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Video: ZAKK WYLDE Performs In Paris, France

Fan-filmed video footage of Zakk Wylde's (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) May 26 performance at Le Cabaret Sauvage in Paris, France can be seen below. Wylde recently announced new U.S. and Canadian tour dates in continued support of his new LP, "Book Of Shadows II". Wylde will hit over 40 cities...

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Debut Album By HATER, Feat. SOUNDGARDEN Members, To Be Reissued

Ben Shepherd returned to his garage rock roots and assembled a group of musicians that became HATER, in Seattle, playing guitar alongside SOUNDGARDEN bandmate, drummer Matt Cameron, as well as ex-MONSTER MAGNET guitarist John McBain, DEVILHEAD vocalist Brian Wood, brother of the late pre-grunge outf...

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THE WINERY DOGS: 'Captain Love' Video Released

THE WINERY DOGS, the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH) and guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON),will launch another U.S. headlining tour on Saturday, June 25 in...

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Video: TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Sings Rockabilly Version Of MOTÖRHEAD's 'Ace Of Spades'

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy sang a rockabilly version of MOTÖRHEAD's classic song "Ace Of Spades" with the OUTLAW CASH PROPHETS at a friend's surprise 50th-birthday party on Saturday, May 21 in Discovery Bay, California. Video footage of their rendition can be seen below. Billy recently confirmed...

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Video: TWISTED SISTER, TESTAMENT, Ex-RATT, Ex-QUIET RIOT Members Perform 'Crazy Train' At 'Hair Metal Awards'

Members of TWISTED SISTER, TESTAMENT, QUIET RIOT, RATT and WINGER are among the musicians who performed a cover version of the OZZY OSBOURNE classic "Crazy Train" as the all-star finale of the first annual Vegas Rocks! Hair Metal Awards, which was held on Sunday, May 15 at the Casablanca Event Cente...

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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY Says New Singer Rumors Are 'Completely Untrue'

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry has shot down as "completely untrue" recent reports that the band was considering bringing in a guest vocalist while Steven Tyler is busy with his solo country career. The rumors of a new singer for AEROSMITH were revived earlier this week when guitarist Brad Whitford t...

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TOM KEIFER Says 'Unresolved Issues' Have Sidelined CINDERELLA For Last Four Years

During a brand new interview with RockRevolt Magazine, CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer was asked if the band is now officially "done." He responded: "Well, the truth of the matter is, there have been some issues with CINDERELLA, within the ranks of CINDERELLA, for years now… going back decades. They...

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AEROSMITH Is Still Considering Touring Without STEVEN TYLER

Even though AEROSMITH and Steven Tyler resolved the issues that almost broke them up a few years ago, there is still talk about bringing in a guest vocalist while Tyler is busy with his solo country career. Guitarist Brad Whitford tells Metal Rules: "Absolutely, we have considered it — but whether i...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Talks About Lyrical Inspiration For 'The Brotherhood Of The Snake' Album

Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT spoke to The Metalist web site about the band's forthcoming eleventh studio album, due later in the year via Nuclear Blast. On the topic of the lyrical themes covered on TESTAMENT's follow-up to 2012's "Dark Roots Of Earth", Chuck sa...

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MOTÖRHEAD, TESTAMENT, Ex-QUIET RIOT Members Pay Tribute To LEMMY At 'Vegas Rocks! Hair Metal Awards'

Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT),Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT),Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE) and Mikkey Dee (MOTÖRHEAD) paid tribute to iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister by performing the classic MOTÖRHEAD song "Ace Of Spades" on Sunday, May 15 at the first annual Vegas Rocks! Hair Metal Award...

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BRIAN MAY On Upcoming QUEEN Tour: 'I Feel So Privileged That We Can Still Do This'

QUEEN and "American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert recently sat down for an interview in which they discussed their upcoming European tour, which kicks off at the end of May. You can now watch the first part of the chat below. QUEEN guitarist Brian May said: "I feel so privileged that we can still do t...

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THE WINERY DOGS: Santiago Show To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD, Blu-Ray

THE WINERY DOGS' May 27 performance at Teatro Cariola in Santiago, Chile will be professionally filmed and recorded for an upcoming DVD and Blu-ray. THE WINERY DOGS is the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (M...

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TESTAMENT's New Album Will 'Definitely' Be Titled 'The Brotherhood Of The Snake'

Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT has confirmed that the band's forthcoming eleventh studio album will "definitely" be titled "The Brotherhood Of The Snake". Speaking to TheNationalStudent about the lyrical themes covered on TESTAMENT's follow-up to 2012's "Dark Root...

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APOCALYPTICA Releases New Video For Cover Of METALLICA's 'Battery'

On May 10, 1996 Finnish rockers APOCALYPTICA released their epic debut, "Plays Metallica By Four Cellos". The instrumental cello-driven rock opus changed the landscape of heavy music for years to come. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album, the group is re-releasing it remastered with three...

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JASON BONHAM Says BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Reunion Is 'An Exciting Thing'

Jason Bonham says that the reunited BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION will get together in January to begin work on a new album, to be released later next year. Bonham, along with BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes and producer Kevin Shirley confirmed last month that the band would return s...