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VAN HALEN Announces North American Tour, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Appearance

In celebration of a 2015 summer/fall North American tour, VAN HALEN will perform a special concert for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on March 30 on Hollywood Boulevard. Featuring some of the band’s essential rock and roll classics, the concert will be broadcast over two nights, March 30 and March 31, on the...

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MIKE TRAMP: 'The World Can Survive Without' A WHITE LION Reunion

Canadian rock journalist Mitch Lafon of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page) recently conducted an interview with former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he could go on tour...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL 'Wouldn't Change A Thing' About His Cancer Diagnosis

Rhyan of the 106.5 WSFL radio station recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Speaking about his continuing battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma, Vivian said: "I got a cancer diagnosis a couple of years a...

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SIXX: A.M.: Official Lyric Video For Cover Version Of THE CARS' 'Drive'

SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, has released the official lyric video for its cover version of THE CARS song "Drive". The track is taken from SIXX: A.M.'s third album, "Modern Vintage", which was released on Octob...

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IRON MAIDEN To Receive O2 Silver Clef Award

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN will be awarded the prestigious O2 Silver Clef by Nordoff Robbins in recognition of "outstanding contribution to U.K. music." Previous winners include THE ROLLING STONES, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, PINK FLOYD, GENESIS and QUEEN; last year's Silver Clef winner...

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ART OF ANARCHY's Debut Album Featuring SCOTT WEILAND, BUMBLEFOOT To Arrive In June

ART OF ANARCHY, the new band featuring Scott Weiland (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, VELVET REVOLVER) on vocals, John Moyer (DISTURBED) on bass, Jon and Vince Votta on guitar and drums, and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (GUNS N' ROSES) as co-guitarist and producer, will release its self-titled debut album on June 8 v...

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JIMMY PAGE Wanted No Filler On LED ZEPPELIN's 'Physical Graffiti'

Accordng to The Pulse Of Radio, Jimmy Page says that LED ZEPPELIN's 1975 "Physical Graffiti" double album gained strength by collecting the band's previous outtakes and morphing them with their new work. "Physical Graffiti" — which has just been reissued, remastered, and expanded under Page's superv...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: Why Reunion Of 'Rust In Peace' Lineup Probably Wouldn't Work

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was interviewed on a recent edition of Australia's "Blood, Sweat And Metal" show. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked what needs to take place for a reunion of MEGADETH's "Rust In Peace" lineup to become a reality, Ellefson said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: There's A Reason Albums From '70s And '80s Still Top Sales Charts

STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet has clarified his recent comments regarding the quality of the new rock albums being released today, explaining that "we all need to strive to write, record and produce great music." In a new post on his Facebook page, Sweet wrote: "I know sometimes things th...

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MOTÖRHEAD's PHIL CAMPBELL Completes Recording Guitars For New Album

MOTÖRHEAD is currently in the studio with longtime producer Cameron Webb working on the band's upcoming album, due out this fall. According to a new post on the band's Facebook page, guitarist Phil Campbell has completed laying down his tracks on the CD, which will follow up 2013's "Aftershock". MOT...

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JAG PANZER Recording New Song Featuring Original Singer HARRY CONKLIN

Veteran Colorado metallers JAG PANZER will enter the studio next weekend to record vocals for a new song, featuring the band's original singer Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin. JAG PANZER announced in August 2014 that it was looking for a new vocalist. However, it now appears that Conklin has rejoined the...

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New HALESTORM Photo Book 'To Hale And Back' Due In May

HALESTORM has teamed up with photographer and longtime friend Rob Fenn for a photo book, "To Hale And Back", documenting the band's career thus far. Some have called them the next big thing, others, the saviors of rock 'n' roll. Rob Fenn calls them his dear friends. HALESTORM is no longer the world'...

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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G. Says Pursuing Solo Career Is 'Refreshing'

Metal Temple magazine conducted an interview with Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G. , well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, before his February 22 concert in Southampton, England. You can now listen to the chat below. Speaki...

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'Motley Crews Heavy Metal Grill' Owner Pressing Ahead With Plans To Open Restaurant

According to StarTribune.com, the owner of the Motley Crews Heavy Metal Grill food truck — which exploded on March 6 in Lakeville, Minnesota, damaging up to 20 homes and injuring two people — is pressing ahead with plans to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant in downtown Lakeville in June. The restau...

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VINNY APPICE, BUMBLEFOOT, TONY FRANKLIN, GLEN SOBEL To Be Inducted Into 'RockGodz Hall Of Fame'

RockGodz Hall Of Fame has announced its second induction ceremony and show featuring a host of new inductees, including guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal from GUNS N' ROSES; Vinny Appice, drummer for BLACK SABBATH and DIO; bassist Tony Franklin, formerly with THE FIRM and Jimmy Page; Glen Sobel, drumm...