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PRIMAL FEAR Bassist Interviewed On 'Rich Davenport's Rock Show' (Audio)
Bassist Mat Sinner of German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR was interviewed on the March 15 edition of "Rich Davenport's Rock Show". The program can be streamed using the Mixcloud player below. (Note: The Sinner interview begins around the 24-minute mark.) As previously reported, Swedish guitarist Magn...March 16, 2012
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'Great Gypsy Soul' Tribute To Late DEEP PURPLE Guitarist TOMMY BOLIN: Audio Samples Available
In the annals of rock history, Tommy Bolin occupied a brief, but shining stint as a brilliant guitarist who wowed those in the know with his mastery of many genres —rock, fusion, funk, reggae and heavy metal among others. Along with a much-lauded solo career that, pushed the boundaries of rock/jazz...March 16, 2012
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UNISONIC's KISKE, HANSEN Break Down Debut Album - Part 1 (Video)
The first of 11 short video clips in which former HELLOWEEN and current UNISONIC members Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen talk about the individual tracks that make up UNISONIC's self-titled debut album can be seen below. In addition to Kiske and Hansen, UNISONIC features in its ranks Dennis Ward (bass)...March 16, 2012
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SYMPHONY X: New 20-Minute Video Interview With RUSSELL ALLEN
Paragon Music Magazine conducted an interview with SYMPHONY X/ADRENALINE MOB vocalist Russell Allen when SYMPHONY X played at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey on February 3. You can now watch the chat below. SYMPHONY X's ninth studio album, "Iconoclast", sold more than 7,000 copies in...March 15, 2012
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BIOHAZARD's New Frontman Talks About His Tattoos In Video Interview
Vocalist/bassist Scott Roberts of New York hardcore/metal veterans BIOHAZARD talked about some of his tattoos for PitCam Production's "Behind The Ink" segment. The clip, which was filmed on January 23 in Berlin, Germany during this year's "Persistence Tour" with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, TERROR, WALLS OF...March 15, 2012
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Rotosound Launches Signature Strings From ARCH ENEMY, CRADLE OF FILTH, SKINDRED Guitarists
Britain's premier guitar string manufacturer Rotosound has developed, together with a selection of their metal guitarist endorsees, a new range of signature strings. They can now announce the launch of signature string sets for guitarists Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY, CARCASS),Paul Allender (CRADLE OF...March 15, 2012
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AC/DC's 'It's A Long Way To The Top' Used In AFL's 'Australia's Game' Campaign
The AFL today emphasized the national presence of Australian Football by launching its campaign for the 2012 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, titled Australia's Game, alongside a truly iconic Australian song, AC/DC's "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)". In an unprecedented first,...March 14, 2012
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TOOL Frontman Sounds Off On Illegal Music Downloading
On March 13, Carl Sundberg of the "Standard Ass Rock Show" on Oregon's "real rock" radio station 101.5 KFLY conducted an interview with Maynard James Keenan (TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE, PUSCIFER). You can now listen to the chat below. When asked about his views on illegal music downloading and how it ha...March 14, 2012
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BENEDICTUM Taps Former JAG PANZER Drummer
BENEDICTUM has announced the addition of drummer Rikard Stjernquist to the group's ranks. Rikard, who started his career with Stockholm-based BRONZE PUPPET, brings a multitude of talent from his longevity as the drummer for power metal legends JAG PANZER of 25 years and nine records to his studio pr...March 14, 2012
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BILLY CORGAN Compares New Music Artists To Strippers
According to The Pulse Of Radio, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan blasted the current state of the music industry and alternative rock on Monday (March 12) in an interview conducted by author Brian Solis at the South By Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. Corgan joked that even artists...March 14, 2012
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RICHIE KOTZEN Shows How He Developed His Signature Left-Hand Legato Technique (Video)
In the three-and-a-half-minute YouTube clip below, guitar virtuoso and singer/songwriter Richie Kotzen (formerly of POISON and MR. BIG) personally answers a Facebook fan site question on how he developed his signature left-hand legato technique. Kotzen has booked three nights at the Iridium in New Y...March 12, 2012
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STRATOVARIUS Launches Drummer Search
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have issued the following update: "We have now played the final Latin America gigs with [drummer] Jörg Michael, who is leaving the band after 16 years. "2011 started with the release of the 'Elysium' album and was a long year with a long world tour together wit...March 8, 2012
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FIREWIND: 'Few Against Many' Cover Artwork Unveiled
Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND, who feature in their ranks current OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. , will release their new album, "Few Against Many", in Europe on May 21 via Century Media Records and in North America on May 22 through DisManic, Inc. via eOne Distribution. The CD was mixed by Jason...March 7, 2012
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'Rock 'N' Roll Allstars' Tour: Tentative Setlist Revealed
Comprised of musicians from some of the biggest bands in recent rock history, the Rock 'N' Roll Allstars tour will hit the road in South and Central America in April/May. Described as a live show unlike any before, Rock 'N' Roll Allstars will include appearances by the following musicians: * Gene Si...March 7, 2012
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MAX CAVALERA Talks About His Signature ESP Guitar In New Video Interview
A five-and-a-half-minute video clip of Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, SEPULTURA) talking about his signature ESP guitar can be seen below. When asked in a 2005 interview what prompted him to start exclusively playing a four-string guitar, Max said, "I don't do leads, ya know? More than...March 7, 2012
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