Jul 31, 2026

Tony Iommi reveals he asked Geezer Butler to play bass on his new solo album From The Dark (out October 23 via BMG) — and why Geezer couldn't do it. Plus, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee opens up to Billy Corgan about the "hurtful" legal battle with Mick Mars, and what really happened onstage during the 2022...

Jul 30, 2026

Scott Penfold breaks down Thursday's biggest stories in rock and metal: Tony Iommi announces his first solo album in 21 years, From The Dark, via BMG — with Jorn Lande on vocals and co-writing credits across every track, plus bassist Becky Baldwin and drummer Karl Brazil, led by the single "World Alone"; Universal...

Jul 29, 2026

Scott Penfold breaks down Wednesday's biggest stories in rock and metal: Soundgarden have begun mixing the eight-song final album featuring the late Chris Cornell, with Terry Date producing and Joe Barresi mixing — Matt Cameron explains how the record was built from demos he and Cornell traded from 2013 onward; System...

Jul 28, 2026

Scott Penfold breaks down Tuesday's biggest stories in rock and metal: David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen appear together for the first time since Van Halen's 2015 final concert, joining artist Robert Vargas at TEDxFargo on July 30; Tony Iommi is set to reveal details of his first solo album in 21 years during a YouTube...

Jul 27, 2026

Scott Penfold breaks down Monday's biggest stories in rock and metal: Faith No More ends a decade of silence to support System Of A Down on four stadium shows across Australia and New Zealand in early 2027 — SOAD's first shows down under since 2012; Andy LaRocque speaks out on his friendly split from King Diamond after 40...