Marilyn Manson’s Twelfth Album Has Arrived

After cancelling a series of shows earlier this year due to unspecified health issues affecting singer/guitarist Josh Homme, Queens Of The Stone Age has announced a short late spring tour next year. QOTSA cancelled European festival shows so Homme could fly back to the U.S. for what was described at the time as “emergency surgery.”…

Longtime GWAR guitarist Brent Purgason (Pustulus Maximus) has announced his departure from the band. Purgason (pictured) released the following statement: “11 years ago I had the privilege of joining the greatest shock Rock and Roll band in the world. Today, I announce my departure from it.” Purgason joined GWAR in ’12 as the replacement for Cory Smoot, a.k.a. Flattus Maximus, who died in…

Creed‘s Scott Stapp has released “Black Butterfly,” the third single from his upcoming fourth solo album, “Higher Power” – due March 15th. “I often write aspirational lyrics about getting to that ‘next level’ — knowing what you’re capable of and rejecting the idea that you’re defined by your mistakes.” explained Stapp. Overcoming difficulty can lead to increased…

Staind (pictured) and Breaking Benjamin have announced a co-headline U.S. tour that will kick off on September 10th at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, PA.  Daughtry are also aboard as direct support. Staind’s most recent effort, “Confessions Of The Fallen,” was the band’s eighth studio album but first full-length effort in twelve years….

Huntley (Michael Huntley) is the Season 24 winner of “The Voice.” Over the years it has been very rare that a Rock oriented singer has made the finals much less prevail in the singing competition. Huntley, with Blues/Country leanings and known for his signature “Viking” look sang a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ On Heaven’s…