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Ex-KING DIAMOND Bassist HAL PATINO Says He Was Offered 'Ridiculous' Salary For This Summer's Shows
Former KING DIAMOND bassist Hal Patino has released the following statement regarding his departure from the band: "It's sad that it had to end this way after — 19 years. "I have always been 100% loyal to everyone in the band, and have always given my everything — onstage and offstage. "Since Day .....July 19, 2014
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'Heavy Metal And Punk Fossils' Exhibition Opens In Norway
The exhibition "Heavy Metal And Punk Fossils" is now starting its tour around the natural history museums of the world, with first stop being the Natural History Museum in Oslo, where it can be seen from July 27. For this occasion, the exhibition has been given a complete graphical overhaul, and sev...July 19, 2014
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's SYNYSTER GATES: Being Called A 'Torchbearer' By ZAKK WYLDE Is 'An Unbelievable Honor'
Meltdown of Detroit, Michigan's WRIF 101.1 FM radio station recently conducted an interview with AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Synyster Gates. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Asked how he felt about Zakk Wylde's (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) recent comment that Gate...July 19, 2014
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ARTILLERY: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Sheffield Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of ARTILLERY's July 18 performance at 02 Academy in Sheffield, England can be seen below. The Denmark thrash metal veterans will return to North America this fall for their first-ever North American tour. ARTILLERY will join ONSLAUGHT and STRIKER beginning on October 23 at S...July 19, 2014
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Bassist HAL PATINO Fired From KING DIAMOND
Bassist Hal Patino has been relieved of his duties with KING DIAMOND "for reasons very similar to why he was fired from the band in 1990," according to the group's frontman and namesake, Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond. King adds: "This will have NO negative impact on our upcoming shows whats...July 19, 2014
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OVERKILL: First 'White Devil Armory' Studio Clip
The first clip featuring footage of the recording sessions for "White Devil Armory", the new album from New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL, can be seen below. The CD will be released on July 22 in North America via eOne Music and on July 18 in Europe through Nuclear Blast Records. The effort...July 18, 2014
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PAUL STANLEY, SLASH, ZAKK WYLDE, NIKKI SIXX, MICHAEL ANTHONY React To Passing Of JOHNNY WINTER
Paul Stanley (KISS),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE) and Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT) are among the musicians who reacted on Twitter and Facebook to the passing of blues legend Johnny Winter, who died Wednesday (July 16) at...July 18, 2014
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AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD: Official Lyric Video For 'Repo Man' Solo Single
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd will release a solo album, "Head Job", on August 29 via Universal Music Australia. The official lyric video for the CD's first single, "Repo Man", can now be seen below. Over the past 20 years or so amidst spending time drumming for Australia's favourite rock export AC/DC, ru...July 18, 2014
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Fictional Heavy Metal Band MÜTTONGÜT Featured In GREYHOUND's 'Tour In Style' Commercial
Greyhound Lines, the largest North American intercity bus company, has released a new 60-second commercial in which a fictional heavy metal band selects a Greyhound bus as its touring vehicle of choice. Dubbed "Tour In Style", the spot features the members of the group MÜTTONGÜT politely and graciou...July 17, 2014
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HAMMERFALL: Second '(r)Evolution' Trailer
After taking a creative break last year, Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL are fully recharged and back with a vengeance. The band's new album, "(r)Evolution", will be released on August 29 in Europe and September 2 in North America via Nuclear Blast. The second trailer for "(r)Evolution" can be seen bel...July 17, 2014
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Blues Legend JOHNNY WINTER Dead At 70
Blues legend Johnny Winter died yesterday (Wednesday, July 16) at his hotel room in Zurich, Switzerland at the age of 70. His wife, family and bandmates are all saddened by the loss of their loved one and one of the world's finest guitarists. According to the Chicago Tribune, there was no indication...July 17, 2014
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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH: 'If You're Learning, You're Relevant'
Vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL was interviewed on the July 4-6 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when i...July 17, 2014
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MEGADETH's ELLEFSON Says His Love Of Early KISS Helped Him Understand Why Fans Get Upset About Lineup Changes
During a recent interview with the Niagara Gazette, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson did not want to weigh in directly on the recent Rock And Rock Hall Of Fame "controversy" involving the original lineup KISS — which he cites as one of his favorite bands of all time — but he did offer an ...July 16, 2014
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Says Insurance Concerns Prevented Fans From Joining Him On 'The Crüecifly'
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee says that he "wanted to add an extra seat" to his drum setup for "The Final Tour" but that insurance concerns prevented the idea from becoming reality. Dubbed "The Crüecifly", Lee's current drum stunt sees him bolted to a platform that moves on a roller coaster-type tra...July 16, 2014
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ALICE COOPER Featured On 'In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands'
North American syndicated rock radio show and web site "In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands" presents a tutorial on why little boys shouldn't play with meat cleavers, nooses, high voltage, snakes, and mommy's make-up and fishnet stockings… unless you plan on...July 16, 2014
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