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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE: Why I Decided To Call My New Band OPERATION: MINDCRIME

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke to SeattleSoundLive about his decision to name his new band after QUEENSRŸCHE's epic concept album from 1988, "Operation: Mindcrime". He said: "Well, I chose that name for two reasons. The first and foremost reason is that I needed a name that will be recog...

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HELLYEAH's TOM MAXWELL Says U.S. Traveling Festivals Will 'Probably Die'

On July 17, Kristyn Clarke of PopCultureMadness.com conducted an interview with HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell at the Camden, New Jersey stop of this year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the future of U.S. festivals like Mayhem, Maxwell said:...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS Was 'Shocked' By Frontman DAVE PADDEN's Departure

Mark Taylor of Metal Talk recently conducted an interview with ANNIHILATOR leader Jeff Waters. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the departure of Dave Padden, ANNIHILATOR's vocalist from 2003 to 2014, and Waters' return to lead-vocal duties on the band's forthcoming album, "Suicide So...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE To Host Intimate Video-Release Party For OPERATION: MINDCRIME

On Wednesday, August 19, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate and his new band, OPERATION: MINDCRIME, will host an intimate video release party at Hilliard's Brewery, located at 1550 NW 49th Street in Seattle, Washington. The gathering of friends, fans and family is free and open to the public, with...

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Video Premiere: LYNCH MOB's 'Testify'

LYNCH MOB, the band led by former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch, will release its eighth studio CD, "Rebel", on August 21 via Frontiers Music Srl. The effort was produced by Lynch collaborator Chris "the Wizard" Collier. The LYNCH MOB lineup on "Rebel" is comprised of Lynch, Oni Logan on vocals, Jef...

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VOODOO HILL Featuring GLENN HUGHES: 'Waterfall' Title Track Available For Streaming

Frontiers Music Srl will release the new album from VOODOO HILL, "Waterfall", on October 16 in Europe and North America. The third release from the musical alliance between Italian axeman and producer Dario Mollo and legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes is the culmination of a 30-plus...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Discusses West Coast Premiere Of Fine Art Exhibition (Video)

On August 15 and August 16, Fathom will host the West Coast premiere of estranged BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's fine art exhibition, "Absence Of Corners", a collection of 15 abstract works created from Ward's drum performance. Over a year in the making, "Absence Of Corners" is the result of a co...

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Video: WARRANT Performs 'Cherry Pie' At HEAVY MONTREAL Festival

Fan-filmed video footage of WARRANT's August 9 performance at the Heavy Montreal festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada can be seen below. WARRANT guitarist Erik Turner recently told rock journalist Mitch Lafon about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to the 2011 album "...

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EVANESCENCE Parts Ways With Guitarist TERRY BALSAMO, Taps Germany's JEN MAJURA

EVANESCENCE has parted ways with guitarist Terry Balsamo and has replaced him with Germany's Jen Majura (pictured; EQUIBLIBRIUM, KNORKATOR) Comments EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee: "After two albums, countless adventures around the world and on the stage, Terry's time with EVANESCENCE has come to an end...

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GLENN HUGHES Collaborates With Italian Guitarist/Producer DARIO MOLLO On Third VOODOO HILL Album

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the release of the eagerly anticipated new album from VOODOO HILL, "Waterfall", due on October 16 in Europe and North America. The third release from the musical alliance between Italian axeman and producer Dario Mollo and legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glen...

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How Greek Guitarist KOSTAS KARAMITROUDIS Became Known As GUS G.

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, was interviewed at Hungary's Fezen festival on July 29. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how he came up with his stage name Gus G. after ...

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Returning RED DRAGON CARTEL Singer DARREN JAMES SMITH: 'I Am Fortunate To Be Asked Back'

RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, has been rejoined by singer Darren James Smith. Darren's first shows back with the group will take place on September 6 and September 10 in California, followed by a tour of Japan that begins on September 15....

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WARRANT Is 'Slowly But Surely Moving Towards' Making A New Studio Album

WARRANT guitarist Erik Turner was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the progress of...

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GEOFF TATE Discusses OPERATION: MINDCRIME's 'Re-Inventing The Future' Single (Video)

OPERATION: MINDCRIME, the new band led by former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate, will release its debut album, "The Key", on September 18 via Frontiers Music Srl. A short video clip of Tate talking about the CD's first single, "Re-Inventing The Future", can be seen below. The recently released "Re-In...

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JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL Rejoined By Singer DARREN JAMES SMITH

RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, has been rejoined by singer Darren James Smith. Darren's first shows back with the group will take place on September 6 and September 10 in California, followed by a tour of Japan that begins on September 15....