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1. JASON BONHAM On Performing LED ZEPPELIN's Entire 'Physical Graffiti' Album: 'Fifteen Years Into Paying Homage To Dad, I Wanted A Challenge'

   
   In a new interview with Australia's "Today Extra" TV show, Jason Bonham spoke about the upcoming JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING tour of Australia celebrating the 50th anniversary of LED ZEPPELIN's "Physical Graffiti" double album. Regarding his inspiration for launching the show in tribute to h...

2. EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE On Upcoming 'Sanctuary' Album: 'It Feels So Good To Finally Be Releasing The Music That We've Been Obsessing Over'

   
   In a new interview with Abe Kanan of Audacy Music, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Sanctuary", due on June 5. The LP, which features tracks produced by Zakk Cervini (BAD OMENS, YUNGBLUD, BRING ME THE HORIZON, SPIRITBOX) and Jordan Fish (BRING ME THE HORIZON, POPPY...

3. BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: 'All The Heavy Music I Loved Always Had Melody'

   
   In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale spoke about his songwriting evolution toward a heavier sound on the band's last three albums, including BUSH's latest release, 2025's "I Beat Loneliness". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I mad...

4. Watch: ELLEFSON-SOTO, Featuring DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO, Performs At Whisky A Go Go

   
   ELLEFSON-SOTO, the project featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, performed on Thursday, April 9 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. ELLEFSON-SOTO lineup: Jeff Scott Soto - Voc...

5. PAUL STANLEY Confirms KISS Will Perform At 2026 Edition Of 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas': 'We Can't Wait To Play'

   
   During an April 11 question-and-answer session at the Indy KISS Fan Expo at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Indianapolis, Indiana, KISS frontman Paul Stanley confirmed that there will be a 2026 edition of the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" event. Over the years, KISS had hosted 11 branded "kruis...

6. JAY WEINBERG Is Still Confused By His SLIPKNOT Firing: 'It Came Without An Explanation'

   
   In a new in-depth interview with Andy Greene of Rolling Stone, drummer Jay Weinberg opened up about his surprise firing from SLIPKNOT nearly two and a half years ago. The split happened just two days after Jay played his final show with SLIPKNOT on November 3, 2023 at the Hell & Heaven festival...

7. ROB HALFORD On K.K. DOWNING: 'The Love And Respect That We Have For Each Other Is Still There'

   
   In a new interview with Germany's Metal Hammer magazine, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about "The Ballad Of Judas Priest", the official documentary chronicling the 50-plus-year history of the metal pioneers. Asked about the fact that ex-PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing was...

8. Former DRAGONFORCE And SKID ROW Singer ZP THEART Releases New Single 'Electric Beings'

   
   Power metal vocalist ZP Theart, the founding voice of DRAGONFORCE and former frontman of SKID ROW, is back with his high-voltage new single, "Electric Beings". Following the massive success of his recent solo debut "Dark To Light" and his 20th-anniversary reimagining of the DRAGONFORCE anthem "Throu...

9. New NEVERMORE Music To Arrive In Early 2027: 'That's What We're Working On Right Now', Says JEFF LOOMIS

   
   In an interview with Brazil's Headbangers News, guitarist Jeff Loomis spoke about the new lineup of NEVERMORE, which made its live debut on April 1 at IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş in Istanbul, Turkey. Joining Loomis and drummer Van Williams in NEVERMORE's current incarnation are the band's latest ad...

10. CHILDREN OF BODOM's JANNE WIRMAN Confirms Plans For More 'Celebration Of Music' Concerts In 2027: 'It's Gonna Continue'

    
    This past February, members of legendary Finnish metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM played two shows celebrating the group's music at the Tavastia club in Helsinki. The concerts, dubbed "Children Of Bodom – A Celebration Of Music", featured original CHILDREN OF BODOM members, bassist Henkka Seppälä, keybo...

11. EINHERJER To Release 'Lifeblood' Album In June; 'Bloodborn' Single Now Available

    
    Norwegian metallers EINHERJER have shared a new song, "Bloodborn". The single is taken from the band's upcoming album "Lifeblood", which will be released worldwide on June 19 via By Norse Music. The "Bloodborn" title refers to something inherited, carried in the blood itself, it is both a warning an...

12. ENTER SHIKARI Surprise Releases New Album 'Lose Your Self'

    
    With zero announcements or teasers, British alternative rock band ENTER SHIKARI has surprise released a brand new album, "Lose Your Self", via So Recordings. The LP spans 12 tracks exploring themes of desolation, futility and complete despair at the state of the world, but with glimmers of hopefulne...

13. A DAY TO REMEMBER Announces 'A Day To Remember's Big Ole Boat Show' Cruise With KNOCKED LOOSE, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, Others

    
    A DAY TO REMEMBER is joining forces with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for 25 years, for the inaugural voyage of A Day To Remember's Big Ole Boat Show, a four-day, performance-packed party on the high seas sailing April 28-May 2, 2027, from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas abo...

14. TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN Believes He Can Help JON BON JOVI Get In Vocal Shape For 2026 Tour: 'I Don't Think The Right People Are Working With Him'

    
    Jon Bon Jovi's vocals three months out from BON JOVI's return have been described as having "a long way to go" by a friend who has issued a public appeal for the superstar to accept his help. Steve Brown tells Hot Metal he first offered the now-64-year-old his assistance at the 50th-birthday party...

15. Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Cancels May 2026 Tour Dates 'Due To Health Issues That Require Immediate Attention'

    
    Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has canceled his previously announced tour of the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, scheduled for May 2026. All Chris Holmes shows taking place after July remain unaffected. On Friday (April 10), the social media of The Abyss club in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Hol...