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New DANZIG Album Of All-Original Material Will Not Arrive Before 2016
Glenn Danzig's long-awaited covers record, "Skeletons", will be released in Europe this fall via Evilive Music/AFM Records. A new DANZIG album of all-original material will not arrive until early 2016. Glenn Danzig recently spoke to RollingStone.com about "Skeletons". The CD, which was recorded with...June 29, 2015
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GLENN DANZIG's 'Skeletons' Covers Album To Include Songs By BLACK SABBATH, ZZ TOP, THE TROGGS, THE EVERLY BROTHERS
Glenn Danzig recently spoke to RollingStone.com about his long-awaited covers record, "Skeletons", which is tentatively due this summer. The CD, which was recorded with PRONG guitarist/vocalist Tommy Victor and former TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly, will include the former MISFITS frontman's t...June 25, 2015
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GENE SIMMONS: Yes, Rock 'Truly' 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 — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age. It was mu...June 25, 2015
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GENE SIMMONS: Fans Killed The Music-Industry Infrastructure That Is Needed To Support New Artists
Planet Rock's Wyatt conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons prior to the band's performance at the 2015 edition of the U.K.'s Download festival, which was held last weekend in Donington Park. You can listen to the chat using the widget below. Asked if he thinks today's artists...June 19, 2015
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TREMONTI Unleashes 'Cauterize' Performance Video
TREMONTI, the band led by CREED and ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti, has released a performance video for the title track of its sophomore album, "Cauterize". The clip, which was filmed on May 15 at Chicago's Thalia Hall, can be seen below. Speaking about the response to "Cauterize", Mark told...June 11, 2015
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THE DEAD DAISIES Tap BLACK SABBATH Drummer TOMMY CLUFETOS For European Tour
THE DEAD DAISIES have spent the last week in Los Angeles intensively rehearsing for their upcoming European tour which will see them perform at the biggest rock festivals in world, as well as a play big run of arena shows with KISS. The DAISIES were joined in the rehearsal studio by Tommy Clufetos (...May 28, 2015
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GLENN DANZIG Dons 'Skull Face' Makeup For First Time In 35 Years
Glenn Danzig put on the MISFITS skull makeup for the first time in 35 years this past Wednesday, May 27 during a photo shoot for his upcoming covers album, tentatively titled "Skeletons". Danzig left MISFITS more than three decades ago, although a version of the band still exists, with Jerry Only as...May 28, 2015
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Video: PHIL LEWIS And TRACII GUNS Perform Together In Agoura Hills
L.A. GUNS singer Phil Lewis was joined on stage by the band's former guitarist Tracii Guns (now of GUNZO and DEVIL CITY ANGELS) this past Friday, May 22 at The Canyon in Agoura Hills, California. Fan-filmed video footage of the joint performance can be seen below. In a recent interview with the "Ano...May 26, 2015
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TRACII GUNS Talks Writing 'Neoclassical Metal' Music With GUNZO, Possible Collaboration With PHIL LEWIS (Audio)
Former L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns was interviewed on the May 12 edition of the "Another FN Podcast With Izzy Presley". You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Speaking about GUNZO, his new band also featuring legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (ex-QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WH...May 22, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: Heavy Metal Music Will Always Be Here In Some Way, Shape Or Form
In a brand new interview with Daily Herald, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked if he thinks that "rock is dead," as KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons famously said last year. "I don't think it is," Ian responded. "Not really. I mean, what are you going to replace it with? People come out ...May 19, 2015
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Unanimous Praise For TREMONTI's 'Cauterize' Album
Kristyn Clark of Pop Culture Madness conducted an interview with TREMONTI, the band led by CREED and ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti, at the fifth annual Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, which took place May 2-3 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway just outside Charlotte, Nort...May 9, 2015
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MARK TREMONTI Says 'Cauterize' Wasn't His First Choice For New Album Title
TREMONTI, the band led by CREED and ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti, will release its sophomore album, "Cauterize", on June 9 via Fret12. The follow-up to 2012's "All I Was" was helmed by producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette, who previously worked with ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH. In a brand new interv...May 7, 2015
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THE DEAD DAISIES Featuring GUNS N' ROSES, Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Members: 'Midnight Moses' Video
Back in February 2015, THE DEAD DAISIES got the chance to play some rock'n'roll in Cuba and it proved a revelation. The revelation became a revolution as the boys started conceiving their next album. The passion they'd experienced in Cuba was confirmation — the world needs to be reminded that classi...May 4, 2015
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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...April 30, 2015
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DANZIG's 'Legacy' Special Can Now Be Streamed For $9.99
Legendary frontman Glenn Danzig (DANZIG, MISFITS, SAMHAIN) has released the long-awaited "Danzig Legacy" TV special, produced and directed by Mark Brooks (Adult Swim's "Metalocalypse") and Evilive Records. A 50-minute showcase with appearances by former MISFITS guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenst...April 27, 2015
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