In a new interview with Audacy Music's "Katie & Company", SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith spoke about the band's upcoming eighth studio album, "Ei8ht", which will be released on May 29 via Atlantic Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The record's called 'Ei8ht'. Yes, it's the ei...

In a new interview with Global News reporter Adam Wallis, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked when the "optimal time" is for him to be writing and recording an album and whether he gets to do any writing on the road on days [...]

In a new interview with the Iron City Rocks podcast, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about his insistence on making new music and performing his latest solo music live instead of relying completely on the catalog of his previous band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well,...

The metal radio show Démentiellement Vôtre on CKRL 89.1FM has published the full video of the bass clinic by Frank Bello of ANTHRAX, which took place this past Thursday night, March 5, 2026, at the Long & McQuade musical instrument store in Quebec City, Canada. You can now watch it [...]

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY kicked off its 2026 North American tour Friday night (March 6) at the Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of Metal & Rock Concerts in 4K). Featured songs: 00:00 Intro 01:09 Funeral Bell 06:10 Name In Blood [...]

In a new interview with Rev. Tom Brice of Sportzwire Radio, NONPOINT frontman Elias Soriano was asked what his expectations are for the band's upcoming full-length album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think people are gonna have fun with it. It's different than what's on the radio...

Legendary rockers CHEAP TRICK have released the official music video for their song "The Best Thing". The clip, which was produced by Silent Trade, can be seen below. "The Best Thing" is taken from CHEAP TRICK's 21st studio album, "All Washed Up", which was released last November. Produced by CHEAP...

In a new interview with the "Kennedy Saves The World" podcast, SLIPKNOT co-founder and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) was asked if he still lives in Iowa. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, we moved to Palm Springs. There's some health things. And the sun is always...

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider opened up about the "health challenges" that forced him to back out of taking part in the band's 50th-annive...