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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD Puts Spotlight On JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS Drummer HUGHIE FLINT

This past weekend's edition of legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's radio show "Rock 50" included his spotlight on JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS drummer Hughie Flint. Check out a highlights video below. You can listen to the entire show at this location. "Rock 50" with Bill Ward is a mo...
March 16, 2015
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MOONSPELL Kicks Off 'Road To Extinction Tour' In Nijmegen (Video)

Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL kicked off the "Road To Extinction Tour 2015 (Part 1)" on March 12 in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. MOONSPELL will release its new album, "Extinct", on March 17 via Napalm Records. The CD was completed at Fascinat...
March 14, 2015
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SNOT: Video Footage Of Toulouse Performance

Thorium Magazine has uploaded video footage of California alt-metal powerhouse SNOT performing the song "Deadfall" on March 6 in Toulouse, France. Check it out below. Guitarist Mike Smith (formerly of LIMP BIZKIT) rejoined SNOT for the band's just-completed European tour by as the replacement for So...
March 13, 2015
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RICHIE KOTZEN Says THE WINERY DOGS' Second Album Will Musically 'Surpass' Debut

Canadian rock journalist Mitch Lafon of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page) recently conducted an interview with Richie Kotzen (THE WINERY DOGS, POISON, MR. BIG). You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBER...
March 11, 2015
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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH Says Past Health Challenges Have Taught Him To 'Enjoy Moments'

Mike of Planet Metal conducted an interview with vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL before the band's March 8 concert in Vienna, Austria. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about his decision to quit smoking, Ellsworth said: "[I stopped] two and a h...
March 11, 2015
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Is Hoping To Make New Studio Album With PEPPER KEENAN

Mick The Beard of Metal Gods TV conducted an interview with bassist Mike Dean and drummer Reed Mullin of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY before the band's March 9 concert in Nottingham, England. You can now watch the chat below. Guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan played his first full show with CORROSION OF C...
March 11, 2015
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ROBERT PLANT Tapping Into Same Sources As In LED ZEPPELIN Days

According to The Pulse Of Radio, Robert Plant has been getting great notices for his recent shows with his SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS along with their work on the band's debut album "Lullaby And… The Ceaseless Roar". Plant spoke to Relix magazine about his current music and how it connects to his ea...
March 11, 2015
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PRONG's Cover Version Of BAD BRAINS' 'Banned In D.C.' Available For Streaming

PRONG last year spent a week at a studio in Berlin, Germany recording an album of covers, "Songs From The Black Hole", to be released via SPV/Steamhammer as a special CD and LP edition in Scandinavia on March 25, in Germany on March 27, in the rest of Europe on March 30 and in the ...
March 10, 2015
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SANCTUARY's WARREL DANE: 'I'm Not Going To Be Singing Like I've Been Sucking On A Helium Tank Anymore'

Mike of Planet Metal conducted an interview with vocalist Warrel Dane and guitarist Lenny Rutledge of the reunited '80s cult metal outfit SANCTUARY before the band's March 7 concert at Vz Komma in Wörgl, Austria. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the fact that he is no longer hitting...
March 10, 2015
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Video: FAITH NO MORE Performs New Songs In Sydney

Fan-filmed video footage of FAITH NO MORE performing two new songs —"Motherfucker" and "Supehero" — live on Febraury 28 in Sydney, Australia as part of this year's Soundwave festival can be seen below. Asked why FAITH NO MORE decided to make its first new album since 1997, the upcoming "Sol Invictus...
March 9, 2015
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MIKE PORTNOY Apologizes To Anyone He Offended: 'I Surely Never Meant For Such Attention And Controversy'

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who is currently touring Europe with THE NEAL MORSE BAND, has apologized for blasting the staff at the Whittington Hospital in London, England for allegedly refusing to see him quickly enough so that he could make it in time to the Islington Assembly Hall,...
March 9, 2015
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PEPPER KEENAN Plays First Full Show With CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Since 2006; Video Available

Pepper Keenan played his first full show with CORROSION OF CONFORMITY since 2006 last night (Saturday, March 7) at Manchester Academy 2 in Manchester, England. The setlist for the concert was as follows: 01. These Shrouded Temples... 02. Señor Limpio 03. King Of The Rotten 04. Heaven's Not Overflowi...
March 8, 2015
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MIKE PORTNOY Slams U.K. Hospital For 'Not Seeing' Him

**UPDATE #2: March 8**: Mike Portnoy has posted the following message in response to the controversy that was generated by original comments about the Whittington Hospital: "Thanks to all of the kind understanding people that sent well wishes & positive vibes my way yesterday…it was one of the w...
March 7, 2015
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PRIMAL FEAR's AQUILES PRIESTER Plays 'Angel In Black': Drum-Cam Footage

Video footage of new PRIMAL FEAR drummer Aquiles Priester (HANGAR, ANGRA) performing the band's song "Angel In Black" in the studio can be seen below. The track is taken from PRIMAL FEAR's "Nuclear Fire" album, which came out in 2001. The clip was recorded and mixed by Thiago Bianchi at Estúdio Fusã...
March 7, 2015
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RUDY SARZO, MARK TREMONTI, TODD LA TORRE Guest On MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO's 'Shred Force 1' Retrospective

Considered to be a pioneer of the "shred guitar" genre, Michael Angelo Batio is set to release his first-ever career retrospective. Due on April 14 via Rat Pak Records, "Shred Force 1: The Essential Michael Angelo Batio" not only highlights Michael's best work to date, but also brings together many...
March 6, 2015