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DUFF MCKAGAN: VELVET REVOLVER Will Happen Again When It's Supposed To Happen
Rob Cavuoto of Guitar International recently conducted an interview with Duff McKagan (LOADED, VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Guitar International: Was it a difficult transition from bassist in GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER to frontman in LOADED...April 16, 2011
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RUSH Guitarist's Tech Talks Gear With PREMIER GUITAR (Video)
Premier Guitar's Rebecca Dirks was on location in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center where she talked with RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson's tech Scott Appleton about the gear Lifeson is using on the band's 2011 "Time Machine" tour. Appleton shows off all of Lifeson's gear, including Gibson Les Paul...April 15, 2011
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CROWN OF THORNS To Play Two 'Surprise' New York City Shows This Weekend
Internationally acclaimed rock band CROWN OF THORNS, which features in its ranks singer/songwriter/producer Jean Beauvoir from the legendary PLASMATICS, will play two special "surprise" shows in New York City this weekend prior to embarking on a European tour. The details are as follows: Friday, Apr...April 15, 2011
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says New Album Is 'Almost Done'
ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: What is the significance of the "Big Four" to you personally? Scott Ian: For me, it's the culmination of many years of work. It fe...April 14, 2011
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THIN LIZZY With GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RICHARD FORTUS: First Band Photo Released
THIN LIZZY has tapped guitarist Richard Fortus from GUNS N' ROSES as the temporary replacement for Vivian Campbell for all THIN LIZZY live shows while Vivian is back touring and recording with DEF LEPPARD. Vivian's last show with THIN LIZZY will be at Slane Castle in Ireland on May 28. Richard (form...April 14, 2011
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL On Playing With THIN LIZZY: 'I Know My Heart Is In The Right Place'
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell recently spoke to AOL's Noisecreep about playing with the classic rock outfit THIN LIZZY alongside original-era THIN LIZZY members Scott Gorham, Brian Downey and Darren Wharton, as well as former WHITESNAKE bassist Marco Mendoza and ex-THE ALMIGHTY frontman Rick...April 14, 2011
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TWISTED TOWER DIRE To Release 'Make It Dark' In May
Virginia-based classic metal outfit TWISTED TOWER DIRE has completed work on its fifth full-length album, "Make It Dark", for a May 3 North American release via Italy's Cruz Del Sur Music. According to a press release, the CD is "probably the most mature album the band has written to date. With a di...April 13, 2011
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: 'Patterns' Video Released
"Patterns", the new video from California metallers THE HUMAN ABSTRACT, can be viewed on the band's Facebook page (click "Patterns" on the left menu). "This was the first of two we shot in one day with director Scott Hansen," says frontman Travis Richter. "We were lucky enough to land an amazing loc...April 13, 2011
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MANOWAR Bassist: 'SCOTT COLUMBUS Was Our Brother And Your Brother In Metal'
Video footage of MANOWAR bassist/leader Joey DeMaio's onstage speech filmed during the band's April 8, 2011 headlining concert at Rodahal in Kerkrade, Netherlands in which he addresses the recent passing of MANOWAR's former drummer Scott Columbus can be viewed below. "I'm sure by now all of you have...April 13, 2011
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QUEENSRŸCHE: New Album Cover Unveiled
Seattle progressive rockers QUEENSRŸCHE will release their twelfth studio album, "Dedicated To Chaos", on June 28 in North America via Loud & Proud Records, a Roadrunner Records imprint focusing on established artists. The band is currently planning a tour in support of the new opus, which was r...April 13, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Receive KERRANG! Rock Legend Award
Ozzy Osbourne will play an exclusive, one-off show at London, England's Hammersmith Apollo on June 21 as part of Kerrang! magazine's 30th-birthday celebrations. The former BLACK SABBATH singer will also be honored with the Legend Award at this year's Kerrang! Awards on June 9. "It's an incredible ho...April 13, 2011
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SAINT VITUS: Quality Denver Footage Available
"Superskum" (web site) has uploaded quality video footage of doom metal legends SAINT VITUS performing a brand new song, "Blessed Night" (which the band has been playing for the past few months) on March 29, 2011 in Denver, Colorado during the 2011 Metalliance Tour with HELMET, CROWBAR, RED FANG, KY...April 12, 2011
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TOM CRUISE Training With AXL ROSE's Vocal Coach For 'Rock Of Ages' Film Adaptation
According to The Wrap, Tom Cruise is preparing for role as role in the upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical "Rock Of Ages" — which showcases popular rock songs from the '70s and '80s — by training with Axl Rose's vocal coach. The actor will star as Stacee Jaxx, an aging ...April 12, 2011
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HAGAR, SATRIANI Perform National Anthem At CARDINALS Vs. GIANTS Game (Video)
CHICKENFOOT's Sammy Hagar and Joe Satriani performed the national anthem at the St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants game this past Saturday, April 9 at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California. You can now watch video footage of their rendition below. AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler's May...April 12, 2011
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THE DAMNED THINGS Interviewed On Arizona's 98 KUPD (Video)
Larry McFeelie of the Phoenix, Arizona radio station 98 KUPD conducted an interview with Scott Ian and Keith Buckley of THE DAMNED THINGS when the band played the Mesa Amphitheatre in Mesa, Arizona on April 11 with VOLBEAT. You can now watch the chat below. THE DAMNED THINGS is the new band featurin...April 12, 2011
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