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Why Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Postponed Plans To Write A Memoir

In a brand new interview with For Bass Players Online, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted was asked if he has considered writing an autobiography. He responded: "As the NEWSTED thing was winding down, I had a book offer. I was just about in; they wanted to send money for the advance, and I ...

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GODSMACK Frontman SULLY ERNA: Second And Third Webisodes For 'Hometown Life' Solo Album

Sully Erna — founder, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for the multi-platinum rock band GODSMACK — will release a new solo album, "Hometown Life", on Friday, September 30 via BMG. Composed by Sully on piano and acoustic guitar and produced in his New Hampshire studio, "Hometown Life" offers a depa...

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Ex-PRONG Guitarist MONTE PITTMAN To Release 'Inverted Grasp Of Balance' Album In September

There are great guitarists, great vocalists and great songwriters, but Monte Pittman is one of the elite few who can truly lay claim to all three titles. With his fourth full-length, "Inverted Grasp Of Balance" (due on September 23),he has once again raised the stakes, delivering a riveting collect...

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LARS ULRICH On 'Hardwired...To Self-Destruct': 'I'm Pretty Sure It Sounds Like METALLICA'

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to StarTribune.com about the band's tenth studio album, "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct", which will be released on November 18 via Blackened Recordings. Regarding the musical direction of the long-awaited follow-up to 2008's "Death Magnetic", Ulrich said: "I don't...

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SIXX:A.M.: 'Prayers For The Damned' Lyric Video

The official video for "Prayers For The Damned", the title track of the new double album from SIXX:A.M., can be seen below. The first volume of "Prayers For The Damned" was released on April 29 via Eleven Seven Music. SIXX:A.M. is the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside ex-GUNS N...

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METALLICA Members Look Back On 'Master Of Puppets' Album (Video)

"Metallica: Back To The Front", the definitive story of METALLICA's classic 1986 album "Master Of Puppets" and the tour that followed its release, hits bookstores and online sellers on September 13. A very special Collector's Edition of the book will be available two weeks earlier on August 30 throu...

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HAMMERFALL: Lyric Video For New Song 'The Sacred Vow'

The official lyric video for the song "The Sacred Vow" from Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's tenth studio album, "Built To Last", which will be released on November 4 via Austria's Napalm Records. Says the band: "Choosing a track for this was...

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Statue Of MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Officially Unveiled At Rainbow Bar & Grill: Video, Photos

A statute of Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister was unveiled Wednesday night, August 24 in front of the late MOTÖRHEAD frontman's favorite haunt, the legendary Rainbow Bar & Grill on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, California. Video footage and photos of the unveiling are available below. Los Angeles-bas...

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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of 'Battery' Performance From Minneapolis

Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA performing the song "Battery" live during the band's headlining concert Saturday night (August 20) at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota can be seen below. METALLICA's tenth studio album, "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct", will be released o...

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BOBBY BLOTZER Says WARREN DEMARTINI 'Can't' Form New Version Of RATT Without Him

RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer was interviewed on the August 22 edition of the SiriusXM satellite radio show "Eddie Trunk Live". A few excerpts from the chat follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On continuing to tour as RATT without any other members of the band's classic lineup: Bobby: "I'm...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'There Will Definitely Be Some Pretty Extensive Touring In America'

METALLICA's Lars Ulrich says that the band will embark on its first proper American arena tour since 2009 next year. "It's time to come back, and do some proper penetration of America," the drummer tells Rolling Stone. "We did 180 shows on the 'Death Magnetic' tour in two-week periods over three yea...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Announces North American Tour With ABBATH; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM will embark on a 21-date North American tour with special guests iconic black metal artist ABBATH, California-based metal act EXMORTUS, and Canada's progressive metallers ONI. The trek, presented by The Noise, will commence in Quebec on November 23 and will hit th...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'I Never Wanted To Be A Singer'

Metal Wani recently conducted an interview with Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the new DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT album "Transcendence": Devin: "This album was a real experiment for me. Everything that I do has very little to...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: I'm Still Blown Away LOU REED Wanted To Collaborate With Us

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has once again defended "Lulu", the band's controversial collaborative album with former THE VELVET UNDERGROUND frontman Lou Reed, saying that he is "still blown away" Reed wanted to work with METALLICA. "Lulu" polarized fans around the world and earned METALLICA so...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Announces Fall U.S. Tour

After announcing their hiatus and performing at select intimate venues earlier this month, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN has officially released the dates for their tour in support of their new album, "Dissociation". The tour will kick off in October and run throughout North America, making major stops...