In a new interview with Turned Out A Punk, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe reflected on how his band went from Metal Blade affiliate Prosthetic Records to its current major label home on Epic. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  ”Approachi…

Metal Sludge — Very sad news today in the world of Rock n’ Roll as we report on the passing of guitarist John Sykes. Sykes is respected as one of the great musicians from the 80’s era and his resume speaks loudly. The English born guitarist made his first big impact when he joined Tygers…

On January 18th, Def Leppard performed their first show of 2025 without guitarist Vivian Campbell at Feria Estatal De León in León, Mexico. Phil Collen’s guitar tech, John Zocco, performed in his place. According to a mid-show explanation from frontman…

In the clip below, The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins weighs in on the title track from Devin Townsend’s latest album, PowerNerd: “I’ve often heard the name Devin Townsend mentioned – but mainly by musicians I know. The man is prolific and a legend i…

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Skid Row drummer Rob Hammersmith recently spoke with Appetite for Distortion about the challenges of working in the entertainment industry, emphasizing that having thick skin is essential. Hammersmith talked about the challenges of the music industry, also addressing how Richard Fortus has often been compared to Izzy Stradlin. “It’s been a challenge certainly. To start,…

New Orleans-based BRAT has unleashed a fiery and audacious reimagining of Heart’s 1977 hit “Barracuda,” injecting their distinct blend of “barbiegrind” and “bimboviolence” into the classic track. Featuring the legendary Sammy Duet of Goatwhore and Acid Bath, this cover takes an already powerful anthem and transforms it into a darker, swampier beast, drenched in aggression…

Paganfest 2025 – featuring Alestorm, Ensiferum, Týr, Heidevolk and Elvenking – kicked off on January 8 in Hamburg, Germany at Grosse Freiheit. Alestorm has shared a behind-the-scenes vlog from their January 16th show in Birmingham, England at O2 Academ…