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U.K. Professor Backs Campaign To Name New Heavy Metal Element After LEMMY

According to the Liverpool Echo, a U.K. physics professor has thrown his support behind a campaign to rename a "super-heavy" periodic element in memory of Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Fans wishing to honor Lemmy are petitioning to name one of four newly discovered elements after the recently deceased MOTÖ...

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Documents Shed Light On SCOTT WEILAND's Death

StarTribune.com has obtained documents and photos from the Bloomington Police Department shedding new light on what Scott Weiland's bandmates and crew members told police, and what investigators found in the bus where the iconic singer was pronounced dead. On December 3, SCOTT WEILAND & THE WILD...

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FULL METAL JACKIE To Host New Hard Rock/Metal Show On Los Angeles Radio Station KLOS

Los Angeles radio station 95.5 KLOS has announced the launch of a new radio show hosted by renowned radio personality Full Metal Jackie. Set to debut on January 11 at 9:00 p.m., "Whiplash" is two hours of hard rock and the heaviest metal, featuring regular interviews with many of metal's biggest nam...

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BEHEMOTH's NERGAL Will Be 'Getting Into Writing Mode' Earlier Than Expected

In a recent interview with Sweden's RockSverige.se, BEHEMOTH frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski was asked if there is any truth to the rumors that the band is working on music for a theater play. He responded: "I really don't wanna talk that much about it until we have some truths. There's some stuff hap...

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MICHAEL MONROE Says Classic GUNS N' ROSES Reunion 'Wouldn't Make Sense' Unless…

Former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe says that a reunion tour of the classic lineup of GUNS N' ROSES "wouldn't make any sense" unless Slash and Axl Rose were able to reconnect on a personal and creative level first. During an appearance on Eddie Trunk's podcast, Monroe brought up the subject of...

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Meet The Women Of Botswana's Heavy Metal Subculture

South African photographer Paul Shiakallis has produced a series of photos, "Leathered Skins, Unchained Hearts", of the "queens" of Botswana's heavy metal subculture, called "Marok," which translates to "rocker" in Setswana. The portraits were shot in the Gaborone, the capital city, and feature the...

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DROWNING POOL: New Song 'Snake Charmer' Unleashed

"Snake Charmer", a brand new song from Texas heavy rockers DROWNING POOL, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Hellelujuah", which will be released on February 5 via eOne Music. The follow-up to 2013's "Resilience" was recorded with renowned producer Jason Suecof (AU...

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BARONESS: Entire 'Purple' Album Available For Streaming

BARONESS's fourth album, "Purple", is available for streaming in its entirety below. The CD will be released on December 18 through Abraxan Hymns). The "Purple" cover artwork was created by BARONESS frontman John Baizley. Baizley has done the artwork for all of BARONESS's releases as well as fine ar...

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VINNY APPICE, RUDY SARZO, CRAIG GOLDY Join Forces In MASTERS OF CLASSIC ROCK

MASTERS OF CLASSIC ROCK, the new project featuring guitarist Craig Goldy (DIO),drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, DIO),singer Doogie White (MICHAEL SCHENKER'S TEMPLE OF ROCK, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RAINBOW),bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO) and keyboardist Wayne...

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DEEP PURPLE Drummer Says ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction 'Could End In A Punch-Up'

Drummer Ian Paice of legendary British hard rockers DEEP PURPLE — who have been eligible for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for two decades now — has told Classic Rock magazine that a hypothetical induction of the band's surviving members "could end in a punch-up." PURPLE was recently...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On 'For All Kings': 'There's A Lot Of Heavy, Fast, Crunchy Stuff'

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello has spoken to GigsAndFestivals.com about the band's forthcoming album, "For All Kings", which is due in February. He said: "I am excited. You know what's crazy? After a long time doing records for so many years, it's easy to just phone it in, but the great thing that I .....

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DISTURBED, ROB ZOMBIE, KORN, SHINEDOWN, CHEVELLE Set For Next Year's NORTHERN INVASION

After quickly selling out its inaugural year with 25,000 fans in attendance, Northern Invasion expands to two full days in 2016. Set for Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 at Somerset Amphitheatre in Somerset, Wisconsin, just outside the Twin Cities, Northern Invasion will feature the biggest names...

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Trailer For SAMMY HAGAR's New AXS TV Show 'Road Trip'

AXS TV expands its music programming lineup with the all-new original series "Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar", premiering Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The six-episode series features all-star guest appearances and unforgettable performances, as the Red Rocker drives a...

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Video: KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY Sings National Anthem At San Antonio Spurs Game

KISS frontman Paul Stanley sang the "The Star-Spangled Banner" when the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Los Angeles Lakers at the AT&T Center on Friday, December 11. Video footage of his rendition can be seen below. Stanley was in San Antonio for the grand opening of Rock & Brews, a family-frie...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Star In New AXS TV Show 'Road Trip'

AXS TV expands its music programming lineup with the all-new original series "Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar", premiering Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The six-episode series features all-star guest appearances and unforgettable performances, as the Red Rocker drives a...