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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO Explains Connection Between Heavy Metal And Jazz (Video)

Germany's Gitarre & Bass recently conducted an interview with METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the connection between heavy metal and jazz, Trujillo said: "Tony Iommi [BLACK SABBATH] was really influenced by Barney Kessel, who was an incredible...

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Video: METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO Performs JACO PASTORIUS's Music At Hollywood Bowl

The late, brilliant bass pioneer Jaco Pastorius changed the instrument forever with fluid passages that leaped out of the rhythm section. The visionary player, arranger, composer and producer was celebrated last night (Wednesday, August 12) at the Hollywood Bowl by a range of artists with music from...

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METALLICA Bassist ROBERT TRUJILLO Sets Events To Promote 'Jaco' Documentary

According to The Pulse Of Radio, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo is spearheading a series of events to promote "Jaco", the new documentary he's produced about the brief life and career of legendary bass player Jaco Pastorius. The film is now set for release on November 27 through on demand and str...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist RUDOLF SCHENKER: 'Rock And Roll Never Dies'

Guitarist Rudolf Schenker of German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS was interviewed at this year's edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting, which was held last month in Dessel, Belgium. You can now watch the chat below. SCORPIONS are celebrating 50 years of rock with the release of their 19th studio album...

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JOE SATRIANI: 'Shockwave Supernova' Title Track Available For Streaming

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani will release his 15th solo studio album, "Shockwave Supernova", on July 24, making him one of the first to utilize the new "Friday, Global Release Day" for music. The "Shockwave Supernova" title track can now be streamed in the YouTube clip below. It would be easy to...

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METALLICA Bassist ROBERT TRUJILLO's 'Jaco' Documentary On Track For November Release

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo's documentary film on the life and music of bass legend Jaco Pastorius, "Jaco - A Documentary Film", is on track for a November 2015 release. According to a posting on the project's official Facebook page, "We are doing some film festivals this summer (you may have...

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SCORPIONS Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Talks To Blue Puppet At HELLFEST (Video)

SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak was interviewed by "a strange blue character called Markus" of "The Rock Fernando Show" at this year's Hellfest, which was held June 19-21 in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat below. SCORPIONS are celebrating 50 years of rock with the release of their 19th st...

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SCORPIONS: North American Version Of 'Return To Forever' To Include Bonus Tracks

The most successful export from continental Europe with more than 100 million records sold, SCORPIONS are celebrating 50 years of rock with the release of their 19th studio album, "Return To Forever" (Sony Music/Legacy Recordings),on September 11. Produced by their two favorite Swedes, Mikael Nord...

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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO Talks Beginnings In Music, Upcoming Album And 'Jaco' Movie (Video)

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo was interviewed by Jazzrock TV when he resurrected his MASS MENTAL project for an exclusive reunion concert on September 6, 2014 during the Warwick Open Day 2014 in Markneukirchen, Germany. Trujillo talks about his beginnings in music, the fusion and jazz-rock roots...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Tap BLACK SABBATH Drummer TOMMY CLUFETOS For European Tour

THE DEAD DAISIES have spent the last week in Los Angeles intensively rehearsing for their upcoming European tour which will see them perform at the biggest rock festivals in world, as well as a play big run of arena shows with KISS. The DAISIES were joined in the rehearsal studio by Tommy Clufetos (...

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JOE SATRIANI To Release 'Shockwave Supernova' Album In July

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani will release his 15th solo studio album, "Shockwave Supernova", on July 24, making him one of the first to utilize the new "Friday, Global Release Day" for music. It would be easy to call "Shockwave Supernova" a "masterpiece" or "the last word on guitar" from the wor...

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SCORPIONS' RUDOLF SCHENKER Explains 'Return To Forever' Album Title

France's La Grosse Radio recently conducted an interview with guitarist Rudolf Schenker of German hard rock legends SCORPIONS. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the new SCORPIONS album title, "Return To Forever": "What can we do? We h...

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SCORPIONS Singer KLAUS MEINE Says The World Seems To Be 'Out Of Balance'

Zisis Petkanas of Greece's Rock Overdose recently conducted an interview with vocalist Klaus Meine of German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Asked for his opinion of the current Greek debt crisis, Meine said: "It seems like in many ways, the...

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METALLICA Bassist ROBERT TRUJILLO's 'Jaco' Documentary To Be Shown At 'Asbury Park Music In Film Festival'

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo's documentary film on the life and music of bass legend Jaco Pastorius, "Jaco - A Documentary Film", will be shown at the inaugural Asbury Park Music in Film Festival (APMFF),set to take place April 10-12. The film, produced by Trujillo and Johnny Pastorius, Jaco's...

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Video Premiere: SCORPIONS' 'We Built This House'

The brand-new SCORPIONS studio album "Return To Forever" was released on February 20 on CD, Deluxe CD, vinyl, Limited Collector's Box, and several more digital and physical formats. The video for the first single, "We Built This House", can be be seen below. "Return To Forever" was recorded with Mik...