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JOE ELLIOTT: DEF LEPPARD And IRON MAIDEN Are 'The Only Two Bands Of Note' Who Survived The NWOBHM Tag
In a new interview with uDiscover Music, Joe Elliott addressed the fact that DEF LEPPARD's debut single, "Getcha Rocks Off", on the band's own label, Bludgeon Riffola, helped kickstart the whole New Wave Of British Heavy Metal movement. While a handful of NWOBHM bands, most notably IRON MAIDEN and D...March 23, 2020
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GODSMACK Is Using Coronavirus Downtime To Work On New Music
GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin has confirmed that the band is working on material for the follow-up to 2018's "When Legends Rise" album. In a video message shared via the Twitter account of SiriusXM, Larkin said: "We're spending our time right now trying to write some new music for y'all, because w...March 23, 2020
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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer BLAZE BAYLEY: 'The Key Thing To Survival Is A Positive Mental Attitude'
British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN more than 20 years ago, has shared his tips for maintaining positive mental health in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier today, Blaze posted a video message on his social media in which he said in part: "As you know, there...March 22, 2020
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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN On Former Drummer JUKKA NEVALAINEN: 'He's Doing Brilliant'
In a recent interview with United Rock Nations, NIGHTWISH keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen spoke about the status of the band's longtime drummer Jukka Nevalainen, who stepped away from NIGHTWISH's touring and recording activities six years ago due to severe insomnia. Tuomas said: "He's doing brilliant....March 22, 2020
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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON Says GENE HOGLAN Is 'Like A Human Drum Machine'
TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke to Midlands Metalheads Radio about the songwriting process for the band's upcoming album, "Titans Of Creation", which will be released on April 3 via Nuclear Blast. The long-awaited follow-up to 2016 album "Brotherhood Of The Snake" was produced by singer Chuc...March 22, 2020
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SHINEDOWN Announces Rescheduled 'Deep Dive Tour' Dates
SHINEDOWN has announced the rescheduled dates for its "Deep Dive Tour", during which the band will play "b-sides, deep cuts, plus the singles you know and love." Originally slated to take place in April and May, the trek was postponed due to the global coronavirus pandemic, and will now take place t...March 22, 2020
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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Praises AEROSMITH: 'They Are A Force Of Nature'
In a recent interview with "Rock Hard With Jay Conroy", DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott was full of praise for fellow Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees AEROSMITH. Joe said (hear audio below): "AEROSMITH is so uniquely them. I remember people used to compare 'em to THE [ROLLING] STONES, because o...March 21, 2020
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Listen To New WOLFHEART Song 'Hail Of Steel'
Finnish heavy melodic death metal unit WOLFHEART will release its new full-length album, "Wolves Of Karelia", on April 10 via Napalm Records. Today, WOLFHEART has revealed another fantastic cut from "Wolves Of Karelia", titled "Hail Of Steel". The track signals oncoming war with an ocean-like wave o...March 20, 2020
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Listen To New CONCEPTION Song 'By The Blues'
"By The Blues", a new song from reactivated Norwegian progressive metallers CONCEPTION, who feature in their ranks former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan, can be streamed below. The track is taken from CONCEPTION's upcoming album, "State Of Deception". Due on April 3, the band's first full-length offering i...March 20, 2020
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NIGHTWISH Taps AMORPHIS And TURMION KÄTILÖT As Support For Fall 2020 European Tour
Finnish/British/Dutch symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have tapped AMORPHIS and TURMION KÄTILÖT as the support acts on their fall 2020 European tour. Tour dates: Nov. 16 - N - Oslo - Spektrum Nov. 20 - D - Leipzig - Arena Nov. 21 - D - Dusseldorf - ISS Dome Nov. 23 - NL - Amsterdam - Ziggo Dome (sold o...March 20, 2020
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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON Was 'Dumbfounded' By NEIL PEART's Death
In a recent interview with Sweden's RockSverige, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke about the passing of Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Eric...March 19, 2020
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KATATONIA Releases Music Video For 'Behind The Blood' From 'City Burials' Album
Following the announcement that KATATONIA will be returning with a brand-new album, "City Burials", on April 24 via Peaceville Records, and the release of the album's debut single "Lacquer", the band present their next single and video for "Behind The Blood". This track is one of the highlights from...March 19, 2020
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Ex-STYX Frontman DENNIS DEYOUNG: 'Politically, I Am The Guy Who Is Sick And Tired Of The Extremes'
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, former STYX frontman Dennis DeYoung was asked if he is a Donald Trump supporter. The 72-year-old singer responded: "No! No! Are you kidding me? I voted for Obama. Imagine that! I listened to what he said. I've voted for Republicans and Democrats all my life. I...March 19, 2020
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Watch BLAZE BAYLEY Perform 'Fight Back' From 'Live In Czech' Live Album And DVD
In spring 2019, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley launched the "Tour Of The Eagle Spirit", taking in venues in Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Belgium, France, U.K., USA and Canada. In September 2019, Blaze took that tour on the road a second time, with a sequence of shows across Germa...March 19, 2020
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STEVE RILEY's Version Of L.A. GUNS To Release Debut Single, 'Crawl', In April
Steve Riley's version of L.A. GUNS will release its first single, "Crawl", on April 20 via Golden Robot Records. The song is expected to appear on the band's debut album, which will be made available later in the year. This version of L.A. GUNS made its live debut last May at the M3 Rock Festival. T...March 19, 2020
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