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ALCATRAZZ Unveils Music Video For 'London 1666'
"London 1666", the new music video from the hard-hitting, melodic heavy metal band ALCATRAZZ, can be seen below. The song is taken from the group's upcoming album, "Born Innocent", due on July 31. Guitarist Joe Stump comments: "Hell on earth is here! 'London 1666' is about the Great Fire of London w...June 12, 2020
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NUNO BETTENCOURT And STEVE VAI React To BRIAN MAY Being Named Greatest Rock Guitarist
Nuno Bettencourt and Steve Vai have reacted to the news that Brian May was voted greatest rock guitarist of all time in a new Total Guitar poll. "Congratulations @brianmayforreal," wrote Nuno Bettencourt. "From the first note I heard you play, you've shaped my guitar and musical DNA. I would have ne...June 11, 2020
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Who Is The Greatest Guitar Player Of All Time? TED NUGENT Weighs In
In a recent interview with Bushnell, legendary rocker Ted Nugent was asked to name the greatest guitar player of all time. He responded (see video below): "There are so many miracle workers on the guitar, and I've jammed with the best. I got to jam with B.B. King. I played bass with Chuck Berry and...June 10, 2020
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COREY TAYLOR Pens Foreword To New Book On 1980s Hard Rock And Hair Metal, 'Nothin' But A Good Time'
"Nothin' But A Good Time", described as the definitive, no-holds-barred oral history of 1980s hard rock and hair metal, will be released on March 16, 2021 via St. Martin's Press. 1980s hard rock was a hedonistic and often intensely creative wellspring of escapism that perfectly encapsulated — and ma...June 10, 2020
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BPMD Feat. BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH, MIKE PORTNOY, PHIL DEMMEL And MARK MENGHI: Listen To Cover Of 'We're An American Band'
BPMD — the new heavy metal juggernaut featuring vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (OVERKILL),drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, SONS OF APOLLO),bassist Mark Menghi (METAL ALLEGIANCE) and guitarist Phil Demmel (VIO-LENCE, ex-MACHINE HEAD) — will release its debut album, "American Made", on June...June 9, 2020
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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY Named Greatest Guitarist Of All Time By TOTAL GUITAR Magazine
QUEEN's Brian May was named the greatest guitarist of all time by the readers of U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine. The 72-year-old beat out such other guitar legends as Eric Clapton, Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix. Speaking with Total Guitar, May said: "I'm absolutely speechless. I'm blown...June 8, 2020
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DEF LEPPARD's Performance At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME To Be Released On Vinyl For 'Record Store Day'
DEF LEPPARD's March 2019 performance at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony at Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center will be released on vinyl for "Record Store Day" on August 29. Only 4,000 copies of the five-song EP will be made available. For the performance part of the evening, DEF...June 2, 2020
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W.A.S.P. Guitarist DOUGLAS BLAIR Pays Tribute To BOB KULICK: 'I've Played His Leads Thousands Of Times'
W.A.S.P. guitarist Douglas Blair has paid tribute to legendary guitarist and record producer Bob Kulick, who played on two of the band's albums, "The Crimson Idol" (1992) and "Still Not Black Enough" (1995). Kulick died on Friday (May 29) at the age of 70. His passing was confirmed by his brother, f...May 30, 2020
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DOKKEN's 'The Lost Songs: 1978-1981' Due In August; Complete Details Revealed
DOKKEN will release an album called "The Lost Songs: 1978-1981" on August 28 via Silver Lining Music. It wasn't always multi-platinum sales and stadium gigs for DOKKEN. There was a first-phase and there were early days, and it is those bold first steps to stardom which are celebrated comprehensivel...May 29, 2020
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Hear Newly Recorded Acoustic Version Of KORN's 'Can You Hear Me'
A newly recorded acoustic version of the KORN song "Can You Hear Me" can be streamed below. The original track appeared on the band's latest album, "The Nothing", which came out last September. Regarding KORN's decision to record a more laid-back rendition of "Can You Hear Me", singer Jonathan Davis...May 29, 2020
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KORN Records Acoustic Version Of 'Can You Hear Me' While In Quarantine
A newly recorded acoustic version of the KORN song "Can You Hear Me" premiered earlier today (Thursday, May 28) on SiriusXM Octane. The original track appeared on the band's latest album, "The Nothing", which came out last September. Regarding KORN's decision to record a more laid-back rendition of...May 28, 2020
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KORN Reschedules European Tour For Spring 2021
KORN's previously announced European summer 2020 tour dates have been rescheduled to maintain the safety of the band's fans, crew, and venue staff. All existing tickets will be honored for the rescheduled shows in May/June 2021. KORN says: "We look forward to returning next summer." 2021 tour dates:...May 28, 2020
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Watch SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE Cover LITTLE RICHARD's 'Keep A-Knockin'' As Part Of 'Lockdown Sessions'
Sammy Hagar and his CIRCLE bandmates Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson have once teamed up via the Internet to record music. After previously connecting via their smartphones from four separate locations to lay down a brand new song titled "Funky Feng Shui", as well as covers of THE WHO'...May 27, 2020
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THE DOOBIE BROTHERS Reschedule 50th-Anniversary Tour For Summer/Fall 2021
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS regret to announce that their 50th-anniversary tour has been rescheduled. This decision has been made with the health and safety of THE DOOBIE BROTHERS fans, crew and local employees in mind. The tour will now be rescheduled for 2021 starting on July 17 in West Palm Beach and end...May 26, 2020
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Watch Original Lineup Of BULLETBOYS Perform Live At 'Monsters Of Rock Cruise Studios'
On Saturday, May 23, the reunited original lineup of BULLETBOYS played a full-length set live on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise Facebook page. Video of the entire performance can be seen below. The original BULLETBOYS lineup made its live return on December 30 with a sold-out performance at the Whisky...May 24, 2020
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