Search results for 'strapping young lad'

News

Former MEGADETH Members DAVID ELLEFSON, JEFF YOUNG And CHRIS POLAND To Perform 'Thrash Classics' At 'Days Of The Dead'

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass),Jeff Young (guitar) and Chris Poland (guitar) will perform "a very special set of thrash classics" at the fall 2022 edition of the Days Of The Dead horror and pop culture convention, set to take place November 18-20 at Crowne Plaza O'Hare in Rosemont, I...

News

DAVID ELLEFSON: 'It Was Fun To Play' MEGADETH Songs With JEFF YOUNG Again

In a recent Cameo video message requested by a fan, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked about the lyrical inspiration for the songs "502" and "Liar" from the band's third album, 1988's "So Far, So Good… So What!" He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "'502' is the Californi...

News

DEF LEPPARD Launches 'Let's Rock It' Match-3 Puzzle Game

DEF LEPPARD has announced "Let's Rock It", the band's new match-3 mobile puzzle game. In the game, you'll get to immerse yourself in a fast-paced, hard-rocking lifestyle of a band manager hitting the road to go on tour. You get to help your group reach legendary status by collecting hit singles, sel...

News

LAST IN LINE/Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Bassist PHIL SOUSSAN Has Completed Writing His Autobiography

Bassist Phil Soussan, who played on Ozzy Osbourne's "The Ultimate Sin" album and was credited with co-writing one of Ozzy's biggest hits, "Shot In The Dark", is putting the finishing touches on his autobiography. "It's done," he said during an appearance on this past Wednesday's (May 25) episode of...

News

QUIET RIOT's Ninth Studio Album, 'Alive And Well', To Get Deluxe Reissue Treatment

QUIET RIOT's ninth album, "Alive And Well", will be reissued as a deluxe 2CD set and a 2LP vinyl package on June 17. The 1999 album remains an important cornerstone in the band's history as it reunited the classic lineup of singer Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Carlos Cavazo, bassist Rudy Sarzo and drummer...

News

GENE SIMMONS Says DONALD TRUMP 'Allowed' People 'To Be Publicly Racist And Out There With Conspiracy Theories'

In a new interview with SPIN, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke about former U.S. president Donald Trump, on whose "The Celebrity Apprentice" show he was once a contestant. "I know the previous [U.S.] president," he said. "I knew him before he entered politics. Look what that gentleman did to...

News

Documentary About AC/DC Tribute Band BACK IN BLACK To Receive West Coast Premiere

"My Stupid Tribute Band", the music documentary from the Dallas, Texas-based AC/DC tribute band BACK IN BLACK, was selected by the Dances With Films festival and will have its West Coast premiere on June 15 at 9:15 p.m. at the legendary TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Prior to the screening, the b...

News

SCORPIONS Singer KLAUS MEINE Celebrates 74th Birthday In Prague (Video)

May 25 marked the 74th birthday of SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine. In the video below, he can be seen celebrating the milestone with his bandmates and friends while on the road in Prague, Czech Republic. Meine told the Phoenix New Times in a 2017 interview that the aging process has forced the SCORPIO...

News

Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI Says Writing His Autobiography Was A 'Cleansing' And 'Tedious' Experience

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi spoke to Australia's May The Rock Be With You about his upcoming autobiography, "Horseshoes And Hand Grenades", which is tentatively due on June 14 via Rare Bird Books. It was written with the help of MÖTLEY CRÜE historian/author Paul Miles. Regarding the writin...

Feature

MUNICIPAL WASTE's TONY FORESTA Doesn't Regret Creating Controversial DONALD TRUMP T-Shirt: 'F**k That Guy'

By David E. Gehlke Party crossover thrashers MUNICIPAL WASTE were conspicuously absent during the thick of the pandemic. In what has become an almost unavoidable and recurring refrain, the band had to halt all touring activities and delay work on new material as lockdowns and social distancing took...

News

MAX And IGOR CAVALERA Kick Off 2022 'Return Beneath Arise' Tour In Albuquerque (Video)

Former SEPULTURA members Max Cavalera and Igor "Iggor" Cavalera kicked off the 2022 "Return Beneath Arise" tour last night (Sunday, May 22) at the Sunshine Theater in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fan-filmed video can be seen below. "Return Beneath Arise" sees Max and Igor performing select tracks from S...

News

ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN Dismisses UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER's Criticism: 'We Don't Have To Prove Ourselves'

In a new interview with Zisis Petkanas of Greece's Rock Overdose, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about his long-lasting working relationship with singer Mark Tornillo, who joined the band in 2009. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think it just proves what I've always felt. It's...

News

VINNIE PAUL's Estate To Auction His Collection Of Personal And Private Mementos

Backstage Auctions has announced the Vinnie Paul Estate Auction, featuring nearly 700 lots of impressive collectibles, mementos, and personal items from the late PANTERA, HELLYEAH and DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. Paul is one of the most recognized drummers in heavy metal. Through his work...

News

ICONIC Feat. MICHAEL SWEET, JOEL HOEKSTRA, MARCO MENDOZA And TOMMY ALDRIDGE: 'Fast As You Can' Music Video

"Fast As You Can", the new music video from ICONIC, the hard rock supergroup featuring Michael Sweet (guitars),Joel Hoekstra (guitars),Marco Mendoza (bass),Tommy Aldridge (drums),and Nathan James (vocals),can be seen below. The song is taken from ICONIC's debut album, "Second Skin", which will...

News

QUEENSRŸCHE Announces New Album 'Digital Noise Alliance'

QUEENSRŸCHE has set "Digital Noise Alliance" as the title of its new studio album, due on October 7 via Century Media Records. Earlier today (Friday, May 20),QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton shared a short video teaser for the upcoming follow-up to 2019's "The Verdict", and he included the foll...