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Watch Hour-Long Documentary On Making Of SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS' '4' Album

Gibson has announced the launch of Gibson Films with the official premiere of the new full-length music documentary film "The Making Of 4", streaming worldwide on Gibson TV. "The Making Of 4" takes viewers deep inside the history and musical influences of SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONS...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says One Song On His Upcoming 'The Mandrake Project' Album Is Over 20 Years Old

In a recent interview with Brazil's A Rádio Rock, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the inspiration for his upcoming solo album "The Mandrake Project", which will be released on March 1 via BMG. Bruce and his long-term co-writer and producer Roy "Z" Ramirez recorded the LP largely at Lo...

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DIXIE DREGS Recruit DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS For April 2024 Tour

Legendary American rock band DIXIE DREGS will hit the road across the East Coast this spring. The lineup of Steve Morse, Andy West, Rod Morgenstein, Allen Sloan will once again be joined by keyboardist Jordan Rudess for eight special shows beginning April 18 in Nashville, Tennessee and concluding o...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON Finds AOR Home With LIONHEART: 'I've Never Been A Straight Heavy Metal Guy'

By David E. Gehlke Few have gotten more out of a year in a band than Dennis Stratton. The guitarist joined IRON MAIDEN in 1979, played on the band's 1980 self-titled debut, then was replaced by Adrian Smith the same year. His stint in MAIDEN has currently provided him with an active career playing w...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Adds More Shows To European 2024 'Bass Warrior Tour'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has added more shows to his inaugural "Bass Warrior Tour", gracing select European cities with a captivating evening of cherished classics, deep cuts, and insightful storytelling from his illustrious career. This journey will encompass his role as a co-founding...

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STAIND Celebrates Second No. 1 Single From Latest Album, 'Confessions Of The Fallen'

Multi-platinum rock band STAIND is celebrating its second No. 1 single from its latest album, "Confessions Of The Fallen". STAIND's latest single, "Here And Now" follows debut single "Lowest In Me" to the top of the Active Rock chart, marking the second No. 1 from the new album — the band's first in...

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NUNO BETTENCOURT On RICHARD FORTUS: 'I Owe Him An Apology'

Nuno Bettencourt, who has performed with pop superstar Rihanna for more than a decade, says that he owes an apology to Richard Fortus after exchanging words online with the GUNS N' ROSES guitarist as a result of seemingly taking a swipe at one of his colleagues, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. Asked...

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DORO PESCH Explains How She Lost Rights To WARLOCK Band Name For More Than 20 Years

During an appearance on recent episode of the "That Metal Interview" podcast, German metal queen Doro Pesch explained how she got the rights back to the name of her early band WARLOCK more than a decade ago after previously losing a legal battle with the band's former manager. The singer, who has re...

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JOE SATRIANI Is Having A Special Guitar Amp Built To Replicate EDDIE VAN HALEN's Sound: 'I Wanna Be Able To Feel It'

In a new interview with Australian Musician, Joe Satriani spoke about how he plans to play Eddie Van Halen's parts on the upcoming summer 2024 tour with vocalist Sammy Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony and drummer Jason Bonham that will focus largely on the music of VAN HALEN. Asked about how he plans...

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Legendary Producer SCOTT BURNS To Appear At 'Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly'

Legendary death metal producer/engineer Scott Burns will make a rare appearance at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly on April 12-13 to sign copies of the new book "The Scott Burns Sessions: A Life In Death Metal 1987 -1997", alongside author David E. Gehlke. The event features the class...

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DOWN Is Continuing To Work On New Music At PHILIP ANSELMO's Studio

DOWN, featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders, is continuing work on the songwriting process for a new release. The long-running heavy metal supergroup hasn't issued anything since the arrival of the "Down IV – Pa...

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JOE SATRIANI On His Attempt To Perform 'Mean Street' On 'The Howard Stern Show': 'That Was A Pretty Funny Moment'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, Joe Satriani reflected on his attempt to perform Eddie Van Halen's intro to "Mean Street", the opening track off VAN HALEN's 1981 album "Fair Warning", during a recent early-morning live appearance on "The Howard Stern Show". Satriani later sai...

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THE GUESS WHO Shares Music Video For 'Across The Line'

Last year, Canadian rock legends THE GUESS WHO shared their brand new LP, "Plein D'Amour", via Deko Entertainment. They now continue their album rollout with the release of a brand new video for the single "Across The Line". On "Plein D'Amour", bandmembers Derek Sharp, Michael Staertow, Leonard Shaw...

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ACE FREHLEY Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From Making Of '10,000 Volts' Album

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley offers a sneak peek into the making of his new solo album, "10,000 Volts", and the title track with a new behind-the-scenes video. The thunderous, riff-tastic, 11-track album was produced by Ace and Steve Brown (TRIXTER) and will be released on February 23, 2024...

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AARON LEWIS Shares Studio Version Of 'Let's Go Fishing' In Which He Sings 'Let's Go, Brandon' And 'We Can Make America Great Again'

As a multi-platinum artist known for blazing creative trails, Aaron Lewis has never been afraid to stand on conviction. With a catalog of soul-baring hits, he's never been one to hide behind his lyrics, either. And with his new album "The Hill", due March 29 via The Valory Music Co., the North-Count...