Maiden In The Mix When MTV Launched 30 Years Ago
August 1, 1981: one of the first videos played on MTV was Iron Maiden’s ‘Iron Maiden.’ It was played after about the first hour MTV signed on.
PANTERA kicked off "The Heaviest Tour Of The Summer" Tuesday night (July 15) at The Pavilion At Star Lake in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. The band's 15-song set included three tracks PANTERA [...]
Pantera mixed things up for fans attending their 2025 tour kickoff, giving one song its live debut while three others were added for the first time since 2001. Continue reading… [...]
The new additions include a 'Great Southern Trendkill' song that the band had never performed live before. Continue reading… [...]
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has launched a line of protein powder. If you visit the 62-year-old musician's official online merchandise store, you can now purchase probiotic capsules, electrolyte supplements, [...]
Just one week ahead of the highly anticipated new album "The Revenge Of Alice Cooper", the reunited original ALICE COOPER group releases their latest single, "Up All Night" — a [...]
The Birmingham heavy metal legends played the French festival on June 21 as part of their ongoing Shield Of Pain tour [...]
The accidental archivist revels in found sounds, movie soundtracks, spoken-word performances – and after dealing with his tensions of the 80s, explains why his brother isn’t talking to him [...]
Judas Priest's Metal God becomes the latest musician to be immortalised in six-inch plastic [...]
In a new interview with Chicago's Rebel Radio 92.5 FM, SOIL bassist Tim King gave an update on the band's recent and upcoming activities. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): [...]
In a new interview with Metal Talk, MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio confirmed that there are still plans for the band to release a new studio album in the not-too-distant future. [...]
This is your chance to win Ozzy's complete solo discography on vinyl. Continue reading… [...]
McFarlane Toys has announced a new 6" scale "Music Maniacs" action figure of JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford. Product features: * Incredibly detailed 6" scale figure featuring Rob Halford of [...]
West Coast thrash metal legends DARK ANGEL will embark on the "Extinction Level Event" North American tour this fall, their first domestic trek in over three decades. DARK ANGEL's first [...]
Black Sabbath may be no more, but there are still plenty of bands they’ve inspired out there [...]
With more than two decades performing together, acclaimed rockers ALTER BRIDGE show no signs of slowing down. Known for its memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack, the [...]
Early KISS producer Eddie Kramer has revealed that plans are afoot for the band to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its 1975 "Alive!" album with an expanded version, tentatively due [...]
Extended, remastered edition of 2003 release will appeal to fans of the Genesis co-founder’s playing and early solo songcraft [...]
Last month, ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna brought his "Joey's Jukebox" project to Bernie's Beach Bar in Hampton, New Hampshire. Video of the 64-year-old musician belting out karaoke-style covers of several [...]
Their best moments during a turbulent era somehow found a way to balance competing personalities and career objectives. Continue reading… [...]
In a new interview with Metalirium, MY DYING BRIDE guitarist Andrew Craighan spoke about the band's decision to recruit vocalist Mikko Kotamäki (SWALLOW THE SUN) to front MY DYING BRIDE [...]
The album's original producer says he spent 46 days working on the new collection. Continue reading… [...]
A Perfect Circle guitarist recalls deciding to become a musician during 1988 concert, and hails Gilmour’s substance-over-quality approach [...]
The Catacombs tour follows the release of the Queens Of The Stone Age: Alive In The Catacombs film and live album [...]
"Thank you for a lifetime of beauty, horror, love, power, happiness, melancholy." Soundgarden salute the "majestic brilliance" of Black Sabbath, and say they were "super bummed" at not being able [...]