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JOHN 5 Interviewed On 'Rockin' Metal Revival'
ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 was interviewed for the latest edition of "Rockin' Metal Revival". You can now stream the entire three-hour program in three parts below. "The Art Of Malice", the new solo album from John 5, sold around 1,200 copies in the United States in its first week...May 25, 2010
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CRIMSON GLORY: DIO 'Was Easily One Of The Most Influential Artists In Modern Music'
Florida-based melodic metal veterans CRIMSON GLORY have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie was a wellspring of immeasurable talent and a shining example of the persistence,...May 24, 2010
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VELVET REVOLVER, L.A. GUNS, SCARS ON BROADWAY Members Join Forces In CARNIVAL OF DOGS
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has joined forces with guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS),bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBORNE, BILLY IDOL, VINCE NEIL) and vocalist Franky Perez (SCARS ON BROADWAY, CAMP FREDDY) in a brand new "ultimate all-star party band" called CA...May 22, 2010
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TESTAMENT's SKOLNICK Talks About Songwriting Process For Next Album
Joe Matera of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Alex Skolnick of veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: TESTAMENT currently working on a new album how has it been going and what can fa...May 21, 2010
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Drummer BOBBY BLOTZER Wants To Relive RATT Headlining Arenas
Rock Street Reviews recently conducted an interview with RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock Street Reviews: You wrote "Look Out Below". What was inspiration for it? Blotzer: Well when I wrote "Look Out Below" it had different lyrics and melody to it. Wh...May 21, 2010
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EQUILIBRIUM: Another New Song Posted Online
"Verbrannte Erde", a brand new song from German pagan/folk metallers EQUILIBRIUM, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "Rekreatur", which is scheduled for release on June 18 via Nuclear Blast Records. The track listing for the CD is as fol...May 21, 2010
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DIO Guitarist CRAIG GOLDY: RONNIE 'Is The Reason Anyone Really Even Knows Who I Am'
Guitarist Craig Goldy (DIO, BUDGIE) has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Words simply fail me. "There is a hole in my soul and I am unable to comprehend what...May 20, 2010
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TESTAMENT Frontman On DIO: 'He Was So Genuine; Humble And The Sweetest Person In The World'
Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Got word [Sunday] night coming off stage [in Holland] that Ronnie Dio pass...May 20, 2010
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Ex-ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN: DIO 'Was To Heavy Metal What ELVIS Was To Rock 'N' Roll'
Former ANTHRAX and current DEATHRIDERS frontman Neil Turbin has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "As a teenager, I got to witness the BLACK SABBATH and BLUE ÖYSTER CULT concert li...May 20, 2010
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EXTREME: Audio Interview With GARY CHERONE Posted Online
Classic Rock Revisited's Billy "Pops" Wilson recently conducted an interview with EXTREME vocalist Gary Cherone for the "Decades Of Distortion" show on the Arkansas City, Kansas radio station KACY 102.5 FM. The chat is now available for streaming in two parts below. Part 1: ...May 20, 2010
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ROYAL HUNT: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'A Great Artist And A Kind, Caring And Bright Person'
Denmark-based hard rock/progressive metallers ROYAL HUNT have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "[On Sunday, May 16] we lost an amazing man, a fantastic musician, a true legend — R...May 19, 2010
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JOHN 5: 'The Art Of Malice' First-Week Sales Revealed
"The Art Of Malice", the new solo album from ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5, sold around 1,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 27 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and de...May 19, 2010
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VIRGIN STEELE Frontman: DIO's Legacy, Kindness And Understanding, And Music Will Live On And On
VIRGIN STEELE frontman David DeFeis has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "In what has already been a sad spring season, I was further saddened on Sunday to hear that Ronnie James...May 18, 2010
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Y&T Frontman: DIO's 'Kindness To His Fans And Commitment To His Art Was Exceptional'
Y&T guitarist/vocalist Dave Meniketti has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "At this current moment in time this is very difficult for me as I'm extremely saddened by the news...May 18, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE Planning 'Black Christmas' Album, TV Special
According to an article in the new issue of Rolling Stone magazine (Issue 1104 - May 13, 2010),Ozzy Osbourne will release a Christmas album, "Black Christmas", late next year, accompanied by a TV special. Ozzy's wife and manager insisted with a laugh that she'd discussed the idea with him, but "he'...May 18, 2010
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