Search results for 'rob halford'

News

Watch YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Cover DEEP PURPLE's 'Smoke On The Water' At Serbia's ARSENAL FEST

Fan-filmed video footage of Yngwie Malmsteen performing a cover version of DEEP PURPLE's "Smoke On The Water" on June 26 at the Arsenal Fest in Kragujevac, Serbia can be seen below. Yngwie's studio recording of "Smoke On The Water" was featured on his 2019 album "Blue Lightning", which paid homage t...

News

MARILYN MANSON Turns Himself In To Police In Connection With Alleged Assault In New Hampshire

According to TMZ, Marilyn Manson turned himself in to police on two outstanding warrants for misdemeanor simple assault involving an alleged incident with a videographer at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion. The shock-rocker, whose real name is Brian Warner, turned himself in last Friday (July 2) o...

News

POWERMAN 5000 Frontman Looks Back On 'Massive' Nu Metal Movement: 'It Was A Really Exciting Time'

In a new interview with Sofa King Cool, POWERMAN 5000 frontman Spider One was asked how it feels to have been part of the wave of rock bands that were responsible for creating the "nu metal" genre back in the late 1990s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think anybody who w...

News

K.K. DOWNING 'Didn't Really Feel' As Though He Had His Fair Share Of Lead Guitar Work In JUDAS PRIEST

In a new interview with Sonic Dorms, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing was asked if he ever considered making his new band KK'S PRIEST a one-guitar outfit instead of hiring another musician to play guitar in the group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's so strange yo...

News

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'I Don't Collaborate With People'

In a new interview with Sonic Perspectives, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen was asked if he would ever want to collaborate again with such musicians as Derek Sherinian (keyboards) and John Macaluso (drums). He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, 'cause I don't collabora...

News

EXODUS Drummer TOM HUNTING To Undergo Gastric Cancer Surgery

EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting will undergo a total gastrectomy next week, less than five months after he started treatment for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the stomach. According to Cancer.org, a total gastrectomy is done if the cancer has spread widely in the stomach. It is also often advised if t...

News

BLACK SABBATH's Touring Drummer TOMMY CLUFETOS Doesn't Pay Attention To Online Hate: 'It Doesn't Bother Me'

Drummer Tommy Clufetos (BLACK SABBATH, OZZY OSBOURNE, ROB ZOMBIE, TED NUGENT, ALICE COOPER) spoke to Aftershocks TV about how he deals with online hate every time he joins a new project or steps into a band where he is replacing a well-known musician. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

News

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Explains Why He Never Collaborated With RONNIE JAMES DIO On Original Music

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, Yngwie Malmsteen was asked if he and legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio ever tried to collaborate on original music. He responded: "Ronnie and I had many late-night talks about that. We knew that we were both too hard-headed and born...

News

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL Honored As Kentucky Colonel

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael has been honored by the Commonwealth of Kentucky with the title of Kentucky Colonel, given to individuals in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments or outstanding service. Kentucky Colonel is the highest honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Acc...

News

SIXX:A.M. Is Putting Finishing Touches On New Song

SIXX:A.M., the long-running project featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael — is putting the finishing touches on a new song. On Friday (July 2),Ashba took to his Instagram to write: "Just finished cutting guitars on a br...

Review

The Reckoning

Dedicated students of melodic rock and AOR aside, it seems unlikely that many people will be familiar with FRONTIERS MUSIC's habit of putting bands and collaborations together. It's almost as if the label has abandoned the idea of waiting for great new bands to emerge and are just creating them from...

News

VOLBEAT's New Album Is 'Done' And 'Ready To Go'

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, VOLBEAT drummer Jon Larsen spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Rewind, Replay, Rebound" LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The album is done; it's ready. But I can't re...

News

KORN Singer JONATHAN DAVIS: New 'Pop! Rocks' Figure Coming From FUNKO

The popular vinyl collectible company Funko — best known for its big-headed Pop! figures — has announced one its latest artist collaborations: KORN singer Jonathan Davis. Other artists who have gotten the Pop! Rocks treatment in the past include KISS, IRON MAIDEN, METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC, Oz...

News

EXODUS/SLAYER Guitarist GARY HOLT Opens Up About Decision To Quit Drinking Alcohol: 'I Was Becoming Miserable To Be Around'

EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt has opened up about his decision to quit drinking alcohol. The 57-year-old musician, who resides in Northern California, discussed his newfound sobriety in a new interview with the "Backstaged: The Devil In Metal" podcast hosted by author and music journalist Jo...

News

ROB HALFORD Confirms ANDY SNEAP Will Once Again Play Guitar For JUDAS PRIEST On Upcoming Tour

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke to Metal Pilgrim about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I remember that month [of writing sessions] that we had [in February 2020] at Glenn's [Tipton, PR...