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EXHORDER To Play All Previously Scheduled Shows In Bassist's Memory
Vocalist Kyle Thomas of legendary New Orleans metallers EXHORDER has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Although the tough time that we are experiencing right now is far from over, we have begun the arduous task of healing following the passing of our friend and bandmate, Frankie Sparce...April 6, 2011
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Reunited BLOOD FOR BLOOD Planning New Studio Album
After lying dormant for six years, Boston-based hardcore/punk band BLOOD FOR BLOOD will make its American return at this year's New England Metal And Hardcore Festival on Friday, April 15. The band has also announced plans to record a new album this year, its first since 2004's "Serenity". BLOOD FOR...April 5, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE Wants His Funeral To Be A 'Celebration'
Legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne — who has often said in interviews that he is "lucky to be alive" after decades of substance abuse, casual sex and drinking — wants his funeral to be "a celebration, not a mope-fest." In his health column for the Sunday Times magazine, the 62-year-old Osbou...April 5, 2011
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PAUL RODGERS Reveals That THE DOORS Wanted Him To Replace JIM MORRISON
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Paul Rodgers revealed that following the death of Jim Morrison in 1971, THE DOORS were seriously considering asking him to replace the "Lizard King" as their new frontman. Rodgers explained that it's only recently come to his attention that he was shortlisted to beco...April 4, 2011
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VOLBEAT Frontman Says Getting NAPALM DEATH Singer To Guest On Album Was 'A Real Accomplishment'
Steve Newton of Straight.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen of Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On growing up in a family that adored the likes of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: "Their songs were always p...April 1, 2011
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SEPULTURA, ENSLAVED, UNEARTH Members Celebrate 25th Anniverary Of 'Master Of Puppets'
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the release of METALLICA's classic "Master Of Puppets" album, AOL's Noisecreep caught up with a "battery" of metal musicians from SEPULTURA to ARSIS to UNEARTH to find out how, when and where they first experienced this most important of records. A couple of excer...March 31, 2011
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist's 'The Pinkburst Project': Auction Previews Announced
On Friday, April 29, TWISTED SISTER will perform at the Best Buy Theater in New York City to benefit The Pinkburst Project. Tickets are $45 via online, Charge by Phone 800.745.3000, and at the Best Buy Theater box office (no service charge) located at 1515 Broadway at W. 44th Street, Monday through...March 30, 2011
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Talks Comic Books
ANTHRAX and THE DAMNED THINGS guitarist Scott Ian recently spoke to Bryan Reesman of Attention Deficit Delirium about Scott's passion for comic books, including Ian's collaboration with DC Comics on a two-issue Lobo run and a Demon mini-series that is in the works. A couple of excerpts from the chat...March 30, 2011
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DUFF MCKAGAN Says He 'Hates' Reality-TV Shows
TheCelebrityCafe recently conducted an interview with Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. TheCelebrityCafe: How do you think the industry has changed over the years? Duff McKagan: When I started, I used to make record...March 29, 2011
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WILLIAM SHATNER To Be Presented With 'Honorary Headbanger Award' At REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS
Legendary actor, recording artist and author William Shatner will be presented with the Honorary Headbanger Award at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods award show presented by Epiphone on Wednesday, April 20, at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. Revered for his role as Captain James T. Kirk on...March 28, 2011
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Ex-INTO ETERNITY Drummer: I Found Out I Was Fired By Reading BLABBERMOUTH.NET
Former INTO ETERNITY drummer Steve Bolognese has issued the following update: "Well, I'm sad to announce I am no longer a part of INTO ETERNITY, according to Blabbermouth. "I have yet to hear from the band. I found out on Blabbermouth. Sad to see that it ended like this after almost five years ...March 26, 2011
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ALL THAT REMAINS: 'For We Are Many' Guitar Tab Book Due Next Month
Hal Leonard Corporation has set an April 30 release date for "For We Are Many" from ALL THAT REMAINS featuring transcriptions of all 12 songs from the Massachusetts band's searing 2010 CD. To pre-order the item, go to this location. Featured songs: * Aggressive Opposition * Dead Wrong * Faithless *...March 23, 2011
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DUFF MCKAGAN Talks LOADED, VELVET REVOLVER In New Video Interview
ExploreMusic's Ira conducted an interview with Duff McKagan (DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) last week at the South By Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. You can now watch the chat below. McKagan vehemently denied rumors that the original lineup of GUNS N' ROSES has be...March 22, 2011
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WHITESNAKE Guitarist: DAVID COVERDALE And I 'Have Great Chemistry'
Ruben Mosqueda of Sleaze Roxx recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE/ex-DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sleaze Roxx: How was the songwriting handled on [the new WHITESNAKE album] "Forevermore"? Was it mainly you and [singer] David Coverdale? Doug...March 22, 2011
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Describes Being In Hawaii Following Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following account of his recent trip to Hawaii via the online poker blog community Blog.UB.com: "My wife Pearl and I just got back from Hawaii. We went on a 'babymoon.' Basically, our last trip just the two of us for a long time. It was a ...March 21, 2011
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