en-US Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:04:08 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/acclaimed-rock-drummer-brian-tichy-hired-guns-arent-rock-stars-im-a-hired-gun
In a new interview with Banner Driskell, Brian Tichy, the acclaimed rock drummer who has performed with WHITESNAKE, Billy Idol, Ozzy Osbourne, Sass Jordan, FOREIGNER, THE DEAD DAISIES and many others, was asked what people get wrong about music and the music business. Brian responded (as transcribed...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/acclaimed-rock-drummer-brian-tichy-hired-guns-arent-rock-stars-im-a-hired-gun Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:04:08 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/meridian-veil-featuring-members-of-the-agonist-cryptopsy-seven-spires-and-leprous-announces-debut-album-forgotten-sun
MERIDIAN VEIL, the band featuring members of THE AGONIST, CRYPTOPSY, SEVEN SPIRES and LEPROUS, will release its debut album, "Forgotten Sun", on January 22, 2027 via Season Of Mist. The official music video for the LP's epic opener and lead single, "The Watcher", can be seen below. For fans of heavy...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/meridian-veil-featuring-members-of-the-agonist-cryptopsy-seven-spires-and-leprous-announces-debut-album-forgotten-sun Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:10:25 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/cyhra-releases-music-video-for-venom-in-me-introduces-new-bassist-ben-varon
Swedish melodic metal supergroup CYHRA — featuring AMARANTHE co-founder Jake E and current KAMELOT, THE CROWN and SUBURBAN TRIBE members — has unveiled the new music video for "Venom In Me" filmed by Lasse Arkela while on tour as guests of DEAD BY APRIL. "Venom In Me" is taken from CYHRA's fourth s...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/cyhra-releases-music-video-for-venom-in-me-introduces-new-bassist-ben-varon Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:35:24 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/washington-state-selects-jimi-hendrix-for-2029-u-s-mint-coin-program
Washington governor Bob Ferguson has announced he has chosen Jimi Hendrix as Washington's submission to the U.S. Mint American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The program, first launched by the Mint in 2019, honors innovation and innovators from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the f...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/washington-state-selects-jimi-hendrix-for-2029-u-s-mint-coin-program Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:18:39 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/gatta-morta-featuring-melvins-butthole-surfers-big-business-and-mr-phylzzz-members-announces-debut-album-immaculator
GATTA MORTA, the rock and roll hydra featuring four of underground music's most prolific and bombastic personalities: Buzz Osborne (MELVINS), JD Pinkus (BUTTHOLE SURFERS), Coady Willis (BIG BUSINESS) and Clinton Jacob (MR. PHYLZZZ), will release its debut album, "Immaculator", on February 12, 2027 v...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/gatta-morta-featuring-melvins-butthole-surfers-big-business-and-mr-phylzzz-members-announces-debut-album-immaculator Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:32:50 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/firewind-releases-firegod-single-from-gods-myths-titans-album
Greek power metal band FIREWIND, led by guitar virtuoso Gus G (OZZY OSBOURNE, KING DIAMOND), will release its new studio album, "Gods, Myths & Titans", on February 19, 2027 via BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Fireg...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/firewind-releases-firegod-single-from-gods-myths-titans-album Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:46:59 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/antillia
Even the dimmest of bulbs must have noticed by now that death metal's great renaissance is singularly unlikely to end any time soon. The ongoing tsunami of great new bands and revitalized old-school legends has reinvigorated the scene to such a degree that every week seems to bring another new and p...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/antillia Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:31:20 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/fear-factory-announces-11th-studio-album-roboticist-shares-new-single-detonizer
For over three decades, industrial metal pioneers FEAR FACTORY have explored the friction between man and machine, tracing the rise of artificial intelligence and humanity's loss of control over its own creations. Today, the band announces the next evolution in their cybernetic journey with their el...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/fear-factory-announces-11th-studio-album-roboticist-shares-new-single-detonizer Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:29:54 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-funeral-portrait-announces-2027-a-hex-on-the-nation-tour
Acclaimed Atlanta-based alternative rock collective THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT has announced the "A Hex On The Nation Tour", a new headline run kicking off March 2, 2027 in Asheville, North Carolina and wrapping March 28, 2027 in Nashville, Tennessee. The tour will bring the band's explosive live show, th...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-funeral-portrait-announces-2027-a-hex-on-the-nation-tour Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:26:08 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/dragonforce-releases-neverending-nightmare-single-from-upcoming-self-titled-album
Grammy-nominated extreme power metal pioneers DRAGONFORCE return with "Neverending Nightmare", the second single from their upcoming self-titled tenth studio album, "Dragonforce", due out March 19, 2027 via Napalm Records. With ex-ARCH EENMY singer Alissa White-Gluz as the band's first frontwoman an...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/dragonforce-releases-neverending-nightmare-single-from-upcoming-self-titled-album Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:50:36 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/clutch-announces-2027-u-s-tour-with-corrosion-of-conformity-agnostic-front-and-chuck-ragan
Maryland rock institution CLUTCH has released "Beware The Fever", the haunting new single from their forthcoming fourteenth studio album, "Wasted Lands". Bringing banjo on to a CLUTCH record for the first time, the release arrives alongside the announcement of the band's mammoth "Give The People Wha...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/clutch-announces-2027-u-s-tour-with-corrosion-of-conformity-agnostic-front-and-chuck-ragan Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:04:59 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/legendary-black-sabbath-drummer-bill-ward-i-cant-stop-writing-music-and-lyrics
In a new interview with Matt Zaniboni of Metal Express Radio, legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward spoke about his plans to release solo music in the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We are mastering a new record next month. And we are shopping this year, and so hop...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/legendary-black-sabbath-drummer-bill-ward-i-cant-stop-writing-music-and-lyrics Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:36:18 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/doom-supergroup-legions-of-doom-featuring-former-trouble-and-c-o-c-members-to-release-low-n-slow-in-the-uk-live-album
Scheduled for release in 2027, metal veterans LEGIONS OF DOOM are set to capture their formidable live presence with a new album, recorded earlier this year at KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton during the band's sold-out U.K./Ireland tour alongside CROWBAR and SILVERBURN. "Legions Of Doom Live: Low N...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/doom-supergroup-legions-of-doom-featuring-former-trouble-and-c-o-c-members-to-release-low-n-slow-in-the-uk-live-album Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:25:10 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/wolfgang-van-halen-on-playing-van-halen-songs-at-taylor-hawkins-tribute-concerts-i-knew-if-i-messed-up-my-life-was-over
In a new interview with The Garza Podcast, hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, Wolfgang Van Halen once again reflected on what it meant for him to perform his late father's songs at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts more than four years ago. The son of Eddie Van Halen played three VAN...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/wolfgang-van-halen-on-playing-van-halen-songs-at-taylor-hawkins-tribute-concerts-i-knew-if-i-messed-up-my-life-was-over Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:05:43 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/sabaton-shares-music-video-for-berserker-featuring-actor-eric-roberts
Swedish metallers SABATON have expanded their acclaimed eleventh full-length album, "Legends", with a brand new recharged deluxe edition, due out March 5, 2027 via Better Noise Music. To crank up anticipation for its arrival, the group just dropped the official music video for "Berserker", featuring...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/sabaton-shares-music-video-for-berserker-featuring-actor-eric-roberts Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:33:04 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/age-of-quarrel-40-years-of-quarrel
A large dose of bravery is required when re-recording an album as seminal as CRO-MAGS' "The Age Of Quarrel". But then, as has long been evident, Harley Flanagan is not a man prone to taking the easy route or settling for some cozy, compromise position. The NYC hardcore legends' beating heart and siz...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/age-of-quarrel-40-years-of-quarrel Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:49:19 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/udo-dirkschneider-denies-he-was-invited-by-wolf-hoffmann-to-appear-on-accepts-50th-anniversary-album-he-never-asked-me
In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, original ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider disputed guitarist Wolf Hoffmann's claim that Udo was one of several former ACCEPT members who were offered an opportunity to contribute to the band's recently released 50th-anniversary album "Teu...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/udo-dirkschneider-denies-he-was-invited-by-wolf-hoffmann-to-appear-on-accepts-50th-anniversary-album-he-never-asked-me Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:34:05 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-gallagher-says-working-with-his-brother-mark-in-raven-is-a-great-asset-we-dont-fight-like-those-other-idiot-gallagher-brothers-from-oasis
In a new interview with Bonny Freimuth of Innocents Torn, RAVEN bassist/vocalist John Gallagher was asked what it is like to work so closely with his brother, RAVEN guitarist Mark Gallagher. John responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's actually a great asset, a great plus. We don't fig...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-gallagher-says-working-with-his-brother-mark-in-raven-is-a-great-asset-we-dont-fight-like-those-other-idiot-gallagher-brothers-from-oasis Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:38:53 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/kittie-to-release-oracle-xxv-re-recorded-25th-anniversary-edition-of-oracle
KITTIE will release "Oracle XXV", a re-recorded 25th-anniversary edition of songs from the band's second studio album, 2001's "Oracle", on Friday, November 13, 2026. Fans can text Oracle XXV to 858-757-8619 to unlock a preview of the "Mouthful Of Poison XXV" music video. "Oracle" was originally rele...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/kittie-to-release-oracle-xxv-re-recorded-25th-anniversary-edition-of-oracle Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:27:50 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-charlie-benante-joins-fozzy-for-cover-of-judas-priests-living-after-midnight
ANTHRAX and PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante joined FOZZY on stage aboard this year's Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager At Sea cruise to perform a cover of the JUDAS PRIEST classic "Living After Midnight". Video of his appearance can be seen below. This year marks the seventh sail of the Rock...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-charlie-benante-joins-fozzy-for-cover-of-judas-priests-living-after-midnight Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:56:27 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/blackie-lawless-on-music-he-has-written-for-next-w-a-s-p-album-theres-parts-of-it-that-are-absolutely-breathtaking-and-theres-parts-of-it-that-are-crap
During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s October 25, 2026 concert at the Moore Theatre in Seattle, Washington, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless was asked about the possibility of new music from him and his bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/blackie-lawless-on-music-he-has-written-for-next-w-a-s-p-album-theres-parts-of-it-that-are-absolutely-breathtaking-and-theres-parts-of-it-that-are-crap Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:59:37 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/system-error-humanity
WALLS OF JERICHO have been at the forefront of metalcore since its inception in the late nineties. They've flirted with the mainstream on larger festival stages, and Corey Taylor produced and guested several times on their 2008 EP "Redemption". Yet they've never exactly burst into mainstream conscio...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/system-error-humanity Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:56:44 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/asking-alexandrias-danny-worsnop-shares-new-solo-single-thought-you-oughta-know
Danny Worsnop pairs rock's intensity with country's storytelling backbone, and his gravel-voiced, unfiltered delivery cuts through every time. Today, he releases "Thought You Oughta Know", a song that arrived out of nowhere during his first day at RCA and quickly became one of his favorites on his f...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/asking-alexandrias-danny-worsnop-shares-new-solo-single-thought-you-oughta-know Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:13:05 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/tim-ripper-owens-announces-february-march-2027-european-tour
Former JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens will embark on an extensive European tour in February and March 2027. The trek will feature 30 concerts across 14 countries, with special guests ONE MACHINE, ENGINEERED SOCIETY PROJECT and WHO ON EARTH joining on selected dates. Owens has built a caree...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/tim-ripper-owens-announces-february-march-2027-european-tour Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:51:47 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/kerry-king-announces-my-war-first-single-from-upcoming-second-solo-album
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will release "My War", the first single from his upcoming second solo album, on Tuesday, November 17. A short teaser for the track is available below. During an appearance on a recent episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Record...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/kerry-king-announces-my-war-first-single-from-upcoming-second-solo-album Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:22:14 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/archon-angel-featuring-savatage-vocalist-zak-stevens-shares-without-eyes-single-from-upcoming-beyond-the-grave-album
ARCHON ANGEL, the melodic metal band featuring SAVATAGE vocalist Zak Stevens and guitarist, songwriter, and producer Aldo Lonobile, will release a new studio album, "Beyond The Grave", on December 11, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official visualizer for the LP's second single, "Without Eyes", c...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/archon-angel-featuring-savatage-vocalist-zak-stevens-shares-without-eyes-single-from-upcoming-beyond-the-grave-album Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:05:13 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/andy-curran-on-why-he-put-a-giant-pause-on-coney-hatch-if-it-aint-fun-i-am-not-doing-it
In a new interview with the Distortion Den With Deke podcast, Andy Curran, a founding member of Canadian hard rock legends CONEY HATCH, addressed his statement from May 2026 in which he called out CONEY HATCH singer/guitarist Carl Dixon for advertising live dates under the name CARL DIXON'S CONEY HA...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/andy-curran-on-why-he-put-a-giant-pause-on-coney-hatch-if-it-aint-fun-i-am-not-doing-it Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:42:57 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/geoff-tate-on-queensryche-we-had-30-good-years-and-im-very-pleased-and-proud-of-the-music-weve-made
In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate spoke about performing the entire landmark 1988 concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" from start to finish live "for the last time" on his "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" tour. Asked if th...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/geoff-tate-on-queensryche-we-had-30-good-years-and-im-very-pleased-and-proud-of-the-music-weve-made Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:32:17 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/features/kjetil-nordhus-ponders-green-carnations-future-after-masterful-a-dark-poem-trilogy-this-might-be-the-last-thing-people-hear-from-us
By David E. Gehlke Norway's GREEN CARNATION are no strangers to ambitious, multi-tiered, emotionally fraught concept albums. Their 2001 "Light Of Day, Day Of Darkness" was a single-song epic clocking in at over an hour, detailing founding member and bassist Tchort's journey after his daughter's deat...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/features/kjetil-nordhus-ponders-green-carnations-future-after-masterful-a-dark-poem-trilogy-this-might-be-the-last-thing-people-hear-from-us Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:49:39 +0000 https://blabbermouth.net/news/opeth-cancels-bogota-concert-after-mikael-akerfeldt-falls-ill
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH were forced to cancel their November 8 concert at Royal Center in Bogotá, Colombia after vocalist and guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt came down with a "virus". The Bogotá show was part of OPETH's ongoing Latin American tour, which kicked off on November 1 in Santiago,...]]> ]]> https://blabbermouth.net/news/opeth-cancels-bogota-concert-after-mikael-akerfeldt-falls-ill Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:39:55 +0000