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Iron Maiden bassist and founder Steve Harris sat down with Charlie Bahama to discuss the journey of his side project, British Lion, reflecting on why he continues hitting the road in smaller, intimate venues after more than a decade together.

Harris explained that while the group formed 14 years ago out of material he wrote and developed with the musicians back in the '90s, Maiden’s busy schedule means British Lion operates whenever there is downtime:

"Well, back in the day I couldn't have done it because we were so busy with Maiden. But then we started touring a little bit less frequently and the tours were a little less longer, so we had a bit of few gaps in between... And some of the stuff that we wrote together I thought, 'You know what? It's gotta see the light of day.' And I thought the only way to really grab it by the scruff of the neck and do something with it is actually being in a band myself. So that's what I did. And it's been great."

Addressing how he manages the energy for both projects, Harris highlighted his simple, relentless drive for the stage:

"I do rest, but, yeah, there's a time and place for resting. But I love playing — I just love playing live. I mean, if people come along to [see British Lion perform], they'll see that. It's very evident that we all love to do what we do... I actually think it should be the same, whether you're playing for 200 or 200,000 people, you know. To me, there's no difference. You still give 110 percent wherever you're playing."

Have you ever caught British Lion live in an intimate club setting? Share your favorite Steve Harris moments in the comments below!

#SteveHarris #IronMaiden #BritishLion #HeavyMetal #HardRock #LiveMusic #BassPlayer #RockNews2026

Multi-platinum rockers Skillet are celebrating a major milestone, surpassing 30 million RIAA-certified units across 21 titles, led by their signature hit "Monster," which is now certified 7x Platinum with over 5 billion global streams.

The achievement arrives alongside a wave of newly recognized honors—including "Hero" reaching 4x Platinum and both "Awake and Alive" and "Feel Invincible" hitting 3x Platinum—as the band readies the release of their independent six-song EP, After the Storm, dropping October 9. Produced by David Cowell (Sleep Theory), the project saw frontman John Cooper return to his Memphis roots to capture a heavier, deeply personal sound:

"This EP is special to me. It reignites what Skillet was always meant to be—which is music that helps lift people out of dark times. I wrote these songs because I needed to be lifted out of my darkness."

Following lead single "Scream," the band recently debuted "Lift Me Up," with both tracks tackling themes of perseverance, faith, and mental battles. Skillet will support the new release with a nationwide fall headline tour featuring Escape the Fate, kicking off September 30 in Schenectady, New York, and running through November.

What’s your all-time favorite Skillet track? Are you catching them on tour this fall? Let us know in the comments below!

#Skillet #JohnCooper #AfterTheStorm #EscapeTheFate #Monster #HardRock #RockMusic #TourNews #RockNews2026

Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke has addressed his lingering feud with Spiritbox vocalist Courtney LaPlante, setting the record straight from his perspective on why the band pulled out of 2023’s Popular Monstour and dismissing rumors that their heavy track "Softspine" is about him.

Speaking on the fallout, Radke recalled helping Spiritbox out with gear during technical difficulties at a 2018 show before things soured years later when fan pushback erupted over their joint tour announcement:

"This is why I lost respect and got mad is because she instead of calling me direct, she had her manager [say] that they can’t do the tour. And what that did was it separated the fans, but she knew the whole time about my criminal history. She knew everything about me. I’ve been the same person. She’s known all about me. It’s not like she was like, 'Oh, really? That happened? Oh, I can’t do the tour.'"

Radke insisted that the decision to drop off the bill stemmed from vocal online complaints rather than principle:

"The only reason she didn’t do the tour is because 20 of her parasocial weirdo fans... was mad at her. And from that point on, I felt like [they] control her whole narrative. And I think that’s really f*ing whack. And I think that’s the reason why she wrote 'Softspine.' So you can’t write 'Softspine' about somebody like me when your spine is soft for dropping off a tour because 20 of your fans are mad at you."

Spiritbox originally exited the 2023 tour without a detailed public explanation after receiving backlash from fans regarding Radke's past legal controversies.

What do you think of Ronnie Radke’s comments regarding the tour exit and the dynamic between bands and online backlash? Share your thoughts below!

#RonnieRadke #CourtneyLaPlante #FallingInReverse #Spiritbox #PopularMonstour #Softspine #HeavyMetal #Metalcore #RockNews2026

AMC Theatres is teaming up with horror-metal heavyweights Ice Nine Kills and Bloody Disgusting to bring iconic horror classics back to the big screen this October with the "Welcome to Horrorwood" AMC Thrills & Chills series.

Taking place across approximately 300 AMC locations nationwide, the monthlong event celebrates films that inspired songs on the band's landmark albums The Silver Scream and The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood. Each screening features an exclusive introduction by frontman Spencer Charnas, followed by the band's corresponding music video and the feature film:

Hostel (2005): October 2 & October 6

Friday the 13th (1980): October 9 & October 13

American Psycho (2000): October 16 & October 20

Pet Sematary (1989): October 23 & October 27

The Crow (1994): October 30 & October 31

Spencer Charnas shared his excitement about bringing the worlds of metal and cinema together:

“It’s a bloody honor to present this selection of modern horror classics with the mighty AMC Theatres and our friends at Bloody Disgusting. Metal music and marquee movie mayhem. What more could we ask for this October?”

Screenings will run on Friday and Tuesday nights at 8:00 p.m. local time throughout the month, wrapping up with a special Halloween night showing of The Crow. Tickets are available now at AMC Fan Faves discounted rates via AMCTheatres.com and the AMC mobile app.

Which classic horror flick will you be catching on the big screen this spooky season? Let us know in the comments below! 🔪🍿

#IceNineKills #SpencerCharnas #WelcomeToHorrorwood #TheSilverScream #AMCTheatres #BloodyDisgusting #HorrorMovies #Metalcore #RockNews2026

Tom Morello’s Power to the People festival has expanded its lineup for the upcoming one-day event on October 3rd at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. New additions to the bill include Geezer Butler, Stephen Stills, Nathaniel Rateliff, Mike McCready, Scott Ian, State Radio, and The Last Internationale. Billed as a celebration of peace, love, justice, music, and community, the festival promises a huge day of live music.

The newly added artists join a stacked lineup that already features Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Joan Baez, Public Enemy, Brittany Howard, Jack Black, Serj Tankian, and a special performance from Bruce Springsteen. In addition to the musical performances, the festival will host Freedom Village, an immersive space highlighting civic engagement with participating organizations such as the ACLU, Rock the Vote, and Oxfam.

While tickets initially sold out, organizers have announced a Face Value Ticket Exchange program in partnership with CashorTrade for fans looking to buy or sell tickets at face value. Which artist are you most excited to see take the stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion?

#TomMorello #PowerToThePeople #GeezerButler #StephenStills #BruceSpringsteen #FooFighters #LiveMusic #RockFestival #MerriweatherPostPavilion

Trafalgar Releasing and Mercury Studios have announced the worldwide cinematic release of "Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning." The upcoming event film captures the legendary final live performance from Ozzy Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath lineup. Cinema screenings are set to begin globally on October 28, 2026, with tickets going on sale September 24.

The landmark concert took place at Birmingham's Villa Park stadium, marking the original band's first performance together in over 20 years. Filmed just 17 days before Ozzy's passing, the historic night featured a solo performance alongside the Sabbath reunion, hosted by Jason Momoa with Tom Morello serving as musical director.

> "He said the only thing that would make him happy was if he could perform again and say goodbye to his fans. That's all he wanted to do. He wanted to say goodbye and thank you."

In addition to personal reflections from inspired musicians, the film documents an unforgettable evening packed with guest appearances from rock royalty. Tickets go live on Thursday, September 24 at backtothebeginning.com. Will you be heading to theaters to experience Black Sabbath's final legendary performance?

#OzzyOsbourne #BlackSabbath #BackToTheBeginning #HeavyMetal #RockMusic #ConcertFilm #VillaPark #TonyIommi #GeezerButler #BillWard

Dave Mustaine has shared his perspective on what a modern "Big Four" of thrash metal would look like, pointing to three veteran heavyweights and a potential modern wildcard.

Speaking in an interview with Óčko, the Megadeth frontman acknowledged that while any alternative wouldn't necessarily represent a younger generation, the legacy and caliber of these bands speak for themselves:

“Well, it wouldn’t be a young generation, but I do believe that there are ways to do a new ‘Big Four.’ I think that Testament, I think Overkill, I think Exodus, and maybe Trivium; I don’t know. Trivium’s not really a thrash metal band, so I’d have to think about that. But I think those other three guys would be really great.”

Mustaine detailed his long-standing personal and musical ties to each act:

“Overkill is really important on the East Coast metal scene. Exodus, of course, I love Exodus. And I’ve been friends with Gary [Holt] longest of all people that I’ve been friends with in the music industry. And Testament... Eric [Peterson], Alex [Skolnick], those guys are really great guitar players. And I love when we get a chance to play with the band.”

The debate arrives as the history of the original lineup—Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax—gets a fresh look in the upcoming book Heavy Metal’s Big Four: How Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, and Megadeth Transformed Metal, scheduled to release on November 10.

Who would be in your personal modern "Big Four" of thrash metal? Tell us your lineup in the comments below!

#DaveMustaine #Megadeth #ThrashMetal #BigFour #Testament #Exodus #Overkill #Trivium #MetalNews #RockNews2026

Following Mötley Crüe’s recent concert stop in New Mexico, bassist Nikki Sixx took to Facebook to express his gratitude to the crowd while making his stance clear on a simmering national controversy:

“Great show tonight in New Mexico. Not now not ever New America.”

Sixx’s remark references the recent debate ignited on September 7, when Donald Trump suggested on social media that the state be renamed "New America," a proposal swiftly rejected by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and local residents who noted it would erase the state's deep Hispanic and Indigenous history.

The bassist's post sparked a wide debate among followers, with some praising him for using his voice while others argued that musicians should steer clear of politics and keep concerts focused on escapism.

The stop comes as Mötley Crüe enters the final stretch of their 33-date North American "Return of the Carnival of Sins" tour, which wraps up on September 26 in Ridgefield, Washington.

Do you think rock artists should speak out on topical controversies, or should they leave politics off their platforms? Share your perspective below!

#NikkiSixx #MotleyCrue #ReturnOfTheCarnivalOfSins #NewMexico #HardRock #HeavyMetal #RockNews2026

Smith & Myers have officially announced their return to the road, unveiling a massive winter tour that marks the duo's first run together in four years.

Featuring Brent Smith and Zach Myers of Shinedown alongside singer-songwriter Brian Dunne, the cross-country trek kicks off December 1 in St. Augustine, Florida, and runs through February 5 in Seattle. The schedule is also highlighted by four special "Unwrapped" radio shows with stops in St. Augustine, Minneapolis, Jersey City, and Baltimore.

The duo shared their excitement with fans across social media:

“WE’RE BACK!”

Artist presales kick off Wednesday, September 16 at 10 a.m. local time for mailing list members, followed by the general public on-sale on Friday, September 18 at 10 a.m. local time.

Will you be catching Smith & Myers on this rare winter acoustic run? Which city are you hoping to see them in? Let us know in the comments below!

#SmithAndMyers #BrentSmith #ZachMyers #Shinedown #BrianDunne #AcousticTour #TourAnnouncement #LiveMusic #RockNews2026

Ed Sheeran has released an extensive statement addressing Macklemore’s departure from his stadium tour, clarifying that the removal was decided by concert promoters and venues rather than by him personally.

Sheeran explained that following Macklemore’s performances at his New Jersey concerts, upcoming venues—including Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft—warned that future tour dates would be canceled if Macklemore remained on the bill. Sheeran noted that despite extensive efforts throughout the week to find common ground, the venues and promoters held the final contractual authority:

"After Macklemore’s performances at my New Jersey shows, venues on my upcoming tour dates communicated that they would pull the shows if he was still supporting. I was informed that this stance was based on how Macklemore conveyed part of his message during his performance, rather than on everything that was said. I spoke with the venues at length all week to try and build a bridge. One of those people was Robert Kraft. I was also involved in direct talks with promoters along with activists on both sides to try and find a mutual resolution for all, but the venue's and promoter's decision was final.

Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter's decision, it was not mine. Macklemore’s contract for the tour was with the promoter, not me. I would never let down the fans who had made plans, nor would I abandon the touring crew and the other support acts and musicians who rely on me for work and to make a living."

Addressing accusations of silence or complicity regarding the conflict between Israel and Palestine, Sheeran defended his decision to keep his professional platform separate from political discourse:

"I am appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The suffering and pain caused on both sides is a human tragedy... I am not complicit. I have my personal views on this devastating conflict. Just because I choose not to speak publicly, it doesn't mean I don't have them, and it doesn't mean I don't care...

There is a reason I do not use my professional platform for politics – my audience includes young people, often children, of all backgrounds. Those who come to my…

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