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BUMBLEFOOT Explains 'Unnecessary Confusion' Surrounding SCOTT WEILAND's Involvement With ART OF ANARCHY
Jason Price of Icon Vs. Icon recently conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Icon Vs. Icon: You have a brand new album on the way this February. What can you tell us about "Little Brother Is Watching" and what ...February 11, 2015
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IMPELLITTERI To Release 'Venom' Album In April
Frontiers Music Srl will release the brand new IMPELLITTERI studio album, titled "Venom", on April 17 in Europe and April 21 in North America. "Venom" is described in a press release as "a record filled with addictive and memorable riffs, guitar solos that feature Chris Impellitteri's blistering shr...February 11, 2015
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ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS Talks BLACKSTAR Amps At NAMM (Video)
Former THE IRON MAIDENS guitarist Nita Strauss, who last year joined Alice Cooper's touring band, talked about her Blackstar Series One104EL34 amp at this year's NAMM show, which took place at the end of January in Anaheim, California. Check out the clip below. Strauss is featured in "Hired Gun", a...February 10, 2015
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ALICE COOPER Says His Upcoming Covers Album Features A 'Who's Who' Of Guest Musicians
During Alice Cooper's appearance on the February 9 edition of Eddie Trunk's SiriusXM satellite radio show, "Eddie Trunk Live", the legendary rocker spoke about his upcoming covers album featuring songs that were originally written and recorded by THE DOORS, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and THE WHO, mem...February 10, 2015
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THE DEAD DAISIES Featuring GUNS N' ROSES, Ex-THIN LIZZY Members Heading To Cuba
Dynamic musical collective THE DEAD DAISIES will head to Cuba this month as guests of the Cuban Ministry Of Culture, Cuban Institute Of Music and the Cuban Rock Agency. The rock band will be in Havana from February 20 to March 1 as part of a cultural exchange organized by the Cuban Ministry Of Cultu...February 10, 2015
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ANTHRAX, FATES WARNING, THE CULT Members Join Forces In MOTOR SISTER; 'Fork In The Road' Video
Guitarist Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),his wife Pearl Aday (daughter of actor/musician Meat Loaf),drummer John Tempesta (currently of THE CULT, formerly of EXODUS, TESTAMENT, WHITE ZOMBIE, HELMET and other bands) and bassist Joey Vera (current ARMORED SAINT and FATES WARNING member, who was briefly in ANTH...February 10, 2015
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SHAVO ODADJIAN Would 'Take Bullets For Any One Of' His Bandmates
SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian has confirmed that the band is planning to release new material either later this year or in 2016. He told BackstageAxxess.com at last month's NAMM show in Anaheim, California: "We're always working. [But] I don't wanna give you a time [frame for the release o...February 10, 2015
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LUKE PERRY's Role In 'The Beat Beneath My Feet' Was Partly Inspired By MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE
Former "Beverly Hills 90210" star Luke Perry has revealed that his role in the British independent comedy-drama "The Beat Beneath My Feet" was partly based on MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. Nominated for a British Independent Film Award, this feelgood movie stars Perry as Max Stone, a washed-up roc...February 10, 2015
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SCOTT WEILAND Once Again Distances Himself From ART OF ANARCHY
Scott Weiland has once again denied that he was ever a member of ART OF ANARCHY, explaining that he was paid to contribute to the band's debut album as a session musician and a songwriter. "It was a project I did where I was just supposed to have written the lyrics and melodies for this ...February 9, 2015
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ADRENALINE MOB: 'Dearly Departed' Title Track Available For Streaming
Following the success of their 2013 covers release, "Covertà", ADRENALINE MOB — the band featuring Russell Allen (vocals; also of SYMPHONY X),Mike Orlando (guitar) and A.J. Pero (drums; also of TWISTED SISTER) — will release "Dearly Departed" through Century Media on February 10 in North America. I...February 9, 2015
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JIMMY PAGE Talks To CHRIS CORNELL About His Early Years And Musical Upbringing (Video)
Jimmy Page publicized the release of his official photographic autobiography, "Jimmy Page By Jimmy Page", by taking part in a question-and-answer session with Chris Cornell at Los Angeles's Ace Hotel on November 12, 2014. The press release for the event stated: "During the course of a dialogue toget...February 9, 2015
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Video Premiere: EUROPE's 'War Of Kings'
Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE will release their tenth album, "War Of Kings", in March via UDR Music. Recorded at the brand new PanGaia Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, produced by Dave Cobb (RIVAL SONS) and engineered by John Netti, the CD sees the classic rocking quintet confidently creating 11 m...February 9, 2015
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TENACIOUS D Wins 'Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance' GRAMMY Award
TENACIOUS D was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 57th annual Grammy Awards, which is being held tonight (Sunday, February 8) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. TENACIOUS D was nominated for its cover version of the DIO cl...February 8, 2015
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EUROPE's JOEY TEMPEST: 'If You Don't Make New Albums, People Are Gonna Automatically Listen To Your Old Stuff'
On February 3, vocalist Joey Tempest of Swedish hard rockers EUROPE took part in a press conference at the Hard Rock Café in Paris, France. You can now watch video footage of the question-and-answer session below. Asked if it's still fun to be a professional musician today, and what he thinks about...February 8, 2015
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ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS: I Was A Kid From L.A. Who Just Wanted To Play Thrash Metal
Metal Life magazine conducted an interview with former THE IRON MAIDENS guitarist Nita Strauss, who last year joined Alice Cooper's touring band, at this year's NAMM show, which took place at the end of January in Anaheim, California. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A coupl...February 6, 2015
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