Mötley Crüe will hit the road again in 2026 for "The Return of the Carnival of Sins," a 2026 North American tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 2005-2006 Carnival of Sins tour and the 45th anniversary of the band. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will stop in 33 cities across North America, with support from Tesla and Extreme. ... Continue Reading →
Guitar virtuoso John 5 has released his latest solo album, "Ghost," along with a visualizer for the new single "Moon Glow," featuring Matt Bissonette on bass and Marco Minnemann on drums. “Moon Glow” follows previous singles “Hollywood Story” (about the first time John 5 picked up a guitar and the path that led him to the career he has today), "Fiend" and "Deviant." "Ghost" was produced and mixed by Barry... Continue Reading →
Former Butcher Babies/current Lords of Acid vocalist Carla Harvey has introduced the lineup of her new band, The Violent Hour. "As a huge fan of the 90's Riot Grrl movement, I've dreamed of having an all-girl band my whole life," Harvey said. "After a long search, I finally found them. Four incredible women who share... Continue Reading →
The Violent Hour, the new project from former Butcher Babies vocalist Carla Harvey, has shared "Hell or Hollywood," featuring Zakk Wylde. The song is from an upcoming EP to be released via Megaforce Records. “I wanted to write a song that felt the way I did when I first moved to Los Angeles at 20,”... Continue Reading →
Guitarists John 5 and Richie Kotzen will hit the road together in fall 2025. The U.S. tour will launch Oct. 16 and run through November, hitting markets across the country. “I’ve got a brand-new show and a whole bunch of songs we haven’t played in a long time plus all your favorites. I’m super excited!"... Continue Reading →
Carla Harvey—founding vocalist for the metal band Butcher Babies, comic book author, artist, novelist and the holder of multiple degrees in mortuary science and thanatology—has shared "Sick Ones," the first single from her new project, The Violent Hour (Megaforce Records). "Sick Ones" was co-written by Harvey and Anthrax’s Charlie Benante, features guitarist John 5 and... Continue Reading →
Before he became a guitar virtuoso and toured the world with the likes of Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Rob Halford and—currently—Mötley Crüe, John 5 was just a kid growing up near Detroit Rock City obsessed with KISS. That fascination turned into a lifelong journey of collecting anything and everything from the Starchild, the Demon, the Spaceman and the Catman. In May 2025, John... Continue Reading →
Guitarist John 5 is giving fans a look into his life and career with a ew song called “A Hollywood Story.” The track, and accompanying video, details John 5’s journey, from picking up his first guitar at the age of 7 to recording solo material and touring the world with the likes of Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Rob Halford and, currently, Mötley Crüe. Stream... Continue Reading →
Longtime Rob Zombie bassist Matt "Piggy D." Montgomery announced his departure from the band in an Instagram post. Zombie then followed that on the afternoon of Jan. 30, 2024, with a social media post confirming the return of former bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson. Montgomery, who joined Zombie's band in 2006 when Nicholson left to join... Continue Reading →
Billy Morrison will release his third solo album, "The Morrison Project," on April 19, 2024, via TLG/Virgin Music Group. The album’s first single “Drowning” will be out Feb. 23, along with the official music video. (Pre-save the single here.) The 12-song album will feature guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, DMC, Al Jourgensen, Steve... Continue Reading →
