Guitar legend Steve Vai has collaborated with Los Angeles art collective SceneFour to unveil five incredible pieces of stunning electrifying visual art utilizing light-based technology built from his iconic multi-neck "Hydra Guitar" fretboard performances. A trailer for the collection can be seen below.

Each piece will be available in highly limited editions, all numbered and individually signed by Steve.

For more information visit www.vaiarts.com.

Vai comments: "I'm very happy to announce my collaboration with SceneFour to create some unique art pieces that capture performance in exotic light streams. They call it 'Rhythmic Expressionism', and we utilized their light capturing technique while I performed on the Hydra. Enjoy."

Ravi Dosaj, SceneFour art director, states: "Vai's dexterity and precision come to life on the canvas, igniting the viewer's retina. It's a honor to do this art with Vai."

Robert Bolger, SceneFour's head of A&R, says: "I'm really impressed with how these pieces turned out. Ravi really outdid himself. These works are very intoxicating to look at, Steve's fans and individuals who exhibit a deep appreciation and passion for art will be captivated by them. I'm really thrilled to be working with the legendary guitar wizard Steve Vai."

SceneFour is primarily known as the team responsible for the "Rhythmic Expressionism" medium, having released art collections over the last several years with a highly select group of drum and guitar legends, including Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, Al Di Meola, Steve Lukather (TOTO),Steve Morse (ex-DEEP PURPLE),Carl Palmer (EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER, ASIA),Bill Ward (BLACK SABBATH),Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Rick Allen (DEF LEPPARD),Stewart Copeland (THE POLICE) and Dave Lombardo (SLAYER).

SceneFour goes beyond traditional art by deconstructing these "musical fingerprints" into individual color channels. These channels are then expertly manipulated and often reordered to create a visually stunning and mind-altering effect, providing viewers with an immersive, multi-sensory experience. By blending music with art, SceneFour is redefining the way we perceive creativity, offering a fresh and dynamic way to connect with the essence of music through visual art.

"Each guy's artwork looks drastically different because their styles and techniques are different," Cory Danziger, who co-founded SceneFour in 2004 with Dosaj, told The New York Times.

"Bill Ward's artwork is dark and there’s kind of a foreboding element to it, whereas Chad Smith's has kind of a light and airy feel to his playing. His arms are open and those pieces have a butterfly effect," Danziger said.

Slaughter’s 1997 release, Revolution, is now available for the first time on 180g vinyl in two color variations through Deko Entertainment, Featuring the original lineup and limited to only 500 copies of each variation.

Slaughter was formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1988. The group was founded by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Mark Slaughter and bassist Dana Strum, who previously played together in the band Vinnie Vincent Invasion. The addition of guitarist Tim Kelly and drummer Blas Elias allowed Slaughter to quickly gain attention for their lively performances, catchy hooks, and melodic guitar solos. Slaughter’s debut album, Stick It to Ya, had three singles released that hit the Billboard Hot 100: the hit “Fly To The Angels” (US #19), and the moderate hits “Up All Night” (US #27) and “Spend My Life” (US #39).

Slaughter has continued to release new albums and tour constantly, and now Deko Entertainment is re-issuing for the first time on vinyl their 1997 release Revolution, a retro/psychedelic vibe permeates this album, as clearly evident on such highlights as “American Pie” and the long and winding epic “Heaven It Cries.”

The artwork has been restored with the assistance of original art director Ioannis (Deep Purple, Styx, Fates Warning, etc…) and it has been remastered on 180g vinyl in two color variations, standard Black and deluxe Blue.

Listen to “Heaven It Cries” below.

There is a limited amount (100 copies) of a CD/LP Bundle with at 10×10 print signed by original cover artist Ioannis which includes the Blue vinyl and 6-Panel CD Digipak. Revolution will drop on May 30 with bundles expected to ship mid-May.

Pre-order Revolution on CD and LP while supplies last, here.

“American Pie”
“Heaven It Cries”
“Tongue N’ Groove”
“Can We Find A Way”
“Stuck On You”
“Hard To Say Good-Bye”
“Revolution”
“Guck”
“Heat Of The Moment”
“Rocky Mountain Way”
“You’re My Everything”
“I’m Gone”
“Ad-Majorem-Dei-Gloriam”

Elwood Francis, who has played bass for ZZ TOP for the past three years, has told Guitar World magazine that it's been "weird" stepping in for the band's late bassist Dusty Hill.

The 72-year-old Hill died on July 28, 2021 in his sleep at his Houston, Texas home.

ZZ TOP played its first show following Hill's death on July 30, 2021 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Francis made his live debut with ZZ TOP on July 23, 2021 at the Village Commons in New Lenox, Illinois after Hill was forced to return to Texas to address a hip issue.

"When I first started doing it, Dusty was just sick and going home for a few weeks," Francis told Guitar World. "It was entirely different; I was just helping out. I didn't have to worry about the weight of the crown because I was just helping. They pulled me aside and said, 'Can you honestly say you can't play his parts?' I said, 'I can do it, but I don't think people would enjoy me doing it.' They said, 'You can cover him for a few weeks.'"

Francis, whose place in ZZ TOP was made permanent shortly after Hill's death, went on to say that he still doesn't consider himself part of the band.

"We'd done some gigs when Dusty passed, and by that time, I wouldn't say I was comfortable because I'm still not fucking comfortable," he explained. "But I had a piece of paper on the riser for the first two shows if I got in trouble, and by the third show, I got rid of that, and just did the show.

"It's just weird," he continued. "Dusty is their bass player. I'm not the bass player. I'm not in the band. I'll never be in the band. I shouldn't be in the band. It's Dusty's thing. Sure, I'll still play with them, but it's a weird thing, man."

Hill joined ZZ TOP a year after its formation in 1969.

In a June 2023 interview with Classic Rock, ZZ TOP frontman Billy Gibbons said about how Francis, who was ZZ TOP's longtime guitar tech, came to join the band following Hill's passing: "Dusty was a great guy, a swell singer. He provided a solid platform for me to solo without having to look back. He was always on it. Dusty used to say: 'If I'm late to the stage, be sure to give my guitar to Elwood.' Elwood is a family member; he's been with us for three decades. And sure enough, Elwood picked up the parts and pieces [to replace Hill in ZZ TOP]. But whereas Dusty played with his fingers, Elwood uses a pick. It's a little sharper. He brings a little more finesse. And at the first rehearsal he showed up with a full beard longer than mine."

Gibbons admitted "there was a lot of curiosity" surrounding ZZ TOP's return to the live stage without Hill. "'What's this going to be like?' 'Can this guy hold up the bottom of the TOP?' In a trio it's a big challenge," he said. "Everything has to be working at a hundred and ten per cent. But Elwood was ready, having been a part of it for so long… [Dusty] said: 'The show must go on.' That was his wish, and we granted it."

In a new interview with Seb Di Gatto of The Metal Gods Meltdown, former VIXEN and current FEMME FATALE frontwoman Lorraine Lewis once again stood by her decision to join OnlyFans. The 66-year-old current senior casting producer at the production company Renegade 83 said she joined the subscription-only site last fall after being interested in diversifying into various digital platforms, highlighting the fluidity and evolving nature of online content creation. Asked what prompted her to create an account on OnlyFans, Lorraine said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Because I have an alter ego that is very eccentric and fun and sexy and flirty, although I am very sexy and flirty just every day today.

"I'm 66 years old," she continued. "I believe in living life to the fullest. I don't think that once you — it's almost like people think that you're supposed to die after you're 45… And so I just feel like I just wanna explore it, be bad, let the fans have a chance to get to know me on a more intimate level, if you will, request certain things.

"Look, bottom line: I put out two really sexy videos [as a member of FEMME FATALE]. I know this. I was crawling on the floor. I sang a song that has been my theme song for 35 years called 'Waiting For The Big One'. I smacked my fanny in my video. I mean, this is not far fetched for me.

"If there was an OnlyFans back in 1988, I would've been on it," Lorraine explained. "I am totally flirty. I am in tune with my sexuality. I've had guys at shows kind of whisper, 'I jerked off to you when I was 15 years old to your video.' And now they're in their forties. There is nothing wrong with these people communicating with me and telling me their fantasies and telling me their stories.

"This is my 'bad' era," Lorraine added. "I'm 66 years old. I could do whatever the eff I wanna do, and I feel like being bad right now. And it's really a flag waving for women. Not that they have to join OnlyFans — I'm not saying that — but be yourself, you don't have to die after you're 50 years old."

Regarding the types of interactions she has with her subscribers on OnlyFans, Lorraine said: "I'll tell you, I have 19-year-olds, 20-year-olds, 22-year-olds, 25-year-olds, 29-, 30-, all across the board, of guys that love me and like me and are tantalized by me, and I think that's fabulous. If someone wants to see my boobs, and I'm 66, I'm all for it. I'll flash you. You've gotta tip me first, but I'll flash you. [Laughs]

"A lot of people really like foot stuff," she continued. "A lot of people are into feet stuff, and that's really easy. I mean, I think my feet are silly, but there's a lot of guys out there that love my feet. So more power to you. You want me to put whipped cream on my feet? What is wrong with that? Absolutely nothing… It's harmless. And I feel that it is all harmless. Because, look, it's me in control of me. It's not like I have somebody telling me to do this or do that. I get to do the narrative. And granted, there are some requests that come in that are not gonna happen. They're just not. Some people, they want me with a guy and that's not gonna happen because I'm not a prostitute. And so that's not gonna happen. But if you want sexy, flirty, fun, I'm all about it. But yeah, it's up to me. It's whatever I'm comfortable with. And, again, the foot requests — easy-peasy, super fun. It's laughable and it makes me giggle. And for a guy to message me and say, 'I've had posters of you on my wall since I was 16, 17 years old, and you're my fantasy girl.' I mean, how great that they can talk with me? And I get to blow their mind. I mean, that's fun for me. That's super fun for me."

Last month Lorraine told The Chuck Shute Podcast that she had "wanted to join OnlyFans for a very, very long time. I just think it's a cool platform," she explained. "It can be whatever you want it to be. I think a lot of people think it's really just porn. It's not. It doesn't have to be. But it's sexy, I'll tell you that. Like, I'm hella sexy.

"The honest truth of this is I started it back in October, and I just kind of wanted to figure out the platform for myself," Lewis revealed. "So I was only inviting certain people from my Instagram that I felt safe with, or that they would keep the secret. And they did. I mean, they did. And so I had it up to about 20 subscribers… And then I knew that I wanted to announce it, because I just didn't want it to come from somebody else, like, oh, somebody found out and then they go to Blabbermouth or they go to you, you know what I mean? I wanted to be in control of my announcement. So I hired Mitch Schneider Organization. Mitch and I go way back to back in the day. He was my publicist when I was signed to Frontline Management and MCA. And I contacted him and I told him what was going on with my music and this and that and OnlyFans. And I said, 'I want to announce my OnlyFans.' And so he said, 'Great.' So we did a press release. It went everywhere. And so I am so proud of myself that I was the one to be able to announce it."

Lorraine went on to say that she had 560 subscribers as of early February who paid around $20 a month to view her content.

"It's been amazing," Lewis said. "And the cool thing about it — look, bottom line is my theme song for 35 years has been 'Waiting For The Big One', for goodness's sake, so it just makes sense that a girl like me, a rock star like me, would take this to the next level. I've always been a rebel. I'm always full of surprises. And this is just another level of, like, doing what I wanna do and living life to the fullest.

"If I'm lucky, I've got 30 more years on the planet," Lorraine continued. "I can talk about this when I'm sipping tea when I'm 100. This is just another phase of my life. I'm owning it. I'm embracing it. I'm in control of whatever I wanna do, and I'm just having so much fun. I have so many fans that have come on and they're, like, 'I've had a crush on you since I was 15 years old and first saw your video.' I mean, it's a chance for people to have a one-on-one with me, get to know me on a more intimate one-on-one level, have fun with it. And, yeah, I'm just having fun."

Lewis added: "I saw something on Instagram with Cher recently, and I mentioned this in the press release, that she says, 'I wish I would have been badder.' She said, 'I was pretty bad,' meaning she was — I mean, she has quite a repertoire of suitors that she's been with. And she just looked at that camera. She said, 'I was pretty bad.' She said, 'I wish I would have been badder.' And I was, like, hells yes. So it's my 'bad' period. [Laughs]"

FEMME FATALE's 1988 self-titled MCA album produced two big rock singles and MTV videos, "Waiting For The Big One" and "Falling In And Out of Love".

Coming off a nearly six-year run as the lead vocalist of VIXEN, whom she was invited to join in 2019, Lewis is now doubling down on her legacy with a new FEMME FATALE lineup. Notably, Lorraine has also been recording with Lou Gramm, the original FOREIGNER lead singer and Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer. They have recorded an interpretation of David Bowie's "Heroes" for release this June (exact date to be announced).

Lewis was fired from VIXEN last May and was replaced by Rosa Laricchiuta.

In January 2019, VIXEN recruited Lewis as its new lead singer following the departure of Janet Gardner.

Lewis had already performed with VIXEN in March 2018 in Durant, Oklahoma while Gardner was recovering from surgery.

M-Theory Audio has announced the latest signing to the label — hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse FIRSTBORNE. The music video for the band's new single, "Wake Up", can be seen below. The track gives fans a taste of what to expect from FIRSTBORNE's debut full-length effort.

The "Wake Up" video was directed by Drew Kaufman ("Two Minutes To Late Night") and is a welcome introduction to FIRSTBORNE's penchant for infectious hard rock with a humorous and relatable twist.

FIRSTBORNE features legendary drummer Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD, MEGADETH),virtuoso guitarist Myrone (known by some as the originator of soft shred),and electrifying vocalist Girish Pradhan (GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES, THE END MACHINE). Formed in 2019, FIRSTBORNE blends high-energy riffs, soaring vocals, and thunderous rhythms to create a modern yet timeless sound rooted in classic metal, hard rock, and shred guitar.

FIRSTBORNE, which originally also included current MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo, first gained attention through a series of independently released singles and EPs between 2020 and 2023, showcasing its signature fusion of melody, technical precision, and relentless groove. In late 2023, FIRSTBORNE recorded their debut full-length album, "Lucky", with acclaimed producer Eugene "Machine" Freeman (CLUTCH, KING CRIMSON, CROBOT). That album will be released on July 18 via M-Theory Audio.

Myrone explains how the album came together: "When Chris, Girish and I got connected in 2019 I said my number one goal in life was to get us all in the same room to jam. Four years later not only did we get in the same room, we went to Machine's barn in Texas for a month to create 10 piping hot metal jams for the whole world to enjoy. I had written around 150 song ideas before stepping in the studio, and we ended up using none of them. What you hear on the record was entirely written and recorded in Texas."

With Adler's iconic drumming, Myrone's signature guitar work, and Pradhan's dynamic, powerhouse vocals, FIRSTBORNE are a force to be reckoned with in the hard rock and metal scene — delivering high-energy anthems that bridge the gap between old-school metal and modern intensity.

FIRSTBORNE's self-titled debut EP came out in 2020 and marked Adler's first dedicated band release since his departure from MEGADETH and LAMB OF GOD.

"Firstborne" included five songs and two lyric videos. The EP represented several years of dedicated introspection and refined effort to the idea of a heavy and positive message.

Adler and Myrone began collaborating in early 2019 after Myrone noticed Adler's e-mail address attached to a Bandcamp sales notification email. Adler had been a fan of Myrone's talent for years prior and as soon as they connected, it was game on.

A chance meeting in India, almost a second home to Chris after eight visits, was the spark needed to form the international group FIRSTBORNE and for Chris to return to the studio. Adler met and shared the stage with Pradhan during a six-week clinic tour of India in the fall of 2019. After the first show of the clinic tour, Adler immediately called Myrone, noting he'd "struck gold" in their search for a singer for the then-unnamed project.

Myrone is a Los Angeles-based producer/guitarist who pioneered the "soft shred" genre. In the last few years, he has released several albums and EPs of instrumental guitar music and racked up millions of Spotify streams. In addition to his own recordings, he has collaborated with Rivers Cuomo (WEEZER),SZA, Little Boots, Michael Christmas and Deaton Chris Anthony. More recently, Myrone was Guitar #1 in the L.A. production of "Rock Of Ages", the 29th-longest running show in Broadway history.

Adler is a Grammy-winning American metal drummer from Richmond, Virginia. Chris founded LAMB OF GOD in 1994 and helped usher in what critics have dubbed the "New Wave Of American Heavy Metal." LAMB OF GOD's discography with Chris includes multiple gold records and platinum DVDs as well as five Grammy nominations.

Chris received a Grammy for playing drums on legendary thrash metal band MEGADETH's 2016 record "Dystopia". Chris also toured with MEGADETH in support of the record while juggling and occasionally combining tour dates with LAMB OF GOD.

Chris has collaborated and contributed to records with PROTEST THE HERO, TESTAMENT, THAIKKUDAM BRIDGE, Michael Angelo Batio and Ron Jarzombek.

In 2018, Chris created an artist management firm Kintsugi Management.

Finnish rock veterans THE RASMUS are back with their electrifying new single, "Creatures Of Chaos", released today (March 28) on all digital outlets via Better Noise Music and Playground Music.

With its signature blend of dark atmospheres and anthemic melodies, THE RASMUS once again proves why it remains a force to be reckoned with in the rock world. In their native Finland, where they are the reigning No. 1 rock band, THE RASMUS stands at No. 1 on Spotify, YouTube, Instagram and Deezer as far as followers, views, likes and streams.

The video for "Creatures Of Chaos" can be seen below.

At its core, "Creatures Of Chaos" is an anthem for outsiders, a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt like they don't belong.

THE RASMUS frontman Lauri Ylönen comments: "'Creatures Of Chaos' is a global invitation to all misfits and anyone out there who's ever felt like an outsider to join us.

"The world is such a messed up place right now. I felt like going harder musically to match my feelings of being lost, scared and uncomfortable. People are so divided with their opinions that I find myself looking for hope and unity out of people like myself. It's important to belong somewhere and take a stand with your opinions. 'Creatures Of Chaos' is a shout-out to all people like us to come together."

Packed with driving riffs, anthemic hooks, and raw emotion, "Creatures Of Chaos" channels the spirit of rebellion and unity that has always been at the heart of THE RASMUS's music. The song was written by Lauri along with renowned songwriter Desmond Child (who contributed to THE RASMUS's "Black Roses" and "Rise" albums and has worked with BON JOVI, JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS, AEROSMITH and Alice Cooper, among countless others),and Marti Fredriksen (AEROSMITH, DEF LEPPARD). Tracked at Fredriksen's Sienna Studios in Nashville and produced by Frederiksen and Child, with additional production by Joseph McQueen, it captures the band at their most dynamic and urgent.

"Creatures of Chaos" is the follow-up to "Rest In Pieces", which was released October 25, 2024 via Better Noise Music.

With their signature blend of dark atmospheres and anthemic melodies, THE RASMUS once again proves why it remains an aesthetic force to be reckoned with in the rock world.

THE RASMUS has generated an impressive 829 million global career streams.

THE RASMUS will bring their unforgettable stage show to audiences worldwide in 2025 on the "Weirdo Tour", including a U.S. run with THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT in April and May.

Formed 31 years ago, THE RASMUS, led by founding frontman and songwriter Lauri Ylönen, immediately inked a major label deal after the release of their first EP in 1995. The band's fifth album, "Dead Letters", solidified them as a global force, achieving eight gold and six platinum certifications with over two million copies sold worldwide and breaking the record for performance royalties received abroad on a Finnish composition. Its lead single "In The Shadows" received six-times-gold and two-times-platinum certifications, selling over one million copies and was nominated for Kerrang! Awards "Best Single" in 2004. The album won in five categories at the 2004 Finnish EMMA Awards, earned the band "Best Nordic Act" honors at 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards and garnered two awards for "Best International Artist" and "Best International Newcomer" at the 2004 MTV Russia Music Awards.

Since then, THE RASMUS have continued to evolve their sound with the perfect mix of melody, edge and showmanship; they also possess the ability to perfectly blend across genres — from mainstream pop and electronica to explosive rock and hard-hitting metal.

Photo credit: Venla Shalin

Swedish progressive metal pioneers MESHUGGAH are set to kick off their monumental North American tour with CANNIBAL CORPSE and CARCASS this Friday, March 28. To celebrate, they have teamed up with several local restaurants along the route for unique food collaborations, bringing fans a one-of-a-kind fusion of fierce flavors and sick riffs. Multiple stops along the way will feature a unique culinary experience, perfectly paired with their groundbreaking sound, making this tour an unmissable feast for the senses!

For the full list, see below.

* Quebec City (March 28 to March 29) Poutine (Homemade Yukon Gold fries, cheese curds, Swedish meatballs and a wild mushroom cream sauce) at Blaxton Grill (https://blaxton.com/)

* Toronto (March 15 to March 30) Meshuggah Burger (Charcoal bun with dill mustard sauce, single/Double patty, American Cheese, pickled red onions and lingonberry bacon jam) at Slayer Burger (https://slayerburger.com/)

* Detroit (March 30) Swedish Meatball Frita and Coconut Cloudberry Batido at Frita Batidos ( https://fritabatidos.com/)

* St. Louis (April 2) Cherry smoked elk meatballs in a lingonberry BBQ sauce served over with creamy grits at Salt and Smoke (https://www.saltandsmokebbq.com/)

* Denver (March 25 to April 15) Machshuggah (4 Cheese Cavatappi mac 'n' cheese with grated Vasterbotten cheese, rustic herb crust, mini Swedish meatballs, mushroom demi cream sauce, smoky haystack onions and grated parmesan) at the Brutal Poodle (https://brutalpoodledenver.com/)

* Tampa (April 19) Immutable Beer (Belgian Triple) at Magnanimous Brewing (https://magnanimousbrewing.com/)

The reissue of MESHUGGAH's critically acclaimed album "Immutable" will be presented in the remastered "Indelible Edition", due on April 4, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music.

Following the critical acclaim of the original 2022 release of "Immutable", the "Indelible Edition" arrives with a sonic enhancement, redefining the album's depth and clarity, and includes three riveting live tracks recorded during MESHUGGAH's world tours in 2023 and 2024. These additions not only showcase the band's raw live energy but also underline their commitment to pushing musical boundaries.

The "Indelible Edition" of "Immutable" transcends a typical reissue, offering a fully immersive experience that extends over an hour of MESHUGGAH's meticulously crafted music. This special edition will be available in two exquisite formats: a two-LP gatefold vinyl and a single-disc digipak. Each format boasts a remastered audio experience, enriched by breathtaking new artwork and layout. Notably, the inclusion of distinctive gold foil accents enhances both the tactile and visual appeal, making it a collector's gem.

"Immutable" was released in May 2022 via Atomic Fire. The follow-up to 2016's "The Violent Sleep Of Reason" was recorded at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden; mixed by Rickard Bengtsson and Staffan Karlsson; and mastered by multiple Grammy Award winner Vlado Meller (METALLICA, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, SYSTEM OF A DOWN). Visionary artist Luminokaya once again created the stunning cover artwork.

MESHUGGAH guitarist Mårten Hagström discussed "Immutable" during an appearance on MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn's "No Fuckin' Regrets With Robb Flynn" podcast. He said: "It's a double album, if this was a vinyl. It's 13 tracks; 66 or 67 minutes of music. It's the longest album we've put out so far, to this date. And it's a bit funny, 'cause when we started writing, I was really adamant that, 'Let's try to make a 'Reign In Blood' album' — like the MESHUGGAH 'Reign In Blood' album; just short but sweet. Not maybe 27 minutes, but keep it just over half an hour. 'Cause albums aren't what they used to be anyways; it's singles. So, obviously, we went the opposite direction and made a double album and just built it as an album and thought of it as, like back in the day, very important with the track listing and all that shit.

"For us, it was, like we always do, trying to find the… What's the MESHUGGAH sound? How do we keep it but make it interesting to us?" he continued. "'Cause that's been our modus operandi all along: if we please ourselves, we please our fans. That's how it's been. So that's what we need to take care of.

"We started writing it when we came off that COVID truncated touring cycle, and then, after that, it was just all systems go. We've been working our asses off for almost three years now. And we're really happy with the result. We may have tried out a few things that we haven't done before — not anything mindblowing. But from the reactions we've been getting so far, I think it's pretty much what we hoped for. 'Cause people are saying that it's an unexpected album. And that might sometimes be a bad thing, but in our minds, it can never be. And nobody said that it was surprising in a bad way; only positive so far. So we'll see.

"You know what it's like. When you work on an album, you really don't know. When you're done with it, everything's so jumbled up in your head, you don't know how to feel about it. It's just, like, 'Okay. Good enough. Let it go.'

"But we're really fired up about it," Mårten added. "It's a lot of music. It's by far the most dynamic we've been on an album. And that's something we've been going for. And I look forward to see how it comes across."

Hagström previously stated about the "Immutable" title: "The title fits perfectly for where we are as a band. We're older now. Most of us are in our fifties now, and we've settled into who we are. Even though we've been experimenting all along, I also think we've been the same since day one. The way we approach things and why we still make new albums, and why we still sound the way we do, it's immutable. Humanity is immutable, too. We commit the same mistakes over and over. And we are immutable. We do what we do, and we don't change."

MESHUGGAH completed its first pandemic-era U.S. tour in September and October 2022.

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2025 is a definite milestone in the career of U.K. thrashers ONSLAUGHT, recalling their roots and their iconic debut album, which saw the light of day in 1985. Comprised on two discs, the group will now release a career-inspiring album titled "Origins Of Aggression" on May 23, 2025 through their new label home, Reigning Phoenix Music. Disc one features a fine selection of ten re-recorded tracks from ONSLAUGHT's early days (1982-1989),while disc two presents a colorful bouquet of cover versions of punk and metal songs that lead fans through the range of bands — from the DEAD KENNEDYS, THE EXPLOITED and DISCHARGE to JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH and beyond — defining the group's sound. Also to be found on the second part of the album will be ONSLAUGHT's adaption of "Iron Fist", originally written and performed by MOTÖRHEAD, which is the first single off the forthcoming effort.

ONSLAUGHT founding guitarist and songwriter Nige Rockett, the sole remaining member from the band's original lineup, states: "What true metalhead doesn't love MOTÖRHEAD? And we weren't any different.

"In the early beginnings, I was still very much a novice on guitar and it was Lemmy, Phil and Eddie that really drove our band in the metal direction from our hardcore punk roots. Myself, I actually learnt the whole 'Live At Hammersmith' album — including all the solos — and it greatly improved my personal playing and knowledge of the guitar. It was a real learning curve for ONSLAUGHT and we would always jam the tracks at rehearsal and even sometimes live.

"So, the reason we chose 'Iron Fist', apart from it being one of their heaviest, most aggressive songs, is that we got to tour with MOTÖRHEAD on the 'Orgasmatron' tour in Europe 1987. We arrived at the Zurich venue, the first show for us, just as MOTÖRHEAD were about to start soundcheck. Lemmy struts out on the stage, stamps his foot four times and they crash into 'Iron Fist'... WTAF... IT BLEW US ALL CLEAN AWAY... I'd never witnessed anything like it and that moment will never be forgotten and changed our lives as a band."

Accompanied by a powerful music video, the single amplifies ONSLAUGHT's trademark intensity and relentless energy. This ferocious cover is a nod to the band's punk and metal roots, capturing the spirit of rebellion which is still running through their DNA.

"Origins Of Aggression" track listing:

Disc 1

01. Thermonuclear Devastation Of The
02. Black Horse Of Famine
03. Angels Of Death
04. Power From Hell
05. Metal Forces
06. Let There Be Death
07. Fight With The Beast
08. Thrash Till The Death
09. In Search Of Sanity
10. Shellshock

Disc 2

01. Iron Fist [by MOTÖRHEAD]
02. Holiday In Cambodia [by DEAD KENNEDYS]
03. A Look At Tomorrow [by DISCHARGE]
04. U.K. 82 [by THE EXPLOITED]
05. Freewheel Burning [by JUDAS PRIEST]
06. Wardance [by KILLING JOKE]
07. Give Me Fire [by GBH]
08. State Violence State Control [by DISCHARGE]
09. Holidays In The Sun [by SEX PISTOLS]
10. Emotional Blackmail [by UK SUBS]
11. War Pigs [by BLACK SABBATH]
12. Drunk With Power [by DISCHARGE]

ONSLAUGHT's contribution to the thrash metal genre cannot be overstated: from their debut album "Power From Hell" (1985),which is being honored with this new release, to their celebrated performances across the globe, they remain an untouchable force in the world of heavy metal. With over 40 years of history, the quintet has steadily continued to evolve, delivering relentless riffs and neck-breaking anthems, and cementing their place as pioneers of the British thrash scene.

The metal world can additionally look forward to ONSLAUGHT's 2025 world tour, where the band will promote "Origins Of Aggression" and celebrate the 40th "Power From Hell" anniversary — including stops in Europe, the USA, Mexico, and Australia — and expect more exciting news in the near future.

Nige made his return to the live stage with ONSLAUGHT in January after a three-year absence following a long battle with illness. His first appearance back was on the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise.

Rockett has endured a number of cancer removal operations, chemotherapy as well as two spinal operations — upper and lower spine — during his forced hiatus, with both conditions now thankfully in full remission/recovery and continuing to heal.

ONSLAUGHT's latest album, "Generation Antichrist", came out in August 2020 via AFM Records. It was the first ONSLAUGHT LP to feature new vocalist Dave Garnett, who replaced longtime singer Sy Keeler.

Garnett made his live debut with ONSLAUGHT at the House Of Metal festival in Umeå, Sweden in February 2020.

ONSLAUGHT announced Keeler's departure in April 2020, explaining in a statement that "some things simply aren't sustainable year after year due to the nature of the modern-day music industry."

ONSLAUGHT is one of the most ferocious, explosive and controversial metal bands ever to come out of the U.K. The group released three now-legendary albums in the 1980s — "Power From Hell", "The Force" and "In Search of Sanity" — and became a major influence for many metal generations to follow.

Since reforming in 2005, ONSLAUGHT has performed countless shows in no less than 70 different countries across the globe, earning themselves the reputation as one of the very best live acts in the metal scene today. ONSLAUGHT also has the enviable kudos of being the first international thrash band to perform in Vietnam and Lebanon.

Five critically acclaimed albums were released between 2007 and 2015 — "Killing Peace", "Live Damnation", "Sounds Of Violence", "VI" and "Live At The Slaughterhouse" — with millions of streams between them.

Produced by Grammy Award-winning engineer Daniel Bergstrand (MESHUGGAH, IN FLAMES, BEHEMOTH),"Generation Antichrist" gathered huge international acclaim, with many renowned rock and metal pundits declaring it the album of the year.

ONSLAUGHT is:

David Garnett - vocals, guitars
Nige Rockett - guitars
Wayne Dorman - guitars
Jeff Williams - bass
James Perry - drums

Photo credit: Korey Rockett and Karen George

In a new interview with USA Today, POISON frontman Bret Michaels called his trademark bandana his "super power". "It's my own feeling of identity," he said. "Somehow I became 'Bandana Man'." But he added that there is a practical dual purpose to his cranial complement. "It keeps all of the sweat out of my eyes when I'm exercising or performing," he said. "And I sweat."

Lass than three years ago, Bret spoke to Shaggy of the 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick radio station in Idaho Falls, Idaho about his video tutorial on how to fold a bandana like a headband. Regarding how he developed the technique, Bret said: "Through trial and error, which is the story of my life. People have been laughing about the TikTok video. I do these for fun and inspiration — just crazy moments. If they get a chance, the fans, to check out… I'm telling you — if you're ever gonna wear a bandana, I have figured out the patented diamond fold, the Bret Michaels diamond fold, that works every time. It's simple. But I went through a lot of trial and error. And I'm giving it to the fans. It's on the house. [Laughs] It's a free one on the house. And people literally have been… even my buddies are texting me, 'Dude, thank you. This has been battle for years, going to a concert or getting on my Harley and taking a ride.' So I've unleashed the diamond fold… And it came with much trial and error, trust me. Over the years, I'm, like, 'There's gotta be a better way. I'll just go right back to the drawing board.' And I finally figured out the diamond technique that'll adjust to any head size. [Laughs]"

Back in 2010, Michaels told "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that he kept his trademark bandana on the entire time when he was rushed to the hospital after suffering a brain hemorrhage.

"It's like Superman without the cape. I said, 'If I'm going out, I wanna go out rocking,'" Michaels told Winfrey. "Leave the boots on [and] some form of a bandana."

In 2013, in a video interview with People magazine, Michaels admitted to having an extensive collection of the popular head gear. "I don't have an exact count," the 59-year-old musicians said, "but I'm going to say at least a thousand different bandanas."

As a reality TV star, Michaels has appeared in an extensive library of hit shows including VH1's smash show "Rock Of Love", winning the highest-rated season of NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice" and Travel Channel's "Rock My RV", currently featured on the Discovery+ streaming platform. Fans have eagerly binged his TV hits on Hulu, Amazon Prime, Tubi, PlutoTV and AppleTV.

Bret was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on March 15, 1963. Rising to fame as the frontman of POISON, one of rock's most iconic and enduring bands, he helped define rock 'n' roll on the Sunset Strip. POISON's massive success includes selling over 30 million records worldwide and numerous hit singles. Bret's solo career has charted its own course with multiple solo albums. His "Custom Built" album included guest appearances by Joe Perry (AEROSMITH) Loretta Lynn, Jimmy Buffett, Ace Frehley (KISS),Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN) and members of LYNYRD SKYNYRD.

POISON's "The Stadium Tour" with MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS was originally scheduled to take place in the summer of 2020 but ended up being pushed back to 2021, and then to 2022, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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