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IN FLAMES Cancels French Concert Following Paris Terrorist Attacks

Swedish metallers IN FLAMES have canceled tonight's (Saturday, November 14) concert in Nancy, France in the wake of the series of terrorist attacks that rocked Paris Friday night (November 13). The band has issued the following statement: "In the light of the absolutely horrific events in Paris last...

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METALLICA, AC/DC, SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE, GUNS N' ROSES Members React To Paris Terrorist Attacks

Members of METALLICA, AC/DC, KISS, SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE, GUNS N' ROSES, SHINEDOWN and PAPA ROACH are among the musicians who have reacted with shock and pledges of solidarity for France following the killing of scores of people in attacks in Paris on Friday night. Some of their views can be seen be...

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Video: MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Celebrates 51st Birthday In Manchester

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson celebrated his 51st birthday backstage before the band's November 12 concert in Manchester, England. Video footage of the celebrations, as posted on MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's account on Periscope, a live video streaming platform owned by Twitter, can be seen be...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Really Didn't Want Anything To Do' With 'Rust In Peace' Lineup Reunion

On November 9, Ireland's Overdrive conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine prior to the band's concert in Dublin. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Overdrive: Firstly, let's talk about [the new MEGADETH album] "Dystopia". It's almost like you went though a sort of cleansing...

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Watch EDDIE VAN HALEN Pick His All-Time Favorite Guitar Riffs

In his 2015 Billboard cover story, VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen talked about the classic riffs that have shaped him, including BLACK SABBATH's "Into The Void", CREAM's "Sunshine Of Your Love", DEEP PURPLE's "Burn" and AC/DC's "Down Payment Blues". Check out the clip at Billboard.com. The fina...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'Everything I've Done In The Last Five Years Is The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of'

In a brand new interview with Metal Assault, drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, METAL ALLEGIANCE, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was asked if he ever feels overwhelmed when he thinks about how many bands and projects he is currently in. He responded: "I can handle it. I'm wired that way. I'm...

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GEOFF TATE: 'I Generally Have A Difficult Time Marrying The Two Concepts Of Art And Commerce'

In a brand new interview with Steel For Brains, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if he has seen the negative impact the culture of immediacy has had on the music industry. He responded: "I generally have a difficult time marrying the two concepts of art and commerce. [Laughs] I'm reall...

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Ex-RAINBOW Singer GRAHAM BONNET: 'No One Is Happier Than I About RITCHIE BLACKMORE's Return To Rock'

Former RAINBOW singer Graham Bonnet says that "no one is happier" than he is about Ritchie Blackmore's "return to rock." Blackmore will perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. The U.K. concert will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Genti...

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Rock Out Inside GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RICHARD FORTUS's New York City Rental

According to New York Post, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Richard Fortus is looking to rent out his apartment in New York City. Fortus is asking for $5,000 a month for the two-bedroom, one-bathroom co-op unit, which is located at 417 Grand Street. Fortus paid $350,000 for the apartment, which comes with a...

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GIRLSCHOOL's KIM MCAULIFFE Talks 'Guilty As Sin' Album In New Interview (Audio)

Rock 'N' Load recently conducted an interview with Kim McAuliffe of legendary all-girl British hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL about their 13th studio album, "Guilty As Sin". You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. "Guilty As Sin" will be released on November 13 in North America via UDR Mu...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE: 'Scars' Lyric Video Feat. MARK OSEGUEDA, CRISTINA SCABBIA

The official lyric video for the song "Scars" from METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, can be seen below. The track is taken from METAL ALLEGIANCE's self-titled debut album, which was released on September 18...

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IN FLAMES Drummer DANIEL SVENSSON Quits Band To Focus On Family Life

Drummer Daniel Svensson of Swedish metallers IN FLAMES has announced his departure from the band to focus on his family life. His statement reads as follows: "Time to turn the page… "I have decided to close my chapter in IN FLAMES after finishing up this current tour. "It has truly been a fantastic...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Reveals Touring Lineup For Rock Shows

Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore will perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. The U.K. concert will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Genting Arena in Birmingham. The performance will be Blackmore's first U.K. rock show in over 20 y...

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Video: THE WINERY DOGS Perform In Agoura Hills

Fan-filmed video footage of THE WINERY DOGS' November 5 performance at The Canyon club in Agoura Hills, California can be seen below. THE WINERY DOGS is the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS,...

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Former RAGE Guitarist VICTOR SMOLSKI's ALMANAC To Release 'Tsar' Album In March

After 15 years and 10 CDs as guitarist, producer and composer for the German heavy metal institution RAGE, and with hits penned by him like "Down", "Soundchaser", "War Of Worlds", "Straight To Hell" (well known from the German blockbuster movie "Manitou's Shoe"),"Carved In Stone", "Forever Dead", "...