The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly moving toward one of the most significant developments in franchise history: a proposed new stadium project in Renton, developed in partnership with the State of Washington. While official confirmations remain
limited, multiple sources indicate that early-stage planning discussions are underway for what could become a landmark sports and entertainment complex.
Geographic Reference
For decades, the Seahawks have been a defining pillar of professional football in the Pacific Northwest. A new stadium would not simply represent a change of venue. It would signal a long-term commitment to growth, modernization, and sustained
competitiveness in an evolving NFL landscape. The potential project is already generating excitement, speculation, and debate among fans and civic leaders alike.
Why Renton? Strategic Location and Long-Term Planning
Renton is not an unfamiliar name to Seahawks fans. The city already serves as home to the team’s headquarters and training facility, making it a natural focal point for expansion conversations. Locating a new stadium near the franchise’s operational base
could streamline logistics while strengthening the organization’s long-term footprint in the region.
Beyond football operations, Renton presents unique development opportunities. City officials have long explored ways to expand infrastructure, attract new business investments, and elevate the city’s national profile. A state-of-the-art NFL stadium would
instantly transform the area into a year-round destination for sports, concerts, and major entertainment events.
Urban planners suggest the project could spark surrounding commercial growth, including hotels, restaurants, retail spaces, and transportation upgrades. For Washington State, this is more than a sports story; it is a significant economic conversation.
Economic Impact and State Partnership
The involvement of the State of Washington signals that this proposal extends far beyond a privately financed facility. Public-private partnerships are often essential in stadium developments, especially when infrastructure improvements, transit
expansions, and community investments are involved.
If approved, the project could create thousands of construction jobs in the short term while generating long-term employment in hospitality, operations, and tourism sectors. Large-scale NFL venues frequently host events beyond football, including college
championships, international soccer matches, and major entertainment tours.
Supporters argue that a new stadium would solidify Washington’s status as a premier sports destination. Critics, however, may raise questions about public funding, taxpayer responsibility, and return on investment. Those discussions are expected to
intensify as more details emerge.
Enhancing the Fan Experience
Modern NFL stadiums are no longer simply places to watch games. They are immersive entertainment hubs designed to deliver a premium fan experience. From advanced digital technology to expanded hospitality suites and interactive zones, new facilities
aim to elevate every aspect of game day.
For Seahawks fans, known collectively as one of the most passionate fan bases in the league, the promise of a cutting-edge venue carries emotional weight. The potential design could incorporate innovative acoustics to preserve the intimidating home-
field advantage the team has long enjoyed.
Luxury seating options, expanded concession offerings, and upgraded transportation access would further enhance accessibility and comfort. In today’s competitive sports environment, franchises must continuously innovate to meet rising fan expectations.
Long-Term Competitive Strategy
Beyond economic and fan experience considerations, the stadium proposal reflects strategic planning at the organizational level. NFL franchises increasingly view stadium modernization as essential to maintaining financial flexibility and competitive
advantage.
Revenue streams from naming rights, premium seating, sponsorship activations, and multi-use event hosting can significantly impact a team’s long-term fiscal health. Enhanced revenue opportunities often translate into greater investment capacity in
player development, facilities, and community initiatives.
proactive move to ensure stability for decades to come. In a league defined by parity and evolving market pressures, infrastructure investments often separate forward-thinking franchises from those reacting to change.
Geographic Reference
Community Reactions and Public Sentiment
As news of the proposed project circulates, community reaction remains mixed but highly engaged. Many fans express enthusiasm about the idea of a purpose-built stadium designed to reflect the identity of the Pacific Northwest.
Others raise concerns about accessibility for longtime supporters who reside closer to Seattle’s downtown core. Transportation planning and environmental impact assessments will likely play a central role in shaping public perception.
Local leaders are expected to host forums and discussions to gather input from residents, business owners, and stakeholders. Transparent communication will be critical in building trust and navigating potential resistance.
Environmental and Infrastructure Considerations
Modern stadium proposals frequently emphasize sustainability and environmental responsibility. Washington State’s environmental standards are among the most progressive in the country, meaning any new development would likely incorporate green
building practices.
Energy-efficient design, sustainable materials, public transit connectivity, and carbon reduction strategies could become defining features of the project. Incorporating these elements would align the stadium with regional values while positioning it as a
model for future sports infrastructure nationwide.
Infrastructure upgrades surrounding Renton, including road expansion and transit connections, would also be central to the plan. Effective planning in these areas will determine whether the project strengthens or strains the surrounding community.
What Comes Next
At this stage, the proposal remains in early development, with feasibility studies and financial modeling likely underway. Formal announcements, funding structures, and timelines will determine whether the project advances from concept to construction.
NFL approval processes and league-level oversight may also influence the pace of progress. Stadium developments typically require years of planning, negotiation, and regulatory review before ground is broken.
For now, the conversation signals ambition. It reflects a franchise thinking not just about next season, but about the next generation.
A Defining Moment for the Franchise
If realized, a new stadium in Renton would represent one of the most transformative chapters in Seahawks history. It would reshape the team’s geographic footprint, economic influence, and long-term strategic positioning.
Moments like this invite both excitement and scrutiny. They demand careful planning, open dialogue, and visionary leadership. But they also present rare opportunities to redefine identity and strengthen legacy.
As more details surface, one thing is certain: the future of the Seattle Seahawks may soon extend beyond the field and into a bold new era of growth in Renton. Fans, civic leaders, and the entire Pacific Northwest will be watching closely as this ambitious
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cementing him as a cornerstone of the Seahawks’ future. The deal reflects both his rising dominance and the team’s full belief in him.
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Thursday Dec. 18
FINAL/OT
LAR 0 vs. 0 SEA
Seahawks vs. Rams score: Seattle somehow rallies to win NFL’s Game of the Year
The Seahawks were down and out. They got up and knocked the Rams out of first place in the NFC in EPIC fashion.
THIS FEELING >
Chris Pratt bringing the energy tonight 😤
by Mookie Alexander
What a whirlwind of a game that was!!!
The Seattle Seahawks (12-3) are in first place in the NFC West. They were 30-14 down in the fourth quarter and they’d never come back from more than 14 in the fourth quarter in franchise history. In season 50, that streak is over.
From 30-14 down, the Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams in an impossible to believe comeback. Sam Darnold shook off two interceptions and threw two touchdowns, while Rashid Shaheed had the big punt return TD that sparked an eventual 38-37
comeback win in overtime. They overcame
over 450 yards passing from Matthew Stafford, 200+ yards and two touchdowns from Puka Nacua, and injuries to Coby Bryant, Riq Woolen, and Nick Emmanwori to pull off a stunner.
Oh yeah, Seattle clinched a playoff spot along the way and have the inside track on the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
CAN YOU BELIEVE WHAT YOU JUST SAW?!
1st Half Summary
The Seahawks won the coin toss and opted to put the Rams on offense first. In the first meeting, the Rams turned it over on downs on their opening possession. In the rematch, they went 10 plays… and turned it over on downs again, only this time not
near the goal line. Kyren Williams carried
the ball seven times, including one 4th down conversion in his own territory, but he was stopped short by Uchenna Nwosu and Josh Jobe!
The Seahawks’ first possession in the first meeting was a Sam Darnold interception. In the rematch, it was a touchdown. Kenneth Walker III took a screen pass 46 yards into the red zone on Seattle’s third play from scrimmage, setting up goal-to-go. Two
snaps later, Zach Charbonnet (as he
often does) punched it in from a few yards out for an early 7-0 Seahawks lead. Seattle’s first 1st half offensive touchdown since Week 12 and first opening drive touchdown since Week 10!
Back came the Rams with a 12-play, 75-yard drive highlighted by a 27-yard catch by tight end Davis Allen, who took advantage of a rare coverage bust by Mike Macdonald’s defense. Puka Nacua converted 4th and 5 on Josh Jobe in tight coverage to keep
the drive alive—the Seahawks were
offside anyway. Nacua nearly got into the end zone on 3rd and goal, but a wonderful tackle by Nick Emmanwori stopped him at the 1-yard line. A touchdown to Terrance Ferguson was nullified by an ineligible man downfield penalty on Justin Dedich, a
reserve right guard who had to come in for
the injured Kevin Dotson. Rules analyst Terry McAulay said on Prime Video that the foul shouldn’t have been called since he was actively engaged with a blocker and continued beyond the 1-yard limit, but the flag was thrown and the Rams had a
touchdown turned to a Harrison Mevis field
goal. 7-3 Seahawks.
Zach Charbonnet gained nine yards on Seattle’s second possession, but the Seahawks passed on 2nd and 3rd and 1 and both passes fell incomplete. Seattle opted to punt at its own 44 instead of go for it, and it took only one play for the Rams to go well
past where the Seahawks punted from.
Puka Nacua got loose in zone coverage for 45 yards. Once again the Rams marched into the red zone, only for Davis Allen to drop a 3rd and 2 pass (which would’ve been short of the sticks anyway. Sean McVay opted to kick a field goal after the 4th and 2
attempt to draw Seattle offside
failed. 7-6 Seahawks.
Anthony Bradford’s false start put the Seahawks behind the sticks early and they couldn’t get out of it, leading to another three-and-out and punt. Xavier Smith had a strong punt return to his own 38. Pure smashmouth football had the Seahawks defense
on its heels, while Matthew Stafford
took underneath throws all the way into the red zone again. Terrance Ferguson beat Nick Emmanwori for the go-ahead touchdown. 13-7 Rams.
It looked like another doomed drive for the Seahawks after Sam Darnold was sacked by Kobie Turner on 2nd and 10. Kenneth Walker received the give-up handoff on 3rd and 16 and the crowd booed… then cheered after Walker picked up 17 yards as the
clock wound down to the two-minute
warning. Just how it was drawn up! What wasn’t drawn up? Cooper Kupp fumbling the ball back to his old team.
One time for the halftime laser show. 😍
2nd Half Summary
The Seahawks got the ball out of halftime, having squandered an opportunity for points before the break. After an A.J. Barner tush push conversion on 3rd and 1, Kenneth Walker took the handoff right side and got great blocks from Jalen Sundell, Anthony
Bradford, and Abe Lucas on his way to
the house. A 55-yard touchdown for his longest score in two years and his first TD since the first Rams game! Out of nowhere, 14-13 Seahawks!
Faced with 3rd and 9 and a potential crowd-energizing three-and-out, Matthew Stafford punished the Seahawks’ latest coverage bust by finding Xavier Smith wide open for 49 yards. No Davante Adams? No problem. Luckily it was slightly underthrown due
to the wind and not a touchdown.
Initial penetration from Byron Murphy II and a tackle by Ernest Jones IV stopped Kyren Williams on 3rd and 3, resulting in a field goal attempt by Harrison Mevis for a third time. Bad conditions but a good kick. 16-14 Rams.
DISASTER! Sam Darnold throws a terrible, telegraphed throw to Rashid Shaheed and Josh Wallace came off of his man (Cooper Kupp) and got the interception. Kenneth Walker saved a touchdown by tackling him at the 1, only for Blake Corum to punch it
in on the next play. 23-14 Rams.
Seattle punted once again and the Rams just shredded the Seahawks some more. A 9-play, 85-yard drive capped off by a Puka Nacua touchdown, which thankfully had an incident-free celebration. Stafford no-looked the throw, too. 30-14 Rams.
Sam Darnold quickly led the Seahawks down the field and then got picked again! This time it’s Kobie Turner the big fella who dropped into coverage and Darnold didn’t see him. What a mess.
However, Rashid Shaheed got the Seahawks back in the game with a punt return touchdown. LA’s first punt all night was taken back 58 yards for the score! And they got the two-point conversion to Cooper Kupp! 30-22 Rams.
A three-and-out by the Rams yet again! Seattle got the ball back at the 41 after a poor punt by Ethan Evans. Rashid Shaheed took off for 31 yards on a run play. Play-action deep shot to Barner is CAUGHT FOR THE TOUCHDOWN!!!
Still gotta get the two-point conversion, which is a screen to Charbonnet that’s deflected and incomplete. Or so we thought. WHAT JUST HAPPENED?! The pass to Charbonnet was actually backward, and deflected into the end zone. Charbonnet picked the
ball up in the end zone, and at the time
the pass was ruled incomplete. Upon review, it was considered a fumble (rightly) with a clear recovery. TIE GAME! The wildest two-point conversion I think we’ve ever seen! 30-30!
Another series, another three-and-out forced by the Seahawks defense! Talk about flipping a switch! But the offense’s switched turned right back off with a three-and-out. Darnold missed an open JSN, then screens to Ken Walker and JSN went nowhere.
The Rams got into field goal range after a long throw to Terrance Ferguson, who got free beyond Drake Thomas. A personal foul on Ty Okada gave them another 15 yards, but Nick Emmanwori drew a hold that took them 10 yards back on the next play. On
3rd and 8 with over two minutes left,
Stafford threw incomplete to Konata Mumpfield, which stopped the clock! Harrison Mewis from 47 yards out… WIDE RIGHT! HIS FIRST MISS AS A RAM! Seahawks ball with 2:07 to go and a timeout.
Sam Darnold was sacked on 2nd and 9 after a run with Charbonnet. It’s 3rd and 17 with 1:54 to go and the checkdown to Barner was knocked down. A quick three-and-out but a great punt by Michael Dickson backed the Rams at their 11 with 1:42 left.
Stafford pressured on first down and throws incomplete for Kyren Williams. Deep ball to Nacua who beat Witherspoon and leapt for the catch and first down for 28 yards. Blitz comes and Stafford throws it incomplete for Parkinson. Lobbing pass to
Mumpfield is somehow caught despite
Emmanwori draped all over him. Three straight incomplete passes! Punt time!
Seattle opted to go for the win in regulation. A Poona Ford sack changed their mind after two plays.
Overtime
The Seahawks won the coin toss and opted to go second, keeping in mind an offensive touchdown on the opening possession does not automatically win games anymore. A big kick return by Ronnie Rivers was nullified due to a hold, but the Rams still
needed just two plays to get 22 yards.
Ernest Jones was dinged for illegal contact, then nearly made a diving interception on a deflected pass off of Blake Corum’s hands. It was ruled a pick and overturned (rightly) on replay review. On 3rd and 6, Nacua with the catch, and Boye Mafe was
offside anyway. Nacua with a 41-yard
touchdown over the middle. 37-30 Rams.
Touchdown or bust for the Seahawks. A touchback gave the ball to Seattle at the 35. K9 gained four yards on 1st and 10. Darnold rolled away from pressure and hit JSN into Rams territory. A throwaway by Darnold on 1st and 10. JSN is grabbed by
Emmanuel Forbes for defensive PI and a first
down. After a 2-yard run by Walker, deep ball for Kupp is CAUGHT!!!! OUT AT THE 17! Darnold to Charbonnet and Barner and it set up 3rd and 3. Charbonnet converts to the 4! First and goal… TOUCHDOWN, SMITH-NJIGBA!!! NOW THEY GO FOR TWO!!!!
AND IT’S CAUGHT BY ERIC SAUBERT!!!!
THE SEAHAWKS WIN! THE SEAHAWKS WIN!!
Steve Raible calls the walk-off. 🎙️
Sherm Was fired up for his former team 💙💚 #TNFonPrime
"THIS IS THE BEST HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE YOU CAN EVER ASK FOR." 😎
Darnold and JSN locked in the W 😤
Watch live as head coach Mike Macdonald and players meet with media after the matchup vs. the Rams at Lumen Field.
LET'S DANCE.
Next week’s opponent
The Seahawks go on the road for their final two regular season road games, starting with the Carolina Panthers (7-7) on Sunday, Dec. 28 at 10 am PT on CBS. Should the Panthers win this weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina would have
an NFC South clinching scenario
against Seattle.
Fire us up, 14 😤
Game recognizes game 😤
Chris Pratt had all the faith in his squad 👏 #TNFonPrime
The Seahawks punished Atlanta to the fullest extent. Jaxon Smith-Njigba hit two explosive plays off of play action, and he smoked A.J. Terrell for a 28-yard touchdown. It’s the first touchdown Terrell has allowed all season. 20-6 Seahawks.
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has been a true blessing, and I’m sincerely grateful for every bit of it. I hope my songs continue to bring joy, comfort, and good vibes your way. Keep listening, keep vibing, and know that your support is a part of every note I sing.
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Former Mariners minor league catcher brings Savannah Bananas to Seattle
Eric Jones returns to T-Mobile Park with fan-first Banana Ball spectacle.
SEATTLE — When the Savannah Bananas made their Seattle debut this weekend, one of their players was already familiar with the city and the ballpark.
Eric Jones, a former Mariners bullpen catcher during the 2022 season and signed by the organization's farm system in 2021, returned to T-Mobile Park on Sept. 19-20 with the Bananas for their world tour. This time, instead of working behind the scenes, he was part of the on-field show.
“It is amazing to be back here in Seattle,” Jones said. “I got to experience this city firsthand, see how beautiful it is, see how passionate the fans are about baseball here. To bring Banana Ball here to Seattle, it’s extremely special. The game last night was raucous. The crowd was crazy.”
Banana Ball is the Bananas’ own fast-paced version of baseball, with no bunting, a two-hour time limit, fans catching foul balls for outs, and a one-on-one showdown if a game ends tied.
Players say the goal is to keep fans at the center of the action with constant entertainment — from dancing in the outfield to hopping into the stands for autographs.
“It’s the fans-first mantra,” said Firefighters player Noah Bridges, whose team faced the Bananas on Saturday. “We tear down that wall of player-fan. Every inning, we’re doing something fun.”
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Halestorm: “I have this innate belief that I shouldn’t be here after everything that I’ve survived – but for some reason I am”
On the eve of new album Everest, we join Halestorm's fearless leader Lzzy Hale in London to reflect on their ascent to the summit, the personal and professional obstacles she and the band had to overcome, and why nothing is going to stop her living life to its absolute fullest...
Words:Ian Winwood
Photography:Paul Harries
The weirdest gig Halestormever played was at a funeral. The year was 2003, a point at which the young band from the boondocks of Pennsylvania likely thought they knew a few things about paying their dues. They’d performed at redneck bars and at family-friendly restaurants that paid them in ice cream. They’d set off homemade fireworks that melted the second-hand wedding dress the group’s singer, Lzzy Hale, used to wear onstage. But they hadn’t counted on being asked to play a selection of cover tunes in front of a coffin before an audience of distraught mourners for the handsome sum of 50 bucks per song.
A gig’s a gig, they thought, and went to work.
“We didn’t know anybody at the funeral,” Lzzy Hale recounts. “It wasn’t a family member or anything. We got hired by the wife of a man who had just died. She needed an act to come in and play a couple of her husband’s favourite songs.”
At the service, in Harrisburg, Halestorm played standards by Bryan Adams, Jim Croce and – Lzzy squints in the hope of reclaiming the memory – perhaps,Ozzy Osbourne.
“It was kind of a bummer of a gig, though,” she adds, “because every time we stopped playing, of course, there was no applause. Everyone was just bawling in the aisles. And it wasn’t like I could say, ‘Hey everyone, give it up for the dead guy!’”
Compare and contrast this with the group’s fortunes as they exist today. In the wake of the release next month of their sixth album, the crunchingly accomplished Everest, by the time the summer leaves have fallen from the trees, in November, Halestorm will headline a four-date tour of Britain’s largest indoor arenas. We’re
talking the Hydro, in Glasgow, and London’s 02. As well as this, just 24-hours after her interview with Kerrang! at the Gibson Garage guitar emporium in Central London, the group appeared as special guests toIron Maidenat the London Stadium. A week after that they performed at Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning
And there’s more. As if to underscore the truth that the days of driving to gigs accompanied by a trailer borrowed from the Hale family farm, in Bethel, that made their gear smell of hay, in the middle of our interview, Lzzy’s torrent of words is interrupted, temporarily at least, bySlash(whose own group,Guns N’ Roses,
appeared at Wembley Stadium a day earlier). After perusing the many dozens of guitars adorning the walls of this air-conditioned private space upstairs from the shop itself, he's swung by to say a quick farewell. Although perhaps not a close friend, nonetheless, the kindly exchange exudes genuine warmth.
“You know, you can believe so hard that you’re capable of achieving or doing great things, but there’s a difference in those things actually becoming a reality,” is how Lzzy rationalises her group’s ascent to the heavy music scene’s higher reaches. “We’re very humbled by the fact that there’s so many amazing bands that we
know that never even make it past their first record on a major label. And we’re now on our sixth album, and we’re about to go out with Maiden, and we’re doing the Black Sabbath show next week. It’s amazing.”
Wearing a Burberry-style pleated skirt, Lzzy Hale is an ebullient interviewee. Reclining into the creaking crevices of a sumptuous leather settee, she doesn’t so much answer questions – or even, for that matter, let Kerrang! reach the end of a question – as use them as a springboard for flights of verbal fancy. As befits the
public face of a band whose heightened style has helped revivify the once overlooked space in metal’s mainstream, her words betray a fondness for the apocalyptic. Perhaps unaware that in this city double-deckers travel at about two miles an hour, she maintains that her life could end tomorrow if she were to step out in
front of a bus. In pursuing an equilibrium that doesn’t depend on the permission or approval of strangers, she’s more declarative still. At times when she’s happy, she says, “the rest of the world can burn”.
In reviewing her life’s work, the question, Lzzy believes, is “have I done everything that I want to do?” The answer, at least to this point, is ‘yes’. “I can be satisfied in everything that I’ve done,” she says. “However, I have this innate belief that I probably shouldn’t be here after everything that I’ve survived. But for some
reason I am.”
Which begs the question, what has she survived?
“I mean mentally,” she replies, “and family-wise. I’ve gone through a lot of see-saw ups and downs. Pushes and pulls. Even the fact of just making it in this business and getting everything where it is today… Like, I’m not cool. I didn’t get into this because I’m cool. I got into this to try and find something in myself. To find
something that made me feel special that nobody else could take away from me. So, I think that at this point in my life I’m going to fight for that. But the fluff that comes with that, that doesn’t matter. So, I try to keep that as my guiding light.”
It's probably fair to regard Lzzy Hale as a work-in-progress. It might even be that this is how she views herself, too. As she sings on Everest, the (ahem) mountainous title track from Halestorm’s new album, ’All my life I’ve had to fight, and I don’t know why I just keep going, but there’s a light and I just might get that high
if I just keep going’. This lyric, Lzzy explains, flew right out of her; it took about an hour, that’s all, top to bottom. In prose as in poetry, the language used to describe its genesis is similarly elevated. As she explains, “For some reason every single decision is life or death for us. Every song we write. Everything that we do.
So, for me, it was important to talk about this journey.”
As it goes, the analogy of a life in rock’n’roll with the ascension of a hazardous peak is a pretty good one. Both endeavours require maddening persistence in which the odds of success are vanishingly slim. Both are fraught with danger. Demanding singularity and sacrifice, both take their toll on the mind and body. But there
are differences, too. Unlike mountaineers, musicians tend not to retire by choice. Participants who do wish to stay the course, though, may be required to radically reappraise behaviour that appeared to serve them well in their younger years. Survival depends on keeping oneself sane and well.
“There were a lot of people involved in my life that were not healthy for me that I had to say goodbye to”
Lzzy Hale
In a manner less publicly dramatic than any member of Guns N’ Roses, say, Lzzy Hale herself has been required to change tack in order to safely guide her career into its middle act. Like Slash before her, she learned the pursuits that were an unquestioned aspect of her younger years had begun to do her real harm by the
time she entered her fifth decade. It was time for change.
“I’m recently sober,” she says. “I stopped drinking when I turned 40 [last year]. It stopped being fun. Whereas when I was in my 20s, when we started touring, it was, like, ‘Oh yeah, we’ll have beers or whatever’. But that becomes normalised and, also, for me what happened is that in my mid to late 30s I started drinking a
little bit more and I started doing it because I needed everything to shut down. I need an escape somewhere and I need everything to freeze time. And I didn’t like that feeling. I watched enough [erstwhile VH1 documentary series] Behind The Music when I was a kid to know that I didn’t want to become a stereotype.
“Since I freed myself from that, it helped me learn more about myself, too,” she continues. “To rid myself, systematically, of some of the things that no longer served me. I started doing that with people as well; there were a lot of people involved in my life that were not healthy for me that I had to say goodbye to… I have
enough friends. I have enough people that support me and know me and that are there for me.”
But if eschewing alcohol is a routine private matter that is spoken of only as an aside, at other times, when circumstances demand it, Lzzy Hale has the lungs of a pioneer. Motivated by the suicide of Jill Janus, the 42-year-old frontwoman with the American metal group Huntress, for example, in 2018 the singer issued a
tweet in which she invited people who felt burdened by their own mental health to respond, under the hashtag #raiseyourhorns, with pictures and stories. In short order, the many thousands of posts that greeted this clarion call represented the better qualities of the rock world. Strong and supportive, and anything but
alone, there was a power in this union.
Rather strangely, though, it wasn’t until two years later that Lzzy herself sought formal assistance for her own occasionally unreliable brain. Never mind her willingness to speak publicly on the issue of mental health, in private, she found herself hampered by the inhibitions that she’d encouraged others to dispel. Rattling
away like an empty can, inside her cranium, an immature and unserious voice sought to persuade her that seeking help was a sign of weakness, of dangerous vulnerability. She was letting down the side, didn’t she know, and letting down the band. Yada yada yada, bullshit bullshit.
So she had a word with herself.
“The hardest thing to do was to go, ‘Hey, I do need help, and I do need to figure some things out about myself,’” she says. “Because there’s this element where you go, ‘Well if I ask for help that means there’s something wrong with you. Why can’t you figure this out on your own?’ There’s always been this thing where I’ve
been riding on this confidence that I had as a teenager where I feel like I can figure things out and I can solve things so long as I dive right in. I’ve made it this far, right? But there’s a freedom in knowing that you are brave enough to say, ‘I don’t know everything‘, and, ‘I don’t have the answers.‘”
There is a freedom in that, yes. Because alongside a loud and beautiful noise that brings pleasure to many scores of thousands of people, with Halestorm, Lzzy Hale’s engagement with matters of the mind is a legacy of which she can be proud. After all, in 2018, her statement to Kerrang! that “famous rock stars are affected
by mental illness” and that “fame, money or acting like it doesn’t exist won’t fix the problem” was a far from a widely accepted position at that time. In fact, many were the people who just weren’t having it. Never mind that seven years later things have changed to the extent that conversations about mental health have
become the 21st century equivalent of ’80s hair bands talking about sex and drugs, just be thankful that the tone of the conversation has improved, even if there’s work still to be done.
“It’s in that phase where people are happy to talk about [the issue] but not a whole lot of people are able to do anything about it,” she says. “And then there’s the state of the music industry… Because you’re kind of thrown into this on your own. Here, go figure it out. And then there’s the drugs, the sex, the alcoholism - it’s
all celebrated, still.”
In searching for balance, and in looking inward to excavate her best self, Lzzy Hale doesn’t seem to have spent a great deal of time evaluating her impact on the lives of others. This is much to her credit. Sometimes, though, the evidence becomes too overwhelming to overlook. Case in point: in the attic of the home she
shares with Halestorm guitarist Joe Hottinger, just outside Nashville, there are boxes and boxes of handwritten letters from people who claim that her decision to make public her attraction to both women and men, in response to a post on Twitter more than a decade ago, has inspired them, too, to emerge into the light.
“It's just a beautiful thing,” Lzzy says. “You never would have been able to tell me when I was a teenager that one day somebody else would see themselves reflected in me and be brave enough to come out. But they tell me that because I’ve done this, they too have told their parents and their friends and are now able to
live their lives out in the open because of what I’ve said or done. Obviously, I’m fully for that. Because for all we know, we only get to take this ride once, so you might as well live it as best as you possibly can.”
Thankfully, though, the news that one of the scene’s leading lights happens to be bisexual is so unremarkable that the only aspect on which it is worth remarking is the favourable light it casts upon the world of rock music. In its capacity to allow people the freedom to be their genuine selves, its space is truer and kinder
than that of society at large. At the time of her coming out Lzzy Hale had conversations about respective sexualities with Rob Halford, whose own coming out, in 1998, had no effect whatsoever on the long-term popularity of Judas Priest. Round these parts, it’s just not that big of a deal. Far more interesting, in fact, is an
anecdote from Lzzy about the time she sat in with a scratch band made up of members ofAerosmith, Skid Row, Winger and Joan Jett’s Blackhearts to sing a Priest song at a local bar in Nashville.
“I was sitting on stage thinking ‘what is life right now?’” she says. “Like, this is amazing!”
“We only get to take this ride once, so you might as well live it as best as you possibly can”
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This response, too, says rather a lot about Lzzy Hale. Despite the increasing success harvested by the group for which she sings, never far from the surface, if beneath the surface at all, is the person she used to be before strangers learned her name. The young child whose tastes were awakened by her parents blasting
Panama, by Van Halen, or the schoolgirl who, in the company of her brother Arejay (who plays drums in Halestorm), would watch a VHS tape of the late Ronnie James Dio singing at Donington in 1987 is today present and correct. She remains a fan. Uncynical and unspoiled, with Halestorm, the joy of now being a part of it
all, and of being able to contribute to the cause of loud music, is evident in the work. It courses through their veins.
“This should never have worked out for us,” is Lzzy’s belief. “We didn’t have a rich uncle who worked in the business, my dad’s… a mechanic, my mom occasionally cleaned houses but who stayed home mainly. I was home-schooled through most of high school because we were gigging a lot… [But] this is such a weird fluke
accident that we actually get to say, ‘Not only are we still doing what we love, and doing it together, but we can call it a career now’.
“It’s kind of mind-blowing, actually.”
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Australian rocker Orianthi tells PEOPLE about playing with the stars, breaking into rock as a female musician and "According to You" going viral
Her new album Some Kind of Feeling is out now
"I put everything into every song," she says
Orianthihas long been associated with the star-studded list of collaborators with whom she’s worked over the years: Michael Jacksonhand-picked her to join him on his This Is It tour shortly before his death, she’s toured for years with Alice Cooper, and
she’s put out music as RSO with former boyfriendRichie Sambora.
But with her fifth album Some Kind of Feeling, the Australian rocker is finally ready to enjoy the spotlight herself — and let her music do the talking. The album covers a range of emotions, from the heartbreak of a lover’s disappearing act, to the butterflies
of new romance.
“This record, to me, is really getting back to myself as an artist,” Orianthi, 40, tells PEOPLE. “It’s all about the story, it’s all about connecting with people, that emotional connection. And I feel like this record really does dig deep into that. I put everything
into every song.”
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The musician released the album on June 27, buoyed by the lead single “Attention.” In a candid chat with PEOPLE, the guitarist and singer-songwriter opens up about the new album, the viral TikTok resurgence of her 2009 hit “According to You,” advice
“As a kid, I told everybody I was moving to America. I was going to get myself a Cadillac, and I would have a No. 1 song. I was set on that,” she says. “I worked really, really hard.”
You just released the new album Some Kind of Feeling. When did you first start writing the record, and what was that first spark?
I first started writing Some Kind of Feeling quite a few years ago, mostly like diary entries and different guitar riffs and whatnot. When it came time to make a new record, working with Mark Nordman of Woodward Avenue, he allowed me free rein to do
whatever I wanted to do. Which is really awesome, because usually when you’re assigned to a label, they give you parameters and you have all these people controlling you. This was freedom.
I got a big record deal with Jimmy Iovine when I was 18, 19. You come over to L.A. and… it was an amazing experience, but it was also a big learning curve because you’re put in this big machine. People come in like, “This is what you’re supposed to do”
and you have 500 songwriters every day to help you and you almost feel like you can’t write a song by yourself. Getting back to myself has taken years, to be honest. I really feel that this record is really liberating in that way.
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Tell me what inspired the title.
Every song is going on a feeling. I put a lot of emotion into every song, whether it be about heartbreak, moving on from a weird situation, falling in love. I’m already getting messages from so many fans saying, “We really connected to these songs,” which
makes me feel good, because that’s what you make music for.
Are you the type of person who will share your songs with subjects ahead of time?
No. It’s funny, my lyrics are very on-point, exactly how everything went down. I’m sure my exes will listen to the song and go, “Yeah, that was about me.” Or maybe they won’t! Maybe they don’t even want to listen to my records. I think it’s very
important to be honest as an artist, though the tough part is having to sing it every night, because it’s bringing up those feelings again. That’s why I go to therapy often.
How are these songs reflective of where you’re at in life now?
I’m happy. I’m super enthusiastic about the future, and just knowing who I am. I think that comes with getting older. I think it’s a great thing. I think you get wiser, you learn not to take so much BS from people, and you’re stronger. We all individually
have a purpose on this planet, and once you realize that, you can really bring something to the table.
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Sometimes I think about my 20s and it’s like, “That was fun, but you couldn’t pay me to do it again.” Time does bring wisdom.
Totally. My 20s were wild. Getting signed to a major label, being a bit crazy, being on tour with Alice Cooper. I got to celebrate Halloween every night with him, which was awesome. But then after being a zombie for four-and-a-half years, you go, ‘Okay.’
But I’m proud of everything, I really am.
You really are one of the few female guitar rock stars. It’s such a male-dominated field, which I imagine was difficult when you were staring out. What were some of the obstacles you faced, and how did you overcome them?
I started playing because of my dad — he’s a guitar player, he’s awesome. I would show up to school and play songs that I’d just written, and I had a lot of confidence. [But] becoming a teenager and playing guitar was really tough. I got bullied, for sure.
It wasn’t an easy time. I left school when I was 15 to pursue music, and I would play in cover bands three nights a week. I just remember it was really tough. Guys didn’t like it at all, and some of the girls too. And I didn’t think of it that way until it was
addressed to me like, “Oh, that’s a guy thing to do.” But as I got older, in my 20s, and out here in California, there’s more female drummers and bass players, so I didn’t feel alone or as a gimmick. I just thought it was cool. You haveNancy Wilson, Bonnie
Raitt, Jennifer Batten, Sister Rosetta Tharpe. There are many great, amazing guitar players that I listened to. I definitely got a lot of confidence knocked out of me as a teenager and I had to rebuild that. But now it’s about inspiring, and when I walk into a
room, I don’t think, “Oh yeah, I’m a female guitar player.” I just think, “I’m a guitar player, I’m a musician, I’m an artist.”
Your hit song “According to You” has recently gone viral on TikTok. What’s it been like for you to watch this resurgence?
It’s cool because it’s such an empowering song. I wanted to do something where kids would see it and be like, “Oh my gosh, I want to play guitar.” Before we put it out, I was like, “I’m going to put a tapping ‘80s guitar solo in this pop song, because that
will make it different.” But seeing it going viral is amazing. It was like, the breakup song of the year, with people leaving bad situations. I get so many messages. “I left my boyfriend because he treated me bad. Thank you for empowering me.” It’s just
knowing your worth. I like performing that song every night — I still do.
Orianthi performing at the Guiness World Record guitar event in Wroclaw, Poland on May 1, 2025.
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You have an exciting project coming up: a new band with drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, who is married to Carlos Santana, and bassist Rhonda Smith. What can you tease about that?
The name is a surprise, and the album name is a surprise! It’s coming out this year, though. It’s very exciting working with Eddie Kramer, who produced Jimi Hendrix and is a legend. Cindy Santana, incredible drummer. We’ve been friends for a while. And
Rhonda Smith, who I met actually at one of Jeff Beck’s last shows he played. This whole idea for us to get togetheractually came from Mark Davis, who owns the Las Vegas Raiders, at a Raiders match. We’ve been working on this record for about a year
and a half, playing the halftime shows with the Raiders and lots of private shows. It’s really empowering. I think when people see this show and hear this record, it’s really different from my solo record. Everyone plays with fire in this band. I’m stepping it
up. It’s a little more aggressive and psychedelic, but it’s definitely commercial. It’s a whole new sound.
You’ve worked with so many amazing artists over the years. Is there any advice you’ve gotten that’s really stuck with you?
When I started rehearsing with Michael Jackson, he was just like, “Never hold back. Always just shine your light, don’t be afraid. Give it your all. Step up.” And he really taught me to be a better entertainer. Because before I was a little more reserved. That
was an incredible experience. And I was supposed to do a song with Stevie Nicks ages ago. I remember her being on the phone just saying, “Never hold back. Just be your authentic self. Put everything into your lyrics.” She goes, “I’m a storyteller and I
literally put everything into every song.” That really stuck with me.
And then Cher as well. I remember being over at her house one time and she came downstairs and was like, “It doesn’t matter what age you’re at, it’s all about just keeping yourself together.” She had a big comeback [in her early 50s, with “Believe”].
She said, “Keep yourself together, and it doesn’t matter.”
Richie Sambora and Orianthi performing at the Rock for Responders Benefit Concert in San Pedro, Calif. on Feb. 27, 2025.
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You’re leaving for tour later this month. How are you feeling about that?
I’m really excited, but I’m also like, I don’t leave my cat for that long! She gets really upset. She’s my daughter — she’s like 9 years old right now, and she’s happy because I’ve been home for a month, which is the longest time. She’s thrilled. But other
than that, it’s going to be fun going over to Europe. I haven’t been there since I think 2018. My mother’s coming out too, so that’s going to be wonderful. Having family around is really important, because I live far away from my family. I wish they lived
down the road, but they don’t.
You did make a brief stop in Poland in May to help break a Guinness World Record for largest guitar ensemble — 8,000+ people playing “Hey Joe” by Jimi Hendrix at the same time. How was that?
It was beautiful! That was just epic, it was insane. It was wild and pretty surreal. All the kids brought their guitars — the whole town. I met this couple in the elevator and they were from Arizona and they were like, “We don’t know what’s going, can you
please explain why everyone has a guitar?” They honestly thought they were hallucinating. But it was amazing to see all these young kids in the front row with their acoustic guitars, and everyone actually played in time, which was wild. I really tried to
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