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JASON BECKER Says He Thought He Was On His 'Way Out' After Recent Health Issues

Legendary guitarist and composer Jason Becker, who has been living with ALS for over 30 years, says that he thought he was on his "way out" following several "scary health issues." Last month, Becker underwent treatment for a bacterial infection. He spent several days at a hospital in Northern Calif...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Shares New Original 'Comics'

Since April 2020, VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth has spent much of his time creating COVID-themed drawings — he calls them comics — and then sharing the finished works on his social media channels. Some of his latest work can be found below. According to a New York Times profile from last summer,...

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THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT Feat. STONE SOUR's JOSH RAND: Debut EP Due In July; 'Ignite' Single Available

Josh Rand, multi-instrumentalist, veteran songwriter and long-tenured guitarist of the Grammy-nominated rock outfit STONE SOUR, and his THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT partner, co-songwriter and vocalist Casandra Carson, have dropped a new song, "Ignite". It is the second track to be released from THE L.I.F.E....

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH WVH Releases Lyric Video For 'Mammoth'

Wolfgang Van Halen has released the official lyric video for the song "Mammoth" from his solo band, MAMMOTH WVH. The track will appear on MAMMOTH WVH's self-titled debut album, due on June 11 via Explorer1 Music Group/EX1 Records. Wolfgang describes "Mammoth" as the song that most encompasses the ov...

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SCOTT ROCKENFIELD Shares Demo Version Of QUEENSRŸCHE Song 'Toxic Remedy'

Scott Rockenfield has posted a demo version of the QUEENSRŸCHE song "Toxic Remedy" on his recently launched Queensryche2021.com web site. The final version of the track was included on the band's 2015 album "Condition Hüman", which marked QUEENSRŸCHE's second studio release with Todd La Torre, who r...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD Says KEITH NELSON's Departure Was 'Three Years In The Making'

BUCKCHERRY singer Josh Todd says that the departure of founding guitarist Keith Nelson was "three years in the making" before it finally happened. Nelson's exit from BUCKCHERRY was announced in May 2017. At the time, no reason was given for his split with the group. He was replaced by Kevin Roentgen...

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MR. BUNGLE Covers VAN HALEN's 'Loss Of Control' (Video)

MR. BUNGLE has released "Loss Of Control", a VAN HALEN cover that the band debuted during its Halloween 2020 streaming special "The Night They Came Home". The single is available now, while a live performance video of the song was can be seen below. "MR. BUNGLE tried to play this song in the '90s an...

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HEART's NANCY WILSON Releases Music Video For Her Cover Of PEARL JAM's 'Daughter'

HEART's Nancy Wilson has released a Jeremy Danger Pictures-directed music video for her cover version of PEARL JAM's "Daughter". She originally recorded the track for Netflix's "I Am All Girls", a South African film which shines a light on human trafficking, Nancy said about the song, and its connec...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On Japan's Handling Of Coronavirus Crisis: 'It's Been Fine As Far As Convenience And Normal Life'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, who has been living and recording music in Japan since 2003, spoke to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" about how the Asian country is handling the coronavirus crisis. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think it was ever as serio...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Says It Was 'The Right Decision' To Postpone 'The Stadium' Tour Until 2022

DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen spoke to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" about the postponement of the band's "The Stadium Tour" with MÖTLEY CRÜE, POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS. The trek, which was originally planned for 2020 and later moved to 2021, will now take place in 202...

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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Is 'Working On Some Recordings' With His JOURNEY Tribute Band

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna spoke to "The Johnny Dare Morning Show" about his recently launched JOURNEY tribute band called JOEY BELLADONNA'S BEYOND THE BAND (formerly JOURNEY BEYOND). JOEY BELLADONNA'S BEYOND THE BAND, which also features keyboardist Doug Carter, bassist Paul Arntz, guitarist Ma...

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HEART's NANCY WILSON 'Got Really Comfortable Being The Singer' On Her Debut Solo Album

HEART's Nancy Wilson, who released her debut solo album, "You And Me", on May 7 via Carry On Music, spoke to Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station about the fear and challenges of stepping out on her own and making music away from the band. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[There w...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Is Selling Drum Sticks Used By SCOTT ROCKENFIELD During Recording Of 2013 Album

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre is selling one of four remaining pairs of drum sticks that were used by Scott Rockenfield during the drum recordings of the band's 2013 self-titled album. Says Todd: "After drum recordings were completed, Scott gave me these sticks, to which I went to the studio kitc...

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STAIND's MIKE MUSHOK: How I Got Away From Playing Guitar Solos In Every Song

STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok was recently interviewed by Darren Paltrowitz, host of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz". You can now watch the chat below. Asked if he had to "hide" the influence of guitar players like Eddie Van Halen from STAIND's music during the early stages of the band, Mike...

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ROY MAYORGA Says 'It's Gonna Be A While' Before STONE SOUR Gets Back Together

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, Roy Mayorga was asked about the current status of STONE SOUR, the band he has played with for the past decade and a half. The drummer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's on hiatus. It's too early to say. Corey's [Tay...