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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Taps 'Exciting' New Singer For Upcoming Rock Shows
Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore spoke to Billboard.com about his plans to perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. "I'm now 70, so I just felt like playing some rock 'n' roll for a few days," he said. "We're going to do four or ...September 11, 2015
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JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL Escapes Unscathed After Limo Catches Fire
According to KTVU, a limousine carrying RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, caught fire Wednesday evening (September 9) in San Jose, California. The fire, which was first reported just after 5:45 p.m., temporarily shut down two lanes and there...September 10, 2015
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JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL Feat. Returning Singer DARREN JAMES SMITH: Video Of Rainbow Bar & Grill Show
RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, was recently rejoined by singer Darren James Smith. Darren's first show back with the group took place this past Sunday, September 6 at Rainbow Bar & Grill's Backyard Bash in West Hollywood, California. F...September 9, 2015
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JAMES HETFIELD Says METALLICA Fans Are Like The 'Ultimate Family'
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was interviewed by Andy Langer of Time Warner Cable News prior to the band's June 6 performance at the X Games in Austin, Texas. You can watch the chat at this location. Asked what it feels like to get such a strong reaction from the crowd every time METALLICA ...September 6, 2015
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METALLICA To Release 'Incredible' Illustration Of Almighty Monster CTHULHU
Next week, METALLICA will release an "incredible" illustration of the almighty monster Cthulhu, who was the subject of the band's classic instrumental "The Call Of Ktulu". Richey Beckett's epically detailed artwork will go on sale in the Met Store at Metallica.com on September 10 at 1 p.m. Pacific T...September 4, 2015
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GRAVE: 'Out Of Respect For The Dead' Artwork Unveiled
Swedish death metal veterans GRAVE will release their new album, "Out Of Respect For The Dead", on October 16 via Century Media. The CD's eerie artwork, which can be seen below, was again created by Costin Chioreanu, who has been responsible for the band's last three albums as well as the "Morbid As...September 4, 2015
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JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 Feat. VINNY APPICE, JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'Until I Left You' Video
Joel Hoekstra will release "Dying To Live", the new melodic hard rock studio album from his electrifying new side project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, on October 16 via Frontiers Srl. The currrent guitarist for WHITESNAKE, Hoekstra is best known for his work with NIGHT RANGER, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and th...September 4, 2015
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SKINDRED: 'Under Attack' Video Released
"Under Attack", the new video from the Welsh "ragga metal" act SKINDRED, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Volume", which will be released on October 30 via Napalm Records. In the U.S., the deluxe edition of the CD containing the "Rude Boys For Life" film as a bonus ....September 2, 2015
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'108 Rock Star Guitars' Book Giveaway Courtesy Of Photographer And Author LISA S. JOHNSON
"108 Rock Star Guitars" is hosting a giveaway to kick off its exhibit opening from September 3 through October 10, 2015 at lifestyle store Ron Robinson in Santa Monica, California. One (1) grand prize winner will receive one (1) softcover edition of "108 Rock Star Guitars", featuring 396 pages conta...September 1, 2015
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It Will Take 'A 100 Lawyers 6 Months' Just To Get Classic GUNS' ROSES Lineup Into A Rehearsal Room, Says Promoter
Australian touring mogul and Soundwave promoter AJ Maddah has shot down rumors that a reunited classic lineup of GUNS N' ROSES will headline next year's edition of the event. Internet chatter seemed to start on radio station Triple M when outspoken music fan and owner of Cherry Bar in Melbourne, Jam...August 31, 2015
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ANNIHILATOR: 'Suicide Society' EPK
An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "Suicide Society", the fifteenth studio album from Canadian thrash/heavy metal masters ANNIHILATOR, is available below. The CD will be released on September 18 via UDR Music. As he has in the past, guitar wizard Jeff Waters handled all songwriting duties, played all...August 31, 2015
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Video: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs Acoustic Version Of VAN MORRISON's 'Moondance'
Video footage of legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) performing an acoustic cover version of the VAN MORRISON classic "Moondance" on July 23 at Berkeley 2 Studios in Glasgow, Scotland can be seen below. The clip, which was filmed and edited by James Ma...August 30, 2015
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Video: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs JUDAS PRIEST, DIO Classics With METALLICA Tribute Band
Former JUDAS PRIEST and ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens joined the METALLICA tribute band THE FOUR HORSEMEN on stage at the Furraitti Brothers Festival in Doylestown, Ohio earlier in the month to perform a couple of JUDAS PRIEST and DIO classics. Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can b...August 30, 2015
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TRACII GUNS And DOUG ALDRICH To Return To 'Raiding The Rock Vault'
Tracii Guns and Doug Aldrich will return to the stage in "Raiding The Rock Vault"at the new Tropicana Las Vegas. The guitar icons, who have each performed with the show for extended periods since its 2013 debut, will return to the show for select performances, with Guns taking the stage in October a...August 28, 2015
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BILL WARD Says 'Bad Contract' And 'Controversy' With Another Bandmember Led To His Exit From HEAVEN & HELL
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has spoken in more detail about why he terminated his involvement with HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring fellow SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Geezer Butler (bass) and Ronnie James Dio (vocals) — in November 2006 while the group was recording three new trac...August 28, 2015
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