Metal Anarchy

  • Boston Singer Tommy DeCarlo Passes Away

    Boston singer Tommy DeCarlo has sadly passed away at the age of 60. According to his family, his death was related to brain cancer.

    DeCarlo’s children said the following:

    “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026. After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end.

    During this difficult time, we kindly ask that friends and fans respect our family’s privacy as we grieve and support one another.

    Rest in peace, Dad.

    With love,
    Annie, Talia & Tommy Jr.”

    His bandmate Tom Scholz also commented:

    “To All Tommy Decarlo and BOSTON fans and friends:

    This morning Tommy lost his fight with cancer. Everyone who has heard Tommy sing on stage, or on BOSTON albums, knows what a gifted artist he was, but few know how hard he worked to fill that role of BOSTON’s lead vocalist, and to turn himself into a top tier live performer – or more important, what a dedicated father he was to his children. Tommy was a competitive athlete, and yet a gentle soul who is remembered by by his son and many others as a sweet man who did not deserve to be cut down at such a young age. It’s not surprising that one of his favorite BOSTON songs to sing was “To Be a Man.”

    While many people will remember Tommy giving his audience amazing live performances, I will remember him as the incredible singer who appeared out of nowhere to rescue BOSTON in 2007, and gave all of us with the band 10 additional years of performing our most memorable live shows. Rest in peace Tommy, you did know what it took to be a man.

    Tom Scholz, for BOSTON”

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  • Heidi Shepherd: “This Year There Will Be A Brand New Butcher Babies Album”

    During a recent interview with 96.7 KCAL-FM’s Radioactive MikeZ, Butcher Babies singer Heidi Shepherd offered an update on the band’s new album. She says the effort will be released this year.

    Shepherd said the following:

    “There’s a whole album behind [‘Lost In Your Touch‘]. So, yeah, this year there will be a brand new BUTCHER BABIES album. It is dunzo, it is finished. And we’ve been working on it for a while.

    When we released a song called ‘Sincerity‘ a little bit back, the idea was just an EP with Judge & Jury. And we were having so much fun working with them, and we had so much to say, and I was just basically purging all my emotions on to paper and putting it into these songs. And Henry’s [Flury, BUTCHER BABIES guitarist] in the studio writing super fast to keep up. We were off tour finally. It’s been on tour, off tour, on tour, off tour, in the studio, out of the studio. So we had a little bit of time at home and we just started just writing like crazy. And we talked to our homies at Judge & Jury and said, ‘Hey, do you guys wanna maybe turn this into an entire album?’ And they said, ‘Yes.’ So we held off on all the other releases and decided to just create a whole album.”

    She went on to discuss the record’s lyrics:

    “There’s 12 songs on this album. And we’re so excited for people to hear it. A lot of it is in the vein of things that happened in my life from 25 years ago till now.

    I was married when I was really young. And I’ve never really talked about it. I’ve been married and divorced. I don’t talk about it. I never really have, but I think now I can talk about it. There’s a song on there about the exact moment that [my then-husband and I] both decided this was over, and the exact moment driving in his truck through the mountains of Utah and decided that this is done. And so that exact moment is on there. And that was 20-something years ago. And then there’s a song on there about a really special person in my past life who has since passed away. There’s a lot of really special things on this album, so I’m very excited to unleash it to everybody and let everyone hear these stories.”

    She continued when asked if it will have a mixture of “melodic songs and brutally heavy songs”:

    “Yeah, we still got the mix for you. There’s gonna be a song coming out. We have the single after ‘Lost In Your Touch’ lined up already, and that one will be a neck breaker for you. [Laughs]”

    She also added:

    “These songs — even ‘Sincerity’ and ‘Lost In Your Touch’, they still hit so heavy live too. And there’s really heavy parts to, I think, every song on the album.”

    [via Blabbermouth]

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  • Alice Cooper Announces New Memoir “Devil On My Shoulder”

    Alice Cooper has announced a new memoir titled “Devil On My Shoulder.” The book will be published by Ebury Spotlight on October 8.

    Cooper said the following:

    “In the beginning Alice Cooper was the name of a rock group. Then my stage name. And then a monster. Now I’ve written a book that tracks Alice’s evilution, how he and I became almost fatally intertwined, and how I’ve tamed him at last. After over thirty records and sixty-plus years, the story of Alice Cooper has become a tangle of embellishments, elaborations and outright fabrications, that I think it’s time to sort reality from myth: the slaughtered chickens, the bans and record burnings, the evangelical terrors, Ouija boards and poltergeists, resurrections and revenge from the grave, the cross-dressers, thieves, drug addicts and hopeless alcoholics, the house fires and car crashes—all will be revealed for what they really were.

    I’m also coming clean about the extent of my addictions, my blackout years, the creative process fuelled by alcohol, drugs and round-the-clock TV, my scramble to the top of the pile and the terrible slide back down. I want to talk about the origin of Cold Ethyl, the guillotine and the dead babies, the best and worst of my reviews, my feelings of guilt and regret after people got hurt or died, what life was like on the road until the wheels came off the bus, what a romantic I am at heart and how I’ve stayed married for half a century even after my wife came at me with a frying pan.

    And I want to talk about God. Don’t worry, I’m not gonna bang you on the head with a Bible, I just want to describe how it is that I found Him dwelling in me. Alice, that inveterate liar, was a voice in my ear for so long, whispering lies and sweet nothings, pretending to be my better conscience and my inspiration, pretending to be me, that I think it’s only right to present both sides of the story: the angel on one shoulder, the devil on the other.”

    He also added:

    “Alice is still on tour around the world today, a proper senile delinquent playing hundreds of gigs every year, while I myself am reformed. And with the benefit of hindsight and a certain maturity, I’d like to describe our journey to Hell and back together, because it’s not only rock stars who can lose their way.

    I was born Vincent Damon Furnier but, seduced by my character’s reputation, changed my name legally to Alice Cooper, and in the process lost sight of who I really was. The mild-mannered, all-American boy I’d once been became a monster and a mortal danger to himself.

    Me and Alice were getting creative with the truth long before the age of ‘fake news’. Now, after over thirty records and sixty-plus years of fibs and fabrications, I think it’s time to sort the truth from the rumors and lies.”

    Cooper will promote the release on a UK book tour. Here’s the dates:

    10/11 Cardiff, UK – New Theatre
    10/12 Cambridge, UK – Corn Exchange
    10/13 London, UK – Palladium
    10/14 Brighton, UK – Dome
    10/16 Manchester, UK – Opera House
    10/17 Stockton, UK – Globe
    10/19 Glasgow, UK – Pavilion Theatre
    10/20 Wolverhampton, UK – Civic Hall

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  • Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe On People Telling Artists To Stay Out Of Politics: “Go Fuck Yourself”

    During a recent interview with Kerrang!, Lamb Of God frontman defended the rights of artists to speak out about political and societal issues. He says those who have a problem with it can go fuck themselves.

    Blythe said the following when asked about fans telling entertainers to stay out of politics:

    “To those people, I say ‘Go fuck yourself.’ I’m an American citizen and a world traveler. More than that, I’m a human being. I’m not some dancing monkey put here for your entertainment. If you have any sort of moral compass at all, it’s irresponsible to not exercise your right to speak up. If people are willing to compartmentalize something like a child sex trafficking ring because they think it might better their bank account, they’ve lost a component of their humanity. They’ve lost an integral part of what it is to be a righteous human being. At that point, it’s time to stop and reassess and reevaluate. You’re not going to be able to carry your money into the grave, motherfucker, but you will be able to carry the memories of silently going along with people that enabled child sex predators. How are you going to feel about that on your death bed?”

    He also added that he is “hopeful” about the future:

    “There is an apocalyptic side to my nature. I will admit that, and plenty of our lyrics reflect it. I have to watch myself with that. I have to acknowledge that that possibility exists. But I don’t need to sink into glorifying it. It’s okay to pay attention to what’s going on and be worried, but you need to do your best to change it. Everyday citizens in a functional democracy have a right to vote and they need to not become apathetic. I have a lot of problems with our American system. There are things that are archaic such as the electoral college, which should be abolished. But that is the only system we have right now. And if I do not engage in it and do my best to be a force for positive change, then I am abdicating responsibility and handing what little bit of control I have — my agency — over to someone else.

    In general, I see that fatalist, defeatist attitude in people and it bums me out. Like, ‘Oh, it doesn’t make a difference…’ Well, you’re right, because if you don’t do anything, then that won’t make any difference at all. So please carry yourself to the voting booth and do what you can. I don’t understand politics in the U.K., but I do know that you need to vote. Don’t just be an apathetic slug and complain when everything turns to shit.”

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  • Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer, Etc.) Featured In New Episode Of Amoeba Music’s “What’s In My Bag?” Series

    Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle) recently went shopping at Amoeba Music in Hollywood, CA as part of the record store’s “What’s In My Bag?” series. You can see what items he picked out for his collection in the below video:

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  • Skrape Announce Their Return

    Billy Keeton has officially resurrected Skrape. The vocalist is currently planning new music and live shows with a new lineup.

    The following statement was issued:

    “Original Vocalist Billy Keeton Announces a New Era of SKRAPE

    After more than two decades, SKRAPE is officially entering a new frontier.

    Original vocalist Billy Keeton has introduced a powerful new lineup and a renewed creative vision for the next era of SKRAPE. Known for their explosive blend of heavy groove, melodic aggression, and raw intensity, SKRAPE first rose to prominence in the early 2000s with the release of their RCA Records debut New Killer America and the follow-up album Up the Dose.

    During the band’s original run, SKRAPE toured nationally alongside some of the most influential heavy acts of the era, including Pantera, Slayer, Static-X, and Disturbed. Their single “Waste” climbed the Billboard charts, helping cement the band as one of the emerging forces in heavy music at the time.

    Now, with a new lineup behind him and a renewed creative drive, Keeton is bringing SKRAPE back with a focus firmly set on the future.

    “SKRAPE has always been about energy, intensity, and connection with the fans,” says Keeton. “This isn’t about looking backward — it’s about building something powerful moving forward. We’re writing new music, and the goal is to take this band into the next chapter the right way.”

    The upcoming phase of SKRAPE will focus on new music, new performances, and a revitalized sound that honors the band’s legacy while pushing forward creatively.

    Fans can expect new material to be released in the near future, along with live performances as the band prepares to reintroduce SKRAPE to audiences both old and new.

    This new chapter is a major moment for longtime fans who remember SKRAPE’s early impact, while introducing a new generation to the band’s unmistakable intensity.

    Further announcements regarding new music, tour dates, and lineup details will be revealed soon.”

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  • Watch 311 Perform With The Blue Man Group

    During their March 7 show at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, NV, 311 were joined onstage by the Blue Man Group for performances of “Do You Right,” “Don’t Stay At Home,” and “Livin’ & Rockin’.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:

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  • Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Blasts Fan For Making Rude Comment About Vince Neil’s Weight

    During a recent Q&A session on X/Twitter, Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx defended frontman Vince Neil after a fan made a rude comment about his weight. The following exchange took place:

    Fan: “You should get Vince jogging or some Ozempic. Fat shit can’t sign”

    Sixx: “What an embarrassing thing to post to me about my singer who’s been with me for 45 years. No matter what you think he’s my brother and you can go suck a dick.”

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  • Humanity’s Last Breath Announce European/UK Tour With Vildhjarta, Enterprise Earth, & Karmanjakah

    Humanity’s Last Breath have announced a fall European/UK tour. Vildhjarta, Enterprise Earth, and Karmanjakah will open.

    Tour Dates:

    09/25 Berlin, GER – Hole44
    09/26 Cologne, GER – Euroblast
    09/27 Leipzig, GER – Hellraiser
    09/28 Prague, CZE – Rock Cafe
    09/29 Vienna, AUT – Szene
    10/01 Munich, GER – Backstage Halle
    10/02 Milan, ITA – Slaughter Club
    10/03 Aarau, SWI – KiFF
    10/04 Nuremberg, GER – Hirsch
    10/05 Stuttgart, GER – Im Wizemann
    10/06 Paris, FRA – Petit Bain
    10/08 London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
    10/09 Birmingham, UK – Asylum
    10/10 Manchester, UK – Club Academy
    10/11 Glasgow, UK – Slay
    10/12 Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms
    10/13 Bristol, UK – The Fleece
    10/15 Antwerp, BEL – Zappa
    10/16 Tilburg, NET – Poppodium 013
    10/17 Hamburg, GER – Markthalle
    10/18 Copenhagen, DEN – Pumpehuset
    10/19 Gothenburg, SWE – Filmstudion
    10/20 Oslo, NOR – John Dee
    10/22 Helsinki, FIN – Tavastia
    10/24 Stockholm, SWE – Kollektivet Livet

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  • ’68 Finish Recording New Album

    ’68 have officially finished the recording process for their new album. The band commented:

    “Our 5th album is finished (still getting mixed and mastered) …. Recorded by, the always wonderful, @themattgoldman …..It is a very special album. I’ll tell y’all more about it sometime after Wednesday. Cheers.”

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