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QUEEN Biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Wins 'Best Drama', RAMI MALEK Named 'Best Actor' At GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

20th Century Fox's QUEEN biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" was named best drama at the 76th Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, and Rami Malek won best actor for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury. Malek beat out Bradley Cooper in "A Star is Born", John David Washington in "BlacKkKlansman", Lucas Hedges in "Boy E...

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NUNO BETTENCOURT On Upcoming EXTREME Album: 'It's Definitely An Edgier, Heavier Record For Us'

EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has confirmed to Masters Of Shred that the band is putting the finishing touches on its first new album since 2008's "Saudades De Rock". "We've been threatening to [release] a new album for almost 10 years now, but I think this time it's for real," he said (see vid...

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EDDIE OJEDA On What Led To 2001 TWISTED SISTER Reunion: 'Everybody Was Broke. The Lack Of Funds Put Us Back Together'

"Epic Ink" star Josh Bodwell conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda at this year's Headbangers Con, which was held November 10-11 in Portland, Oregon. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On TWISTED SISTER's early da...

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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY On 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Biopic Success: 'Nobody Expected It To Be That Huge'

QUEEN guitarist Brian May has admitted to Newsweek that he was surprised by the success of the band's biopic, "Bohemian Rhapsody", which smashed box office records to become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time. "Nobody expected it to be that huge," May said. "We thought it would do quite w...

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's CHRIS CAFFERY Is 'Really Bothered' By National Anthem Protests During NFL Games

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery says his solo song "Upon The Knee" is inspired by the recent U.S. national anthem protests. NFL players started protesting police brutality in 2016 by taking a knee during the anthem, setting off a flurry of debate across the country. While the issue...

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JASON BONHAM 'Would Love To' Perform With Hologram Of His Father

Jason Bonham says that he "would love to" pay tribute to his late father by performing with a hologram of the iconic LED ZEPPELIN drummer. White the recent Tupac Shakur, Roy Orbison and Ronnie James Dio holograms have been criticized by music fans for being a "cash grab," there are some who look at...

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ACE FREHLEY Is 'Considering' Putting Out Previously Unreleased Songs And Demos, Including From His Time In KISS

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has told Michael Cavacini in a recent interview that he is "considering" putting out some of the previously unreleased songs and demos that he has accumulated over the years, including from his time with his former band. He said: "It's going to be a major undertak...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Shoots Down VAN HALEN Reunion Rumors: 'I Haven't Spoken To Any Of The Guys Since 2004'

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has shot down rumors that he will rejoin the band for a reunion tour next summer. A new rumor has suggested that the original VAN HALEN lineup — including Anthony, who has not played with the band since 2004 — will reunite in 2019 for a stadium tour. This wou...

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Former SKID ROW Singer JOHNNY SOLINGER Performs In Houston (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of former SKID ROW singer Johnny Solinger performing on December 20 at The Ballroom at Warehouse Live in Houston, Texas can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "txsurfer4u"). Solinger, who joined SKID ROW in 1999, was fired by the band in April 2015 and replaced by TNT s...

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Legendary IRON MAIDEN Illustrator DEREK RIGGS To Appear At Next Year's MONSTERPALOOZA In Pasadena

Legendary IRON MAIDEN illustrator Derek Riggs will make an appearance at next year's Monsterpalooza, set to take place April 12-14, 2019 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. Monsterpalooza features over 450 exhibitors, monster museum, makeup demos by the best in the business, c...

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JAKE E. LEE On YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'I Never Said He Was A S**t Guitar Player'

Jake E. Lee has clarified his recent comments about Yngwie Malmsteen, insisting that he has never questioned the legendary Swedish axeman's ability as a guitar player. This past October, Jake made headlines when he said in an interview that Malmsteen is "an arrogant fucking asshole" who is "only rea...

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PAUL STANLEY Is Recording Album With His R&B Band SOUL STATION

KISS frontman Paul Stanley has entered the studio with his R&B band SOUL STATION to record a full-length album. On December 19, Stanley tweeted a photo of him and what appears to be more than half a dozen other musicians in the studio and wrote in an accompanying caption: "A SOUL STATION ALBUM! Wow!...

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GEDDY LEE: NEIL PEART 'Hasn't Just Retired From RUSH; He's Retired From Drumming'

During an appearance earlier today (Tuesday, December 18) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation", RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee once again confirmed that the band is unlikely to play any more shows or make new music. "Neil is retired," Geddy said, referring to longtime RUSH drummer Neil Peart. "He hasn't ju...

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STEVE RILEY Reveals Lineup Of His Version Of L.A. GUNS: 'The Band's Gonna Sound Great'

Steve Riley has revealed more details about the version of L.A. GUNS that will perform at next year's M3 Rock Festival, set to take place May 3-5, 2019 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Joining the drummer will be returning members Kelly Nickels (bass) and Scott Griffin (now o...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Would Be 'Way Into' Joining 'Cool' And 'Exciting' Band If Right Opportunity Arose

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman says that he would not be opposed to one day being part of another band. Friedman left MEGADETH in 2000 and has been living and recording music in Japan since 2003. His shredding guitar style had been an integral part of MEGADETH's commercial peak, most not...