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- MEGADETH To ‘Probably’ Begin Recording New Album Next Summer
MEGADETH is tentatively planning to enter the studio in mid-2018 to begin recording its new album for a 2019 release. Guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine revealed on Twitter that he is in the process of “collecting ideas” for the follow-up to 2016’s “Dystopia”. MEGADETH’s upcoming effort will mark the group’s first release to feature drummer Dirk Verbeuren, […]
- JANE’S ADDICTION’s PERRY FARRELL Admits Accidentally Getting His Dog High
According to The Pulse Of Radio, JANE’S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell said in an interview on “The Jason Ellis Show” that he recently got his dog high on marijuana by accident. The singer explained: “I had to bring my dog to the vet two days ago. He got a hold of a roach. You ever […]
- 2018 Hard Rock + Metal Album Release Calendar
Start saving and get ready to pick up some great music in 2018. Continue reading…
- MR. BIG: Video Recap Of Return To The Philippines
A video recap of MR. BIG’s October 12 return to Manila, the Philippines can be seen below. MR. BIG is on tour promoting its ninth studio album, “Defying Gravity”, which was released on July 7 via Frontiers Music Srl. The effort is available at traditional retail and all digital service providers, as is a deluxe-edition […]
- Lynch, Pilson and Brown considered Michael Sweet as singer for Dokken type group minus Don Dokken
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- Gibson Suing Funko Over Unauthorized Use of Les Paul Guitar Designs
Gibson Brands Inc. is suing Funko, levying charges of ‘repeated’ unauthorized use of its trademarks of their guitars in Funko’s popular toys. Continue reading…
- MORBID ANGEL’s TREY AZAGTHOTH Calls ‘Illud Divinum Insanus’ A ‘Confused Effort’, Says ‘Radikult’ Song Was ‘Silly’
MORBID ANGEL guitarist Trey Azagthoth says that the band’s “Illud Divinum Insanus” album was a “confused effort” whose unfocused direction ultimately led to the departure of frontman David Vincent. Released in 2011, “Illud Divinum Insanus” drew controversy among MORBID ANGEL fans by incorporating industrial and electronic elements into the band’s traditional death metal sound. It […]
- 8 Years Ago: Avenged Sevenfold’s Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan Passes Away
On Dec. 28, 2009, Avenged Sevenfold announced their longtime drummer Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan had passed away at the age of 28. Continue reading…
- Jerry Cantrell, John 5, Scott Ian + More Auction Items to Fight MS
Jerry Cantrell, John 5 and Scott Ian are just some of the high profile names auctioning their time and equipment for the Rock Against MS Foundation. Continue reading…
- Famous Guitarist Says That Jimi Hendrix Nowadays Would Probably Be A DJ
Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien spoke in an interview with Music Radar and revealed his thoughts on “guitar’s place in music today”. Here’s the statement: “I was thinking about this yesterday – it’s weird, because if you want to make a cultural impact as a kid, it’s probably not through a guitar; it’s on decks, isn’t it? […]
- Famous Guitarist Says That Jimi Hendrix Nowadays Would Probably Be A DJ
Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien spoke in an interview with Music Radar and revealed his thoughts on “guitar’s place in music today”. Here’s the statement: “I was thinking about this yesterday – it’s weird, because if you want to make a cultural impact as a kid, it’s probably not through a guitar; it’s on decks, isn’t it? […]
- In This Moment’s Maria Brink Contemplating 2018 Work on a Solo Album
The singer describes what sound she’d be going for if she steps out for a solo release. Continue reading…
- Watch Jerry Cantrell + Krist Novoselic Salute The Doors, Plus News on Megadeth, Marc Rizzo + More
See Jerry Cantrell + Krist Novoselic pay homage to The Doors, read Slash + Duff’s tributes to Lemmy Kilmister and get news on new Megadeth + Marc Rizzo discs. Continue reading…
- 10 Greatest Rock Songs of 2017 [Watch]
Though today’s kids may be bumping nonsense like ‘Gucci Gang,’ there’s plenty of rock lovers keeping their favorite music alive. Continue reading…
- MOTÖRHEAD’s PHIL CAMPBELL Cancels Book Plans, Hopes To Revisit Idea In Couple Of Years
MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell says that he has “canceled” plans to write a book, but hopes to revisit the idea after he completes his long-awaited solo album. Campbell recently finished recording the debut LP from PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS in which he is joined by his sons Todd, Dane and Tyla, plus vocalist […]
- ‘MTV Unplugged’ Co-Creator Jim Burns Dies After Being Hit by NYC Taxi
Having suffered serious head trauma, the 65-year-old succumbed to his injuries on Dec. 26, three days after the taxi accident. Continue reading…
- STRYPER Guitarist Praises ‘Creative’ MICHAEL SWEET, Says His ‘Relationship With God Has Never Been Better’
STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox has praised his bandmate Michael Sweet as a “creative” leader who “has an endless supply of music to offer us as a band as well as the rest of the world.” Fox, who recently found himself in a war of words with STRYPER’s former bassist Tim Gaines over the latter’s departure […]
- GIBSON Sues FUNKO Over Unauthorized Use Of Guitar Designs In METALLICA, KISS, GUNS N’ ROSES Figures
According to Law360, guitar maker Gibson has filed a lawsuit against Funko, the manufacturer of the popular vinyl toy line Funko POP, claiming that some of its guitar designs were used without permission. The suit, which was filed late last week in California federal court, alleges “repeated” unauthorized use of its company’s guitar designs in […]
- Watch JERRY CANTRELL, KRIST NOVOSELIC Perform With THE DOORS Members At MoPOP’s ‘Founders Award’ Event
As part of this year’s edition of Museum of Pop Culture’s Founders Award celebration honoring THE DOORS, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell joined the iconic rock band’s surviving guitarist Robby Krieger for a performance of “Love Her Madly”. The December 7 event also saw NIRVANA bassist Krist Novoselic bring out his accordion to perform […]
- See Footage of the Dillinger Escape Plan With Mike Patton for the First of Farewell Shows
The farewell is underway. Watch footage of special guest Mike Patton joining Dillinger Escape Plan for the first of their three final dates. Continue reading…
- IN THIS MOMENT Singer Considering Solo Album
According to The Pulse Of Radio, IN THIS MOMENT vocalist Maria Brink has told Metal Hammer that she is mulling the possibility of doing her first solo album. Asked about her musical plans for 2018, Brink told the magazine: “I’m actually thinking, for the first time, of doing a solo album. I’m starting to slowly […]
- IN THIS MOMENT Singer Considering Solo Album
According to The Pulse Of Radio, IN THIS MOMENT vocalist Maria Brink has told Metal Hammer that she is mulling the possibility of doing her first solo album. Asked about her musical plans for 2018, Brink told the magazine: “I’m actually thinking, for the first time, of doing a solo album. I’m starting to slowly […]
- Guns N’ Roses + Metallica Land in Top Five of Pollstar’s Top 20 Worldwide Tours of 2017
Both Guns N’ Roses and Metallica dominated the touring landscape in 2017, but find out how their tours did as compared across all of music. Continue reading…
- THERION: First Trailer For ‘Beloved Antichrist’ Rock Opera
On February 2, symphonic metal pioneers THERION will finally release Christofer Johnsson’s monumental brainchild “Beloved Antichrist”, a sweeping rock opera loosely inspired by Vladímir Soloviov’s “A Short Tale Of The Antichrist”. The entire piece reaches an impressive length of three hours. The dramatic and epic opus comes to life through 27 different character roles, performed […]
- Two Years Ago: Motorhead Pioneer Lemmy Kilmister Dies
On Dec. 28, 2015, Motorhead mainman and rock ‘n’ roll legend Lemmy Kilmister passed away. Continue reading…
- George Lynch: ‘I Was Never Really a Stryper Fan, But I Realized Michael Sweet Was Really Good’
The Dokken guitarist discusses what drew him to working on now a pair of albums with the Stryper vocalist. Continue reading…
