend, Tina, onstage during the band's August 2005 concert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, right before DISTURBED launched into its set closer, "Stupify". Mike said (as transcribed by...

In a new interview with Sam Sheppard of New Zealand's Mammoth Metal TV, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked if he has ever heard any death metal bands that he liked, even if he perhaps wasn't a fan of the vocal style. Mustaine responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, see, [...]

The truth is finally out there as Download festival, the greatest rock and metal festival on the planet, returns for its 24th edition as DLXXIV. Announced today are three huge headliners — BLINK-182, BRING ME THE HORIZON and EVANESCENCE — and more than 100 other names. Download will return to [...]

MURDERDOLLS have confirmed that vocalist Wednesday 13, guitarist Acey Slade and bassist Eric Griffin will take part in the band's 2027 reunion. Earlier today, MURDERDOLLS shared a teaser video announcing the band's appearance at the 2027 edition of the U.K.'s Download festival in June. The clip was...

Original W.A.S.P. drummer Tony Richards has died at the age of 69. Tony's passing was announced by W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless in a post on Wednesday (November 11) on the band's official social media. Blackie wrote: "The entire W.A.S.P. camp are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our [...]

Canadian rock legends RUSH have added five dates in June 2027 to their "Elevate From The Norm" residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new shows are June 15, 17, 19, 24 and 26. The previously announced dates are May 21, 23, 26, 28 and 30. Each night [...]

In a new interview with The Downbeat Podcast, hosted by STRAY FROM THE PATH drummer Craig Reynolds, MESHUGGAH drummer Tomas Haake was asked if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to work on the follow-up to 2022's "Immutable" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. W...