KISS bassist Gene Simmons and his solo band, the GENE SIMMONS BAND, have announced more shows as part of their spring 2025 tour. Confirmed dates so far: April 03 - House Of Blues - Anaheim, CA April 04 - Pechanga Resort Casino - Temecula, CA April 05 - The Event at Graton Resort & Casino - Rohne...

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, RAVEN frontman John Gallagher talked about METALLICA opening for his band back in 1983 and 1984. The trek marked METALLICA's first-ever tour. Asked what his thoughts were about METALLICA at the time, John said (as transcribed by BLABB...

Finnish hard rock / metal monster squad LORDI increase the vehement desire for their forthcoming "Limited Deadition" album with a second single today. Titled "Retropolis", the band takes fans on a trip back to the 1980s, both musically and lyrically. Seductive guitar and synth leads conjure feelings...

The Crew Nation global relief fund is committing $1 million to assist performing musicians, live music crew, and live music industry workers affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. Established by Live Nation Entertainment in 2020, Crew Nation has been dedicated to delivering aid to those in...

The 2025 Extreme Music Awards show, held on January 11 at Empire Live was a huge success, surpassing last year's inaugural show attendance, while the truly awesome list of metal and hardcore luminaries there to present and lend their chops to Jason Bittner's all-star jam grew exponentially. It was a...

SCOUR, the extreme metal collective featuring an impressive lineup of heavy music veterans, including Philip H. Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN), Derek Engemann (PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS), John Jarvis (NEST, AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED), Mark Kloeppel (MISERY INDEX) and Adam Jarvis (PIG DESTROYER, MISE...

A plan to erect a statue of guitar legend Gary Moore in his native city of Belfast has been given the go-ahead. A proposal by Belfast Green Party councillor Brian Smyth, on behalf of the Wild Frontier Memorial Project, was approved at a City Hall committee meeting. On Wednesday (January 15), Smyth t...

SCORPIONS have postponed their 2025 Las Vegas residency due to drummer Mikkey Dee's ongoing recovery from his recent hospitalization. Promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, "Scorpions - Coming Home To Las Vegas 60th Anniversary Las Vegas Residency" was scheduled to kick off on Thursday,...

1980 was a massive year for heavy metal. The list of classic albums released within those 12 short months is absurd. "Heaven And Hell", "British Steel", "Ace Of Spades", "Blizzard Of Ozz" and "Iron Maiden". Oh, and "Back In Black". And "Animal Magnetism". And… well, you get the general idea. Shrewd...

Iconic rocker Kid Rock is set to hit the road in March and April 2025 for a seven-city arena tour that promises to deliver his signature electrifying performances. The tour kicks off on Friday, March 21 at the Chi Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska and ends on Saturday, April 19 at the T-Mobile Center...