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Video: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Joins MESHUGGAH On Stage At 'Fear FestEvil'
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett (a.k.a. Kirk Von Hammett) joined Swedish progressive metallers MESHUGGAH on stage this past Sunday, April 12 at RockBar Theater in San Jose, California during the second installment of his annual horror-themed Fear FestEvil, a music and memorabilia event. Fan-filmed...April 13, 2015
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: 'We're At The 25 Percent Point' Of Writing Process For Next Album
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke to Billboard.com about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's the long-awaited follow-up to 2008's "Death Magnetic". "We have a lot of good songs," Hammett said. "The songs are ever-changing at this point. Nothing is etched in stone. We still h...April 10, 2015
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Manager VICKY HAMILTON Believes She Can Help End Feud Between AXL ROSE And SLASH
Vicky Hamilton, who is best known for managing the early careers of GUNS N' ROSES and POISON, in addition to serving as a management consultant for MÖTLEY CRÜE, recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for the release of her memoir, titled "Appetite For Dysfunction". "I decided to write the book be...April 9, 2015
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SLASH Shoots Down Claim His Relationship With AXL ROSE Was Torn Over MICHAEL JACKSON Collaboration
Slash has shot down as false a former GUNS N' ROSES manager's claim that an argument over the guitarist's collaboration with Michael Jackson is ultimately what fractured the relationship the ex-GN'R axeman and the band's lead singer Axl Rose. In a recent interview with the Brazilian edition of Rolli...April 3, 2015
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ACE FREHLEY's Forthcoming Covers Album To Include Versions Of THE ROLLING STONES, THE WHO Classics
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley spoke to Billboard.com about his next project, a covers disc which is tentatively due before the end of the year. "The album's going to be about my influences," said Frehley. "I'm probably going to do a ROLLING STONES song, a WHO song, possibly a LED ZEPPELIN song...April 1, 2015
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SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS To Release 'Live At The Roxy 25.9.14' DVD, Blu-Ray
On September 25, 2014, shortly after the release of their "World On Fire" album, SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS took the stage at the legendary Roxy Theatre on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. The atmospheric venue, steeped in rock history, gave fans a brilliant opportunity to e...March 30, 2015
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FAILURE To Release 'The Heart Is A Monster' Album In June
FAILURE will release "The Heart Is A Monster", the Los Angeles-based trio's follow-up to 1996's "Fantastic Planet", on June 30 via INgrooves Music Group's artist services division, INresidence. "Trying to follow up 'Fantastic Planet' was a bit daunting," said Ken Andrews, who mixed the 18-song colle...March 30, 2015
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Early GUNS N' ROSES And POISON Manager VICKY HAMILTON To Release 'Appetite For Dysfunction' Memoir
Vicky Hamilton, who is best known for managing the early careers of GUNS N' ROSES and POISON, in addition to serving as a management consultant for MÖTLEY CRÜE, has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the release of her memoir, titled "Appetite For Dysfunction". Says Vicky: "I have been writing thi...March 27, 2015
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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN To Sit Out TREMONTI Tour Due To VAN HALEN Commitment
TREMONTI, the band led by CREED and ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti, will release its sophomore album, "Cauterize", on June 9 via Fret 12. The follow-up to 2012's "All I Was" was helmed by producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette, who previously worked with ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH. "We are extremely ex...March 27, 2015
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New TREMONTI Album Is First Of Two Recorded
TREMONTI, the band led by CREED and ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti, will release its second album, "Cauterize", on June 9. But Mark Tremonti told The Pulse Of Radio that "Cauterize" is not the only disc he has coming out in the near future. "We put together two albums," he said. "We have this...March 27, 2015
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KIRK HAMMETT's Second Annual 'Fear FestEvil' Adds Free Outdoor 'Carnival Of Chaos'
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett today announced the addition of a free outdoor Carnival Of Chaos to take place outside of the RockBar Theatre in San Jose, California on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 as part of his second annual Fear FestEvil. The carnival will feature an authentic freaksh...March 25, 2015
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TREMONTI: Lyric Video For New Song 'Another Heart'
TREMONTI, the band led by CREED and ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti, will release its second album, "Cauterize", on June 9 (pushed back from the previously announced May). The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Radical Change 02. Flying Monkeys 03. Cauterize 04. Arm Yourself 05. Dark T...March 24, 2015
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GARY HOLT Says He Took EXODUS In A 'More Violent Direction' Following KIRK HAMMETT's Departure
A behind-the-scenes clip from EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt's recent appearance on VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" can be seen below. On EXODUS's 1985 debut album, "Bonded By Blood": "That album was recorded in a haze of alcohol and fistfights with our friends who showed up to the studio and...March 23, 2015
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STEVEN ADLER's Band ADLER Announces First Shows In Over Two Years
ADLER, the band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, has confirmed a handful of summer shows. These will be the group's first live performances in over two years, and will include ADLER's first-ever dates in South America. Initial ADLER 2015 dates are as follows: Jun. 18 - Tailgators -...March 23, 2015
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OZZFEST JAPAN Returning In 2015
The 2015 installment of Ozzfest Japan will take place later this year, with more details set to be made available on Monday, March 23. A video message from Sharon Osbourne announcing the 2015 edition of the festival can be seen below. The first-ever Ozzfest Japan debuted on Saturday, May 11, 2013 an...March 21, 2015
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