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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer JACK RUSSELL Says He Has Gone Through Three Writers For His Upcoming Autobiography: 'I Wasted A Lot Of My Time'
During an appearance at this year's Headbangers Con in March, former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell spoke about the status of his long-awaited autobiography, "Dancing On The Edge". He said: "I just spoke to my writer today. We were working on it this afternoon. This is like my third writer that I w...May 6, 2021
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NITA STRAUSS's Advice To Young Guitarists: 'Unapologetically Be Yourself'
In a new interview with Sweetwater, Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, was asked what piece of advice she had for young guitarists who are trying to breaking into the industry. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think my best advice, across...May 5, 2021
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SAMMY HAGAR 'Knew' EDDIE VAN HALEN's Health Was Declining In Weeks Prior To His Death: 'It Was Heartbreaking'
Sammy Hagar stopped by the KLOS virtual series "New & Approved" to speak with Matt Pinfield about his extensive career and how he mended his relationship with the late Eddie Van Halen. Prior to the guitarist's October 2020 passing, Sammy said that the two were fortunately able to reconnect thank...May 5, 2021
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Thrash heads know the score. You never could fuck with ARTILLERY as members of the serrated-edge riff elite, from the Danish band's early classics "Terror Squad" and "By Inheritance" right through to more recent works by the reconvened and consistently convincing incarnation of guitarist Michael Stü...May 5, 2021
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ANTHRAX Members Discuss Genesis Of 'Fistful Of Metal' Album In Second 40th-Anniversary-Celebration Video
One of the "Big Four" turns the Big 4-0 this year and is celebrating with a number of special activities and events to honor the landmark anniversary. Formed by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker in Queens, New York on July 18, 1981, ANTHRAX was one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge...May 5, 2021
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ROB HALFORD Has Enough Material For His Debut Blues Solo Album
Rob Halford says that he has accumulated enough material for his debut blues solo album. The JUDAS PRIEST singer is collaborating with the same team that assisted him during the making of his 2019 Christmas LP "Celestial", including his brother Nigel and his nephew Alex (son of PRIEST bassist Ian Hi...May 5, 2021
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SCOTT WEILAND's Death Examined In REELZ's 'Autopsy: The Last Hours Of Scott Weiland'
The Reelz cable network has set a May 9 premiere date for "Autopsy: The Last Hours Of Scott Weiland". Known affectionately as "the last great rock star," grunge icon Scott Weiland died on December 3, 2015. The singer and songwriter was just 48. His death came suddenly while on the road with his new...May 4, 2021
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'I Owe Everything To God'
Michael Sweet of openly Christian hard rockers STRYPER was recently interviewed by Brazil's Rock Mania. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked how important God is in his life, Sweet said: "He's everything to me. I'm not one of those guys that reads my Bible every day, is quoting scriptures eve...May 3, 2021
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ANTHRAX Members Discuss 'Fistful Of Metal' Album In First 40th-Anniversary-Celebration Video
One of the "Big Four" turns the Big 4-0 this year and is celebrating with a number of special activities and events to honor the landmark anniversary. Formed by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker in Queens, New York on July 18, 1981, ANTHRAX was one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge...May 3, 2021
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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Joins FOO FIGHTERS For 'Back In Black' Performance At 'Vax Live' Concert (Video)
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson joined FOO FIGHTERS on stage during Sunday night's (May 2) filming of Global Citizen's "Vax Live: The Concert To Reunite The World" at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California to perform the AC/DC classic "Back In Black". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be se...May 3, 2021
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TALAS Singer PHIL NARO Dies After Battle With Cancer
TALAS singer Phil Naro has passed away after a battle with tongue cancer. He was 63 years old. The news of Naro's death was broken by his family earlier today. They said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our son, father, friend and musician Phillip Sampog...May 3, 2021
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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH Explains Inspiration For 'Twisted Business' Book
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about his upcoming book, "Twisted Business: Lessons From My Life In Rock 'N' Roll", which is due on September 21 via RosettaBooks. The 68-year-old musician, who is also a keynote and motivational speaker, as well as an entrepr...May 2, 2021
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Watch COREY TAYLOR Play The Accordion At Orlando's 'Spooky Empire' Convention
SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor took time out from signing autographs at the Spooky Empire convention at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida on Friday, April 30 to take a stab at playing the accordion. Fan-filmed video footage of the moment (courtesy of YouTube user "Kaylen...May 2, 2021
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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Shoots Down Claim He Wasn't Drinking Real Vodka In 'The Decline Of Western Civilization' Movie
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes is perhaps best known for the infamous scene in the 1988 movie "The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" in which he was interviewed while floating in a swimming pool, fully clothed and visibly quite intoxicated while his mother sat poolsid...May 2, 2021
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STEVE VAI, BILLY CORGAN And PETER FRAMPTON Featured In 'The Pedal Movie'
Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments, has released "The Pedal Movie" on iTunes, Google Play and Vudu. Through conversations with Peter Frampton, Patrick Carney, Billy Corgan, Graham Coxon, Kevin Shields, Steve Vai, Sarah Li...April 30, 2021
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