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NITA STRAUSS Almost Blew Her ALICE COOPER Audition On First Attempt
In the Jammcard clip below, Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, tells the story of how she got the gig with the legendary rocker. Said Strauss: "I did my first round of video auditions, and I just thought, 'I'm gonna smash it! I'll knock it out of ...February 19, 2016
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Italy's TRICK OR TREAT Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL
Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of TRICK OR TREAT for the release of the band's new album, "Rabbits' Hill Pt. 2". TRICK OR TREAT is an Italian power metal band originally formed in 2002 as a tribute act to HELLOWEEN. They quickly became popular on the live circuit, started writing and...February 19, 2016
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JANI LANE's Cover Versions Of JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD Classics To Be Included On 'Catch A Falling Star' Compilation
In 2011, the rock world lost an incredibly gifted singer and songwriter, a man whose voice reverberated around the world on such blockbuster hits as "Cherry Pie", "Down Boys", "Sometimes She Cries", "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and the unforgettable ballad "Heaven". Jani Lane joined WARRANT in 1985, and toge...February 18, 2016
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DORO PESCH Goes One-On-One With NECROSEXUAL (Video)
Necrosexual, the most electrifying man in corpse entertainment, went one-on-one with German metal queen Doro Pesch at the Philadelphia stop of her 30th-anniversary tour. The interview, which was filmed by Liam McGlynn for Scrapple TV, can be seen below. Asked about the progress of the songwriting se...February 16, 2016
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Video: DAVE LOMBARDO, RUDY SARZO, DAVE KUSHNER Pay Tribute To BON SCOTT At DEAN DELRAY's Birthday Bash
Dave Lombardo (SLAYER),Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT),Michael Devin (WHITESNAKE) and Dave Kushner (VELVET REVOLVER) are among the musicians who took part in a Bon Scott (AC/DC) tribute at rock and roll comedian Dean Delray's 50th-birthday bash on February 2 at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles...February 14, 2016
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STEVEN TYLER's Attorney Reaches Settlement In 'American Idol' Lawsuit
According to Billboard.com, Steven Tyler's attorney and the AEROSMITH singer's former management firm have reached an undisclosed settlement in their legal dispute over his "American Idol" contract. Kovac Media Group's lawsuit against Dina LaPolt alleged she cost Tyler a $6 to $8 million pay raise i...February 9, 2016
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH To Induct DEEP PURPLE Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME?
According to Cleveland.com, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has been added as a guest at the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony in New York. Although there has been no announcement on what Ulrich's specific involvement will be at the event, he is expected to induct DEEP PURPLE on April...January 28, 2016
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Statue Of AC/DC Singer BON SCOTT Given The Go-Ahead
According to BBC News, plans for a statue of late AC/DC singer Bon Scott in his hometown of Kirriemuir, Scotland have been approved by local councilors. The proposed statue, which will stand in Bellies Brae car park, is due to be unveiled at the annual Bonfest event in April. It will ...January 26, 2016
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Into The Legend' Album
Italian symphonic metal kings RHAPSODY OF FIRE will release their new studio album, "Into The Legend", on January 15 via AFM Records. Audio snippets of all the tracks that appear on "Into The Legend" can be streamed below. Comments RHAPSODY OF FIRE keyboardist Alex Staropoli: "After two years of int...January 15, 2016
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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: New Song 'Distant Sky' Available For Streaming
Italian symphonic metal kings RHAPSODY OF FIRE will release their new studio album, "Into The Legend", on January 15 via AFM Records. The song "Distant Sky" can be streamed below. Comments RHAPSODY OF FIRE keyboardist Alex Staropoli: "After two years of intense work, including composing and arrangin...January 13, 2016
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MARILYN MANSON On DAVID BOWIE: 'Let's Never Let Go Of What He Gave Us'
Marilyn Manson has penned a moving tribute to legendary British art-rock icon David Bowie, who died on Sunday, two days after his 69th birthday. Bowie had cancer. Said Manson in a post on his Facebook page: "My first introduction to David Bowie was watching 'Ashes To Ashes' on MTV. I was confused an...January 11, 2016
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BLIND GUARDIAN To Release Live Album Next Year; Orchestral Album To Arrive In 2017
Spark TV, which is part of the Czech monthly magazine Spark, conducted an interview with vocalist Hansi Kürsch of German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN before the band's December 20 show in Prague. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On th...December 26, 2015
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DORO Has Some 'Heavy' And 'Really Fast' Songs In The Works For Next Album
EMP Live TV recently conducted an interview with German metal queen Doro Pesch. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to her 2012 album "Raise Your Fist", Doro said: "We are in the middle of songwriting. We recorded a couple of songs...December 22, 2015
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VINCE NEIL: 'KISS Had Five Farewell Tours And Four Reunion Tours. That's Exactly What We Don't Want To Do'
While announcing the first details of "The Final Tour" at a Los Angeles press conference in January 2014, the four members of MÖTLEY CRÜE revealed that they took the unusual step of having their lawyer draw up a formal "cessation of touring" agreement that goes into effect at the end of 2015 and pro...December 21, 2015
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RIKKI ROCKETT On POISON: It's Time For Us To Do Something
POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that "it's time" for the band to do return to activity, explaining that the group will "get killed off if we don't do anything." POISON appeared at the 2013 Indy 500 Miller Lite Carb Day, but has otherwise been mostly playing private shows, including one this past J...December 17, 2015
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