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MEGADETH Receives Platinum And Gold Records After Los Angeles Concert

Thrash metal pioneers and metal icons MEGADETH were presented with plaques to commemorate the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) certification for platinum sales of 1992's "Symphony Of Destruction" and the gold status of 1986's "Peace Sells…But Who's Buying?" and 1990's "Holy Wars…The...

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'Van Halen Stage' Dedication In EDDIE VAN HALEN's Former Hometown To Be Held Next Month

According to Pasadena Now, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Van Halen Stage at a new park in Eddie Van Halen's former hometown of Pasadena, California, will be held on Saturday, September 10, at 9 a.m. A community celebration will follow from 10 a.m. to noon. The park, which was named Playhouse Vil...

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SAMMY HAGAR And EDDIE VAN HALEN Collaborate On New Song — In SAMMY's Dream

Sammy Hagar has revealed to Ultimate Classic Rock that he collaborated with Eddie Van Halen on a new song in a recent dream. "I shouldn't be hyping it now," Hagar said. "Nobody knows this but [my CIRCLE bandmates] Michael Anthony, Jason [Bonham] and Vic [Johnson]. About two months ago, I had this dr...

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JINJER Announces Fall 2022 USA Tour With Support from P.O.D.; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Progressive groove metal juggernauts JINJER recently announced that with the support of the Ukrainian Ministry Of Culture, they were granted a special exemption to exit Ukraine in order to help their countrymen the best way they can — through music — and since hit the road on their just-wrapped Euro...

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SAMMY HAGAR Doesn't Know If He Would Perform At Proposed VAN HALEN Tribute Concert: 'I Don't Think I'd Go Back There'

Sammy Hagar has weighed in on the proposed all-star VAN HALEN tribute concert, saying he doesn't think he would take part unless both Alex Van Halen and Michael Anthony were involved. No progress has been reported on a possible VAN HALEN tribute show since April when former METALLICA bassist Jason N...

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JINJER Was Inspired By Russia's War In Ukraine To Write New Songs

At last weekend's Bloodstock Open Air festival at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom, bassist Eugene Abdukhanov of Ukrainian modern metallers JINJER confirmed to Elena Marastoni from EMP that he and his bandmates have commenced work on a new album. "We actually have some songs written alre...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON And GIBSON Donate Funds To Children's Hospital

For 128 years, Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand has shaped sound across generations, genres, and genders, and has emerged the most relevant, played, and loved music brand around the world. Earlier this week, Alex Lifeson, legendary guitarist for RUSH, the Gibson team, and representatives...

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New Photo Of ALEX VAN HALEN Emerges Online

A new photo of VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen has emerged online. On Wednesday (August 17), Josh Freese, a top Los Angeles session musician who has played with DEVO, THE VANDALS, NINE INCH NAILS, A PERFECT CIRCLE and GUNS N' ROSES, took to his Instagram to share a picture of him with Alex, an...

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Watch ACE FREHLEY Perform In Niagara Falls

Fan-filmed video of Ace Frehley's August 13 performance at Bear's Den in Niagara Falls, New York can be seen below. Ace's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Rip It Out 02. Parasite (KISS song) 03. Strutter (KISS song) 04. Rocket Ride (KISS song) 05. Never In My Life / Good Times Ba...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON And GEDDY LEE Reunite On Stage To Perform 'Closer To The Heart'

RUSH legends Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson reunited on stage last night (Wednesday, August 10) to perform the band's classic song "Closer To The Heart". The reunion took place at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver as part of a celebration marking the 25th anniversary of animated comedy show "South Pa...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says PHILIP ANSELMO And REX BROWN Have 'The Right' To Tour As PANTERA

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has once again weighed in on the news that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) will unite with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner...

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CHARLIE BENANTE And ZAKK WYLDE Defend PANTERA 'Reunion', Say Plan Is To Make It Sound As Close To Original As Possible

Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante have opened up about their participation in the upcoming PANTERA tour. Two weeks ago, it was reported that Wylde and Benante, along with PANTERA's surviving members, singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, will tour as PANTERA, headlining a number of major festiva...

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WENDY DIO Says RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Was 'An Experiment': 'I Don't Wanna Do It Again'

Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio says that the hologram of the legendary metal singer was an "experiment" that received a mixed response from the Ronnie fans. Dio died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. The singer's hologram was created by a company called Eyellusio...

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A DAY TO REMEMBER Releases Brand New Single 'Miracle'

A DAY TO REMEMBER has unveiled a brand new single titled "Miracle", which is available on all streaming platforms and accompanied by a cinematic and emotionally charged music video. The song marks the band's first new music since their critically acclaimed 2021 album, "You're Welcome". Earlier this...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE Announces Fall 2022 North American Tour With DARK FUNERAL And IMMOLATION

Death metal veterans CANNIBAL CORPSE will close out 2022 with a North American headlining tour. The month-long journey will commence November 3 in Silver Springs, Maryland and run through December 10 in St. Petersburg, Florida, with support provided by DARK FUNERAL, IMMOLATION and BLACK ANVIL. The t...