Search results for 'phil demmel'
News
LAST IN LINE: Making Of 'Blackout The Sun' Song (Video)
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the song "Blackout The Sun" from LAST IN LINE can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's sophomore album, "II", which was released on February 22 via Frontiers Music Srl. As with 2016's "Heavy Crown", the new disc was produced by DOKKEN and FOR...March 22, 2019
News
L.A. GUNS Parts Ways With Drummer SHANE FITZGIBBON, Announces Replacement
L.A. GUNS has parted ways with drummer Shane Fitzgibbon and has replaced him with Scot Coogan (LITA FORD, ACE FREHLEY, LYNCH MOB, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION). According to L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis, Fitzgibbon quit the band "for an amazing studio gig building rooms for [producer] Rick Rubin." The sin...March 22, 2019
News
WHITECHAPEL: 'Hickory Creek' Video Released
On March 29, Knoxville, Tennessee death metallers WHITECHAPEL will release their seventh full-length album, "The Valley", via Metal Blade Records. The official Mathis Arnell-directed music video for the latest single from the disc, "Hickory Creek", can be seen below. Produced once again by Mark Lewi...March 21, 2019
News
PHIL DEMMEL: 'I Think SLAYER Saved My Musical Career In Some Way'
Former MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel says that playing with SLAYER "saved" his musical career. Demmel filled in for SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt for four European shows last fall after Gary returned home to be with his dying father. Phil, who had only played his last show with MACHINE HEAD the d...March 21, 2019
News
Why Does ALL THAT REMAINS Singer PHIL LABONTE Always Wear Hats? He Explains
In a brand new interview with Backstage Entertainment, ALL THAT REMAINS frontman Phil Labonte was asked why he always wears hats, both on and off stage. "Thankfully, I don't have a weird-shaped head, so when I'm out and about in the summertime, I'll have my hat off or whatever," Phil said (see video...March 21, 2019
News
Watch BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Perform 'Children Of The Grave' Live For First Time In 13 Years
Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward performed the band's classic song "Children Of The Grave" live for the first time in 13 years last night (Tuesday, March 19) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California as part of a tribute to Randy Rhoads's last concert. He was joined on stage by bas...March 20, 2019
News
L.A. GUNS Frontman PHIL LEWIS Looks Back On His Collaboration With BERNIE TORMÉ: 'It Was A Real Band'
L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis spoke to XS Rock about his '80s collaboration with former OZZY OSBOURNE and GILLAN guitarist Bernie Tormé. TORMÉ released four albums, including the cult classic "Back To Babylon", before Lewis exited the group and Bernie teamed up with TWISTED SISTER's Dee Snider and I...March 19, 2019
News
Watch DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Perform Acoustic Version Of 'Hysteria' On 'Jonesy's Jukebox'
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell performed an acoustic version of the band's song "Hysteria" during a recent appearance on SEX PISTOLS guitarist Steve Jones's radio show, "Jonesy's Jukebox", on the 95.5 KLOS station in Los Angeles. He was joined by his LAST IN LINE bandmate, bassist Phil Soussa...March 19, 2019
News
L.A. GUNS Singer PHIL LEWIS Says STEVE RILEY 'Will Make A Fool Of Himself' At M3 ROCK FESTIVAL
Phil Lewis says that Steve Riley "will make a fool of himself" when he assembles his own version of L.A. GUNS to play an East Coast festival this spring. When the M3 Rock Festival — one of the largest annual '80s rock-themed events in America, if not the world — announced its 2019 lineup, L.A. GUNS...March 18, 2019
News
ALL THAT REMAINS Frontman: 'If You Have An Opinion, You Shouldn't Hide It'
Phil Labonte, the outspoken lead singer of ALL THAT REMAINS, spoke to Tattoo.com about the importance of voicing his opinion without being disrespectful. "There is a certain understanding, I think, that I have of people that are, like, 'I don't wanna talk about this,' or, 'I don't wanna talk about...March 18, 2019
News
OZZY OSBOURNE Pays Tribute To BERNIE TORMÉ: He 'Was A Gentle Soul With A Heart Of Gold'
Ozzy Osbourne has paid tribute to his onetime guitarist Bernie Tormé, calling him "a gentle soul with a heart of gold." Tormé is known for stepping in and saving the day for Ozzy when Randy Rhoads tragically died in 1982. Bernie played seven shows with Osbourne over a 10-day period before leaving Oz...March 18, 2019
News
PHILIP ANSELMO's Concerts In New Zealand Canceled, Reportedly Because Of Nazi Salute And 'White Power' Remarks
According to Stuff.co.nz, former PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo's concerts in New Zealand have been canceled in the wake of last week's terror attacks at Christchurch mosques which left 50 dead. Anselmo was due to play with his solo project, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS in Christchurch on March 2...March 18, 2019
News
BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD To Perform At 'Ultimate Jam Night' Tribute To RANDY RHOADS
Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward will perform on Tuesday, March 19 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California as part of a tribute to Randy Rhoads's last concert. The free "Ultimate Jam Night" show will be broadcast live worldwide via RYouLive. Ward will play alongside an all-star...March 18, 2019
News
Former GILLAN And OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist BERNIE TORMÉ Dead At 66
Bernie Tormé passed away on Sunday, March 17 at the age of 66. The guitarist's death was confirmed by Bernie's family, who issued the following statement: "Bernie Tormé passed away peacefully on the 17th March 2019, one day short of his 67th birthday, surrounded by his family. He had been on life su...March 18, 2019
News
Former SKID ROW And SAIGON KICK Drummer PHIL VARONE Announces Retirement From Drumming
Former SKID ROW and SAIGON KICK drummer Phil Varone has announced his retirement from drumming. The 51-year-old rocker, who is currently on tour with Jake E. Lee's RED DRAGON CARTEL, made his decision official via a social media post earlier today (Thursday, March 14). He wrote: "-No Drums No More.....March 14, 2019
Prev 