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KISS' TOMMY THAYER Talks About 'Spaceman' Les Paul Signature Guitar (Video)
The Tommy Thayer "Spaceman" Les Paul model from Epiphone was launched at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place January 24-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Tommy, KISS' former tour manager who to...February 1, 2013
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BLACK SABBATH To Begin Mixing New Album In February
Eddie Trunk — co-host of the VH1 Classic television program "That Metal Show" who has a long-running radio show, "Friday Night Rocks", on New York's Q104.3 FM — conducted an interview with BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler for Hartke at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) sh...January 31, 2013
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KAMELOT: 'Karma' Drum-Cam Footage From European Tour
Drum cam footage of KAMELOT's Casey Grillo performing the song "Karma" during the band's recently completed European tour can be seen below. KAMELOT's new album, "Silverthorn", sold 5,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 79 on The Billboard 200 chart....January 31, 2013
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JOHN CORABI Is 'Done' Trying To Reach Out To His Former Bandmates In MÖTLEY CRÜE
Don de Leaumont of The Great Southern Brainfart recently conducted an interview with John Corabi, former lead singer of MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE SCREAM and UNION. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Great Southern Brainfart: Your fans have been waiting a long time for your debut solo album....January 31, 2013
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KISS Members Reflect On 40 Years: 1973-2013
Forty years ago in January 1973, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss held auditions for a lead guitarist for their new band. As the group took shape, they chose Ace Frehley. Paul suggested the name KISS, and the band was born. Later that month, KISS performed its first show on January 30 at P...January 30, 2013
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DEATH ANGEL Demoing New Material
San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL have begun demoing material for the follow-up to 2010's "Relentless Retribution". The band is currently recording drums and guitars. A photo from the sessions can be seen below. "Relentless Retribution" sold 2,700 copies in the United States in its first...January 30, 2013
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SUFFOCATION: Photos From 'As Grace Descends' Video Shoot
New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION filmed a video for the track "As Grace Descends" on January 5 at Duff's Brooklyn in in Williamsburg, New York. The clip was directed by Tommy Jones, who has previously worked with KATAKLYSM, SOILWORK and DEATH ANGEL, among others. Photos from the video shoot...January 29, 2013
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WHITESNAKE Guitarist Interviewed At NAMM (Video)
TheToneKing.com conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. WHITES...January 27, 2013
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Drummer TOMMY ALDRIDGE Rejoins WHITESNAKE
WHITESNAKE has announced the return of drummer Tommy Aldridge to the group's ranks. Commented WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale: "When I asked all the bandmembers to put together their wish-list of potential drummers for us, everyone, without exception, had Tommy Aldridge at the top of the list. A...January 25, 2013
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ELUVEITIE's ANNA MURPHY Forced To Leave South American Tour Due To Illness
ELUVEITIE's Anna Murphy (hurdygurdy, vocals, flute) has been forced to leave the band's current South American "Helvetios" tour. Says the group in a statement: "We're very sorry to inform you that Anna won't be able to play the upcoming Brazilian shows with us. "We started our South American tour ye...January 25, 2013
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ELUVEITIE In Oakland: Interview, Performance Footage
Jacob Grant of Capital Chaos conducted an interview with Chrigel Glanzmann, frontman, bandleader, songwriter and lyricist for Swiss folk metallers ELUVEITIE, on November 30, 2012 at Oakland Metro in Oakland, California. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is performance footage of the O...January 24, 2013
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JORN LANDE Interviewed In Rome (Video)
HeavyWorlds.com conducted an interview with Norwegian powerhouse vocalist Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, AVANTASIA) before his December 6, 2012 concert at Jailbreak Live Club in Rome. Italy. You can now watch the chat below. Lande's new album, "Bring Heavy Rock To The Land", entered the official Swedish ch...January 23, 2013
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, JANE'S ADDICTION Members To Perform With STREET DRUM CORPS In Las Vegas
Tommy Lee of MÖTLEY CRÜE, Adrian Young of NO DOUBT and Stephen Perkins of JANE'S ADDICTION will be the "special guests" of the STREET DRUM CORPS when they perform at club Vinyl at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada this Saturday, January 26. The ensemble's production "Lost Vegas" will...January 21, 2013
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SCHECTER GUITAR RESEARCH Unveils Three New Artist Signings From Metal's Darker Recesses
Schecter Guitar Research has announced three pivotal players in the metal arena with new Schecter Signature Series guitars to be released: Kenny Hickey (TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG, SEVENTH VOID),Tommy Victor (PRONG, MINISTRY, DANZIG) and Marco "Maus" Biazzi (LACUNA COIL): three distinct players with d...January 20, 2013
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Swedish Music Journalist To Publish KISS Biography
Swedish music journalist Carl Linnaeus is working on a biography of legendary rockers KISS for release in Sweden in May by Bokfabriken. Entitled "KISS - Den Osminkade Sanningen" ("KISS - The Naked Truth"),the book is described in a press release as "a tribute as well as a critical account of 40 yea...January 18, 2013
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