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SCOTT IAN: 'This Will Be The Only Version Of ANTHRAX Until There Is No ANTHRAX'

Despite the fact that veteran metallers ANTHRAX have been plagued with singer changes for most of their career, the band's guitarist, Scott Ian, is confident that the group's present formation will carry them into retirement. "I've gone on record saying this will be the only version of ANTHRAX until...

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THE CULT: Paris Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of THE CULT's September 19 concert at Le Bataclan in Paris, France can be seen below. THE CULT's new album, "Choice Of Weapon", sold around 11,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 34 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD was made...

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BRUCE DICKINSON, BRIAN MAY, ALICE COOPER, ULI JON ROTH Perform At 'The Sunflower Jam' (Video)

Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN),Ian Paice (DEEP PURPLE),Brian May (QUEEN),Alice Cooper, John Paul Jones (LED ZEPPELIN) and Uli Jon Roth (SCORPIONS) are among the musicians who took part in the 2012 edition of The Sunflower Jam, which took place on Sunday, September 16 at the Royal Albert Hall in Lo...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says Expanded 'Big Four' Should Include EXODUS

In a recent interview with Georgia Straight, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian was asked which of his cohorts in the "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — he most enjoyed listening to in his spare time. "Oh wow, that's tough," replied Ian. "I would have to say, ...

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GARY HOLT, FRANK BELLO, BILLY SHEEHAN Talk 'Metal Masters 4' In Video Interview

Three of the leading gear/technology companies for both musicians and consumers alike returned on September 7 with their successful "Metal Masters" clinic series. "Metal Masters 4" brought back some of the classic "masters" while adding a few new members to the list. The night's main band comprised...

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DAVE LOMBARDO Vs. CHARLIE BENANTE At 'Metal Masters 4': Fan-Filmed Video Footage

Three of the leading gear/technology companies for both musicians and consumers alike returned last Friday (September 7) with their successful "Metal Masters" clinic series. "Metal Masters 4" brought back some of the classic "masters" while adding a few new members to the list. Friday night's main b...

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GLENN HUGHES And DAVID COVERDALE To Commemorate 40th Anniversary Of DEEP PURPLE's 'Burn'?

Former DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes tells CBS Local that he has been in touch with the band's ex-lead singer, David Coverdale, about doing something special to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the "Burn" album. He says, "David and I have talked about this weekly since [former DEEP PU...

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Members Of JUDAS PRIEST, DEEP PURPLE, DEF LEPPARD, DREAM THEATER Featured On THE WHO Tribute

Cleopatra Records has set an October 2 release date for "Who Are You: An All Star Tribute To The Who". As THE WHO approaches a nearly 50-year career, artists in genres from classic to progressive rock, and from punk to country, collaborate on a stunning celebration of the band’s remarkable catalogue...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist: 'We Had No Intention Ever Of Changing Our Name'

On the eleventh anniversary of 9/11, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke to Steve Newton of the Georgia Straight about the media frenzy that had occured, a few weeks after the attacks, regarding the band's name. One person died of anthrax contamination, and two other people were exposed to the diseas...

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GARY HOLT, FRANK BELLO, BILLY SHEEHAN Talk 'Metal Masters 4' In New Video Interview

Three of the leading gear/technology companies for both musicians and consumers alike returned last Friday (September 7) with their successful "Metal Masters" clinic series. "Metal Masters 4" brought back some of the classic "masters" while adding a few new members to the list. Friday night's main b...

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BILLY SHEEHAN On Playing SLAYER And EXODUS Songs: 'It's Like Being On Another Planet'

Three of the leading gear/technology companies for both musicians and consumers alike returned last Friday (September 7) with their successful "Metal Masters" clinic series. "Metal Masters 4" brought back some of the classic "masters" while adding a few new members to the list. Friday night's main b...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Lends His Support To U.K. Parliamentary Competition 'Rock The House'

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has been asked to be a patron for "Rock The House", a Parliamentary music competition founded by Mike Weatherley, a British Conservative Party Member of Parliament (MP),and backed by the music industry and a huge roster of music legends. It sees MPs nomi...

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SLAYER, EXODUS, ANTHRAX, Ex-PANTERA Members Perform At 'Metal Masters 4'; Video Available

Three of the leading gear/technology companies for both musicians and consumers alike returned with their successful "Metal Masters" clinic series. Partnering up with Guitar Center, "Metal Masters 4" took place earlier tonight (Friday, September 7) at the Gramercy Theater in New York City . "Metal M...

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GODSMACK Frontman Scolds Security For Using 'Unnecessary' Force While Tackling Fan (Video)

GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna scolded the security for using "unnecessary" force while tackling a fan during the band's concert on August 31 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Just as GODSMACK had begun to play the song "Awake" while on tour as the headliners of the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival, a...

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'Metal Masters 4': Video Message From PHILIP ANSELMO, Soundcheck Photos Available

Three of the leading gear/technology companies for both musicians and consumers alike are returning with their successful "Metal Masters" clinic series. Partnering up with Guitar Center, "Metal Masters 4" will take place in New York City on September 7 at The Gramercy. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. w...