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OPETH To Play At NYC's Radio City Music Hall; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Announced

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have announced a headlining concert on October 1 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Tuesday, March 15 at 12:00 p.m. and end on Thursday, March 17 at 10:00 p.m. You can now get your tickets at this ...

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BAD BRAINS Frontman H.R. Suffering From Rare Headache Disorder

Paul Hudson, better known as H.R., vocalist of hardcore punk legends BAD BRAINS has been has been diagnosed with a rare type of headache called SUNCT, a trigeminal neuralgia that is similar to cluster headaches. The disorder, which is most common in men after age 50, is marked by bursts of moderate...

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Has BRIAN JOHNSON Been 'Kicked To The Curb' By AC/DC?

**UPDATE**: Earlier today (Tuesday, March 15),Jim Breuer posted the following statement on his Facebook page: "I have seen some stories circulating about my podcast. As a friend, I saw Brian withdrawn for the first time in my life. He's not a quitter, he seemed hurt by the situation of being betwee...

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Former BLUE MURDER Keyboardist NIK GREEN Dies After Battle With Cancer

Ex-BLUE MURDER keyboardist Nik Green died last night after a battle with cancer. His passing was confirmed in a tweet from former BLUE MURDER bassist Tony Franklin, who called the keyboardist "a gentle soul and huge talent." He added in a separate tweet: "[Nik's] contribution to BLUE MURDER was huge...

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Official OPETH 25th-Anniversary Commemorative Book To Arrive In April

Swedish progressive rock band OPETH has set a release date for its 25th-anniversary commemorative book. "Book Of Opeth" will arrive on April 15 via U.K.'s Rocket 88 publishers and is only available for preorder at OpethBook.com. The book contains never-before-seen photos of the band's early days wit...

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VINNY APPICE Says WENDY DIO 'Probably Hates' LAST IN LINE

In a brand new interview with the "Totally Driven Radio" podcast, legendary drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL) was asked what Wendy Dio's reaction has been to LAST IN LINE, the band he formed in 2012 with fellow original DIO members Vivian Campbell (drums) and Jimmy Bain (b...

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TIGERTAILZ To Release 'Blast' Album In April

Welsh glam metal veterans TIGERTAILZ will release a new album, "Blast", on April 25. The CD will include the song "Pipped It Popped It", which was written specifically for this year's Eurovision Song Contest. "Pipped It Popped It" was submitted to the judging panel, who choose a shortlist for a publ...

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Video: QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Performs 'Love Ain't No Stranger' With WHITESNAKE Guitarist

Fan-filmed video footage of QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre and WHITESNAKE guitarist Joel Hoekstra performing an acoustic cover version of the WHITESNAKE classic "Love Ain't No Stranger" during this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise — the four-day, four-night voyage which set sail from Miami, Florida...

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Singer DAVID REECE Would Have 'Gladly' Rejoined ACCEPT

American singer David Reece, who fronted ACCEPT in the late '80s, says that he would have "gladly" rejoined the band had he been asked. The current BONFIRE vocalist was recruited for ACCEPT's "Eat The Heat" LP in 1989 following the departure of Udo Dirkschneider. Reece's higher-pitched delivery was...

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THE HIVES Frontman Puts His Name Forward For AC/DC Job

Howlin' Pelle Almqvist, lead singer of the Swedish garage-rock revivalists THE HIVES, says that he is willing to step in for AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, who has been advised by doctors to stop touring immediately or risk total hearing loss. THE HIVES, who are known for performing in ever-changing...

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EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER Keyboardist KEITH EMERSON Dies

EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER keyboardist Keith Emerson has died at the age of 71. His passing was confirmed in a post on the band's Facebook page and official web site. The statement reads: "We regret to announce that Keith Emerson died last night at his home in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, aged 71. We...

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DEEP PURPLE: Thirteen New Songs 'All But Finished Except For Vocals'

Legendary British hard rockers DEEP PURPLE entered a Nashville, Tennesse studio on January 28 to begin work on their follow-up to 2013's "Now What?!" album. The CD is once again being helmed by Bob Ezrin, who has previously worked with KISS, PINK FLOYD, PETER GABRIEL, ALICE COOPER and KANSAS, among...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Spent $2,000 On 'Creepy-Looking' Wig That He Only Wore For Ten Minutes

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell admitted to Music Life Magazine in a new interview that his biggest worry, after he was first diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013, was his appearance, knowing that chemotherapy would mean the loss of his hair. "I actually ordered a wig, because my first th...

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GRAHAM BONNET: New Studio Album, Career-Spanning Anthology, Biography And Reissues In The Works

After just completing a successful U.K. tour with his new band the GRAHAM BONNET BAND, Graham Bonnet has plenty planned for 2016. In addition to the RAINBOW 1980 Monsters Of Rock performance finally being released on CD and DVD, Graham's solo records "Line-Up" (1982),"Graham Bonnet" (1977),"No Bad...

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ACE FREHLEY To Discuss 'Origins Vol. 1' Album At 'BackStory' Event In New York City

BackStory has teamed up with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley for a live interview event focusing on his new album, "Origins Vol. 1", on Wednesday, March 23 at 5:00 p.m. at AOL studios in New York City. Guests will enjoy a seat at an exclusive live interview, a limited-edition autographed poster,...