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STRIFE Signs With 6131 RECORDS
Southern California hardcore band STRIFE has inked a deal with 6131 Records. The group's new album, "Witness A Rebirth", will be released in the fall. Some bands leave such an impression on fans that, even after two decades, their sound still resonates deep and wide. STRIFE is just such a band, havi...July 18, 2012
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BOB DAISLEY Pays Tribute To JON LORD
Legendary bassist Bob Daisley (pictured below; OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "[Monday was] a sad day. Jon Lord has 'left the building.' "Jon put the 'deep' into PUR...July 18, 2012
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: 'We Have A Long Way To Go Until The End Of The Cycle For This Album'
ARTISTdirect.com editor-in-chief Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: Did you write any of the new material with the show in mind? Scott: When we write, we don't really think that way. Once a...July 18, 2012
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ADRENALINE MOB: Pro-Shot Footage Of GRASPOP METAL MEETING Performance
Professionally filmed video footage of ADRENALINE MOB's June 23 performance at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium can be seen below. ADRENALINE MOB features in its ranks drummer Mike Portnoy (formerly of DREAM THEATER),bassist John Moyer (also of DISTURBED),vocalist Russell Allen (SYMPHO...July 18, 2012
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URIAH HEEP Guitarist: JON LORD 'Was One Of The All-Time Great Rock Keyboard Players'
Guitarist Mick Box of progressive rockers URIAH HEEP has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "I was truly shocked to hear that Jon Lord had passed away. Jon was one of the all-time great rock keyboard players and composers, and he had th...July 18, 2012
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG To Release 'Ambush' In September
The influential and legendary British hard rock band TYGERS OF PAN TANG will release a brand new album, "Ambush", on September 24, celebrating a landmark year in the band's history. "Ambush" features 11 tracks of handsomely crafted melodic rock, recorded and produced by Chris Tsangarides who produce...July 18, 2012
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OPETH Mainman Pays Tribute To JON LORD
Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: ?"We're very saddened to hear about the passing of the great Jon Lord. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. H...July 18, 2012
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SHINEDOWN, BUCKCHERRY Members Featured in SAVING ABEL Guitarist's Tattoo-Inspired Clothing Line
Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio recently conducted a video interview with guitarist Scott Bartlett of the Memphis rock outfit SAVING ABEL. The chat can now be viewed below. Bartlett is the owner of TATCo, a tattoo-inspired clothing line that offers clothing from Bartlett, as well as Zach Myers of S...July 18, 2012
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'Power Chord: One Man's Ear-Splitting Quest To Find His Guitar Heroes' Book Due This Month
"Power Chord: One Man's Ear-Splitting Quest To Find His Guitar Heroes" by super metal fan Thomas Scott McKenzie will be released on July 31 via HarperCollins. According to a press release, "Power Chord" is "the story of one man's epic pilgrimage to gain rock enlightenment from the gods and guitar he...July 17, 2012
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TRACII GUNS Says He Is 'Done' With His Version Of L.A. GUNS
Mark Uricheck of The Musician's Voice recently conducted an interview with former L.A. GUNS and current TRACII GUNS' LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN guitarist Tracii Guns. You can now stream the entire chat using the audio player below. When asked about the current status of his version of L.A. GUNS, which has...July 17, 2012
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drummer: Fans Shouldn't Go Up On Stage Unless They're Invited
Drummer Jeremy Spencer (pictured below) of Las Vegas metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH is one of a number of musicians who have come out in support of LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe, who is facing manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic. Blythe, 41, is accused of causing the fatal injury that...July 17, 2012
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DOOGIE WHITE Remembers JON LORD
Renowned Scottish singer Doogie White (pictured below),who has worked with such bands as RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MIDNIGHT BLUE, PRAYING MANTIS and TANK, has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Dear Jon, thank you. Thank...July 17, 2012
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ANTHRAX Frontman Interviewed On 'The Tour Bus Music Show' (Audio)
ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna was interviewed for episode #30 of "The Tour Bus Music Show". You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Last month, it was reported that ANTHRAX was recording several cover songs, to be issued in September to commemorate the one-year anniversary of t...July 17, 2012
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ANIMETAL USA: New Video Interview Posted Online
Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, who currently resides in Hollywood, California, recently conducted an interview with ANIMETAL USA, the American counterpart to ANIMETAL, the Japanese heavy metal band which specialized in metal covers of popular Japanese anime/tokusatsu theme songs. You c...July 17, 2012
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TONY IOMMI: 'I'm Honored To Have Had The Opportunity To Play Together With JON LORD'
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Jon's passing. "Jon was not only a magnificent keyboard player and musician but a wonderful human being and a t...July 17, 2012
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