Anthrax is “getting there” with next album, says Scott Ian: “We're not that far off!”

ABC Audio Scott Ian has shared an update on the status of the next Anthrax album, telling Metal Hammer that the thrash icons are “getting there.” “We had started writing before COVID, but then eventually we jumped
Roger Waters' 2023 Polish concerts canceled; Waters writes open letter to Putin

Andrew Chin/Getty Images Founding Pink Floyd singer/bassist Roger Waters‘ April concerts in Krakow, Poland, were canceled by promoter Live Nation Polska and the Tauron Arena, according the venue’s official website. The cancellation comes after Waters’ recent comments defending
Alice in Chains shares Nancy Wilson's memories of 'Dirt' from 30th anniversary box set

Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings Alice in Chains‘ deluxe 30th anniversary Dirt reissue includes a hardcover book featuring various never-before-seen photos, accompanied by memories of the original album from different artists. Ahead of the box set’s arrival, the “Man
Hard-rockers Ruffyunz's new album features appearances from Deep Purple, Night Ranger members

Hyperspace Records Hard-rock band Ruffyunz has just released its second album, Ruffyunz II, which includes contributions from a variety of well-known musicians. Among the guest artists featured on the record are Deep Purple keyboardist Don Airey, former
Heart's Nancy Wilson releases solo song paying tribute to Taylor Hawkins

Ethan Miller/Getty Images Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson has released a new song called “Amigo Amiga” that pays tribute to her friend, late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. The melancholy tune, which Wilson began writing on the night
Elton John wants a fan to design the official artwork for “Hold Me Closer”

Interscope Elton John shouted out his artistically gifted fans by unveiling an exciting opportunity for two of them — the chance to design the official artwork for his and Britney Spears‘ new song, “Hold Me Closer.” “I’ve seen so
Metallica announces Florida concert in honor of Jon and Marsha Zazula

NDZ/Star Max/GC Images Metallica has announced a one-off concert paying tribute to late Megaforce Records co-founders Jon and Marsha Zazula, taking place November 6 in Hollywood, Florida. The Zazulas launched Megaforce in 1982 and signed a then-unknown
Styx sailing back to Las Vegas for 2023 residency

Scott Legato/Getty Images Styx has unveiled plans to return to The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas early next year for a new five-show residency. The concerts will take place on January 27 and 28, and February 1,
David Lee Roth premieres new live version of Van Halen's “Dance the Night Away”

Kevin Mazur/MTV VMAs 2021/Getty Images for MTV/ ViacomCBS David Lee Roth has posted the third in a series of new, live-in-the-studio solo versions of classic Van Halen songs at his official YouTube channel. The latest installment of
Elton John receives National Humanities Medal from President Biden at White House: “I'm flabbergasted”

Alex Wong/Getty Images When Elton John dropped by the White House on Friday to perform at an event on the South Lawn, he was surprised by a special gift from President Biden: the National Humanities Medal. Elton