While speaking to Australia's Triple M radio station, Gene Simmons reflected on how AC/DC ended up supporting KISS on a short run of dates in late 1977 and early 1978. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I saw them playing this really small club in L.A. I happened to be there. And all I remember ...
In a recent interview with "Lipps Service With Scott Lipps", JANE'S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell discussed why so many Americans are waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccine or not planning to at all. Recent polls show 25% of Americans remain vaccine-hesitant. "I'm a little bummed in my heart that human beings don't understand that they ...
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke to "Drum For The Song", the podcast hosted by Dane Campbell, son of ex-MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell, about how he was finally able to overcome his long-running battle with carpal tunnel syndrome, a repetitive stress condition that happens when a person does repeated movements with the ...
ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti has told The Spokesman-Review that the band will reconvene in 2022 to record a new album. "That's the plan," he said. "Myles [Kennedy, ALTER BRIDGE frontman] has his solo album, and I have mine. We'll eventually get together as ALTER BRIDGE. We're looking forward to recording ...
Earlier this week, Southern California rockers THE OFFSPRING performed the title track of their latest album, "Let The Bad Times Roll", for the Baltimore radio station 98 Rock. You can watch video of the performance below. "Let The Bad Times Roll" arrived on April 16 via Concord Records. The follow-up to 2012's "Days Go By" ...
In a new interview with Australia's "Scars And Guitars" podcast, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares was asked if he thinks he could make a reunion of the band's classic lineup — including vocalist Burton C. Bell, bassist Christian Olde Wolbers and drummer Raymond Herrera — happen if "enough money was dangled in front" of them. ...
Diversion Podcasts, a division of Diversion Media, has announced the launch of "Backstaged: The Devil In Metal". Hosted by bestselling author and music journalist, Jon Wiederhorn, this 12-episode podcast offers a one-of-a-kind journey through the history and culture of heavy metal. The podcast explores elements of darkness and extremism in the music and, examines how ...
TRIUMPH bassist/keyboardist Mike Levine spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about about the forthcoming first-ever feature documentary about the band's dramatic career. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's in the final stages. We just approved all the credits on the exit from the film itself — for songwriting and who's ...
STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok was recently interviewed by Darren Paltrowitz, host of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz". You can now watch the chat below. Asked if he had to "hide" the influence of guitar players like Eddie Van Halen from STAIND's music during the early stages of the band, Mike said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): ...
In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, Roy Mayorga was asked about the current status of STONE SOUR, the band he has played with for the past decade and a half. The drummer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's on hiatus. It's too early to say. Corey's [Taylor, STONE SOUR and ...
