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Michael Sweet Reflects On Stryper’s ‘Sellout’ Album
During a recent appearance on Rock Talk With Emily, Michael Sweet expressed regret over one of Stryper’s albums, calling it a ‘sellout.’ “Well, I think sometimes there’s a misinterpretation of my love-hate for that album,” the singer said when discussing the 1990 album ‘Against the Law.’ “I don’t hate it and I don’t love it.…
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ERIC BASS On Upcoming SHINEDOWN Album: It’s ‘Just Gonna Be A Collection Of Great Songs’
During an appearance on The Mistress Carrie Podcast, SHINEDOWN bassist and producer Eric Bass, who is promoting his upcoming debut solo LP, “Eric Bass Presents: I Had A Name”, was asked if the band’s eighth studio album is still on track for an early 2…
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LEAVES’ EYES Announce Myths Of Fate European Tour 2025
Symphonic metal vikings Leaves’ Eyes have checked in with the following update: “We are thrilled to announce the Myths Of Fate European Tour 2025! We can’t wait to be back on the road in March with Nytt Land as special guest. Tickets are available her…
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TIM ‘RIPPER’ OWENS: ‘I Don’t Think There Are Any Misconceptions About’ YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
In a new interview with Australia’s Hear 2 Zen, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim “Ripper” Owens, who recorded two albums with Yngwie Malmsteen — 2008’s “Perpetual Flame” and 2010’s “Relentless” — was asked what the “biggest misconception” is about the le…
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Gene Simmons Talks About Meeting Diddy and Reflects on Moral Boundaries
In a recent interview with Michael Franzese, KISS’ Gene Simmons confirmed that he met Diddy and was asked about his thoughts on the ongoing situation involving the rapper. “We met. He was cordial and so was I, but who knows what goes on behind closed doors?,” Simmons said. “I don’t think it’s fair to comment…
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JEFF WATERS Reveals His Favourite ANNIHILATOR Album – “Schizo Deluxe Is The One I’m Most Proud Of” (Video)
Rock Kommander recently caught up with Annihilator founder / guitar legend Jeff Waters for an exclusive Q&A session. Check it out below: “In this special Q&A session, legendary guitarist Jeff Waters (of Annihilator and American Kaos) responds directly …
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JOEY BELLADONNA Says He Worked In A Horse Barn During His Time Away From ANTHRAX
In a new interview with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner, Joey Belladonna reflected on his time away from ANTHRAX during most of the 1990s and early 2000s. The singer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, for me to be out of the band f…
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Would KISS Have Had The Same Impact Without The Makeup? GENE SIMMONS Weighs In
In a new interview with Michael Franzese, Gene Simmons was asked how he got the “KISS phenomenon” started more than five decades ago. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Scientists talk about this kind of a thing. And there is s…
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Greek Black Metallers EUPHROSYNE To Unleash New Album In March 2025; “Mitera” Official Video Available
Greek black metallers Euphrosyne Will release Morus, their follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut EP, Keres, on March 21st, 2025 via Black Lion Records. Setting a stride in the artistically unbalanced year 2021 has been, Efi Eva (vocals) and Alex …
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Did ANNIHILATOR’s ‘Alice In Hell’ Album Influence MEGADETH’s ‘Rust In Peace’? JEFF WATERS Responds
ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters recently answered a number of fan-submitted questions for a Q&A video series for the Rock Kommander YouTube channel. He reflected on his past projects, shared insights on his upcoming trilogy album and teased what’…