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SOUNDGARDEN's KIM THAYIL Says PEARL JAM Was Only Seattle Act That Didn't 'Borrow' From Them
According to The Pulse Of Radio, SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil said in a new interview with Soundwave that PEARL JAM was probably the only Seattle band that did not emulate SOUNDGARDEN's use of lower guitar tunings — a trademark of the grunge scene of the late '80s and early '90s. Thayil explaine...February 13, 2015
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ANVIL's LIPS: 'Maybe GENE SIMMONS Is Right. Maybe Rock Is Dead.'
Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks! recently conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Canadian metal legends ANVIL. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what he would do differently if his band was starting out today, Lips said: "I don't think there's anything that can be...February 12, 2015
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ALICE COOPER On His New Guitarist NITA STRAUSS: 'She Just Nails It Every Night'
During Alice Cooper's appearance on the February 9 edition of Eddie Trunk's SiriusXM satellite radio show, "Eddie Trunk Live", the legendary rocker spoke about the latest addition to his band, former THE IRON MAIDENS guitarist Nita Strauss. He said: "Well, we had Orianthi in the band, and Ori was gr...February 11, 2015
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ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS Talks BLACKSTAR Amps At NAMM (Video)
Former THE IRON MAIDENS guitarist Nita Strauss, who last year joined Alice Cooper's touring band, talked about her Blackstar Series One104EL34 amp at this year's NAMM show, which took place at the end of January in Anaheim, California. Check out the clip below. Strauss is featured in "Hired Gun", a...February 10, 2015
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THE DEAD DAISIES Featuring GUNS N' ROSES, Ex-THIN LIZZY Members Heading To Cuba
Dynamic musical collective THE DEAD DAISIES will head to Cuba this month as guests of the Cuban Ministry Of Culture, Cuban Institute Of Music and the Cuban Rock Agency. The rock band will be in Havana from February 20 to March 1 as part of a cultural exchange organized by the Cuban Ministry Of Cultu...February 10, 2015
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10 YEARS: 'From Birth To Burial' Album Details Revealed; 'Miscellanea' Video Unveiled
Knoxville, Tennessee rockers 10 YEARS will release their new studio album, "From Birth To Burial", on April 21. The band says of the forthcoming disc: "On this record, we tried to balance the raw excitement and energy we has as a young band with the age and wisdom we gained over the past 15 years .....February 10, 2015
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PAUL STANLEY Says BECK 'Should Have Kicked' KANYE WEST 'Right In The Nuts'
KISS frontman Paul Stanley says that Beck "should've kicked Kanye [West] right in the nuts" following the rapper's unexpected appearance onstage during Sunday night's (February 8) Grammy Awards when Beck's "Morning Phase" was announced as the surprise winner of "Album Of The Year." Although many at...February 10, 2015
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Video: STONE SOUR's Cover Version Of METAL CHURCH's 'The Dark'
The official video for STONE SOUR's cover version of the METAL CHURCH song "The Dark" can be seen below. The track, which was laid down live at Room 237 in Burbank, California in March 2014, was recorded specifically for the film "Fear Clinic", the new horror flick which marks SLIPKNOT and STONE SOU...February 9, 2015
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BRET MICHAELS: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Sioux Falls Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of POISON singer Bret Michaels performing on January 28 at The District in Sioux Falls, South Dakota can be seen below. Michaels released a new solo single, "A Beautiful Soul", in April 2014. He also performed the track on "Oprah's Lifeclass". His last CD, "Bret Michaels: Ja...February 8, 2015
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PAUL DI'ANNO, BLAZE BAYLEY To Guest On New MAIDEN UNITED Album 'Remembrance'
MAIDEN UNITED, the acoustic IRON MAIDEN tribute project featuring Damian Wilson (THRESHOLD, HEADSPACE) and Ruud Jolie (WITHIN TEMPTATION),will release a new album, "Remembrance", on May 22 on CD, red 12-inch vinyl and as a digital download. "Remembrance" track listing: 01. Strange World 02. Charlot...February 6, 2015
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STONE SOUR Guitarist CHRISTIAN MARTUCCI Talks ENGL Amps (Video)
In the four-minute video below, STONE SOUR guitarist and ENGL endorser Christian Martucci explains why he decided to use the Retro Tube 50 head live on stage and he also shows you how it sounds. Martucci joined STONE SOUR in late 2013 as the replacement for Jim Root, who was fired from the group aft...February 5, 2015
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RUSH's GEDDY LEE, DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI To Guest On Season Premiere Of 'That Metal Show'
Kicking off what's guaranteed to be the best season of "That Metal Show" yet, RUSH's Geddy Lee has been confirmed for the debut episode of VH1 Classic's centerpiece in original programming. He will be making his second appearance on the acclaimed hard rock/heavy metal talk show, hosted by Eddie Trun...February 4, 2015
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CHUCK BILLY, ALEXI LAIHO, RUDY SARZO, VINNY APPICE Cover OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Mr. Crowley' (Audio)
One of the most venerated guitarists ever to grace hard rock music, the late, great Randy Rhoads — best known for his work with OZZY OSBOURNE and QUIET RIOT — will be celebrated in the truest of fashions with the release of "Immortal Randy Rhoads - The Ultimate Tribute" on March 3, 2015 via UDR ...February 4, 2015
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Prefers The Pre-Internet Days When People Bought Records
Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige.se recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RockSverige.se: These days, everybody's got a book out, you're out telling stories from your life, ANTHRAX posts studio reports on the new album. I...February 3, 2015
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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK On Getting Married: 'It Took Fifteen Years To Find The Right One'
Frankie DiVita of the 95.5 KLOS radio station conducted an interview with former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick at this year's NAMM show, which took place January 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking ab...January 31, 2015
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