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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Taps 'Exciting' New Singer For Upcoming Rock Shows

Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore spoke to Billboard.com about his plans to perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. "I'm now 70, so I just felt like playing some rock 'n' roll for a few days," he said. "We're going to do four or ...

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PAUL STANLEY Says DEE SNIDER 'Is A Wannabe' Who 'Desperately Wants Attention'

KISS leader Paul Stanley has called Dee Snider a "wannabe" after the TWISTED SISTER frontman referred to the current KISS lineup as an "insult." During a recent appearance on Eddie Trunk's show, Snider criticized Stanley and KISS bassist Gene Simmons for having current KISS members Tommy Thayer and...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says His Autobiography Is Six Months Away From Being Completed

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke to Jewish Journal about the statis of his forthcoming autobiography, to be released in 2016. Marty said: "The primary work is done for it. It will take another six months or so to edit it. I think it will be of great interest to anyone who is ...

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One New CHICKENFOOT Song 'In The Works,' With More Possibly On The Way, Says JOE SATRIANI

Joe Satriani, the legendary guitar shredder who recorded such platinum sellers as "Surfing With The Alien" and "Flying In A Blue Dream", took time out of his schedule to join Shawn and Corbs of "The GuitCast" podcast to talk about his early music education, his amplifier prototype for Marshall Ampli...

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METALLICA To Release 'Incredible' Illustration Of Almighty Monster CTHULHU

Next week, METALLICA will release an "incredible" illustration of the almighty monster Cthulhu, who was the subject of the band's classic instrumental "The Call Of Ktulu". Richey Beckett's epically detailed artwork will go on sale in the Met Store at Metallica.com on September 10 at 1 p.m. Pacific T...

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SKINDRED: 'Under Attack' Video Released

"Under Attack", the new video from the Welsh "ragga metal" act SKINDRED, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Volume", which will be released on October 30 via Napalm Records. In the U.S., the deluxe edition of the CD containing the "Rude Boys For Life" film as a bonus ....

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SKID ROW, Ex-BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW Singers Guest On New MAGNUS KARLSSON'S FREEFALL Album

Frontiers Music Srl will release the sophomore album from MAGNUS KARLSSON'S FREEFALL, "Kingdom Of Rock", on November 6. Magnus Karlsson is the mastermind behind several Frontiers Music Srl productions, including the successful initial ALLEN/LANDE trilogy, STARBREAKER, BOB CATLEY, KISKE/SOMERVILLE an...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Slams Bands Who Are 'Ashamed Of Their Success'

In a brand new interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor said that the reason his band has managed to sustain cultural relevance and critical acclaim for almost two decades in a manner that goes way beyond a gimmick is the fact that they continue to be passionate abou...

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HUNTRESS Forced To Pull Out Of AVATAR Tour

Los Angeles-based, occult-themed traditional heavy metal band HUNTRESS has been forced to cancel its previously announced participation in the U.S. tour featuring AVATAR, GEMINI SYNDROME and FIRST DECREE. Comments HUNTRESS singer Jill Janus: "Two months ago, I had major surgery and ever since I have...

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CHRIS BRODERICK Was Contemplating Making Solo Album Before Leaving MEGADETH

The Metalist recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current ACT OF DEFIANCE guitarist Chris Broderick. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why he and drummer Shawn Drover left MEGADETH i...

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What Kind Of President Does MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Want?

Asked by a fan on Twitter whom he would like to see as the next president of the United States Of America, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine responded: "Someone who gave a shit, who wasn't planted or paid off, who wasn't a puppet, and who understood the word 'servant.'" During MEGADETH's April 2014 con...

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New FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Song 'Hell To Pay' To Premiere On NIKKI SIXX's 'Sixx Sense' This Weekend

Nikki Sixx's nationally syndicated radio program "Sixx Sense" will be the first to exclusively debut the new FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH track "Hell To Pay". It will be featured on "The Side Show Countdown" as one of his "Sixx Picks" supporting new music this coming weekend. This song is also the second...

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New Song Premiere: MASTERS OF METAL's 'Evolution Of Being'

MASTERS OF METAL, the Los Angeles-based thrash metal outfit launched by seasoned veterans and members of AGENT STEEL — Juan Garcia (guitars),Bernie Versailles (guitars, vocals),Robert Cardenas (bass, backing vocals) and Rigo Amezcua (drums) — will release its full-length debut, "From Worlds Beyond...

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LEMMY, TOM ARAYA Join Cast Of 'Gutterdämmerung', Loudest Silent Movie On Earth

Hot on the heels of the announcement of Grace Jones, Iggy Pop, Henry Rollins and Jesse Hughes comes the next round of stars for the forthcoming epic loud and dark fairytale "Gutterdämmerung". First up to face the hounds of hell is Ian Fraser Kilmister, better known as the legendary MOTÖRHEAD frontma...

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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Talks The Business Side Of OPETH (Audio)

Rodney Holder of Australia's Music Business Facts recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the importance o...