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3 INCHES OF BLOOD Guitarist Interviewed On 'The Classic Metal Show'

Guitarist Shane Clark of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD was a featured guest on the September 19, 2009 edition of "The Classic Metal Show". The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. "The Classic Metal Show" can be heard every Saturda...

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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY: 'I'd Like To See Us Play For Another 10 Years'

Rick Massimo of The Providence Journal recently conducted an in-depth interview with AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry. Regarding AEROSMITH's future, Perry said the band is committed to do four shows in late October and early November in Abu Dhabi and Hawaii. "It remains to be seen whether Steven [Tyler...

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SLAYER's DAVE LOMBARDO: 'I Feel I'm At The Peak Of My Performance Right Now'

Tom Trakas of the None But My Own blog recently conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. None But My Own: Where is Dave Lombardo, the drummer these days? The kid who grew up a John Bonham and Peter Criss maniac? Where are ...

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JUDAS PRIEST Interviewed By RICK WAKEMAN: U.K. Broadcast Times Announced

Vocalist Rob Halford and guitarist Glenn Tipton, members of JUDAS PRIEST, talked to Rick Wakeman and provided a mesmerizing insight into the drive and determination that led the Metal Gods from the working-class steel town of Birmingham, England to becoming one of the biggest heavy metal bands in th...

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THE POOR: 'Round 1' Teaser Available

A teaser for "Round 1", the forthcoming album from reunited Australian rockers THE POOR, can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release on October 19 via Riot! Entertainment. THE POOR (originally THE POOR BOYS) started out playing the pub circuit in Darwin nearly two decades ago. The plan was...

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SLASH, STEVE VAI, RICK NIELSEN Interviewed For 'Rock Prophecies' Film

Slash, Rick Nielsen of CHEAP TRICK and Steve Vai are among the musicians who were interviewed for "Rock Prophecies", a feature-length chronicle of conflicted photographer Robert M. Knight, on a quest to find both himself and the world's next great guitar player. The film will have a FREE screening a...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: 'I Don't Want To Be That Cardboard Cutout Rock Star'

ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor after the singer's new solo project, COREY TAYLOR AND THE JUNK BEER KIDNAP BAND, made its Los Angeles live debut this past Monday night (September 28) at the Key Club in Hollywood, Californ...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Schedules Melbourne In-Store

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will take part in an in-store signing session at Allans Music in Melbourne, Australia on Friday, October 9 at 3:30 p.m. For more information, see the poster below. King made several in-store appearances at select B.C. Rich retailers while on the 2009 Rockstar Energy Drink...

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SLIPKNOT Frontman's JUNK BEER KIDNAP BAND Makes L.A. Debut; Video, Review Available

SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor's new solo project, COREY TAYLOR AND THE JUNK BEER KIDNAP BAND, made its Los Angeles live debut last night (Monday, September 28) at the Key Club in Hollywood, California as the support act for STEEL PANTHER. According to Rick Florino of ARTISTdirect, the ba...

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'Behind The Music: Bret Michaels' Commercial Posted Online

A commercial for "Behind The Music: Bret Michaels" — which premieres Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on VH1 — can be viewed below. VH1's Emmy-nominated documentary series "Behind The Music" returns to focus on some of today's top artists who have had a major impact on the music world,...

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'Why AC/DC Matters' Book Due In October

AC/DC is the second-best-selling popular music act of all time, bested only by THE BEATLES. They've sold 200 million albums worldwide. "Back in Black" is the second best-selling album in the world behind MICHAEL JACKSON's "Thriller" at 49 million copies sold. In 2008, thirty-five years after AC/DC f...

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SLASH Confirms Lineup For Mirage Concert

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has revealed the lineup of musicians who will join him for his all-star concert in Las Vegas on October 2. The concert, billed "Slash & Friends", celebrates the 20th anniversary of Las Vegas hotel, casino and white tiger playground the Mirage. Acc...

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SLAYER: 'World Painted Blood' Title Track Available For Streaming

"World Painted Blood", the title track of SLAYER's highly anticipated new album, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. Due on November 3 via American Recordings, the effort will initially ship with four special collector's edition CD covers. Each of the four covers will display one-...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD Guitar Lesson Videos Available

Music lesson web site PlayThisRiff.com is now featuring lesson videos with guitarist Shane Clark of 3 INCHES OF BLOOD. At PlayThisRiff.com you will find the following lesson videos by Shane: * "Battles and Brotherhood" * "Silent Killer" * "Call of the Hammer" * "Demons Blade" * "Goatrider's Hoard" *...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drummer: We Wanted To Make Our Version Of 'Vulgar Display Of Power'

ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer Jeremy Spencer. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: On "War is the Answer", it feels like everything has become far more intense. Would you say that's the case? Je...