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GENE SIMMONS: New Rock Artists 'Don't Have A Chance'

In a brand new interview with Billboard.com, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley were asked how much time they still spend these days writing new music. "I think at this point I write when there's a reason to write," Stanley said. "To sit down, there are so many ou...

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CAIN'S OFFERING Feat. STRATOVARIUS, Ex-SONATA ARCTICA Members: 'The Best Of Times' Song Streaming

Frontiers Music Srl will release the second CAIN'S OFFERING album, titled "Stormcrow", on May 15 in Europe and May 19 in North America. The song "The Best Of Times" — taken from "Stormcrow" — can be streamed below. CAIN'S OFFERING is the brainchild of Finnish guitarist/songwriter Jani Liimatainen, a...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY, GENE SIMMONS Receive ASCAP Founders Award

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) presented rock heavyweights KISS with the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award at its 32nd annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards on April 29 in Hollywood. The exclusive, invitation-only gala took place at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles,...

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JOURNEY Guitarist NEAL SCHON To Release 'Vortex' Album In June

Mascot Label Group's Music Theories Recordings and Neal Schon have announced the release of "Vortex" on June 23. The 2-CD all-instrumental album utilizes rock as its foundation, while also embracing elements of jazz, classical and world music in an 18-track stunning, sonically explosive collection o...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING: The Door Is Shut On Another Reunion With DAVE LOMBARDO

In a brand new interview with U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, SLAYER's Kerry King and Tom Araya were asked if the tragic passing of the band's co-founding guitarist, Jeff Hanneman, in 2013, had any impact on their relationship with original SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. "Nah," Kerry responded. "That's...

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TANK's 'Valley Of Tears' Pushed Back To September

"Valley Of Tears", the new album from British power metal mercenaries TANK, has had its release date pushed back to September 18 from the previously announced June 8. Joining guitarists Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on the group's's new CD are former DRAGONFORCE frontman ZP Theart, who has been a memb...

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CLUTCH Drummer On Upcoming Album: 'The Songs Are A Bit More Diverse On This One'

Maryland rockers CLUTCH recently completed recording their eleventh album with producer Machine for a fall release via their Weathermaker Music label. The basic tracks and most of the guitars for the CD were laid down at Machine's studio in Dripping Springs, Texas, while the remainder was recorded a...

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SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR Singer COREY TAYLOR To Promote 'You're Making Me Hate You' Book With Solo Tour

"You're Making Me Hate You: A Cantankerous Look At The Common Misconception That Humans Have Any Common Sense Left", the new book from SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor, will be released on July 7 via Da Capo Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group. Taylor will promote the book with a c...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' New York City Concert To Be Streamed On YAHOO!; More Dates Announced

As they wrap up their current sold-out tour, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS have announced more dates this fall, kicking off September 15 at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio. Tickets go on sale to the public May 1, but a special pre-sale begins Wednesday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. local time. There will be a...

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SLAYER: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of New Orleans Concert

RockShowTrader.com has uploaded video footage of SLAYER's April 26 performance at the Civic Theatre in New Orleans, Lousiana. Check it out below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. World Painted Blood 02. Postmortem 03. Hate Worldwide 04. Die By The Sword 05. Chemical Warfare 06. War Ensemble 07...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD Releases First Solo Album In 18 Years, 'Accountable Beasts'

"Accountable Beasts", BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's first solo album in 18 years, has just been released via iTunes. The CD features Ward's drumming on seven of the album's nine tracks, as well as contributions from Bill's longtime collaborators Keith Lynch (guitar, keyboards),Paul Ill (bass) a...

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How Much Does MÖTLEY CRÜE Care About Being Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME?

Despite MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx's recent claim that if his band was ever honored into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, he would decline the nomination, CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee seems a little more receptive to the idea of being inducted as part of the organization's annually held ceremony. "I do...

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KERRY KING: New SLAYER Album Is PAUL BOSTAPH's 'Reign In Blood'

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King visited the studios of Loudwire last week to talk about the band's forthcoming studio album, tentatively due in August. You can now watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On "Piano Wire", the SLAYER song that will appear on the upco...

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PAUL DI'ANNO's ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ: Official Lyric Video For 'How Many Times'

The official lyric video for the song "How Many Times" from ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ, the new band featuring former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno alongside members of Paul's longtime German touring backing group THE PHANTOMZ, can be seen below. The track is taken from ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ's debut album,...

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Official AGNOSTIC FRONT Documentary 'The Godfathers Of Hardcore' Begins Production

Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma are lynchpins of New York Hardcore (NYHC),and their band AGNOSTIC FRONT played a key role in defining, shaping and establishing the cultural code of conduct for the still-thriving movement. Film and music video director Ian McFarland ("Rungs In A Ladder: Jacob Bannon",...