Sebastian Bach, conocido por su trabajo como vocalista de Skid Row, ha colaborado con el proyecto Nuclear Messiah, liderado por el ex guitarrista de Megadeth, Chris Poland, en una versión de la canción "Look At Yourself" de Uriah Heep. Esta colaboración forma parte del álbum "Black Flame", que se lanzará el 24 de abril a través de Cleopatra Records. Sebastian Bach expresó su entusiasmo por trabajar en esta versión, destacando que "Uriah Heep es una banda que mi padre escuchaba mucho... esa fue mi introducción a Uriah Heep. Por supuesto, la canción 'Easy Livin'' fue un gran éxito, pero 'Look At Yourself' fue un corte profundo y también me recuerda un poco a Deep Purple, el sonido de ella. Me encanta el rock and roll de los 70 y el hecho de que Mick Box de Uriah Heep esté en esta pista es increíble. Bob Daisley de la banda de Ozzy - nunca pensé que grabaría con él, así que es increíble. Estoy agregando el tono de mi voz a la canción 'Look At Yourself' y he agregado algunas armonías altas que no están en el original. Estoy tratando de hacer que sea diferente, pero lo mismo. Así que espero que Mick Box pueda escuchar que se está honrando la versión original, pero luego agregué un par de armonías y gritos y lo que tengas". Chris Poland, por su parte, destacó la calidad del álbum "Black Flame" y la contribución de Sebastian Bach a la canción "Look At Yourself", diciendo: "El álbum 'Black Flame' está lleno de realmente grandes canciones, pero una que realmente se destaca es 'Look at Yourself.' Es la canción más progresiva del álbum y la interpretación vocal de Sebastian Bach es verdaderamente inspirada. Clava esta canción en la pared de verdad a la moda de Bach". El álbum "Black Flame" contará con una serie de colaboraciones destacadas, incluyendo a William Shatner, Ronnie Romero, Vinnie Moore, Vinny Appice, Don Airey, Steve Di Giorgio, entre otros. Los fanáticos pueden preordenar su copia del álbum, que se lanzará el 24 de abril. La colaboración entre Sebastian Bach y Nuclear Messiah es un ejemplo de la creatividad y la pasión que sigue impulsando la escena del rock y el metal. Con la experiencia y el talento de los involucrados, "Black Flame" promete ser un lanzamiento emocionante para los fanáticos de la música pesada.

Members of Megadeth, Guns N' Roses, Skid Row, and Deep Purple will participate in the album 'Ride The Rainbow – The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow'. This tribute album is set to be released on June 19th by Cleopatra Records. It will feature six former members of Rainbow, including Bob Daisley, Graham Bonnet, Don Airey, Joe Lynn Turner, Doogie White, and Ronnie Romero. Other notable contributors include Sebastian Bach, Steve Morse, Angel, Mike Tramp, and Rick Wakeman. The album's tracklist includes 'Long Live Rock 'N' Roll', 'Man On The Silver Mountain', and 'Kill The King'. The album is a celebration of Ritchie Blackmore's legacy with Rainbow, which has had a significant impact on the rock and metal genres. With a diverse range of artists contributing to the album, fans can expect a unique and exciting tribute to Blackmore's work. Deep Purple, one of the bands associated with Ritchie Blackmore, will be touring Europe in 2026, including stops in Spain. The tour, titled 'Mad in Europe Tour', will kick off on July 4th in Gredos, Ávila, and will include performances in Pamplona, Marbella, and Jerez de la Frontera. Megadeth, another band involved in the tribute album, has announced their farewell tour, which will include three concerts in Spain. The tour will stop in Valencia, A Coruña, and Bilbao, giving fans a chance to see the band live one last time. The tribute album and the tours are a testament to the enduring legacy of Ritchie Blackmore and his contributions to the world of rock and metal. Fans of these genres will not want to miss out on the opportunity to experience the music of these legendary bands.

Iron Maiden will not attend their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The band is currently on tour in Australia, with concerts scheduled for November 13 in Melbourne and November 15 in Sydney. According to their manager, Rod Smallwood, 'the fans are always first' and the concerts will go ahead as planned. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Iron Maiden will be inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside other notable artists, including Phil Collins, Billy Idol, and Wu-Tang Clan. In a statement to Billboard, Smallwood said, 'As you may have noticed, the band will be on tour in Australia around the time of the induction ceremony in Los Angeles. We want to assure all our fans in Australasia that the dates in Australia and New Zealand will not be affected, and we are looking forward to bringing them the 'Run For Your Lives' tour.' The 'Run For Your Lives' tour will kick off on November 7 at the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, before moving on to Australia. The tour will feature special guest Megadeth. Iron Maiden is also set to perform at the Resurrection Fest and Rock Imperium festivals later this year. Tickets for these events are selling quickly, and fans are advised to purchase them soon to avoid missing out.

Chris Poland, former guitarist of Megadeth, is writing a book about his time in the band. The book, titled 'Now Leaving Metalopolis', is being written with music journalist Matt Herring. Poland stated, 'I'm writing a book right now with Matt Herring.' Poland also expressed his intention to address the claims made by Dave Mustaine, saying 'There's a lot of things Dave said that's total B.S.' The book is expected to provide a unique perspective on Poland's time in Megadeth and the events that transpired during his tenure. Poland's book is likely to generate significant interest among fans of Megadeth and heavy metal music. The release date of the book has not been announced yet, but fans are eagerly awaiting its publication.

Iron Maiden will not attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on November 14. The band is currently on their world tour and will be in Australia at the time of the ceremony. According to their manager, Rod Smallwood, "the fans always come first and the shows will, of course, go on." The band's tour schedule includes dates in Europe, North America, and Australia. They will be playing in Melbourne's AAMI Park on November 13 and Sydney's Allianz Stadium on November 15, making it impossible for them to attend the ceremony in Los Angeles. Iron Maiden is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside other notable artists such as Phil Collins, Billy Idol, and Wu-Tang Clan. Despite their absence, the band is excited to continue their tour and perform for their fans around the world. In a statement, Rod Smallwood explained that the band's commitment to their fans and their tour schedule takes priority. "We would like to assure all our fans in Australasia that the Australian and New Zealand dates will remain unaffected, and we look forward to bringing the 'Run For Your Lives' tour to them on the penultimate stop of our 50th-anniversary celebrations," he said. Iron Maiden's tour dates are as follows: 5/23 Athens, Greece OAKA, 5/26 Sofia, Bulgaria Vasil Levski Stadium, 5/28 Bucharest, Romania Arena Națională, and many more. Fans can catch them live at any of these dates and purchase tickets now. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on November 14, and while Iron Maiden will not be in attendance, their music and legacy will be celebrated alongside other iconic artists.