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JOB FOR A COWBOY Drummer Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show
Drummer Jon "Charn" Rice of Arizona extreme metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY was interviewed on the May 20-22 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it airs,...May 25, 2011
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CRYPTOPSY Rejoined By Guitarist JON LEVASSEUR
Lead guitarist and songwriter Jon Levasseur has rejoined Canadian extreme metallers CRYPTOPSY. Youri Raymond, who had been playing guitar, is now handling bass duties following Levassour's return and previous bassist Eric Langois' departure from the band. Commented the band: "We have some important...May 25, 2011
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STAIND: Performance Footage Of New Song Available
Fan-filmed video footage of STAIND performing a brand new song, tentatively titled "Not Again", on May 21, 2011 at the Rock On The Range festival in Columbus, Ohio can be viewed below. The track will appear on the band's seventh album, "Seven", due later in the year via Atlantic Records. Guitarist M...May 24, 2011
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STAIND: New Album Title Revealed
Massachusetts rockers STAIND have set "Seven" as the title of their recently completed new album, due later in the year via Atlantic Records. Speaking to the Grand Rapids, Michigan radio station WGRD 97.9 FM at this past weekend's Rock On The Range festival in Ohio (see video below),STAIND guitaris...May 23, 2011
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STAIND Guitarist: 'We Weren't Able To' Make It Work With Drummer JON WYSOCKI
Massachusetts rockers STAIND spoke to Fuse TV about the surprise departure of their drummer, Jon Wysocki, during the making of the band's new studio album. "Seventeen years being a band together, we went to make the record, and it was tough; things weren't really going the way we wanted [them] to,"...May 23, 2011
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JON LORD Planning Studio Recording Of Concerto For Group And Orchestra
According to JonLord.org, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord is working on the definitive studio recording of "Concerto For Group And Orchestra", originally composed and first performed in 1969. The "Concerto" was recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall in 1969 and again in 1999, but has never b...May 22, 2011
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STAIND Parts Ways With Drummer
Massachusetts rockers STAIND have parted ways with drummer Jon Wysocki. The remaining members of the band said in a statement, "We wish [Jon] the best, and thank him for all the years he dedicated to STAIND." The group adds, "Drummer Will Hunt [EVANESCENCE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, TOMMY LEE] will join...May 20, 2011
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TONY IOMMI Talks WHOCARES, DIO, Autobiography And Upcoming Movie Projects (Audio)
Journalist and musician Barbara Caserta of Italian web radio Linearock.it recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) about WHOCARES the renewed musical union between Iommi and DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan as well as Tony's othe...May 19, 2011
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DON DOKKEN: I Tried My Best To Make DOKKEN Reunion Happen For The Fans
DOKKEN mainman Don Dokken has issued the following update. "Thanks to all of you that can see through the smoke and mirrors. Yes, Jon [Levin, current DOKKEN axeman] is an amazing guitarist and a great human being as well. "There was a lot of talk about a DOKKEN reunion I tried my best to make ...May 19, 2011
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THREAT SIGNAL: Performance Footage Of New Song Available
Fan-filmed video footage of Canadian metallers THREAT SIGNAL performing a brand new song, "Fallen Disciples", on May 13, 2011 at Foufounes lectriques in Montreal, Quebec, Canada can be viewed below. THREAT SIGNAL is currently writing material for the follow-up to its 2009 album, "Vigilance". The ban...May 18, 2011
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ANATHEMA Unable To Perform With Full Band On BLACKFIELD Tour
Vincent Cavanagh of the U.K. atmospheric rock band ANATHEMA has issued the following update: "This week, due to circumstances outside of our control, the full band will not be able to travel to the U.S. to perform with BLACKFIELD. Despite making every effort and exploring all avenues to make this tr...May 17, 2011
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GLENN HUGHES: Autobiography Preview Available
Legendary singer and bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) has just released his long-awaited autobiography, "Deep Purple And Beyond: Scenes From The Life Of A Rock Star", via Foruli Publications. The book was co-written with Joel McIver and features an introduct...May 17, 2011
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KAMPFAR Bassist To Sit Out European Tour; Temporary Replacement Announced
Bassist Jon Bakker will be forced to sit out the upcoming European tour by Norwegian old-school black metallers KAMPFAR due to undisclosed "family issues." The band says in a statement, "Initially we were reluctant to perform without his presence, but we are lucky to have a solid replacement lined u...May 16, 2011
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CRIMSON GLORY Issues European Tour Recap; New Album In The Works
Reactivated Florida-based melodic metallers CRIMSON GLORY have released a statement following the overwhelming success of their recent 25th-anniversary European tour: "We are incredibly proud and pleased with how well our shows were received in Europe! The fans were amazing and really impressed us w...May 16, 2011
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GLENN HUGHES Performs Solo Acoustic Set At 'Life Of A Rock Star' Book-Launch Event (Video)
Legendary singer and bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) has just released his long-awaited autobiography, "Deep Purple And Beyond: Scenes From The Life Of A Rock Star", via Foruli Publications. The book was co-written with Joel McIver and features an introduct...May 16, 2011
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