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ALICE COOPER Classic 'School's Out' Is Basis Of New Slot Machine
U.K.-based slots developer Spike Games is creating a new title based on the classic Alice Cooper song "School's Out" under a new licensing deal. When asked about the inspiration for this song, Cooper once said, "What's the greatest three minutes of your life? The last three minutes of the last day o...January 27, 2016
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AC/DC Lawsuit Seeks To Stop Counterfeit Merchandise
According to TMZ, AC/DC has filed a lawsuit to get a judge's order that it can use to direct federal marshals, and authorize local and state police and agents hired by the company to seize bootleg T-shirts and similar items during the band's upcoming U.S. tour. AC/DC's next leg of U.S. dates kicks ....January 27, 2016
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AMON AMARTH Has Not Yet Secured A Permanent New Drummer
Metal Wani's Anne Catherine Swallow recently conducted an interview with guitarist Johan Söderberg of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the decision to enlist guest drummer Tobias Gustafsson (V...January 26, 2016
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Statue Of AC/DC Singer BON SCOTT Given The Go-Ahead
According to BBC News, plans for a statue of late AC/DC singer Bon Scott in his hometown of Kirriemuir, Scotland have been approved by local councilors. The proposed statue, which will stand in Bellies Brae car park, is due to be unveiled at the annual Bonfest event in April. It will ...January 26, 2016
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DEATH ANGEL Completes Mastering New Album
San Francisco metallers DEATH ANGEL have finished mastering their new album for a tentative April release via Nuclear Blast. The band said in a Facebook post: "We are pleased to announce... our new album is done! [We] just listened to the final mastered cut and couldn't be more satisfied. Ted Jensen...January 26, 2016
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SEBASTIAN BACH, RAY LUZIER, RUDY SARZO Perform RUSH Classics At 'Hurry' Event In Anaheim (Video)
Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW),Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, FOREIGNER),Ray Luzier (KORN),Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM),Michael Devin (WHITESNAKE) and Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, DIO) are among the musicians who took part in "Hurry - A Celebration Of Rush Music" on Thursday,...January 25, 2016
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AMON AMARTH To Release 'Jomsviking' Album In March; Watch 'First Kill' Video Right Now
On March 25, Swedish metal kings AMON AMARTH will unleash their tenth studio album, "Jomsviking", via Metal Blade in North America and Sony Music internationally. "Jomsviking" — the first concept record in AMON AMARTH's storied career — tells a tragic tale of love and revenge, backed by the Swedes'...January 25, 2016
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UFO To Release 'Live Sightings' 4-CD Box Set Of Vintage Live Performances
UFO shot across the '70s night sky, all flashing lights and roaring engines, streaking through Japan and Germany (where they abducted 18-year old SCORPIONS guitarist Michael Schenker) before descending on the U.K. and eventually American shores with a series of brilliant hard rock singles, including...January 22, 2016
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BLACK STONE CHERRY: New Song 'In Our Dreams' Available For Streaming
Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY will release their fifth studio album, "Kentucky", on April 1 via Mascot Label Group. The band recorded the effort at Barrick Recording in Glasgow, Kentucky. Taking a "back-to-the-roots" approach, the CD was produced in the same way and same place as BLACK STONE C...January 22, 2016
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KIRK HAMMETT: DAVID BOWIE 'Was A Pretty Huge Influence On Me And Other People' In METALLICA
METALLICA's Kirk Hammett has paid tribute to David Bowie, who died on January 10, two days after his 69th birthday. During an appearance on a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page),the guitarist said: "[Bowie's] influence on me was huge. 'Changesonebowie' was on...January 21, 2016
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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Recalls His First LEMMY Encounter, MOTÖRHEAD Concert Experience (Audio)
SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor has paid tribute to Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, saying that the iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman and his band leave behind a great musical legacy that goes way beyond "Ace Of Spades". During a December 29 appearance on Ozzy's Boneyard (SiriusXM channel 38),Taylor said about Lemmy:...January 21, 2016
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CARMINE APPICE's Memoir, 'Stick It!: My Life Of Sex, Drums, And Rock 'N' Roll', Due In May
Chicago Review Press has set a May 1 release date for "Stick It!: My Life Of Sex, Drums, And Rock 'N' Roll", the new autobiography from legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice. The book was co-written by Ian Gittins, who wrote "The Heroin Diaries" with MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx. Official book des...January 20, 2016
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SLIPKNOT, JUDAS PRIEST, MÖTLEY CRÜE, NICKELBACK Members React To Passing Of EAGLES Legend GLENN FREY
Members of SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE, NONPOINT and NICKELBACK are among the rock musicians and scores of other artists who reacted on social media to the passing of EAGLES guitarist Glenn Frey, who died earlier today (Monday, January 18) at the age of 67. The surviving members of EAGLES posted a stateme...January 18, 2016
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CHTHONIC Singer FREDDY LIM Elected Legislator In Taiwan
According to Focus Taiwan, Freddy Lim, frontman of the Taiwanese metal band CHTHONIC, was elected Saturday (January 16) as a legislator in Taipei's 5th District. The singer defeated veteran legislator Lin Yu-fang of the Kuomintang by more than 6,000 votes. Famous for his long hair and tattoos, Lim w...January 16, 2016
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AEROSMITH's STEVEN TYLER Joins NMPA SONGS Foundation Board
The National Music Publishers' Association today announced that AEROSMITH frontman and accomplished songwriter Steven Tyler has joined the NMPA SONGS (Supporting Our Next Generation of Songwriters) foundation board of directors. "Everyone knows about Steven Tyler's music, but not everyone knows what...January 14, 2016
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