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ASKING ALEXANDRIA's BEN BRUCE: 'We Have To End Racism'
ASKING ALEXANDRIA guitarist Ben Bruce has spoken out about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and ensuing protests across the country. Floyd, an unarmed black man, died on Monday (May 25) as Minneapolis police arrested him outside a convenience store on a report of a counterfeit bill being pas...May 30, 2020
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD And POISON: Official Announcement Regarding 'The Stadium Tour' Expected On Monday
MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD, POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS are expected to issue an official statement regarding the status of their previously announced "The Stadium Tour" on Monday, June 1. Most concerts and festivals have been canceled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic that...May 30, 2020
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DINO CAZARES Addresses FEAR FACTORY's Status, Sets Record Straight On Rumored 'Soul Of A New Machine' Tour
FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares discussed the band's current status during a live interview earlier today (Saturday, May 30) on the latest episode of Nuclear Blast's "Saturday Night Lockdown" with host Francesco Paoli of FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. "At the moment, the last three years, unfortunately, F...May 30, 2020
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BOB KULICK Dies: Members Of KISS, SONS OF APOLLO, KINGDOM COME, FOZZY Pay Tribute
Members of KISS, SONS OF APOLLO, KINGDOM COME, FIREWIND, FOZZY and ALCATRAZZ are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of legendary guitarist and record producer Bob Kulick. Kulick died Thursday (May 28) at the age of 70. His passing was confirmed by his brother, former...May 29, 2020
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS 'Would Be Up For' Participating In Band's 50th-Anniversary Tour
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins says that he is open to participating in the band's 50th-anniversary tour. Atkins formed JUDAS PRIEST in 1969 in Birmingham, England, naming it after the Bob Dylan tune "The Ballad Of Frankie Lee And Judas Priest". In 1973, Atkins stepped out to land a "real jo...May 29, 2020
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COREY TAYLOR's Wife Says He Is 'The Best Human Ever'
Alicia Taylor, the wife of SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor, discussed their relationship during a recent interview with Portable Trevor. Speaking about how their marriage is working out so far, Alicia said (see video below): "He's just the best human ever. And when I say that, I really...May 28, 2020
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KISS's PAUL STANLEY Condemns Death Of Black Man In Minneapolis Police Custody
KISS frontman Paul Stanley has condemned the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, by Minneapolis law enforcement officers and has spoken out against police brutality. Floyd died on Monday (May 25) as police arrested him outside a convenience store on a report of a counterfeit bill being pa...May 28, 2020
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THE DOORS' ROBBY KRIEGER Releases 'Hot Head' Video
The legendary guitarist and songwriter of THE DOORS and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Robby Krieger will release his first solo album in 10 years on August 14. "The Ritual Begins At Sundown" will be made available via his new home at The Players Club, a division of the Mascot Label Group. THE...May 28, 2020
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RAMMSTEIN To Reschedule North American Tour For 2021
German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN have postponed their 2020 North American stadium tour. The trek was due to kick off on August 20 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and conclude on September 27 in Mexico City, Mexico. Earlier today, RAMMSTEIN released the following statement: "Sadly, but in the best i...May 27, 2020
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer ROB HALFORD's Autobiography, 'Confess', Gets Official Release Date
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford will release his autobiography, "Confess", on September 29 via Hachette Books. Pre-orders are now available at Amazon. Known as "The Metal God" by his devoted, global fan base, Halford has always subverted the norm, and "Confess" will offer readers a compelling, hea...May 27, 2020
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LAMB OF GOD's 'State Of Unrest' European Tour With KREATOR Won't Happen Before 2021
LAMB OF GOD's previously postponed "State Of Unrest" European tour with KREATOR and POWER TRIP will not take place before 2021. The trek, which had to be rescheduled in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, was originally slated to kick off on March 27 in Stockholm, Sweden and conclude on...May 27, 2020
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RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY And JORDAN ZIFF Are Working On New Music
RATT singer Stephen Pearcy is working on a new song co-written by the band's guitarist Jordan Ziff. The track is expected to appear on RATT's forthcoming follow-up to 2010's "Infestation" album. Earlier today, Pearcy tweeted: "Jordan Ziff @theRATTpack I'm @septopfuel Working on a new song with @jord...May 25, 2020
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POP EVIL's LEIGH KAKATY: 'Rock Is Dead' Is 'A Ludicrous, Horrible Concept'
POP EVIL frontman Leigh Kakaty has dismissed the notion that rock is dead, calling it "a ludicrous, horrible concept." While rock 'n' roll has been king of the music world for decades, in the past few years, it's been unseated by the growing popularity of hip-hop. This has caused many pundits to pro...May 25, 2020
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FAITH NO MORE Keyboardist Says MAN ON MAN Video Was Removed From YouTube 'For Sexual Violations'
FAITH NO MORE keyboardist Roddy Bottum says that the debut video from his MAN ON MAN project was removed from YouTube "for sexual violations." The "Daddy" clip, which made its online debut on Friday (May 22),is still available on MAN ON MAN's Instagram page. Earlier today, Bottum tweeted: "For reas...May 24, 2020
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TED NUGENT On DONALD TRUMP: 'He's On A Mission From God. This Is Divine Intervention.'
Outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent was the featured guest on the May 21 edition of "Triggered", the show hosted by President Donald Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. Speaking about Democratic voters' disdain for Trump, Nugent said (see video below): "I call it the manifestation of the cultu...May 24, 2020
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