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VAI Collaborates With MARY J. BLIGE, TRAVIS BARKER On 'Stairway To Heaven' Cover; Video

Famed guitarist Steve Vai, R&B singer Mary J. Blige, BLINK-182 drummer Travis Barker, "American Idol" judge and bassist Randy Jackson and Michael Jackson's guitarist Orianthi got together in February 2010 to record a new version of the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Stairway to Heaven". Vai told told VH1...

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LEMMY, HALFORD, MUSTAINE, VINNIE PAUL Featured In REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS Intro Reel

The intro reel that was shown at this year's Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place April 8 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, can be viewed below. The clip features special guest appearances by Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Dave Mustaine (MEGADETH),Vinnie Paul...

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TREAT Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Reunited Swedish hard rockers TREAT have been confirmed for this year's Sweden Rock Festival festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AEROSMITH (US) ALDO NOVA (CAN) ALESTORM (UK) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (CAN...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, LYNCH MOB To Join Forces For 'Battle Of The Axes' Tour

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (featuring Michael Schenker) and LYNCH MOB (featuring George Lynch) will join forces for the "Battle Of The Axes" U.S. tour this summer. So far the following dates have been released: Jul. 29 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ Jul. 30 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA More dates will...

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REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS: VIP Room Photos Posted Online

The Revolver Golden Gods Awards took place April 8 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles featuring appearances by hard rock and metal royalty. Upstairs in the VIP room you could hang out with the likes of MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine, ALICE IN CHAINS' Jerry Cantrell, Marilyn Manson, SLAYER, Vinnie Paul...

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EXTREME Guitarist Performs With RIHANNA On 'American Idol'

Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Rihanna performed her new single — "Rockstar 101" — on last night's (Wednesday, April 7) episode of"American Idol" backed by a powerhouse rock band, featuring EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt. Watch video footage of her appearance below. The unexpected combinati...

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JOHN 5: 'The Art Of Malice' Teaser Video Available

A short teaser video for "The Art Of Malice", the new album from ROB ZOMBIEex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5, can be viewed below. Due on May 11 via 60 Cycle Hum/Rocket Science Ventures, the CD "exhibits John 5's incredible diversity as a writer and guitarist pulling from the pages of his life," ac...

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WATAIN: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled

Swedish black metallers WATAIN will release their fourth album, "Lawless Darkness", on June 7 via Season Of Mist. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Death's Cold Dark 02. Malfeitor 03. Reaping Death 04. Four Thrones 05. Wolves Curse 06. Lawless Darkness 07. Total Funeral 08. Hymn to Qay...

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WE ARE THE FALLEN Interviewed On MUSIQUEPLUS

MusiquePlus conducted an interview with WE ARE THE FALLEN — the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members — John LeCompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums) — along with "American Idol" powerhouse vocalist Carly Smithson and bassist Marty O'Brien (DISTURBED, KELL...

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CIRCUS OF POWER Frontman Launches CAPTAIN ZAPPED

According to a posting on the official web site of reactivated late '80s/early '90s hard rockers CIRCUS OF POWER, the band's frontman, Alex Mitchell, and Billy Tsounis (UNCLE MAX, FAT NANCY) are collaborating on a new "space pop" project together called CAPTAIN ZAPPED. A song from the band will be p...

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CANCER BATS To Support EVERY TIME I DIE On U.S. Tour

Canada's hardcore/metal band CANCER BATS will embark on a U.S. tour with EVERY TIME I DIE and NORMA JEAN in May. Commented CANCER BATS vocalist and resident EVERY TIME I DIE fan Liam Cormier: "Duh! Obviously, I'm stoked on this! It's EVERY TIME I DIE and NORMA JEAN! But, in all sincerity, we can't w...

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TESTAMENT To Announce THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA's Performance At REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS

On April 8, Bay Area thrash legends and Metal Hammer Golden Gods "Album of the Year" recipients TESTAMENT will attend the Revolver Golden Gods Awards at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles as presenters. Vocalist Chuck Billy and guitarist Eric Peterson are on deck to announce the live performance of...

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WE ARE THE FALLEN: New Audio Interview With CARLY SMITHSON

Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com conducted an interview with WE ARE THE FALLEN vocalist Carly Smithson on April 1, 2010. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. WE ARE THE FALLEN, the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members — John LeCompt (guitar) a...

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TESTAMENT Frontman Interviewed In Atlanta

Shawn Evans of The Silver Tongue conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT before the band's March 21, 2010 performance at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia with MEGADETH and EXODUS. Watch the eight-minute chat below. Canadian guitarist Glen Drov...

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WE ARE THE FALLEN Performs Acoustically On Cleveland's RADIO 92.3; Video Available

Video footage of WE ARE THE FALLEN performing its new single, "Bury Me Alive", acoustically on the Cleveland, Ohio radio station Radio 92.3 can be viewed below. WE ARE THE FALLEN is the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members — John LeCompt (guitar) and Roc...