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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Remembers GARY MOORE
Days after the news came down that legendary guitarist Gary Moore died, METALLICA's Kirk Hammett called RollingStone.com from his home in Hawaii to talk about his guitar idol. An excerpt from his remembrance follows below. "Gary Moore is definitely in my list of top five guitar influences, right up...February 9, 2011
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ERIC SINGER: GARY MOORE 'Played Every Note Like It Was The Last Time He Would Ever Play It'
KISS drummer Eric Singer has released the following statement to Classic Rock Revisited regarding the passing of legendary guitarist Gary Moore: "I had the pleasure to play drums with Gary on his 1987 'Wild Frontier' tour. "I joined Gary's band via Bob Daisley. We had recorded together with BLACK SA...February 9, 2011
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BOB DAISLEY Discusses BLACK SABBATH's 'Eternal Idol' Reissue On 'Glory Is Noise'
On a very special episode of the "Glory Is Noise" online radio show, host Joel Gausten welcomes legendary bassist Bob Daisley (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE) for a discussion on Bob's time with BLACK SABBATH for the recording of their 1987 album "The Eternal Idol". Jo...February 9, 2011
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ROB ZOMBIE To Induct ALICE COOPER Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
Rob Zombie will induct Alice Cooper into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in a ceremony at New York City's Waldorf Astoria Hotel on March 14. The ceremony will be televised on the Fuse cable music channel on Sunday, March 20 at 9 p.m. ET. Zombie has long acknowledged Cooper as a major influence ...February 8, 2011
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AEROSMITH Music Sales Up 250% Since STEVEN TYLER Became Judge On 'Idol'
According to The Hollywood Reporter, sales of AEROSMITH's greatest-hits collections have increased more than 250 percent as a result of Steven Tyler's appearance on "American Idol" as a judge for the show's tenth season. The band's 1994 compilation "Big Ones", saw increased sales of 260 percent afte...February 8, 2011
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AEROSMITH Bassist Reflects On Last Week's Songwriting Session
AEROSMITH wrapped up its first week of work on its new album last Friday (February 4) and bassist Tom Hamilton decided to commemorate the occasion by filming the last day with his video camera and posting it online. Hamilton commented, "Couldn't believe I was on the West Coast one night and then 12...February 7, 2011
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STEVEN TYLER Answers Fan-Submitted Questions (Video)
Iconic rock megastar and new "American Idol" judge Steven Tyler answered a number of fan-submitted questions via his newly launched official web site. You can now watch the three-minute clip below. According to HarperCollins.com, Tyler's much-anticipated autobiography, "Does The Noise In My Head Bot...February 5, 2011
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JOE PERRY Says He Is Not Leaving AEROSMITH
Most of the members of AEROSMITH spent a few days last week working on songs for a new album with co-writer Marti Frederiksen at a studio in Los Angeles. The only man missing was guitarist Joe Perry, who was unable to join his bandmates for the sessions due to what Billboard.com described as an "uns...February 5, 2011
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TESTAMENT Frontman Interviewed By REVOLVER TV (Video)
Possum of Revolver TV conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT backstage at the second annual Dean Guitars NAMM Jam on January 14, 2011 at the Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. TESTAMENT is tentatively pla...February 5, 2011
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AEROSMITH In The Studio; Video Available
Most of the members of AEROSMITH spent a few days last week working on songs for a new album with co-writer Marti Frederiksen at a studio in Los Angeles. The only man missing was guitarist Joe Perry, who was unable to join his bandmates for the sessions due to what Billboard.com described as an "uns...February 4, 2011
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AEROSMITH's WHITFORD To Be Joined By His Son For 'Legends Of Rock 'N Blues' Showcase
AEROSMITH guitarist Brad Whitford will be joined by his son, Graham, in the second annual "Legends Of Rock 'N Blues" showcase. Whitford will play alongside James Montgomery, Brooks Young, Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer. The dates are as follows: Feb. 03 - Colonial Theatre - Keene, NH Feb. 04 - Lynn...February 3, 2011
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STEVEN TYLER On 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'; Video Available
AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler appeared on yesterday's (Wednesday, February 2) edition of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" alongside fellow "American Idol" judges Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson. You can now watch video footage of his appearance below. Tyler's appearance on "American Idol" as a judge for th...February 3, 2011
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BIOHAZARD Frontman: New Album Is 'So Singalong-Able And Brutal At The Same Time'
In a brand new interview with Inked magazine, BIOHAZARD bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld was asked about the sound of the band's forthcoming tenth studio album, tentatively due this spring via Nuclear Blast Records. "The snare drum sounds like a fucking .45 automatic in a cement room. It sounds so nas...February 2, 2011
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Video Footage Of MATT SORUM In The Studio With CHERIE CURRIE Available
Video footage of Jimmy Z laying down the horn parts on the song "You Wreck Me" for the new album from ex-RUNAWAYS singer Cherie Currie on January 27, 2011 at Matt Sorum's (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) studio in California can be viewed below. As previously reported, VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slas...February 2, 2011
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OMNIUM GATHERUM: 'New World Shadows' Album Teaser Available
A teaser for "New World Shadows", the fifth album from Finnish melodic death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM, can be viewed below. The CD will be released via Lifeforce Records on the following dates: Germany, Austria, Switzerland: February 4 Sweden, Finland, Hungary: February 9 Rest Of Europe: February 7...February 2, 2011
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