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Photo: Jesse Leach / Instagram   KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach says music has become a big part of his therapy.  In a new talk with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner , Leach and guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz spoke about their new album This Consequence , out now on Metal Blade Records.  The record, released in February 2025, is the band’s ninth studio album and their sixth with Leach since his return in 2012. Photo: Jesse Leach / Instagram Leach said the songs were shaped by the state of the world after the pandemic and by his own struggles.  He shared that people today often argue instead of listening to each other, and his lyrics call for more kindness and compassion.  He also said making the album was one of the hardest but most rewarding experiences of his career. Leach added that writing and performing help him deal with mental health issues, saying, “Music is definitely part of my therapy.”  He explained that performing live helps him release e...

Photo: Mike Williams / Instagram   EYEHATEGOD frontman Mike Williams said the support he got after his 2016 liver-transplant surgery made him “appreciate being alive more.”  In a new four-hour interview on the Turned Out A Punk  podcast, Williams spoke about his past battles with heroin addiction, poverty, jail time, and depression.  He said that after nearly dying from liver failure, he realized how many people truly cared for him.  Photo: Mike Williams / Instagram “All the support I got, people saying, ‘Please don’t die,’ I felt that. It was touching,” he shared.  The surgery inspired him to stay sober and focus on living better, though he admits he still drinks occasionally while on tour.  Williams also said his outlook on life has changed and that he no longer wants to live like a “nihilist.”  After recovering, EYEHATEGOD toured for three years until the pandemic hit in 2020.  The band later released A History Of Nomadic Behavior  i...

Photo: Jerry Cantrell, Soundgarden / Instagram   Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell praised Soundgarden in a new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame interview, saying he does not think the band ever wrote a bad song.  Cantrell called the band “undefinable” and struggled to pick just three songs that define them, mentioning hits like “Hunted Down,” “Rusty Cage,” and “Black Hole Sun.”  He singled out “The Day I Tried To Live” as a song that still gives him chills.  Photo: Jerry Cantrell / Instagram Cantrell also spoke about his close friendship with Soundgarden and other Seattle bands from the grunge era, saying their music and community still matter to him today. Soundgarden was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on November 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.  Actor Jim Carrey presented the induction, and surviving members performed with special guests including Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, Taylor Momsen, Brandi Carlile, and Cantrell hi...

Photo: Linkin Park / Instagram   Linkin Park became part of the Transformers movie franchise with one of their biggest songs, What I've Done .  In 2007, the band was changing their sound for their third album, Minutes to Midnight , moving away from the style that made them famous.  The song was the last one they wrote for the album and was made under pressure, but it came together quickly. Photo: Linkin Park / Instagram Michael Bay, director of Transformers , invited them to be part of the soundtrack, and some band members realized it was a huge opportunity.  The track was used in the movie’s finale, accompanying Optimus Prime’s speech, and matched the film’s emotional tone.  Two years later, the band made New Divide  for the second film under tight deadlines, working closely with the movie’s composer.  For the third film, Iridescent  from their 2010 album A Thousand Suns  was included, chosen because fans loved it live.  The collaborati...

Photo: Radiohead / Instagram   Radiohead has broken Metallica’s attendance record at London’s O2 Arena. The band played four sold-out shows on November 21, 22, 24, and 25, each drawing at least 22,200 fans. The final night reached 22,355 attendees, the most ever at the venue. Photo: Radiohead / Instagram O2 senior programming director Christian D’Acuna said the shows will go down in the arena’s history. Each night, Radiohead played different setlists, including rare songs like “Like Spinning Plates.” The shows are part of their first tour in seven years, which started earlier this month in Madrid. Next month, they will finish the tour with four dates in Copenhagen and four in Berlin. The band has not announced any 2026 tour dates or plans to return to North America. Read Next: Kirk Hammett’s Guitar Sells For $76,800 Source: ROLLING STONE  

Photo: Kirk Hammett / Instagram   A rare guitar played by METALLICA’s Kirk Hammett at BLACK SABBATH’s “Back To The Beginning” concert in Birmingham sold for $76,800 at auction.  The custom Gibson CEO4 guitar, signed by Hammett, was expected to sell for only $6,000.  Hammett used the guitar to play BLACK SABBATH’s “Hole In The Sky” during the show.  Photo: Kirk Hammett / Instagram The instrument features a mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, flame maple top, and a custom DES guitar strap with strap locks.  The sale included a hard case and a backstage pass signed by Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian.  The guitar was part of Julien’s Auctions’ “Played, Worn & Torn” event, which offered over 800 music-related items.  Hammett said he hopes collectors will play the guitars rather than let them sit unused.  Besides METALLICA, Hammett is a founding member of EXODUS and has released solo music, including his 2022 instrumental EP, “Portals.” Read Next: Nikki Sixx...

Photo: Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil / Instagram   Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx praised singer Vince Neil for returning to the stage after suffering a stroke last Christmas.  In an interview on Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk  on November 25, Sixx said he was proud of Neil’s courage to perform again.  He shared that the band was unsure if Neil would recover but said the singer worked hard to regain his strength.  Photo: Nikki Sixx / Instagram   Neil had to relearn how to walk after the stroke and spent months in rehab before performing again.  Sixx said Neil’s comeback at their Las Vegas shows felt emotional for the band. Guitarist John 5 also praised Neil, calling his recovery and singing “amazing.”  Mötley Crüe will celebrate their 45th anniversary with The Return of Carnival of Sins  tour, kicking off July 17, 2026, in Pennsylvania.  The tour will include support from Tesla and Extreme. Read Next: Biffy Clyro ‘Angry’ As Visa Mix-Up Delays US...

Photo: Simon Neil / Instagram   Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro have postponed their US tour after a visa error forced them to cancel plans just days before it began.  The shows were meant to start on December 2 in support of their chart-topping album Futique .  Frontman Simon Neil said an “admin mistake” caused the delay, explaining that their visas were issued with the wrong start date.  Photo: Biffy Clyro / Instagram   In a video posted on Instagram, Neil said they were “so angry” and had contacted lawyers and even members of Congress, but nothing could be done.  The band now plans to reschedule the tour for April or May 2026, with all tickets remaining valid.  Neil apologized to fans who had already booked travel, saying he understood their frustration and offered refunds.  He admitted the band feels “cursed” with US tours, after canceling a 2022 date due to Covid.  The news follows their announcement of a massive 2026 headline show at Lon...

Photo: Justin Chancellor / Instagram   TOOL bassist Justin Chancellor has confirmed that the band has been working on new music “on and off for a couple of years.”  In a new interview with The Australian , he said he was recently in the studio with drummer Danny Carey, coming up with new ideas.  Chancellor added that while fans often ask about new songs, TOOL doesn’t like to rush their creative process.  Photo: Justin Chancellor / Instagram He explained that “art doesn’t really have a schedule” and that the band wants to make something they’re proud of.   The bassist also said their side projects help keep things fresh when they regroup.  TOOL is set to tour Australia for the first time since 2020, headlining the Good Things festival in December.  Their last album, Fear Inoculum , came out in 2019 and topped the Billboard 200 chart.  The band, formed in 1990, has released five albums and won four Grammy Awards. Read Next: Gojira’s Joe Duplantier N...

Photo: Joe Duplantier / Instagram   Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier has announced that he’s recovering from hand surgery and will have a stand-in guitarist for their next tour.  The French metal band will begin their run tomorrow night, November 27, at Reims Arena.  In an Instagram post, Duplantier said he injured his hand a few weeks ago and needed minor surgery.  Photo: Joe Duplantier / Instagram He added that while he’s healing, he won’t be able to play all his parts on stage.  To help, the band has brought in Greg Kubacki from Car Bomb to fill in on guitar.  Duplantier shared an X-ray and a photo of his hand in a cast, saying the band’s spirits remain high.  He is still expected to perform vocals on the tour.  The guitarist hopes to be fully recovered by next summer, when Gojira joins Metallica, Pantera, and Knocked Loose for a major European tour. Read Next: Eric Clapton And George Harrison’s 1913 Gibson ‘Pattie’ Guitar Heads To Auction Source...

Photo: Eric Clapton / Instagram   A historic piece of rock history is heading to auction this week — Eric Clapton and George Harrison’s 1913 Gibson “Pattie” acoustic guitar.  The guitar, a rare Style-0 archtop, is listed by Heritage Auctions with an opening bid of $150,000. Just months ago, it appeared on Reverb for nearly $1 million.  The instrument was used by Harrison and Clapton during their creative peak in 1968, when they reportedly wrote songs like Here Comes the Sun , I Me Mine , and Layla .  Photo: George Harrison / Instagram   Named after Pattie Boyd, the woman both musicians married, “Pattie” became a symbol of their friendship and musical bond.  Photos show Harrison playing the guitar in Los Angeles in 1968 alongside Clapton.  Clapton later gave the guitar to Delaney Bramlett around 1970, who helped both musicians in their solo careers.  Now, more than 100 years old, the guitar remains in good shape and stands as a true icon of 1...

Photo: Axl Rose / Instagram   Guns N’ Roses have announced that two new songs, “Atlas” and “Nothin’,” will be released on December 2.  The tracks arrive alongside news of their 2026 world tour and mark their first new music since 2023’s “The General” and “Perhaps.”  Both songs reportedly date back to the Chinese Democracy  sessions from 2008, similar to the band’s post-reunion singles “Absurd” and “Hard Skool.”  Photo: Axl Rose / Instagram “Atlas” is believed to be a reworked version of the unreleased song “Atlas Shrugged,” which featured Queen’s Brian May on guitar in early demos.  “Nothin’” was first mentioned by bassist Duff McKagan at a Fender event in Tokyo earlier this year.  A press release says both tracks will join recent singles in the band’s live setlists, alongside classic hits and deep cuts.  These releases bring Guns N’ Roses’ post-reunion song count to six. While fans hope for a full album in 2026, Slash says it’s still uncertain ...

Photo: Chris Martin / Instagram   Warner Music has signed a new deal with AI song generator Suno after settling a major copyright lawsuit filed last year.  The music giant, home to artists like Coldplay, Charli XCX, and Ed Sheeran, is the first major label to partner with Suno.  The deal will let users create AI-generated songs using the voices and likenesses of Warner artists who choose to take part.  Photo: Charli XCX, Ed Sheeran / Instagram   Warner CEO Robert Kyncl said the move shows that AI can be “pro-artist” when done the right way.  As part of the deal, Suno will launch new licensed models next year and limit free downloads.  Only paid users will be able to download songs, with new caps and higher fees.  The move aims to stop the flood of AI-made tracks on streaming platforms.  The deal follows Warner’s recent settlement and partnership with rival AI service Udio. Read Next: Juan Alderete Urges Young Bassists To Explore New Sounds So...

Photo: Juan Alderete / Instagram   Juan Alderete, known for his work with The Mars Volta and Racer X, says young bass players should use pedals to expand their sound if they want to get more gigs.  “Not everyone can be in Foo Fighters,” he joked, stressing that effects can turn a simple bass into “an entirely different animal.”  Alderete has spent decades collecting and studying pedals, building a studio filled with over 400 of them.  Photo: Juan Alderete / Instagram His love for effects led to his website, pedalsandeffects.com , and his hunt for rare gear in pawnshops across the country.  The 62-year-old has played with acts from Deltron 3030 to Dr. Octagon and still pushes the limits of the bass on every project.  With his band Halo Orbit, he crafted distorted and spacey tones that showcase his mastery of effects.  Alderete’s top pedal picks include the Boss CS-2 compressor, OC-2 octave, and EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper.  For him, experimenti...

Photo: Jack White / Instagram   During his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame speech, Jack White reflected on his journey with Meg White and their time in The White Stripes.  He credited Meg as his key partner in life and music, saying their bond felt like fate, or as he put it, “It was God.”  The pair first met while Meg worked at Memphis Smoke, where her sudden interest in drums sparked their musical partnership.  Photo: Jack White / Instagram They were married before forming The White Stripes, and Jack even took Meg’s last name, which later inspired their band name. White also spoke about his wide range of influences, naming artists like Fugazi, The Misfits, The Strokes, and Merle Haggard.  But he said the two artists every true music lover must respect are Bob Dylan and The Beatles.  In a past interview, White told NME , “Do not trust people who say they don’t like Bob Dylan or The Beatles.”  He added that real music fans understand how those two acts chan...

Photo: Matt Heafy / Instagram   Trivium frontman Matt Heafy has announced his latest project — a new video game called Kunoichi.  In an interview with Full Metal Jackie, Heafy said he’s teaming up with his friend Kendall to create the game, which will be a cyberpunk, futuristic side-scroller.  The four-person team includes Kendall as the creative director and story writer, while Heafy will compose the soundtrack.  Photo: Matt Heafy / Instagram The game follows a female warrior heroine and blends Japanese culture with a mix of metal, industrial, electronic, and traditional sounds.  Heafy said he’s been playing Japanese instruments himself for the game’s score. He called the experience “incredible” and said the demos have been exciting to see.  The project comes after Heafy worked on music for Deathgasm 2 and the True Believers comic.  Heafy said his focus now is fully on Trivium and Kunoichi, calling both “a dream come true.” Read Next: Slipknot’s “Snu...

Photo: Corey Taylor / Instagram   Slipknot’s “Snuff” started as a heartbreak song from frontman Corey Taylor but became one of metal’s most loved ballads.  Corey wrote it after his first marriage ended, saying, “I get into arguments with fans all the time about this.  Everybody’s like, ‘Oh, it’s just a leftover Stone Sour song.’ No, I wrote that for Slipknot.” Photo: Corey Taylor / Instagram The song’s softer tone shocked fans when it appeared on All Hope Is Gone  in 2008.  Many called it a sellout move, but drummer Joey Jordison and bassist Paul Gray pushed for it to be recorded.  When released as a single in 2009, it reached number six on the US rock charts and gained millions of views on YouTube.  After Paul’s death in 2010, “Snuff” took on deeper meaning as a tribute to him.  Corey often performs it live in his honor, calling it one of Slipknot’s most emotional songs.  Today, “Snuff” stands as proof that even the heaviest bands can show a...

Photo: Malevolence / Instagram   Sheffield metal band Malevolence  have climbed from wild club shows to the UK charts, hitting No. 32  with their new album “ Where Only the Truth Is Spoken .” The band said they aimed for a Top 10 but “got smoked by ABBA and Oasis,” drummer Charlie Thorpe  joked.  Known for their wild mosh pits and heavy sound, Malevolence have been building their name for over 15 years .  Photo: Malevolence / Instagram They came up alongside Bring Me The Horizon  and While She Sleeps , learning from both bands in Sheffield’s close metal scene.  Their early days were built on DIY work , recording and selling their own music through their label MLVLTD .  Now signed to Nuclear Blast , they still design merch and handle much of their business themselves.  The band recently played their biggest headline shows yet at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse  and London’s Brixton Academy .  From chaotic practice rooms to sold-...

Photo: Vitriol / Instagram   Death metal band Vitriol has fallen apart while on their North American tour.  Guitarist Keith Merrow said he, bassist Brett Leier, and drummer Andy Vincenzetti left singer Kyle Rasmussen at a gas station in Vermont.  Merrow wrote on Instagram that they could no longer deal with Rasmussen’s “cowardly and weak outbursts of misplaced anger.”  Photo: Vitriol / Instagram He added that leaving him behind was “the darkest day” of his music career.  Vincenzetti also posted, saying, “Onwards and upwards,” after quitting the band.  The news follows other recent exits, including drummer Matt Kilner and bassist Adam Roethlisberger.  Rasmussen had earlier admitted he could be “a difficult person to work with.”  The tour began November 6 in Santa Cruz and was supposed to continue through cities like Toronto, Chicago, and Denver before a planned European run in 2026. Read Next: Alissa White-Gluz Exits Arch Enemy, Launches Solo Caree...

Photo: Alissa White-Gluz / Instagram   Arch Enemy have officially parted ways with longtime singer Alissa White-Gluz.  The split marks the end of her 12-year run with the Swedish metal band.  In a statement, the band thanked Alissa for her years of work and said, “Wherever there is an ending, there is also a beginning.  Photo: Arch Enemy / Instagram   See you in 2026.” Alissa shared her own message, thanking fans and hinting at “big surprises” coming next year.  Soon after, she launched her solo career and released her first single, “The Room Where She Died.”  The Canadian vocalist joined Arch Enemy in 2014, replacing Angela Gossow.  During her time, she sang on four albums including “ War Eternal ,” “ Will to Power ,” “ Deceivers ,” and “ Blood Dynasty .”  Her hit “Handshake with Hell” was named one of the top metal songs of 2022. Read Next: SHINEDOWN Releases New Single “Searchlight” Source: HEAVY CONSEQUENCES 

Photo: SHINEDOWN / Instagram   SHINEDOWN has released a new single called “Searchlight” via Atlantic Records, marking the start of a new era for the multi-platinum band.  The song was first performed live during their debut at the Grand Ole Opry last month, where it became the highlight of the night.  Frontman Brent Smith said the song “found us” and spoke about its message of finding purpose and owning true feelings.  Photo: SHINEDOWN / Instagram “Searchlight” was written by Smith, bassist Eric Bass, and Dave Bassett, and produced by Bass at Big Animal Studio in Charleston, South Carolina.  The music video, filmed in Nashville and directed by Andrew Donoho, premieres today, November 18, at noon ET.  Smith said the video captures the heart of the song using real effects and honest visuals.  The release follows SHINEDOWN’s string of No. 1 hits this year, including “Three Six Five” and “Dance, Kid, Dance.”  The band will next join the 2025 iHeartRad...

Photo: Josh Todd / Instagram   BUCKCHERRY singer Josh Todd says the only way to make a living in rock today is by being on stage.  In a new chat with Q102’s Randy Crews, Todd said the music industry has changed completely since he started 30 years ago.  He shared that rock radio is smaller now, streaming rules the scene, and record sales no longer matter.  Photo: Josh Todd / Instagram Todd said albums are now more of a promo tool, with most income coming from touring and selling merchandise.  He added that streaming helps new fans discover BUCKCHERRY through playlists, bringing younger crowds to their shows.  Todd also agreed with Gene Simmons’s claim that rock’s glory days are gone, saying it’s harder to stand out without radio support.  He noted that people’s short attention spans make it tough for artists to get noticed online.  BUCKCHERRY’s latest album Roar Like Thunder  came out in June, produced by Marti Frederiksen in Nashville. Read ...

Photo: James Hetfield / Instagram   Two METALLICA fans were arrested after climbing a tower inside Optus Stadium during the band’s concert in Perth, Australia, on November 1.  Police said the 20-year-old from Carey Park and 23-year-old from Australind were charged with trespassing after the stunt.  Videos from 10 News showed the shirtless men being told by police to come down before they were arrested and taken out of the venue.  Photo: James Hetfield / Instagram A police spokesperson said it will be alleged the men climbed the central tower during the show.  Over 60,000 fans attended the concert, marking METALLICA’s first show in Australia in more than 10 years.  The band’s Australian tour continues in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney before heading to Auckland, New Zealand.  METALLICA’s last visit to Australia was for the Soundwave Festival in 2013.  The shows are part of the band’s “M72” world tour, named after their 2023 album 72 Sea...