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BRUCE KULICK To Play 10 KISS Classics At Tonight's 'Ultimate Jam Night'

Ultimate Jam Night, the long-running weekly free music show held at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California turns its upcoming Tuesday-night show on December 6 into a night honoring famed band KISS with guest musical director and former KISS member Bruce Kulick performing a 10-song se...

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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS Will Have A 'Pretty Busy Year' In 2017

IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris was interviewed by Planet Rock's Paul Anthony when Harris's solo/side project BRITISH LION headlined the Planet Rockstock festival on Saturday, December 3 at Trecco Bay, South Wales, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about BRITISH LION's upco...

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Watch 'Live To Win', Newly Released Documentary About Making Of LEMMY Statue

Director Rocio Romero has released "Live To Win", a documentary about the the August 24 unveiling of a statute of Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister in front of the late MOTÖRHEAD frontman's favorite haunt, the legendary Rainbow Bar & Grill on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, California. The six-minute cl...

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RATT Feat. DEMARTINI, PEARCY, CROUCIER To Headline Next Year's M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

The newly reunited RATT — featuring singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Warren DeMartini — has been confirmed to perform at next year's edition of the M3 Rock Festival, set to take place on Friday, April 28, 2017 and Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Co...

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Rainbow Bar & Grill Patio Dubbed 'Lemmy's Lounge' In Memory Of Late MOTÖRHEAD Frontman

West Hollywood, California's famous Rainbow Bar & Grill on the Sunset Strip has dedicated its patio to iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister and re-named it "Lemmy's Lounge." It is a fitting gesture from the Rainbow, as when Lemmy wasn't touring or recording, the majority of his waking hours...

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DEMARTINI, PEARCY, CROUCIER Take Control Of RATT After Expelling BLOTZER From Partnership

Three members of RATT's classic lineup — singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Warren DeMartini — have taken control of the band's name after a judge ruled against drummer Bobby Blotzer with respect to whether Croucier had committed trademark infringement by using the RATT name...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE Among Musicians Paying Tribute To DAVID BOWIE At 'Ultimate Jam Night'

Ultimate Jam Night, the long-running weekly free music show held at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, will turn its upcoming Tuesday night edition on November 29 at 8 p.m. PST into a "thank you" for David Bowie, featuring a list of highly acclaimed musicians. The event will be...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Says 'The Real RATT' Will Return In 2017

Stephen Pearcy has announced "the return of the real RATT" in 2017, presumably featuring the band's original singer, along with guitarist Warren DeMartini and bassist Juan Croucier. A court ruling on November 8 apparently decided in Croucier's favor over RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer with respect to wh...

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'Home Of Metal' Exhibition Celebrating BLACK SABBATH Is Going Global

Arts Council England is investing nearly half a million pounds in arts organization Capsule's international plans to celebrate the musical influence and fandom of the legendary British heavy metal band BLACK SABBATH. Capsule will receive £450,000 from the Arts Council's Ambition for Excellence progr...

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Watch IRON MAIDEN Bassist's BRITISH LION Perform In Leipzig, Germany

Fan-filmed video footage of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris's solo/side project BRITISH LION performing on November 25 at Hellraiser in Leipzig, Germany can be seen below. BRITISH LION previously debuted two new songs, "Spitfire" and "Bible Black", during its summer 2015 tour. Asked if BRITISH LION...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Says Fans Can Expect 'Plenty Of Tributes' To LEMMY In Next Few Years

Lechon Atomico of Mariskal Rock TV conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich before the band's October 26 concert in San Juan, Puerto Rico. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if fans can expect to see METALLICA perform any MOTÖRHEAD covers as a tribute to Lemmy Kilmister at any...

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MASTODON's BRENT HINDS Breaks Leg In Motorcycle Accident

MASTODON's Brent Hinds has broken his leg in a motorcycle accident, it has been revealed. The guitarist/vocalist posted a photo of himself laying in bed with a cast on his right leg and the caption: "broke my fucking leg starting my motorcycle goddamnit. sorry to all the shows I was about to play wi...

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Doctor Arrested In Death Of Former 3 DOORS DOWN Guitarist MATT ROBERTS

An arrest has been made in connection with the death of former 3 DOORS DOWN guitarist Matt Roberts, who overdosed on prescription drugs three months ago. According to Fox 6 News, Alabama physician Dr. Richard Snellgrove was indicted on November 16 for allegedly providing drugs to the 38-year-old mus...

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METALLICA Bassist ROBERT TRUJILLO Takes Equity Stake In Manhattan West Asset Management

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo has taken an equity stake in Manhattan West Asset Management, a Manhattan Beach, California-based advisory firm, where he's a client. Manhattan West Asset Management has transitioned over 90 percent of its client base since becoming an independent RIA firm five mont...

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LIVE NATION Acquires Majority Stake In SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. today announced it has acquired a majority stake in Sweden Rock Festival, one of Sweden's most successful and longest-running festivals. The team behind Sweden Rock Festival will continue to curate, manage and produce the event, now with access to Live Nation's unpara...