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ALICE IN CHAINS' JERRY CANTRELL Makes Cameo In HBO's 'Deadwood: The Movie'

ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell made a cameo in the new HBO film "Deadwood: The Movie". "Snuck into a shot or two in the 'Deadwood' movie courtesy of W. Earl Brown," wrote Cantrell in an Instagram post. "Standing next to Garret Dillahunt here. I am a huge fan of the show and have b...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Hologram Hits Atlanta During 'Dio Returns' Tour (Video)

The new Ronnie James Dio hologram played the third show of its month-long U.S. tour last night (Monday, June 3) at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, consisting...

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JUDAS PRIEST Doesn't Expect GLENN TIPTON To Make Any Appearances On Remainder Of U.S. Tour

Although Glenn Tipton performed a couple of songs with JUDAS PRIEST at the opening date of the band's current U.S. tour with URIAH HEEP, bassist Ian Hill told the Lethbridge Herald in a new interview the band didn't expect Glenn back for any more shows in the immediate future. "Glenn isn't feeling t...

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SONS OF APOLLO To Release 'Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony' In August

SONS OF APOLLO — the progressive metal supergroup featuring former DREAM THEATER bandmates Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, as well as guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS) and vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (W.E.T., TALISMAN) — will release...

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RAVEN Frontman On Almost Going Into Business With OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE: 'You Could Maybe Say We Dodged A Bullet'

Andrew McKaysmith of the "Scars And Guitars" podcast recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist John Gallagher of British metal legends RAVEN. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On being part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal scene: John: "We had the first ind...

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IAN GILLAN On DEEP PURPLE's Former Accountant: 'I Take No Joy In The Fact That He's In Jail'

Ian Gillan and Ian Paice have spoken to Mirror about DEEP PURPLE's former accountant who was sentenced to six years and four months in prison for stealing £2.2 million (approximately $2.87 million) from two companies that managed the band's royalties. Dipak Rao, who worked for the band between 1992...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Hits Orlando (Video)

The new Ronnie James Dio hologram played the second show of its month-long U.S. tour last night (Saturday, June 1) at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, consist...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Says JESUS CHRIST Is His 'Biggest Inspiration'

Australia's ACCTV recently conducted an interview with KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what makes KORN fans so loyal: Brian: "I think it's because the content of KORN's lyrics and a lot of our fans...

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SIMON WRIGHT On RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Tour: 'It's Us Keeping His Legacy Alive'

DIO DISCIPLES drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, UFO) recently spoke with Meltdown of the Detroit radio station 101 WRIF. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On Ronnie James Dio: Simon: "He would always go out of his way with people...

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KING'S X Drummer JERRY GASKILL Says He's Doing 'Better Than Ever' After Surviving Two Heart Attacks

KING'S X drummer Jerry Gaskill recently spoke with Tom Leu of Sound Matters Radio. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the recently published book "King's X: An Oral History": Jerry: "We've been thinking about a book for a while...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: St. Petersburg Concert Canceled Due To 'Production Size' Issues

The "Dio Returns" hologram show on Sunday, June 2 at The Palladium in St. Petersburg, Florida is canceled. Due to the size and scope of the production, the show cannot go on as planned. The booking agents are working closely with the producers of the tour to find a new date at an alternative venue....

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Kicks Off U.S. Tour In Fort Myers (Video)

The new Ronnie James Dio hologram kicked off a month-long U.S. tour last night (Friday, May 31) at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, Florida. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, c...

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QUIET RIOT Performs Without Drummer FRANKIE BANALI At Texas Festival (Video)

QUIET RIOT performed without drummer Frankie Banali at the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival in Richardson, Texas. The May 17 show apparently marked the first time ever that the band played without any of the members from its classic lineup: Banali, singer Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Carlos Cavazo and b...

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SCOTT STAPP: 'Face Of The Sun' Visualizer Video

The visualizer video for the song "Face Of The Sun" from Grammy-winning songwriter, CREED frontman and platinum-certified solo artist Scott Stapp can be seen below. The track is taken from his new album, "The Space Between The Shadows", which will be released on July 19 via Napalm Records. Each unv...

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How CARMINE APPICE Influenced JOHN BONHAM, IAN PAICE, ROGER TAYLOR And NEIL PEART

In a recent interview with the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Carmine Appice was asked how it feels to know that John Bonham was among the drummers who have considered him an influence. He responded: "There were drummers like John Bonham, Ian Paice from DEEP PURPLE, Roger Taylor [QUEEN], Neil Peart [RUSH]...