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Former ALICE COOPER Guitarist DICK WAGNER Undergoes Heart Surgery

Former ALICE COOPER guitarist Dick Wagner was hospitalized on July 8 after he complained of breathing problems. He has since undergone surgery to have artery cleaned up and has gained 30 percent better blood flow, but was still suffering from a severe lung infection after the operation. He remains u...

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Video Recap Of 'Inside Metal: The Pioneers Of Los Angeles Rock And Metal' Private Screening

A 30-minute video recap of the June 1 private screening of the "Inside Metal: The Pioneers Of Los Angeles Rock And Metal (1975-1981)" documentary on MetalRock Films can be seen below. Featured in the video are interviews with several rock/metal artists that attended the screening, as well as photos...

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Lullaby Versions Of FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Out Now; Audio Samples Available

Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star, the company which creates "beautiful lullaby versions of your favorite artists," has just released "Lullaby Versions Of Five Finger Death Punch" via Roma Music Group. "Lullaby Versions Of Five Finger Death Punch" track listing: 01. Battle Born 02. House Of The Risin...

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SLIPKNOT To Headline U.S. KNOTFEST Featuring DANZIG, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, VOLBEAT, Others

The second installment of SLIPKNOT's Knotfest will be held on October 24-26 in San Bernardino, California. The Iowa-based band will headline two days (Friday and Saturday) of the event, playing a different set each night, with more than two dozen other acts rounding out the rest of the the three-day...

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BUTCHER BABIES Hit The Studio With Producer LOGAN MADER

BUTCHER BABIES have entered the studio with producer Logan Mader (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, DEVILDRIVER, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) to begin recording some of their brand new material. No further details are currently available. BUTCHER BABIES' debut album, "Goliath", sold around 3,300 copies in the United...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Drummer JOHN DOLMAYAN Launches All-Star Project THESE GREY MEN

John Dolmayan, drummer for Grammy-winning alt-rock band SYSTEM OF A DOWN, launched a Kickstarter campaign today for THESE GREY MEN, a project that will produce a star-studded covers album and tour. The album will include new renditions of songs by artists such as RADIOHEAD, OUTKAST, DAVID BOWIE and...

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HELSTAR's JAMES RIVERA Guests On 'The Classic Metal Show' (Audio)

Vocalist James Rivera of Texas-based metal veterans HELSTAR was interviewed on the latest edition of "The Classic Metal Show", which is heard live on Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. EST at TheClassicMetalShow.com. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. HELSTAR released its n...

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JOE SATRIANI Offers Inspiration To Hometown High School Music Students (Video)

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani has embarked on a tour to support his new box set and new book. During the trek, he played The Space At Westbury right next to his hometown of Carle Place, New York, and he gave back to his alma mater by inviting students to join him at the show. Check ...

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Suspected Cop Killer's Love Of Heavy Metal 'Had Nothing To Do With' His Alleged Crimes, Says Friend

A friend of the 24-year-old man suspected of killing three police officers and wounding two others in the Canadian city of Moncton says that he is perplexed as to what could have happened to his friend to cause him to commit these horrific crimes. "[The alleged gunman Justin Bourque] loved MEGADETH...

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JUDAS PRIEST Confirmed For Kentucky's LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

The band lineup has been announced for the debut Louder Than Life festival — featuring music, whiskey and "gourmet man food" — coming to Louisville Champions Park Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 in Louisville, Kentucky. The powerful lineup includes KID ROCK, JUDAS PRIEST, KORN, FIVE FINGER...

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PENNYWISE To Release 'Yesterdays' In July

Southern California punk legends PENNYWISE will release their eleventh studio album, "Yesterdays", on July 15 via Epitaph Records. Jim Lindberg is back as the frontman, and "Yesterdays" includes songs written by deceased bassist Jim Thirsk. PENNYWISE will play two album-release shows; July 16 at The...

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'Super Duper Alice Cooper' Extended Trailer Available

Eagle Rock Entertainment will release release the critically acclaimed Banger Films documentary "Super Duper Alice Cooper" on June 3 as DVD, Blu-ray and Deluxe Limited Edition Boxed set. An extended trailer for "Super Duper Alice Cooper" is available below. Premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival thi...

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BUTCHER BABIES Featured In 'Musician Portrait Project' (Video)

BUTCHER BABIES frontwomen Carla Harvey and Heidi Shepherd are featured in the latest installment of the the Musician Portrait Project. The concept of the Musician Portrait Project is to display a moving portrait of various musicians. A new video will debut every Wednesday. Ultimately, the collection...

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Veteran Rock Bassist RANDY COVEN Dead At 54

Veteran rock bassist Randy Coven, who toured and recorded with such virtuosos as Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai, died on May 20. He was 54 years old. The cause of death has not yet been revealed. In an interview with Bass Inside magazine, Randy stated about how he started playing the instrument: "Ba...

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BUTCHER BABIES' HEIDI SHEPHERD Says Chart Numbers Prove Band Is 'Doing Something Right'

Matt Pinfield of Fanpass conducted an interview with BUTCHER BABIES frontwomen Carla Harvey and Heidi Shepherd at this year's Rock On The Range festival, which was held May 16-18 at the Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. You can now watch the chat below. BUTCHER BABIES' debut album, "Goliath",...