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CLUTCH's JEAN-PAUL GASTER: 'In The Early Days, Working With Labels Was Always A Source Of Great Frustration'

Since 2008's "Full Fathom Five" live LP, all of CLUTCH's albums have been issued via the group's own label, Weathermaker Music. Speaking to Metal Express Radio why the Maryland rockers haven't worked with an outside record label in more than a decade, drummer Jean-Paul Gaster said (hear audio below)...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I've Never Been A SPOTIFY Guy'

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson isn't a fan of streaming music services such as Spotify and Apple Music. "I've never been a Spotify guy," he tells the "Nod To The Old School" podcast (hear audio below). "For some reason, it never resonated with me. I've tried it, I tried Apple Music for a while, but...

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TESTAMENT's Upcoming Album Will Have 'A Little Of Everything,' Says CHUCK BILLY

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy has confirmed to Lana Morgan of Milwaukee's 102.9 The Hog radio station that the band has completed work on the follow-up to 2016's "Brotherhood Of The Snake" album. Asked if there are any musical "surprises" on the new LP, Billy said (hear audio below): "I don't know...

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BRET MICHAELS To Perform At Special New Year's Eve Celebration At Marriott Marquis Times Square

POISON singer Bret Michaels will perform this New Year's Eve (December 31) at the beautiful Marriott Marquis Times Square at Matthew Gavin's Marquis in New York City. The event takes place annually inside the Broadway Lounge on the 8th and 9th floors overlooking the world-famous celebration. Guests...

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HELLYEAH Bassist: 'It Is Hard To Imagine Doing Another Record Without' VINNIE PAUL

HELLYEAH bassist Kyle Sanders spoke to "Rock Inc" podcast host Sean Knight about what it has been like touring without the band's drummer, Vinnie Paul Abbott, who passed away a year and a half ago. "It's been equally awesome and rough at the same time — just a lot of highs and lows," he said (hear a...

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KING DIAMOND Guitarist ANDY LA ROCQUE Pays Tribute To TIMI HANSEN: 'He Was A Great Guy And A Great Bass Player'

KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque says that his former bandmate Timi Hansen was "a great guy and a great bass player." Hansen died on November 4 after a long battle with cancer. La Rocque addressed his longtime friend's passing during a recent interview with Radio Free Satan's "Metal Invaders" s...

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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO Says 'Black Anima' Album Has Been 'Welcomed' By Old-School Fans And Newer Fans

LACUNA COIL singer Andrea Ferro spoke to Finland's Kaaos TV about the band's latest album, "Black Anima". The follow-up to 2016's "Delirium" was released on October 11 worldwide through Century Media Records. Asked how the new LACUNA COIL songs are being received by the fans, Andrea said: "They are...

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HELLYEAH's CHAD GRAY: 'I Choose To Believe That VINNIE PAUL Is With Us Every Night'

HELLYEAH singer Chad Gray spoke to KISW's "Metal Shop" about the band's decision to continue touring after playing its first concert with STONE SOUR drummer Roy Mayorga, who stepped in as the replacement for the late Vinnie Paul Abbott. "We did the one show [in May] — that's all we talked about doin...

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JOE ELLIOTT 'Wouldn't Say No' To Proper DEF LEPPARD Biopic

Joe Elliott says that DEF LEPPARD's 2001 biopic was a "low-budget experiment that wasn't really great." "Hysteria - The Def Leppard Story" was produced by VH1 and was described as "the true story of one of the most successful pop-metal bands of the '80s." Upon its release, it was slammed by Deseret...

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TNT's RONNI LE TEKRØ Wants To Collaborate With TONY HARNELL On PAGE/PLANT-Style Album

TNT's Ronni Le Tekrø was interviewed for episode 6 of the "80's Glam Metalcast". Asked if he is still on good terms with the band's former singer Tony Harnell, the guitarist said (hear audio below): "Definitely. We talk regularly and we're even discussing making a kind of Page/Plant album, a Harnell...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'The Prospect Of Making The Follow-Up To 'Firepower' Is Really Intriguing'

In a new interview with Goldmine, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford reflected on critical and commercial success of the band's latest album, "Firepower", which came out in March 2018. The follow-up to 2014's "Redeemer Of Souls" was the second LP to feature guitarist Richie Faulkner, who was selected t...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: 'People Are More Alike Than They Are Different'

During a September 2019 interview with "The Chuck Vans Show", Philip Anselmo spoke about "Choosing Mental Illness As A Virtue", the second album from his PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS solo project, which was released earlier this year via Anselmo's Housecore Records in the U.S. and Season Of...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Says He Has 'No Interest In Returning' To The Band

Original AC/DC singer Dave Evans says that he has "no interest in returning" to the band. Dave recorded AC/DC's first two singles, "Can I Sit Next To You Girl" and "Baby Please Don't Go". But in October 1974, less than a year after AC/DC's first gig, Evans was out of the group. Earlier this month, E...

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AMON AMARTH Guitarist: Heavy Metal Is 'Way Bigger Now Than It Was When We Were Kids'

In a recent interview with Germany's Metal-Heads.de, AMON AMARTH guitarist Olavi Mikkonen and bassist Ted Lundström were asked if they think "harsh metal is more mainstream nowadays" compared to how it was when the band first started out more than two and a half decades ago. Olavi responded: "Probab...

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MEGADETH's KIKO LOUREIRO Shows You How To Practice A Challenging Guitar Solo (Video)

Earlier today, MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro took part in a live YouTube video stream in which he showed his channel subscribers how to practice a challenging guitar solo. Check it out below. Back in January, Kiko said that one of the most memorable experiences he has had as a member of MEGADETH...