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NIKKI SIXX Says DONALD TRUMP Is 'Winding Up His 70 Million Voters' With Baseless Election Fraud Claims

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has accused Donald Trump of "winding up his 70 million voters." More than a week after major news networks declared Joe Biden the nation's president-elect, Trump still refuses to concede the election, citing baseless allegations of voter fraud. On Sunday night (Novembe...

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BRIAN TATLER Has Come Up With 'Some Really Good Material' For Next DIAMOND HEAD Album

Guitarist Brian Tatler of NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD spoke to Michael Francisco of Metal Temple about theprogress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to last year's "The Coffin Train" album. "I have been writing [the entire time] while I've been in lockdo...

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AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG Recalls Life-Changing Moment When He Heard JIMI HENDRIX For First Time

In a new interview with Anders Bøtters Tiny TV, AC/DC guitarist Angus Young spoke about the musical inspiration for many of the band's classic early LPs. He said (see video below): "The thing is a lot of what goes in those albums, when we were younger, that's where a lot of it all goes back to, at t...

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RUDY SARZO's Advice To Up-And-Coming Musicians: 'Think For Yourself'

In a new interview with Metal-Net, legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo was asked what advice he has for up-and-coming musicians who are looking to make it in the music industry. He responded (see video below): "That is so hard, because I learned that I learned from experience and not from advice....

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Responds To Accusation That He Is 'Leeching Off' His Father's Name For Solo Single

Wolfgang Van Halen has fired back at an Internet troll who accused him of "leeching off" his father's name in the weeks following the legendary guitarist's death. Two days ago, BLABBERMOUTH.NET broke the news that Wolfgang will release his debut solo single, "Distance", on Monday, November 16. Taken...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Says JUAN CROUCIER 'Doesn't Think It's Important' For RATT To Release New Music

In a new interview with the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, RATT singer Stephen Pearcy spoke about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the band's plans for new music as well as the progress of the songwriting sessions for his next solo album. He said (hear audio below): "RATT was going to g...

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LARS ULRICH Opens Up About JAMES HETFIELD's Return To Rehab, Says METALLICA Is 'In A Very Healthy Place' Right Now

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has opened up about what it was like seeing James Hetfield re-enter a treatment program to work on his recovery from alcohol addiction. The METALLICA frontman went back to rehab in September 2019, forcing the postponement of the band's tour of Australia and New Zealand....

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's Debut Solo Single, 'Distance', Is Dedicated To His Father EDDIE VAN HALEN

Wolfgang Van Halen will release his debut solo single, "Distance", on Monday, November 16. The song is taken from the VAN HALEN bassist's forthcoming solo album, which will be made available via Explorer1 Music Group. The disc was recorded with producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette at VAN HALEN's 5150 S...

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TOTO Guitarist STEVE LUKATHER Talks About His 'Life-Changing' Decision To Wear 'Widex Moment' Hearing Aids

Steve Lukather, guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer, has been playing rock and roll since he was nine years old. "And when I was young, I played really loud," he explained recently. Over the years, like many musicians, Lukather began to suffer from hearing loss. "But I learned to live...

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JIMMY PAGE, RANDY BACHMAN, JOHN FOGERTY Featured In 'The Ventures: Stars On Guitars' Documentary

Vision Films Inc. presents the definitive history of instrumental rock and roll, "The Ventures: Stars On Guitars", from director Staci Layne Wilson. The documentary will be available on DVD and VOD across cable and streaming platforms in the U.S. and Canada on December 8, 2020. A true labor of love...

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RON KEEL Is Planning To Perform Special BLACK SABBATH Set In Honor Of His Time With The Band

In a new interview with Rock Titan TV, singer Ron Keel once again spoke about the time he nearly joined BLACK SABBATH in 1984 while the legendary heavy metal act was looking for a replacement for Ian Gillan. "For the longest time, I didn't mention it until some books and web sites — the Internet — c...

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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE, THE RUNAWAYS' CHERIE CURRIE To Be Honored At 2021 'She Rocks Awards'

The Women's International Music Network (the WiMN) proudly announces a stellar array of honorees for the 2021 She Rocks Awards, sponsored by Positive Grid. This year's ceremony will be very different, as it will be done virtually. With the current pandemic situation, and NAMM moving to a virtual con...

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AC/DC To Soundtrack This Weekend's Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix

Ahead of the launch of AC/DC's 17th full-length album, "Power Up", this Friday, the band's first new music since 2014, the legendary rockers have curated a 47-song F1 Tracks takeover playlist featuring some of their greatest hits. The playlist for this weekend's Turkish Grand Prix features iconic hi...

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KENNY ARONOFF Joins LATIN PERCUSSION Family

Latin Percussion (LP) has announced that Kenny Aronoff has joined its percussive family. One of the most influential session and live drummers in the world, Kenny has worked with a list of artists that reads like a who's who of rock royalty: THE ROLLING STONES, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Sti...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says He Was 'A Much Better MEGADETH Member' Upon His Return To The Band 10 Years Ago

In a new interview with the "Classic Metal Show", MEGADETH's David Ellefson spoke about the fact he has pursued a number of business ventures outside of the band, including running a record label, launching a line of coffee, producing a horror film, writing books and releasing his first solo album....