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Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer MATT SORUM Introduces ARTBIT To Help Starving Artists Get Paid

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum has announced the creation of Artbit — a revolutionary distributed-ledger platform that allows both artists and fans to share and monetize artistic talent from anywhere across the globe. Founded by Sorum, Pablo Martins, Renan Monjon, Saulo Monjon and Jean-Ph...

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SLASH Obtains Restraining Order Against Threatening Man

According to TMZ, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was granted a temporary restraining order against a man he says tried to gain access to his property. The man reportedly attempted to convince Slash's girlfriend he was a friend so that he could be allowed into the guitarist's home during a Super Bowl...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Documentary 'Scream For Me Sarajevo' To Be Screened In U.K. Cinemas In April

"Scream For Me Sarajevo", a documentary telling the story of a 1994 concert given by IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson while the Bosnian War was raging and Sarajevo itself was under siege, will be screened in select U.K. cinemas from April 17. There will also be a question-and-answer session with D...

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QUIET RIOT Guitarist 'Loves' The Fact That Artists Are 'Banning Cell Phones At Shows'

QUIET RIOT guitarist Alex Grossi says that he "loves" the fact that several major artists have banned cell phones at concerts, explaining that he wants to see people "appreciating what's in front of them, not living through their phones." During his tour this summer, Jack White will require concert...

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RICHIE FAULKNER: If JUDAS PRIEST Is Not Inducted Into The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME, What Is The Credibility Of It?

Richie Faulkner says that the credibility of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame should be questioned if JUDAS PRIEST doesn't eventually get the honor of being inducted. Even though artists are eligible for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 25 years after the release of their first album or single, iconic h...

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AEROSMITH, METALLICA, FOO FIGHTERS, JANE'S ADDICTION, MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummers Featured In 'Beyond The Beats' Book

A new book hitting shelves and kindles in April features exclusive interviews with the superstar drummers from the biggest bands in rock and metal, including Lars Ulrich of METALLICA, Joey Kramer of AEROSMITH, Tommy Lee of MÖTLEY CRÜE, Taylor Hawkins of the FOO FIGHTERS, Chad Smith of the RED HOT CH...

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LORDI To Release 'Sexorcism' Album In May

Finnish heavy metal monsters LORDI will release their ninth studio album, "Sexorcism", on May 25 via AFM. The disc is described in a press release as "a full-on and uncensored shot of LORDI brand hard rock and roll" and "possibly [the band's] most controversial record to date." LORDI's most recent a...

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TOMMY LEE's Son Says MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer's 'Alcoholism' Is To Blame For Physical Altercation

Tommy Lee's son has spoken out about the physical altercation that took place between him and his father on Monday night. Brandon Lee, 21, said that he feels "forced to speak out" about the incident and blamed the drama on "an intervention" for the MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer gone wrong. Brandon issued the...

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L.A. GUNS Parts Ways With Guitarist MICHAEL GRANT

Guitarist Michael Grant has left L.A. GUNS "to pursue other interests including his solo project, MICHAEL GRANT & THE ASSASSINS," according to a statement from L.A. GUNS. The band adds: "L.A. GUNS thanks Michael for his contributions, and we wish him all the best with his future endeavors." L.A. GUN...

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Rumor: SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS Putting Finishing Touches On New Studio Album

Slash's solo band, dubbed SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS, is rumored to be putting the finishing touches on a new studio album for a fall release. The GUNS N' ROSES guitarist has not officially confirmed that he is back in the studio working on the follow-up to 2014's "World On Fir...

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COREY TAYLOR, HALESTORM Support Initiatives For School Safety

Following the tragic February 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida, Monster Energy Fort Rock festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents and AEG Presents — along with Corey Taylor, HALESTORM and various other music artists performing at the festival at Markham Park in Su...

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AC/DC Singer BRIAN JOHNSON Joins MICK FLEETWOOD On Stage In Maui (Video)

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson joined rock and roll icon Mick Fleetwood on stage on March 4 at Fleetwood's On Front St., a restaurant and bar owned by Fleetwood in Maui, Hawaii, to perform the 1940s rhythm and blues standard "(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66". Video footage of his appearance can be seen bel...

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ICED EARTH Guitarist Talks Gun Control, 'Staged' Mass Shootings And Arming School Teachers

ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer has weighed in on the gun control debate, less than a month after a shooting at a Florida high school left 14 students and three teachers dead. The attack in Parkland was the deadliest school shooting since the 2012 rampage that killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elemen...

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Former KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Says Additional KULICK BROTHERS Performances Will Happen

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick was recently interviewed by Totally Driven Radio. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On his recent "Kiss Kruise VII" performance with his brother, guitarist/produc...

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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist DIZZY REED: AXL ROSE 'Saw That I Really Wanted To Be A Part Of The Band'

GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed was recently interviewed by Australia's Lock In. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about the fact that he has always been treated as an important part of the GUNS N' ROSES live show and wasn't hidden off stage or relegated to the shadows on the side stage...