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Estranged BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Pays Tribute To Late Keyboardist GEOFF NICHOLLS
This weekend's edition of legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's radio show "Rock 50" included his tribute to former BLACK SABBATH keyboardist Geoff Nicholls, who died in late January after a long battle with lung cancer. Ward said (listen to the audio below): "A few weeks ago, Geoff Nicholls,...February 19, 2017
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On Upcoming Tour: 'We're Really Psyched About Getting Back Out There'
The North American leg of METALLICA's "WorldWired" 2017 tour kicks off on May 10 in Baltimore, Maryland and will hit stadiums in 25 cities before winding down in mid-August. Support on the quartet's first North American trek since 2009 will come mainly from AVENGED SEVENFOLD and VOLBEAT, with GOJIRA...February 18, 2017
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Watch Making Of METALLICA's 'Halo On Fire' Video
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of METALLICA's official video for the song "Halo On Fire" can be seen below. The clip was directed by the Brooklyn-based high-art photography duo Herring and Herring, who photographed METALLICA for the "Hadwired… To Self-Destruct" album package, and also hel...February 17, 2017
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METALLICA Named 'Best International Band' At NME AWARDS
METALLICA was named "Best International Band" at the 2017 NME Awards, held Wednesday night (February 15) at the O2 Academy in Brixton, south London, England. The group was up against the likes of TAME IMPALA, GREEN DAY, KINGS OF LEON, A TRIBE CALLED QUEST and TEGAN AND SARA in the category. The band...February 17, 2017
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KOBRA AND THE LOTUS To Release 'Prevail I' Album In May; 'Gotham' Song Streaming
Canadian hard rockers KOBRA AND THE LOTUS will release their new album, "Prevail I", on May 12 via Napalm Records. The disc was produced by Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, AMARANTHE, EPICA) and mastered by Grammy Award-winning engineer Ted Jensen. The first single from the disc, a track called "Gotham", can...February 17, 2017
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Guitarist KASPERI HEIKKINEN Quits U.D.O. And DIRKSCHNEIDER
Finnish guitarist Kasperi Heikkinen has left U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER — the two bands fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider — for personal reasons. Says U.D.O. in a statement: "There is no bad blood or drama in this departure. The band and especially Udo wanna thank Kasperi for his great...February 17, 2017
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On LADY GAGA: 'I Knew She Was A Metal Chick At Heart'
In a brand new interview with Entertainment Weekly, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about how the band's Grammy performance with Lady Gaga came about. He said: "[The Grammys] always encourage you to do cool, crazy collaborations. We thought some of the songs on the new album lent themselves well...February 16, 2017
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EVOCATION: New Song 'The Coroner' Available For Streaming
Swedish death metallers EVOCATION will release their new album, "The Shadow Archetype", on March 10 via Metal Blade. The song "The Coroner", taken from "The Shadow Archetype", can be streamed below. EVOCATION guitarist Marko Palmen comments: "'The Coroner' is, in my eyes, a classic Swedish death met...February 16, 2017
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POP EVIL Visits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Michigan act POP EVIL recently took time out of its tour schedule to visit with some special fans at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The band was invited by the hospital as part of Music Gives To St. Jude Kids, an initiative that mobilizes the music community — artists,...February 16, 2017
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LARS ULRICH Says METALLICA's New Stage Production Is 'F**king Crazy And Overwhelming'
The North American leg of METALLICA's "WorldWired" 2017 tour kicks off on May 10 in Baltimore, Maryland and will hit stadiums in 25 cities before winding down in mid-August. Support on the quartet's first North American trek since 2009 will come mainly from AVENGED SEVENFOLD and VOLBEAT, with GOJIRA...February 15, 2017
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GENE SIMMONS Still Believes Rock Is Dead
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again defended his controversial "rock is dead" comment, blaming the technology and fans for the current state of affairs. Simmons told Esquire magazine in September 2014 — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age. It w...February 15, 2017
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Watch Official Video For CHICKENFOOT's First New Song In Five Years, 'Divine Termination'
Supergroup CHICKENFOOT will release "Divine Termination", its first new tune in five years on "Best + Live", the band's first-ever best-of collection, on March 10. CHICKENFOOT features legendary guitarist Joe Satriani, former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and RED...February 14, 2017
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GOTTHARD Drummer Forced To Sit Out European Dates; HELLOWEEN's DANI LÖBLE Steps In
GOTTHARD drummer Hena Habegger was forced to leave the band's current European tour "for health reasons." Filling in for him on the Swiss rockers' run in support of their just-released twelfth studio album, "Silver", is HELLOWEEN's Dani Löble. GOTTHARD said: "[Dani] did a hell of a job learning our...February 14, 2017
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METALLICA Announces 'WorldWired' North American Tour With AVENGED SEVENFOLD And VOLBEAT
METALLICA today announced their "WorldWired" 2017 North American tour in support of their new album "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct". The "WorldWired" 2017 tour is produced by Live Nation and kicks off on May 10 in Baltimore, Maryland at M&T Bank Stadium. The tour will crisscross its way across N...February 13, 2017
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CANDLEMASS Mainman LEIF EDLING's THE DOOMSDAY KINGDOM: Lyric Video For 'A Spoonful Of Darkness'
THE DOOMSDAY KINGDOM, the new solo project from CANDLEMASS bassist and songwriter Leif Edling, will release its self-titled debut album on April 7 via Nuclear Blast. The disc will contain eight epic doom tracks with a pinch of NWOBHM and haunting catchy melodies. Joining Edling on the effort are WOL...February 10, 2017
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