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Rockers React To Passing Of EDDIE VAN HALEN

Paul Stanley (KISS),Gene Simmons (KISS),David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Neal Schon (JOURNEY),Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and Flea (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Eddie Van Halen. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died earlier today...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Is 'Beyond Disgusted' By TRUMP's 'Don't Be Afraid Of Covid' Tweet

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre has responded to President Donald Trump's tweet to not "be afraid of Covid", calling the message "ignorant" and "reckless." Trump, who returned to the White House Monday evening, despite still being infected with COVID-19, made his suggestion to the nation via a twee...

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MICHAEL SWEET Once Again Defends KISS Against DEE SNIDER's Criticism: 'It's Really None Of His Business' What They Do

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has once again defended KISS after Dee Snider criticized Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons for having current KISS members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer dress up as Peter Criss's and Ace Frehley's respective "Spaceman" and "Catman" personas. In a recent interview with the "...

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LED ZEPPELIN Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of 'III' Album With Reissue Of 'Immigrant Song' Japanese 7" Single

Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham and John Paul Jones released "Led Zeppelin III" 50 years ago today in the U.S., on October 5, 1970, with the U.K. and other countries following a few weeks later. The band's third album in less than two years, it would top the charts in several countries — inclu...

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Former CLUTCH Touring Guitarist BRYAN PORTER HINKLEY To Release 'We Live Through It' EP

Guitarist, songwriter, singer, producer, and owner of Gratitude Sound, Bryan Porter Hinkley will release his debut solo EP, "We Live Through It", on October 16. The EP features Jean-Paul Gaster (CLUTCH) alongside Hinkley. Recorded in Hinkley's home during quarantine (with Gaster's parts recorded in...

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BRUCE KULICK Says STANLEY + SIMMONS 'Made The Right Decision' Having THAYER + SINGER Wear 'Spaceman' + 'Catman' Makeup

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has defended Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons for having current KISS members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer dress up as Peter Criss's and Ace Frehley's respective "Spaceman" and "Catman" personas. Speaking to the "Decades With Joe E. Kramer" podcast, Kulick said: "I do...

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ACE FREHLEY Says Original KISS Lineup 'Missed A Great Opportunity' To Perform Again At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

In a new interview with Marci Wiser of the 95.5 KLOS radio station, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked if he can see himself sharing the stage with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons ever again. He responded (hear audio below): "I think anything's possible. I'm the kind of person that says 'neve...

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Listen To YES's Cover Of JOHN LENNON's 'Imagine'

To mark what would have been John Lennon's 80th birthday, YES has released "Imagine" as a single through BMG Records. The track was recorded at the Hard Rock Hotel, Las Vegas during the encore on the final night of YES's 2019 U.S. "The Royal Affair Tour" and will be included on "The Royal Affair Tou...

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BOB KULICK's Cause Of Death Revealed

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has revealed his brother Bob's cause of death. Bob, who was an acclaimed artist in his own right, died on May 28 at the age of 70. Earlier today, Bruce posted the following statement on his social media: "Many of you have asked how my brother died. I didn't have th...

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ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERS Feat. Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL: 'The End Is Always The Beginning' Music Video

ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERS, the project led by ex-FEAR FACTORY vocalist Burton C. Bell, will release its second full-length album, "Apocrypha", on October 9 via Dissonance Productions. The recording will be available on CD, two limited vinyl formats and through all major digital outlets. The officia...

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CHERIE CURRIE Teams Up With DAVE SCHULZ For Cover Of 'What The World Needs Now Is Love'

Former RUNAWAYS vocalist Cherie Currie has released a cover of one of her all-time favorite songs, "What The World Needs Now Is Love". The official music video for the track, featuring Cherie and an all-star band, all filmed separately in quarantine, can be seen below. This timeless classic — writte...

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Will PANTERA's Pre-'Cowboys From Hell' Albums Ever Get Properly Reissued? Original Singer Weighs In

Former PANTERA singer Terrence Lee "Terry" Glaze says that he hopes the band's early albums can receive a proper release one day. Glaze was the frontman of PANTERA during the band's early'-'80s "party metal" phase and sang on the group's first three LPs: "Metal Magic" (1983),"Projects In The Jungle...

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KIRK HAMMETT Recalls Seeing METALLICA In Concert Before He Joined The Band: I Thought They Were 'Pretty Goddamn Good'

Gibson TV, the iconic, American-made guitar maker's first-ever, award-winning, worldwide online network, features original series from the world's best storytellers. Gibson TV has a trailer for the latest episode of "Icons", a longform interview series featuring some of the most iconic artists, prod...

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GODSMACK's 'Bulletproof' Single Certified Platinum In U.S.

GODSMACK's "Bulletproof" single was certified platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) on September 24 for accumulating 1 million certified units. According to the RIAA, one equivalent song unit is equal to a single digital song sale, or 150 on-demand audio and/or video strea...

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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA Shares 'Russian Disinformation' On HILLARY CLINTON That Was Rejected By Bipartisan Senate Panel

SLAYER frontman Tom Araya has shared a supposed Russian intelligence assessment declassified by the Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe that alleges Hillary Clinton devised a plan to tie President Donald Trump to Russian hacking during the 2016 election. The assessment was previously re...