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STYX Is Working On Follow-Up To 'The Mission' Album

STYX bassist Ricky Phillips has confirmed that the band is far along in the songwriting process for the follow-up to "The Mission". Released in June 2017, that disc marked STYX's first new LP in 14 years. It was recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, co-produced and co-written with Will Evankov...

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SLAYER Plays Last-Ever Show In Europe

SLAYER played its last-ever concert in Europe earlier tonight (Saturday, August 3) at Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart, Germany. Support at the show came from ANTHRAX and ALIEN WEAPONRY. Just after the gig, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante took to his Instagram to post photos of SLAYER's Tom...

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SLAYER's Cinematic Teaser Features JESSICA PIMENTEL And DANNY TREJO

SLAYER has released a teaser for what appears to be some sort of cinematic surprise, to be made available the fall. The 40-second clip features "Orange Is The New Black" star Jessica Pimentel and veteran actor Danny Trejo. Pimentel, who plays Maria Ruiz in "Orange Is The New Black", is also the fron...

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SLAYER Adds Second Los Angeles Show At The Forum; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available

Tickets for SLAYER's November 30 show at the "Fabulous" Forum went on sale last Friday and by the end of the day, had sold out. Due to the quick sellout, today SLAYER announces a second Forum show now confirmed for Friday, November 29 for fans who may have missed out on getting tickets. This show...

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SLAYER Announces 'The Final Campaign' Tour Dates; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available

SLAYER will set off on "The Final Campaign", the seventh and final leg of its farewell world tour. This last hurrah will start at the ExploreAsheville Arena in Asheville, North Carolina, and see the band taking its goodbye bow at the Los Angeles Forum on Saturday, November 30. Accompanying SLAYER...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Was Not A Big Fan Of The OZZY OSBOURNE Years Of BLACK SABBATH'

During an appearance on the "Do You Know Jack?" podcast, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked how old he was when he was first explosed to Geezer Butler's (BLACK SABBATH) playing. He responded (hear audio below): "I didn't hear Geezer until I was quite a bit older. I guess I probably heard 'Par...

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DANKO JONES: 'I Think The Mark Of A Good Band Is If You Can Play Outside Of Your Own Backyard'

Prior to DANKO JONES's performance at this year's Sweden Rock Festival, frontman Danko Jones spoke with 4Sound. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On performing at festivals: Danko: "We've been playing festivals for quite a long time....

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TED NUGENT On Why He Isn't In ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: 'Because I Murder Innocent Animals'

Ted Nugent has once again blamed his exclusion from the Rock And Rock Hall Of Fame on the establishment's supposed political bias. The conservative rocker, who been eligible for the honor as a solo artist since 2000, has enjoyed a remarkably successful and eventful musical career over the past five...

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Former BOSTON Member DAVID VICTOR To Release New Single

David Victor, who earned international stardom as a former vocalist/guitarist for the multi-platinum band BOSTON, has unveiled plans for releasing his first single in nearly seven years. Produced by the esteemed Chris Collier (KORN, WHITESNAKE, KXM),"Heart Open Wide" will be available Friday, March...

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KANSAS To Enter Studio In August

Progressive rock group KANSAS will enter the studio in August to begin work on its new album for a 2020 release. The band's first new studio LP in 16 years, "The Prelude Implicit", arrived in 2016. It followed the 2014 departure of singer Steve Walsh, who had fronted KANSAS for all but a few years o...

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STYX Guitarist On 'Mr. Roboto': 'What That Song Did Is It Killed A Whole Lot Of People's Interest In Our Music'

Guitarist James "JY" Young of veteran rockers STYX spoke to the Arizona Republic about the band's decision to bring "Mr. Roboto" back into its setlist for the first time in 35 years. "Mr. Roboto" — which originally appeared on STYX's 1983 concept album "Kilroy Was Here" — was written by former voca...

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THE GUESS WHO Releases 'In America' Video

"In America", the new George A. Johnson-directed video from THE GUESS WHO, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest album, "The Future Is What It Used To Be", which was released in September via Cleopatra Records. THE GUESS WHO is responsible for countless rock classics, which sti...

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KANSAS Announces Addition Of Keyboardist TOM BRISLIN

KANSAS has announced the addition of keyboardist Tom Brislin to the group's ranks. Brislin is replacing departing keyboardist David Manion. An internationally acclaimed musician, Brislin has performed and toured with a variety of artists, including YES (appearing on "Symphonic Live"),Meat Loaf, Deb...

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SIRENIA: 'In Styx Embrace' Lyric Video

The official lyric video for "In Styx Embrace" from Nordic epic metal masters SIRENIA can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest album, "Arcane Astral Aeons", which was released on October 26 via Napalm Records. The follow-up to 2016's "Dim Days Of Dolor" marks the band's second LP...

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STYX To Join Forces With LARRY THE CABLE GUY For 'Laugh. Rock. Seriously.' Tour

Legendary rockers STYX and comedy legend Larry The Cable Guy are joining forces for the first time ever to rock and "Git-R-Done". They're coming together for seven unforgettable nights of hits and jokes billed as "Laugh. Rock. Seriously." starting March 21 in Fargo, North Dakota at the Scheels Arena...