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GENE SIMMONS Says KISS Is Done Performing After Final Farewell Tour Show: 'My Hand On The Bible'

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons insisted that the band's final show on the "End Of The Road" tour, scheduled for December 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, will be the group's last. "My hand on the Bible," he told the magazine. "And I should know...

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GEORGE LYNCH Says DOKKEN And LYNCH MOB Package Tour 'Has Run Its Course'

In a new interview with Canada's link textThe Metal Voice, George Lynch was asked if packaged tours featuring DOKKEN and LYNCH MOB are a thing of the past. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It sounds like it's kind of run its course. Yeah, I think so. So that's fine. It was a thing...

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GENE SIMMONS On KISS's Farewell Tour: 'This Tour Is The End Of The Road For The Band, Not The Brand'

In a new interview with Dan Savoie of 519 magazine, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke about the band's "End Of The Road" farewell tour, which is scheduled to conclude in early December in New York City. He said: "This tour is the end of the road for the band, not the brand. KISS is a universe...

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Watch: MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs MEGADETH's 'Symphony Of Destruction' At 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'

Video of Marty Friedman (MEGADETH) and Johnny Martin (L.A. GUNS) performing the MEGADETH classic "Symphony Of Destruction" with several campers this past Saturday (November 11) at Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's "Metalmania III" in Los Angeles, California is available below. Now celebrating its 27th an...

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Unreleased OZZFEST Documentary 'We Sold Our Souls For Rock 'N' Roll' To Finally See Light Of Day

Penelope Spheeris has confirmed that her unreleased Ozzfest documentary "We Sold Our Souls For Rock 'N' Roll" will finally see the light of day. The 77-year-old director, whose best-known works include the trilogy titled "The Decline Of Western Civilization", each covering an aspect of Los Angeles u...

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LION'S SHARE Releases Cover Of DAVID BOWIE's 'Life On Mars?'

Swedish heavy metal band LION'S SHARE has released a cover version of David Bowie's "Life On Mars?", available on streaming services and digital service providers. LION'S SHARE has meticulously crafted a rendition of "Life On Mars?" that pays homage to Bowie's genius while infusing it with the raw e...

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X JAPAN's YOSHIKI Is 'Drenched In Sorrow' Over Bassist HEATH's Death

X JAPAN drummer, pianist and leader Yoshiki says that he is "drenched in sorrow" following the passing of the band's bassist Hiroshi "Heath" Morie. The 55-year-old musician died at the end of October after a brief battle with cancer. On Saturday (November 11),Yoshiki released the following statemen...

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See MARTY FRIEDMAN's Guitar Clinic At Musicians Institute in Hollywood

** Please note the video below was recorded and uploaded by a student at Musicians Institute (MI) This past Thursday (November 9),former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman took part in a guitar clinic at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. The 60-year-old musician, who has lived in Japan s...

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Watch: BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Joined By TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY For 'Tears Don't Fall' Performance In Orlando

TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy joined BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE on stage last night (Friday, November 10) at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida to perform the Welsh metallers' classic song "Tears Don't Fall". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. Back in 2019, Heafy released his acoustic...

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SLASH Confirms His Relationship With MARSHALL Will Continue Despite His New MAGNATONE Partnership

Earlier this week, it was announced that Slash will be developing a new amplifier with Magnatone. The iconic GUNS N' ROSES guitarist will also continue his successful and decades-long partnership with Marshall Amplification. Slash says: "To clear up any misconceptions that might arise, although Magn...

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MICK MARS On His Battle With Degenerative Disease Ankylosing Spondylitis: 'I'm Almost A Solid Bone Now'

In a new interview with Jonathan Clarke, host of "Out Of The Box" on Q104.3, New York's classic rock station, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars spoke about his ongoing battle with degenerative disease ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation i...

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Go Inside METALLICA's Pop-Up Store In Detroit

To coincide with METALLICA's two concerts at Detroit, Michigan venue Ford Field this weekend, a pop-up shop opened on Thursday, November 9 at 160 W. Fort Street in Detroit and will remain open until Sunday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. Fans visiting the pop-up shop are able to shop the basic tour line,...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Fans Understand That Paid Meet-And-Greets Are 'An Important Part Of The Music Business Nowadays'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Life In The Stocks" podcast, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about the need for musicians can tap into a new market and possibly earn more money than they would through traditional methods such as streaming or physical sales. "Some peop...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'I Don't Ever Wanna Record Something That I Can't Pull Off Live'

In a new interview with Nic and Big J of the Boise, Idaho radio station 100.3 The X Rocks, former VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, who currently fronts his own band called MAMMOTH WVH, was asked if he writes much material on the road or if he has to wait until he gets home to concentrate on bei...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Shares Official Video Recap Of Japanese Concerts

MÖTLEY CRÜE has shared an official video recap of the band's November 3 and November 4 concerts at K-Arena Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan as part of "The World Tour" with DEF LEPPARD. Check out the clip below. This past September, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 spoke to Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio s...