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JON SCHAFFER Says ICED EARTH Will Re-Record Early Albums, Calls Original Record Contract 'A Bad Business Deal'

ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer was recently interviewed by Greece's Rock Overdose. The complete three-part conversation can be heard at this location. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET and Rock Overdose): On whether he stands by his prediction that the group's latest rele...

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Former EXODUS Singer ROB DUKES: Lyric Video For 'My Whole Life' Song

The official lyric video for the song "My Whole Life" from former EXODUS and current GENERATION KILL and FRAGILE MORTALS singer Rob Dukes can be seen below. The track is taken from Dukes's first solo EP, which was released in October via all digital music retailers. The effort features Scott Reeder...

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Classic DOKKEN Lineup Films Video For New Song 'It's Just Another Day'

The classic lineup of DOKKEN — vocalist Don Dokken, guitarist George Lynch, bassist Jeff Pilson and drummer "Wild" Mick Brown — filmed a video in Los Angeles on Tuesday (December 19) for a new song called "It's Just Another Day". The track, which will be featured on the band's forthcoming CD/DVD pac...

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JON BON JOVI: ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Is 'Last Great Item On Bucket List'

There isn't much that Jon Bon Jovi hasn't seen and/or done — but finally getting into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is still a big deal for him. Despite the sold-out world tours and mega-platinum albums — prior to this year, BON JOVI had been passed by every year for induction since 2008. Jon Bon J...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE 'Would Be Willing' To Reunite With DEEP PURPLE For 'A Couple Of Concerts,' Says His Wife

Ritchie Blackmore's wife says that the legendary guitarist "would be willing to go on stage" and play "a couple of concerts" with DEEP PURPLE before the iconic hard rock band calls it quits. Blackmore is a co-founder of DEEP PURPLE and wrote many of their most memorable riffs, including "Smoke On Th...

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KAMELOT Bassist's SAULT To Release 'Seeds Of Power' Album In March

Rhythm-driven heavy rock band SAULT — featuring members of internationally acclaimed power metal group KAMELOT and groove metal outfit ARCANIUM, and guest appearances by members of KING DIAMOND, ONE EYED DOLL and more — will release its debut full-length album, "Seeds Of Power", on March 2, 2018. Pr...

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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: 'There's A Lot Of Bands Who Would Give Their Left Nut To Be Able To Do What We've Done'

ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer was interviewed on a recent installment of Eddie Trunk's SiriusXM show "Trunk Nation". A few excerpts from the chat follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the goal of maintaining more control over the band while increasing profits: Jon: "That's absolutely the...

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AGNOSTIC FRONT's ROGER MIRET: 'We're The Band That Everybody Wants To Destroy'

The Jimmy Cabbs 5150 Interview Series conducted an interview with frontman Roger Miret of New York hardcore veterans AGNOSTIC FRONT prior to the band's December 9 concert at Characters Sports Bar in Pomona, California. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBE...

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VOODOO CIRCLE Feat. PRIMAL FEAR Members: New Song 'Running Away From Love'

"Running Away From Love", a brand new song from VOODOO CIRCLE, the band featuring PRIMAL FEAR members Alex Beyrodt (guitar),Mat Sinner (bass) and Francesco Jovino (drums),can be streamed below. The track is taken from VOODOO CIRCLE's fifth album, "Raised On Rock", which will be released on Februar...

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JON BON JOVI Is 'Absolutely' Willing To Perform With RICHIE SAMBORA At ROCK HALL Induction

Jon Bon Jovi says that he is "absolutely" willing to reunite with his former BON JOVI bandmates Richie Sambora and Alec John Such at the group's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction next year. BON JOVI, which has been eligible to be inducted into the Rock Hall since 2008 and was nominated only once...

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BON JOVI To Join ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME; JUDAS PRIEST Fails To Make The Cut

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has officially announced next year's inductees: BON JOVI, DIRE STRAITS, THE MOODY BLUES, THE CARS and Nina Simone will all join the class of 2018. Sister Rosetta Tharpe will be given an Early Influence award. Passed over were British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST, w...

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DEEP PURPLE's ROGER GLOVER On Being Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: 'It's Not That Special To Us'

Morgan Richards Interviews recently had a chat with DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover. You can now listen to the question-and-answer session below. Asked about DEEP PURPLE's ongoing "The Long Goodbye Tour", which has fueled speculation that the band is planning to retire from the road after travellin...

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VOODOO CIRCLE Feat. PRIMAL FEAR Members: 'Raised On Rock' Album Due In February

VOODOO CIRCLE, the band featuring PRIMAL FEAR members Alex Beyrodt (guitar),Mat Sinner (bass) and Francesco Jovino (drums),will release its fifth album, "Raised On Rock", on February 9 as CD, digipak and limited colored vinyl via AFM Records. If you consider the songs on "Raised On Rock" to be an...

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LITA FORD Says 'The Decline Of Western Civilization' Pool Scene 'Destroyed' CHRIS HOLMES's Career

Lita Ford says that the infamous scene in "The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" movie in which then-W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes can be seen guzzling vodka in his pool "destroyed his career." Holmes became legendary for the scene in the 1988 movie in which he was intervie...

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KISS's GENE SIMMONS Says He And PAUL STANLEY Share Common 'Work Ethic,' 'Strong Family Values'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was recently interviewed by CNBC's Jon Fortt for the "Fortt Knox Podcast". The full chat can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On what he thinks of critics, who over the years have rarely been kind to KISS: Gene: "Critics me...