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Gene Simmons apologizes for previous comments saying Ace Frehley dying due to a series of “bad decisions”
By Janelle Borg published
The former Kiss guitarist passed away in October, following a fatal fall at his home studio

Gem Archer hints at Oasis' next move
By Janelle Borg published
Oasis embarked on one of the biggest reunion tours of all time in 2025 – and there might be more to come

The estates of Jimi Hendrix’s bandmates are suing Sony over streaming rights
By Phil Weller published
Their lawyer says the musicians were marginalized by Sony Music Entertainment UK

Six former Cradle of Filth members file lawsuit against Dani Filth and the band’s management
By Phil Weller published
The lawsuit comes after two members quit the band in August amid allegations of poor pay and “psychopathic” contracts

Nuno Bettencourt solos while ‘ice skating’ – as he shreds guitar and shaves ice in new Extreme music video
By Phil Weller published
Is there anything the man can’t do?

Alissa White-Gluz leaves Arch Enemy – and launches her solo career with the help of Michael Amott’s signature guitar
By Phil Weller published
The singer-guitarist will release a solo album in 2026, but there's no news on her Arch Enemy replacement yet

Soloing next to Misha Mansoor and Marty Friedman, Heriot are next-gen metal guitar heroes-in-the-making
By Phil Weller published
British metallers Debbie Gough and Erhan Alman discuss showcasing guitar chops with some the best metal players in the world, and the cheap guitar they'll play to death

Ritchie Blackmore’s band cancels all remaining tour dates, citing medical reasons
By Janelle Borg published
Earlier this year, Candice Night, one of the co-founders of Blackmore's Night and the guitarist's wife, revealed that Blackmore was battling a series of health issues
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