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DOKKEN's Next Album Will Include Song About 'Unhinged' DONALD TRUMP
Don Dokken spoke to Myglobalmind about the lyrical themes covered on DOKKEN's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Broken Bones" album. He said: "We are about halfway done with the record, and a lot of my lyrics are about what is going on now. Whether you are a fan of Trump or not, I see him as a little un...June 29, 2020
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NONPOINT Releases 'Remember Me (A Frontlines Tribute)' Video In Support Of Essential Workers
NONPOINT has released an impassioned music video for the new version of its song "Frontlines", re-titled "Remember Me (A Frontlines Tribute)". The band stated about the track: "This frontlines tribute aptly named 'Remember Me', edited by artist and creator Francesca Ludikar, is 233 essential workers...June 26, 2020
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ROY MAYORGA Says VINNIE PAUL's Death Came As A 'Huge Shock'
STONE SOUR and HELLYEAH drummer Roy Mayorga has reflected on the passing of PANTERA drum legend Vinnie Paul Abbott, who died just over two years ago at his home in Las Vegas. Speaking to SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green for the weekly "SepulQuarta" Internet series, Mayorga said (see video below): "[...June 24, 2020
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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Clarifies Comments About Future Live Shows: 'Health Absolutely Comes First'
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has clarified his comments about his willingness to perform live amid the coronavirus pandemic. On June 22, Thal told SirusXM's "Trunk Nation" that he is "not gonna say 'yes' to a show" if it feels like it is going to je...June 24, 2020
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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Won't Say 'Yes' To Any Live Shows If He Thinks His Health Could Be Jeopardized
During a June 22 appearance on SirusXM's "Trunk Nation", former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was asked when he thinks he will feel comfortable enough to resume touring amid the coronavirus pandemic. He responded: "One thing that is for sure is that health...June 23, 2020
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NEAL MORSE, MIKE PORTNOY And RANDY GEORGE Cover RINGO STARR's 'It Don't Come Easy' (Video)
Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy and Randy George recently announced their return to the "Cover To Cover" series of albums with "Cov3r To Cov3r", the brand new third instalment. Featuring their renditions of classic tracks by the likes of KING CRIMSON, JETHRO TULL, Gerry Rafferty, David Bowie and more (incl...June 19, 2020
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New LAMB OF GOD Drummer ART CRUZ: 'This Is The Moment I've Been Dreaming Of My Whole Life'
Kyle McGinn of Dead Rhetoric recently conducted an interview with new LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Dead Rhetoric: You've been touring with the band for a few years. How's it feel to finally have some material on disc that is your own? Art: "I'm very thankf...June 16, 2020
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SAMAEL Recruits Bassist ALES CAMPANELLI
Swiss industrial black metallers SAMAEL have announced the addition of bassist Ales Campanelli to the group's ranks. A former member of SYBREED, and currently with OBSYDIANS and THE ERKONAUTS, Ales has been playing with SAMAEL guitarist Thomas "Drop" Betrisey for many years. He is no stranger to the...June 16, 2020
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SODOM Begins Recording 'Genesis XIX' Album
German thrash metal veterans SODOM have entered Woodhouse Studio in Hagen, Germany with producer Siggi Bemm to begin recording their new album, "Genesis XIX". The LP is expected later in the year via SPV/Steamhammer. This past January, SODOM recruited Toni Merkel as its new drummer. He joined the ba...June 12, 2020
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METALLICA's 2019 Performances With SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY To Be Released As Box Set In August
A "S&M²" box set, featuring METALLICA's 2019 performance with the San Francisco Symphony will be made available in August. The news of the set's release was broken by drummer Lars Ulrich, who chatted with METALLICA superfan Tracey Bednar, a pediatric ICU nurse from Long Island, New York, during...June 11, 2020
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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Refuses To 'Shut Up And Sing': 'Art Has Always Played A Role In Revolution,' She Says
Lzzy Hale has voiced her support for the "Black Lives Matter" movement following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. The HALESTORM frontwoman took to her Tumblr earlier today (Monday, June 8) to express solidarity with the black community and to say she opposes racial discrimina...June 8, 2020
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LIVING COLOUR Releases 2020 Video For 'This Is The Life' Featuring Footage Of GEORGE FLOYD Protests
LIVING COLOUR has released a new video for its classic song "This Is The Life". The clip includes footage of the peaceful protests that have swelled across the U.S. and around the world over the death of Minnesota man George Floyd at the hands of police. The original version of "This Is The Life" ap...June 7, 2020
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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Attends Santa Clarita Protest Over GEORGE FLOYD's Death (Video)
POISON drummer Rikki Rockett attended the June 4 protest in Santa Clarita, California over the death of Minnesota man George Floyd at the hands of police. His 10-minute video report on the experience can be seen below. Several hundred protesters gathered for what was described as a peaceful afternoo...June 6, 2020
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DOKKEN's JON LEVIN Is 'Really Excited' About Upcoming Studio Album
Music journalist Thomas Amoriello Jr of Boston Rock Radio recently conducted an interview with DOKKEN guitarist Jon Levin. Asked about his approach to the DOKKEN songwriting process, Levin said: "I usually like to write by starting with a riff that I like, and I'll build off that, and I record it on...June 4, 2020
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KAMELOT To Release 'I Am The Empire - Live From The 013' DVD And Blu-Ray In August
Symphonic metal masters KAMELOT return with their newest offering, "I Am The Empire - Live From The 013", to be released on August 14 via Napalm Records. The majestic live album, DVD and Blu-ray, recorded at the legendary 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands, consists of 21 songs that will tug on your hearts...June 3, 2020
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