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GLENN HUGHES, JOE BONAMASSA Issue BLACK COUNTRY Video Update

A short video message from Glenn Hughes (BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE) and Joe Bonamassa about BLACK COUNTRY, their new supergroup with Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian, can be viewed below. BLACK COUNTRY takes its name from the industrial area in England from which Bonham and Hughes both hail. The ba...

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CHICKENFOOT Writing Second Album; HAGAR Denies AEROSMITH Rumor

The Pulse of Radio reports: CHICKENFOOT is already writing its second album, according to an interview with guitarist Joe Satriani at BestOfWNY.com. The rock supergroup, which also features RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith and former VAN HALEN members Sammy Hagar on vocals and Michael Anthon...

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CANCER BATS: New Song Posted Online

Canada's hardcore/metal band CANCER BATS has posted a brand new track titled "Scared To Death" on the group's MySpace page. The song is taken from CANCER BATS's forthcoming album, "Bears, Mayors, Scraps and Bones", which will be released in the United States and Canada on April 13. CANCER BATS has a...

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

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 this week to record a new version of the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Stairway to Heaven". Vai told told VH1 Radio...

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Drummer NICK BARKER To Tour With BENEDICTION

Long-running Birmingham, U.K.-based extreme metallers BENEDICTION have issued the following update: "Well, we start gigging again soon but there will be a slight change in lineup for this year's dates. Neil Hutton will not be drumming with us this year (except for the Saturday, May 1st show in Londo...

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JOE PERRY Would 'Definitely' Consider Getting Female Singer To Front AEROSMITH

Classic Rock Revisited editor Jeb Wright recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry for the "Decades Of Distortion" show on the Arkansas City, Kansas radio station KACY 102.5 FM. The chat is now available for streaming in three parts below. When asked if there is any truth to...

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WE ARE THE FALLEN To Release Debut Album In May

WE ARE THE FALLEN — the new band featuring original EVANESCENCE members Ben Moody (guitar) and John LeCompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums) along with "American Idol" powerhouse vocalist Carly Smithson — will release its debut album on May 11 via Universal Republic Records. The group's first single,...

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FOREIGNER To Release 'Can't Slow Down' In March

Everyone knows more FOREIGNER than they think… classics such as "Cold As Ice", "Waiting for a Girl Like You" and the No. 1 hit "I Want to Know What Love Is" have cemented the band's status one of the most popular rock acts ever. FOREIGNER's mix of blustery blues and impeccably crafted pop continues...

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JIMI HENDRIX: 'Valleys Of Neptune' Single Makes Its Online Debut

JIMI HENDRIX's "Valleys Of Neptune", the first single from the legendary guitarist's "Valleys Of Neptune" CD release, premieres today on AOL's Spinner.com. This is your first chance to hear this new single from Jimi. Experience Hendrix LLC and Sony Music Entertainment's Legacy Recordings launch thei...

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TESTAMENT: Video Footage Of ERIC PETERSON's Phoenix In-Store Appearance Available

Guitarist Eric Peterson of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT made an in-store appearance at Raptor Guitars in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, January 23 between 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Video footage of the event can be viewed below. TESTAMENT will join forces with MEGADETH and EXODUS for a mo...

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GLENN HUGHES Talks About BLACK COUNTRY; Video Available

A short video message from Glenn Hughes (BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE) about BLACK COUNTRY, his new supergroup with Jason Bonham, Joe Bonamassa and Derek Sherinian, can be viewed below. BLACK COUNTRY takes its name from the industrial area in England from which Bonham and Hughes both hail. The band is...

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TESTAMENT To Perform Entire 'The Legacy' Album On MEGADETH/EXODUS Tour

MEGADETH will join forces with TESTAMENT and EXODUS for a month-long North American tour that will find these thrash titans crisscrossing the nation on the "Rust in Peace" 20th anniversary tour. These will be incredibly special shows that will delight Megadeth fans, as the band will be playing its l...

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SHOK PARIS To Headline Benefit Concert For Suicide Prevention Service

Reunited Cleveland metal band SHOK PARIS will perform at a benefit concert forthe Help Hotline Crisis Center (a suicide prevention service) on January 29 at The Breakfast Club in Lakewood, Ohio. Also appearing on the bill are JJ GRIM, SHADES OF REMEMBRANCE and ERECTO-JECTOR. Admission is $5. All doo...

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TESTAMENT Frontman Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show; Audio Available

Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT was the featured guest on this past weekend's (January 15-17) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. The chat, which was recorded before the band's previously announced North American tour with fellow thrash...

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SAROS 'On Hold Indefinitely'

San Francisco Bay Area metal act SAROS, which features in its ranks members of AMBER ASYLUM, BASTARD NOISE, and WEAKLING, has issued the following update: "We've been rather silent for months, so it's time for a new update. "For now, we have decided to put SAROS on hold indefinitely. We're not offic...