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JELLO BIAFRA Pays Tribute To DEAD KENNEDYS Drummer D.H. PELIGRO: 'He Was A Born Showman'

Original DEAD KENNEDYS frontman Jello Biafra has paid tribute to the band's drummer D.H. Peligro, who died late last week at the age of 63. Peligro's passing was announced on Saturday (October 29) by the other members of DEAD KENNEDYS, with whom the drummer had played, on and off, for more than four...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Teams Up With Writers & Rockers Coffee Company For Line Of Premium Signature Coffees

Stephen Pearcy, founder, lead singer and songwriter of the 1980s mega-successful rock group RATT, has announced his new collaboration with Writers & Rockers Coffee Company for his own exclusive line of premium signature coffees. Pearcy, a hardcore coffee connoisseur, is known to request a cup of...

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MARK TREMONTI Talks ALTER BRIDGE's Lineup Stability: 'We Never Argue. It's A Very Democratic Band'

ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti has shared the reason his band has yet to undergo a lineup change now 18 years into its existence. In a recent interview with BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Tremonti was asked to explain the dynamics of ALTER BRIDGE, which, since its 2004 inception, includes Tremonti, vocalis...

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PAUL STANLEY Says JIMMY PAGE Is More Than Just A Guitar Player: 'He Paints With Sound'

During a question-and-answer session aboard this year's "Kiss Kruise", KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked by L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns to name his musical role model. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The guy who I respect the most and had the most impact on me is Jimmy Pag...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Has Never Voted In His Life: 'F**k Politicians'

While promoting his long-awaited memoir "The Lives Of Brian", AC/DC singer Brian Johnson touched upon his love of cars, telling The Telegraph that he owns everything from a Ford GT40 to a 1954 MG TF. Asked if he has "anything electric", Brian replied: "Steady, son. You go too far, I sink, monsieur!"...

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THE CULT's BILLY DUFFY 'Loves' Los Angeles But Is 'Not Crazy' About California Politics

THE CULT's guitarist Billy Duffy spoke to The Big Takeover about splitting time between his native United Kingdom and California, where he first moved in 1988. He said: "Well, I'm actually in Spain at the moment on vacation, but I live between the U.K. and Los Angeles. I'm doing that kind of transat...

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SKID ROW's DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Reflects On Breakup Of Classic Lineup: 'Things Had Gotten Very Toxic By The End'

In an interview with Guitar World magazine, SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo was asked how he feels about fans comparing the band's new singer Erik Grönwall to Sebastian Bach. He responded: "People will compare, and we hear people calling for reunions all the time, but there's no need. Even befo...

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Hear KISS's Demo Version Of 'Not For The Innocent' From 'Creatures Of The Night' 40th-Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, "Creatures Of The Night" from 1982 is a seminal album in the KISS catalog. It crushed fans' expectations with a huge, back-to-rock sound and has become a fan favorite and cult classic. On November 18, UMe will release "Creatures Of The Night 40" as a 5-CD + Blu-ray...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says KINGS OF THRASH Is 'Working On Some Live Stuff And Some Studio Stuff' For Future Release

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), recently entered the studio to begin recording the first of four original songs. The group, which also includes drummer Fred Aching as well as guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon, along with...

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JOHN BUSH On Solo Tour Celebrating His Era Of ANTHRAX: 'It's Just A Matter Of Timing'

In a brand new interview with The Metal Voice, former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT frontman John Bush was once again asked whether he is still open to the idea of embarking on a special tour during which he would perform material from his time as the singer of ANTHRAX. He responded (as transcri...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' FLEA Pays Tribute To D.H. PELIGRO: 'I Love You With All My Heart'

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS bassist Flea has paid tribute to the band's former drummer D.H. Peligro, who has died at the age of 63. Peligro's passing was announced earlier today (Saturday, October 28) by the legendary punk band DEAD KENNEDYS, with whom the drummer had played, on and off, for more than fou...

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IAN ASTBURY Says No Recent Rock Albums Come Close To THE CULT's 'Under The Midnight Sun': 'Our New Record's Essential'

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury was full of praise for the band's latest album, "Under The Midnight Sun", calling it "essential." He clarified: "If you're a fan of rock music, our new record's essential… I don't think there's any recent releases of rock...

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Watch THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Play First Show Since Passing Of Singer TREVOR STRNAD

Michigan metallers THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER played their first show since the passing of singer Trevor Strnad last night (Friday, October 28) at Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit. Founding member Brian Eschbach has put down his guitar and has taken on the role of lead vocalist. Stepping back into the TH...

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CARMINE APPICE Says Copyright Case Over LED ZEPPELIN's 'Stairway To Heaven' Was 'All Baloney'

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, legendary drummer Carmine Appice commented on the copyright dispute over whether LED ZEPPELIN's classic song "Stairway To Heaven" was a rip-off of SPIRIT's "Taurus". Michael Skidmore, the trustee of "Taurus" songwriter Randy "California"...

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Ex-CANDLEMASS Singer MESSIAH MARCOLIN And CANDLEMASS Guitarist MATS BJÖRKMAN Share Stage For First Time In 16 Years

Former CANDLEMASS singer Messiah Marcolin and longtime CANDLEMASS guitarist Mats "Mappe" Björkman joined Canadian metallers ANVIL on stage this past Thursday (October 27) at the Slaktkyrkan venue in Stockholm, Sweden to perform the classic ANVIL song "Metal On Metal". Fan-filmed video and photos of...