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Crazy (world) tour alert: Scorpions and Megadeth

Crazy (world) tour alert: Scorpions and Megadeth

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 21, 2017 | News, Touring

Over a month ago, Dave Mustaine hinted to Billboard about Megadeth booking two tours for 2017, with the interesting news that they’d be an opener later in the years, stating:  “They’re both going to be very different, but exciting. One we’re headlining, and...
Find out how much Hell & Heaven Metal Fest, Maximus Festival and more made on the road

Find out how much Hell & Heaven Metal Fest, Maximus Festival and more made on the road

by Alix Vallecillo | Oct 13, 2016 | Money Talks, Music Biz, News

If you keep wondering how much your favorite bands make when they head out on the road, Billboard‘s Boxscore released their latest batch of earnings and attendance from many artists, and we’ve summarized them here for you. There isn’t much to report on this...
Find out how much The Contortionist, Muse, and Scorpions made on the road

Find out how much The Contortionist, Muse, and Scorpions made on the road

by Alix Vallecillo | Jun 3, 2016 | Money Talks, Music Biz, News

If you keep wondering how much your favorite bands make when they head out on the road, Billboard‘s Boxscore released their latest batch of earnings and attendance from many artists, and we’ve summarized them here for you. Our friends at Billboard gather all the...
Scorpions recruit Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee for U.S. Tour

Scorpions recruit Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee for U.S. Tour

by Zach Shaw | Apr 29, 2016 | Metal Musical Chairs, News

Well, now we know why Mikkey Dee suddenly dropped out of touring with Thin Lizzy. Turns out the Motörhead drummer is simply going to be on the road with the Scorpions instead. The band announced today that Mikkey Dee would be filling in on drums for James Kottak, who...
Interview: Uli Jon Roth talks touring, Sky guitars, Scorpions

Interview: Uli Jon Roth talks touring, Sky guitars, Scorpions

by Metal Insider | Mar 10, 2016 | Interviews, News

Ex-Scorpions guitarist Uli Jon Roth left the band just before the band exploded and became an active rock hit machine. While the band quickly escalated up the Billboard charts, Roth found himself with legions of fans who still love his early output yet, thankfully,...
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Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’
Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’

Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group's first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson...

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Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’

  The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...

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Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video

Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...

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New & Noteworthy: Bright as Metal Releases – 08/15 – 08/08/2025

New & Noteworthy: Bright as Metal Releases – 08/15 – 08/08/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out. The last couple of weeks have seen new music from the likes of Good Charlotte, Halestorm, Attack! Attack!, Babymetal, Chevelle, Rise Against,...

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New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025

New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For the first New Music Friday of August, we’ll see new music from the likes of The Armed, Fit For a King, MOTHS and The Warlocks among...

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New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees the return of Alice Cooper, new music from the likes of The Dirty Nil and GWAR, a reworked Bruce Dickinson...

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