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METALLICA Reportedly Sends Cease-And-Desist Letter To Canadian Tribute Band
SANDMAN, the Canadian METALLICA tribute band featuring vocalist/guitarist Joe Di Taranto of Toronto's WARMACHINE, has reportedly received a cease-and-desist letter from lawyers representing the metal giants themselves. Di Taranto wrote on his Facebook page: "So as some of you may or may not know, in...January 13, 2016
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JAY JAY FRENCH: 'If It Wasn't For DAVID BOWIE, There Would Be No TWISTED SISTER'
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French has paid tribute to David Bowie, saying that if it wasn't for the British art-rock icon's influence, "there would be no TWISTED SISTER." Bowie died on Sunday, two days after his 69th birthday. He passed away just three days after releasing his 25th studio albu...January 12, 2016
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DEVIN TOWNSEND On DAVID BOWIE: 'There Was An Aspect Of Grace To The Way He Approached His Death'
While Canadian multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend doesn't consider David Bowie a direct influence on his music, he told CBC in a new interview that he does feel influenced by the British art-rock icon's imagination, creativity and desire to explore — all qualities...January 12, 2016
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IRON MAIDEN To Play China For First Time
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN will make their highly anticipated first-ever visit to China in April on "The Book Of Souls" world tour, playing at Beijing LeSports Center on April 24 and Shanghai Mercedes-Benz Arena on April 26. Tickets go on sale from 2 p.m. on January 19 through ticketing...January 12, 2016
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OZZY OSBOURNE, NIKKI SIXX, SLASH, GENE SIMMONS, COREY TAYLOR Pay Tribute To DAVID BOWIE
Ozzy Osbourne (BLACK SABBATH),Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT),Krist Novoselic (NIRVANA),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Gene Simmons (KISS) and Brian May (QUEEN) are among the rock musicians and scores of other artists who reacted on social media to the passing of David Bowie, who died o...January 11, 2016
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RATT's BOBBY BLOTZER On DAVID BOWIE: 'I Had A Lifetime With Him As A Musical Guru'
RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer has paid tribute to legendary British art-rock icon David Bowie, who died on Sunday, two days after his 69th birthday. Bowie had cancer. Said Blotzer in a post on his Facebook page: "Oh boy: This is one of the worst days in what we all as humans are in line for, ...January 11, 2016
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MARILYN MANSON On DAVID BOWIE: 'Let's Never Let Go Of What He Gave Us'
Marilyn Manson has penned a moving tribute to legendary British art-rock icon David Bowie, who died on Sunday, two days after his 69th birthday. Bowie had cancer. Said Manson in a post on his Facebook page: "My first introduction to David Bowie was watching 'Ashes To Ashes' on MTV. I was confused an...January 11, 2016
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MAGNUM: Teaser For 'Sacred Blood 'Divine' Lies' Album
British melodic rock icons MAGNUM will release their new album, "Sacred Blood 'Divine' Lies", on February 26 via Steamhammer/SPV as a digipak version (including a DVD),2LP colored version, CD and as a digital download. A teaser for "Sacred Blood 'Divine' Lies", featuring the song "Don`t Grow Up", i...January 11, 2016
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Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist 'FAST' EDDIE CLARKE Explains Absence From LEMMY's Funeral
Former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke has explained his absence from the funeral of the band's iconic frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Family and friends observed a memorial service for Lemmy on Saturday, January 9 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood. Rock and rollers turned out in dro...January 11, 2016
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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON To Launch New Limited-Edition Beer
According to the International Business Times, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson will launch a new limited-edition beer at the end of this year. The as-yet-unnamed beer will be "somewhere between a stout and a porter" and will be devised by Dickinson in a joint venture partnership between the band...January 11, 2016
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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer BLAZE BAYLEY: First 'Infinite Entanglement' Album Trailer
British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) will release his eighth solo album, "Infinite Entanglement", on March 1, 2016. The first trailer for the CD has just been released and can be seen below. Speaking to Rock-Radio UK in November, Bayley stated about the upcoming effort:...January 9, 2016
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MOB RULES To Release New Album 'Tales From Beyond' In March
German metallers MOB RULES will release their eighth album, "Tales From Beyond", on March 18 via Steamhammer/SPV as a digipak (including one bonus track and poster),double colored vinyl LP and as a digital download. In addition, there will be an iTunes version including an additional exclusive bonu...January 8, 2016
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MOTÖRHEAD's 'Ace Of Spades' Lands On Multiple BILLBOARD Charts Following LEMMY's Death
According to Billboard.com, MOTÖRHEAD's most recognizable tune, 1980's "Ace Of Spades", has landed on multiple Billboard charts for the first time — less than two weeks after the death of the band's iconic frontman, Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. "Ace Of Spades" entered the Hot Rock Songs chart at No. 12, w...January 6, 2016
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE Talks Next Album: 'We've Got Plenty Of Material, Probably More Than We Need'
Drummer Ian Paice of legendary British hard rockers DEEP PURPLE spoke to music journalist Gary Graff about the band's plans to record the follow-up to 2013's "Now What?!" album. He said: "We all come over to your huge country [USA] after the Christmas break. We start around the end of January. We go...January 3, 2016
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PAUL DI'ANNO 'Had More Opportunities In The Music Business Than Just About Anybody Else,' Says Former Bandmate SID FALCK
Drummer Sid Falck has slammed his former bandmate Paul Di'Anno, explaining that the ex-IRON MAIDEN singer has "had more opportunities in the music business than just about anybody else" to return to his former glories. Falck played in Di'Anno's BATTLEZONE for around three years in the mid-1980s befo...January 3, 2016
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