During a recent interview with This Day In Metal, Sebastian Bach expressed interest in recording a Christmas album. He said the following about that:
“At some point in my life, I need to do a Christmas record. I love Christmas music, and I know exactly the kind of Christmas record I would make. It’s not gonna be ‘Jingle Bells’ with electric guitars. It’s gonna be a traditional piano, organ-based record of vocals of songs that I did in the church when I was in Peterborough, Ontario at Anglican Church — All Saints, I think it was called. So that’s what I want. I need to do that at some point.”
[via Blabbermouth]
It looks like Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) is almost done with his upcoming solo album. According to Jeff Scott Soto (Sons Of Apollo, etc.), the frontman was recently finishing up vocals for the effort.
Soto said the following:
“How lucky am I? I went to say hello to my dear friend Mistheria who I worked with on his Vivaldi Metal Project and of course is part of Bruce Dickinson’s solo endeavors these days.
Arrived at Dave Grohl’s studio right as Bruce was doing some final vocals to his new album. He finished and came out to chat/hang a little but then asked if I wanted to hear a few of the songs…umm, YEA!!
I must say besides the fact that he is still singing at the top of his game, the songs, performances, and the overall vibe I got from all was beyond impressive, I think this outing will be one of his strongest ever outside of the Maiden camp.
To add frosting on the cake, I got to try a prototype for a new Trooper beer, this one is a nice IPA which I’m normally not a fan of, but this was really good, it’s not out yet so I feel pretty lucky to have tried it before the rest of the world haha”
Former Nightwish singer Anette Olzon will be playing songs from “Dark Passion Play” and “Imaginaerum” on a summer European/UK tour. The dates can be found below. Venues will be unveiled on March 4.
Tour Dates:
Jul. 25 – Vaas, Finland
Jul. 27 – Oslo, Norway
Jul. 28 – Stockholm, Sweden
Jul. 30 – Copenhagen, Denmark
Jul. 31 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Aug. 2 – Milan, Italy
Aug. 3 – Rome, Italy
Aug. 5 – Athens, Greece
Aug. 6 – Istambul, Turkey
Aug. 8 – Budabest, Hungary
Aug. 9 – Prague, Czech Republic
Aug. 11 – Warsaw, Poland
Aug. 13 – Berlin, Germany
Aug. 14 – Hamburg, Germany
Aug. 16 – Frankfurt, Germany
Aug. 17 – Stuttgart, Germany
Aug. 19 – Munich, Germany
Aug. 20 – Vienna, Austria
Aug. 23 – London, U.K.
Aug. 25 – Madrid, Spain
Aug. 26 – Paris, France
Aug. 27 – Lisbon, Portugal
Big Ass Truck have been added to this year’s Vans Warped Tour. You can find the updated lineups below.
Tour Dates:
06/13-14 Washington, DC – Festival Grounds at RFK Campus:
Big Ass Truck
Bryce Vine
Dance Gavin Dance
Glassjaw
Jimmy Eat World
New Found Glory
The Early November
The Story So Far
07/25-26 Long Beach, CA – Shoreline Waterfront:
Big Ass Truck
Dance Gavin Dance
Glassjaw
Jimmy Eat World
Papa Roach
The Early November
The Story So Far
Winona Fighter
08/21-22 Montreal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau:
Big Ass Truck
Atreyu
Jimmy Eat World
09/12-13 Mexico City, MX – Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez:
Atreyu
Glassjaw
Jimmy Eat World
New Found Glory
Papa Roach
The Story So Far
Winona Fighter
11/14-15 Orlando, FL – Camping World Stadium Campus:
Big Ass Truck
Bryce Vine
Dance Gavin Dance
Glassjaw
Jimmy Eat World
New Found Glory
The Early November
In related news, organizers have also teased more bands as part of a crossword puzzle. Fans working on that believe they also uncovered the following artists: Movements, The Starting Line, People R Ugly, Hoobastank, Bananarama, The Menzingers, LØLØ, Emery, Acceptance, and Cartel.
The Story So Far, The Early November, and Bryce Vine have been added to this year’s Vans Warped Tour. You can find the updated lineups below.
Tour Dates:
06/13-14 Washington, DC – Festival Grounds at RFK Campus:
Bryce Vine
Dance Gavin Dance
Glassjaw
Jimmy Eat World
New Found Glory
The Early November
The Story So Far
07/25-26 Long Beach, CA – Shoreline Waterfront:
Dance Gavin Dance
Glassjaw
Jimmy Eat World
Papa Roach
The Early November
The Story So Far
Winona Fighter
08/21-22 Montreal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau:
Atreyu
Jimmy Eat World
09/12-13 Mexico City, MX – Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez:
Atreyu
Glassjaw
Jimmy Eat World
New Found Glory
Papa Roach
The Story So Far
Winona Fighter
11/14-15 Orlando, FL – Camping World Stadium Campus:
Bryce Vine
Dance Gavin Dance
Glassjaw
Jimmy Eat World
New Found Glory
The Early November
Last night (January 30), Foo Fighters and The Pretty Reckless singer Taylor Momsen honred Mariah Carey during the 2026 MusiCares Person Of The Year gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The set found them covering “Hermit” and “Love Is A Scam“ from Carey’s lost grunge album “Someone’s Ugly Daughter.” The pop singer recorded that effort with Chick back in the ‘90s. Footage of Foo Fighters and Momsen’s performance can be seen below:
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