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Former 'Headbangers Ball' Host Knocked Out By GOOD CHARLOTTE's BENJI MADDEN

According to World Entertainment News Network, GOOD CHARLOTTE guitarist Benji Madden was crowned champion at a celebrity boxing match on Saturday night, April 3 after knocking out former MTV "Headbangers Ball" host Riki Rachtman at mixed martial artist Jason Ellis' Ellismania 5 event at Las Vegas' H...
April 5, 2010
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'Sex Tips From Rock Stars' Book Due Later This Year

"Sex Tips From Rock Stars: In Their Own UNCENSORED Words", the forthcoming book by Paul Miles, will be published by Omnibus Press in 2010. The title is set to be the first entire book of quoted insights from rock stars on the topic of sex to ever be published. "Sex Tips From Rock Stars: In ...
March 26, 2010
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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS: 'I Am One Of The Luckiest Musicians I Know'

Epiphone.com recently conducted an interview with ANNIHILATOR guitarist/mainman Jeff Waters. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Epiphone.com: Tell us about your early days. When and how did you start playing guitar? Jeff: I started playing guitar when I was around 7 years old. My mothe...
March 24, 2010
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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS Talks About 'Annihilation-V' Signature Guitar; Video Available

Epiphone has a long history of supplying some of the greatest guitarists of all time with the instrument they need to excel. And that history continues with the new "Annihilation-V" made in cooperation with legendary ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters. Prestigiously ranked at #3 in Joel Mclver's 2009...
March 23, 2010
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Original KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Lineup Reunion: Video Footage Of Second Irving Plaza Concert

Video footage of ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach performing with his former bandmates on Friday, March 19 at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza can be viewed below. As was the case with the previous night's concert, the March 19 gig saw a reunion of the original KILLSWITCH ENGAGE lineup...
March 22, 2010
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GLENN HUGHES: More Autobiography Details Revealed

Legendary singer and bassist Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) will release his autobiography, "The Life, Near Death, And Rebirth Of A Rock Star: Deep Purple And Beyond", later this year via Foruli Publications. The book, co-written with Joel McIver and featuring an introduction by METALL...
March 20, 2010
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist Interviewed In Denver

Groovey of the Colorado Music Buzz & Entertainment conducted an interview with guitarist Joel Stroetzel of Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE when the band played in Denver on March 13, 2010. Watch the chat below. Ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach rejoined his former bandmates las...
March 19, 2010
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Rejoined By Original Singer At New York City Gig

Ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach rejoined his former bandmates last night (Thursday, March 18) at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza to perform five songs with the group during its regular set — "My Last Serenade", "Numbered Days", "Self Revolution", "Vide Infra" and "Temple From The Wit...
March 19, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST's HALFORD, DOWNING Talk About 30th Anniversary Of 'British Steel'

Joel McIver of The Quietus recently conducted an interview with Rob Halford (vocals) and K.K. Downing (guitar) of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Quietus: Thirty years since "British Steel", eh fellas? What does that feel like? Rob Halfo...
March 18, 2010
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LAETHORA: New Album Pushed Back To May; Second New Track Posted Online

LAETHORA, the Swedish death/grind band featuring DARK TRANQUILLITY guitarist Niklas Sundin, will release its second album, "The Light In Which We All Burn", on May 11 (pushed back from the previously announced April 27) via The End Records. Mastered by Peter In de Betou (DARK FUNERAL, MESHUGGAH, HYP...
March 15, 2010
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SERJ TANKIAN Interviewed By ABORT Magazine

On assignment for ABORT Magazine, NINJASPY vocalist/guitarist Joel "ninjoelspy" Parent recently went one on one with SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian for a candid interview to discuss Serj's new album, animal rights and a black metal choir. The chat is now available for streaming using the aud...
March 14, 2010
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AIRBOURNE: 'No Guts. No Glory.' Track-By-Track Guide Part 2

As Australian rockers AIRBOURNE get ready to release their sophomore album, "No Guts. No Glory.", Roadrunner Records checks in with brothers Joel (guitar, vocals) and Ryan O'Keeffe (drums) to find out what went into the writing and making of each track. Check out part 2 below as they discuss tracks...
March 12, 2010
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INSISION: Newcastle Footage Posted Online

Quality video footage of Swedish death metallers INSISION performing the song "Before My Altar" on February 28, 2010 at the Causing Chaos For Cancer festival in Newcastle, England can be viewed below. Bassist Daniel Ekeroth left INSISION in May 2009 and was replaced by Joel Andersson, who previously...
March 9, 2010
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist Comments On Singer Switch

Julia Neuman of Metal Assault conducted an interview with guitarist Joel Stroetzel of Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on March 6, 2010 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, California. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Assault: Howard [Jones, vocals] dropped out of the tour,...
March 8, 2010
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AIRBOURNE To Support BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE On U.S. Tour

The Aussie force to be reckoned with known as AIRBOURNE will be spreading its rock 'n' roll seeds all across the U.S. this spring when it embarks on a full U.S. tour supporting BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE. AIRBOURNE is revved up and raring for another go-round with American audiences, with vocalist/guit...
March 8, 2010