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TRIVIUM Guitarist Is 'Hopeful' MEGADETH + LAMB OF GOD Tour Will Still Happen This Summer

TRIVIUM guitarist Corey Beaulieu says that his band's previously announced North American tour with MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD and IN FLAMES is "up in the air" at the moment. The 55-date trek is currently scheduled to be split into two legs. The first leg of the tour kicks off June 12 at Jiffy Lube Live...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I Didn't Plan On' Making A New Album

Ozzy Osbourne spoke to Guitar World magazine about his decision to make a full album with Andrew Watt after previously collaborating with the guitarist/producer on the Post Malone song "Take What You Want". "The whole thing was an accident," Ozzy said. "I didn't plan on doing an album — I was in the...

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GUNS N' ROSES 'Have Been Working Fastidiously On Killer New' Music

GUNS N' ROSES have been "working fastidiously on killer stuff" for their much-anticipated new album. The news of GN'R progress on the follow-up to 2008's "Chinese Democracy" LP was broken by Susan Holmes McKagan, wife of GUNS bassist Duff McKagan, during an appearance on the latest episode of the "A...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Praises Denmark's Response To Coronavirus Pandemic: 'I'm Very Proud To Call Myself A Dane'

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has praised Denmark's response to the new coronavirus, saying that the way the Scandinavian country has handled the crisis is "inspiring for the rest of us." Denmark recently began slowly lifting restrictions to curb the spread of the new coronavirus. Schools for childr...

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'Record Store Day' Is Social Distancing; Releases To Be Split Across Three Dates

In 2020, the world is a different place. And for that reason, "Record Store Day" has had to adapt to fit into this different place. "Record Store Day" will unfortunately no longer take place on June 20. Instead, the titles on the "Record Store Day" 2020 official list will be available from independe...

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SLIPKNOT's JIM ROOT Wants To Launch Solo Project

SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root says that he is using the coronavirus downtime to compile ideas for a possible solo album. Root spoke about the possibility of launching a solo project during an interview with Loudwire conducted while he was in quarantine. "Now that we have this bananas, insane pandemic...

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Concerts In California Won't Return Without Coronavirus 'Therapeutics', Governor Says

California Governor Gavin Newsom says that the state is likely "months" away from reopening concert venues. At a press conference earlier today (Tuesday, April 28),Newsom and director of the department of public health Sonia Angell outlined a four-stage framework for reopening the economy. In order...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Says Coronavirus Pandemic Is 'A Reminder That We Are All Just Mere Guests In This World'

Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was on tour with SONS OF APOLLO in early March when the coronavirus outbreak forced the band to postpone most of the shows and return home. The former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist recounted the experience in a recent interview with Sofa King Cool, saying (hear audio below): "SONS OF...

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Poll: Most Americans Will Avoid Concerts Before Coronavirus Vaccine Is Available

According to a new poll, less than half of Americans plan to attend live concerts, sports events, movies and amusement parks before a proven coronavirus vaccine or treatment becomes available. The Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday showed that only 27% of those questioned would go to a c...

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RICK ALLEN On What Makes DEF LEPPARD Unique

In a newly uploaded video from SiriusXM's Hair Nation, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen was asked to name the "most crucial event in the success of the band." He responded: "That's a really good question. I think the thing that really makes us somewhat unique in terms of our relationship is not really...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Auctioning Off Guitars For COVID-19 Relief

SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor has announced a special guitar auction with eBay For Charity to benefit Direct Relief in support of their COVID-19 response efforts. The auction is live now at www.ebay.com/coreytaylor and is set to run through Thursday, May 7 at 4:00 p.m. PT. The Grammy...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE On Post-Coronavirus Life: 'I Don't Know If There Will Be Shows Until We Can Have Shows Normally'

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe says that he is not sure what a post-pandemic world will look like for the touring industry. Concerts around the world have been canceled and postponed in efforts to contain the novel coronavirus, with no clear date as to when they might resume. In early April, Dr....

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X JAPAN's YOSHIKI Donates 10 Million Yen To Japan's National Center For Global Health And Medicine

X JAPAN's Yoshiki has donated 10 million yen (approximately $100,000) to the National Center for Global Health and Medicine through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America. The National Center for Global Health and Medicine researches infectious diseases and autoimmune disea...

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Watch RUSH's GEDDY LEE In Video For All-Star Charity Cover Of 'Lean on Me'

RUSH's Geddy Lee is one of about 25 Canadian artists who have recorded an an all-star charity cover of soul legend Bill Withers's seminal song "Lean On Me". The single, produced by Jon Levine, also includes Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, Jann Arden, Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé, Sarah McLachlan, Serena...

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How Would You Define A 'Rock Star'? SHARON OSBOURNE Weighs In

During a live chat with Grammy-nominated producer Linda Perry on Friday (April 24),Sharon Osbourne was asked how she would define a "rock star." She responded (see video below): "It's somebody that just has that charisma. You've gotta have that charisma, you've gotta have talent. Nothing of this wo...