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PETER CRISS On KISS's Final Shows: 'It's Hard To Believe It's Over'

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss has weighed in on the fact that his former band will play its final shows ever this weekend at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He told Sal Cirrincione at Premiere Radio Networks in an exclusive statement: "It's hard to believe it's over. I'm truly touched by...

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ACE FREHLEY On KISS's Final Shows: 'I Don't Really Believe They're Ending Their Touring Career'

During an appearance on yesterday's (Thursday, November 30) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked how he feels about the fact that his former bandmates are calling it quits after completing the "End Of The Road" farewell tour this weeken...

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SKID ROW's SCOTTI HILL Says New PANTERA Lineup Is 'Doing A Great Job'

SKID ROW guitarist Scotti Hill has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselmo...

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RIK EMMETT: TRIUMPH 'Was A Band That Was Extremely Focused And Driven'

In a new interview with the "Rimshots With Sean" podcast, Rik Emmett, who is promoting his just-released memoir, "Lay It On The Line – A Backstage Pass To Rock Star Adventure, Conflict And Triumph", was asked if anybody is surprised by the fact that he refers to fellow TRIUMPH members Gil Moore and...

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ACE FREHLEY Says There Is 'No Chance' He Will Perform With KISS At Final Concert: 'I Never Got A Phone Call'

In a new interview with Mark Strigl of SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked if there is any chance that he will make an appearance at the band's last concert ever, which is scheduled to take place this Saturday, December 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York Cit...

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Watch: GEDDY LEE In Conversation With NIRVANA's KRIST NOVOSELIC At Seattle Stop Of Book Tour

Geddy Lee's "My Effin' Life In Conversation" tour made a stop at Seattle, Washington's Moore Theatre Friday night (November 24). The trek sees the RUSH singer/bassist bring to life his memoir "My Effin' Life", which was released on November 14 on HarperCollins. Produced by Live Nation, the 14-city t...

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Will ZAKK WYLDE Continue Playing With PANTERA 'Permanently'? 'I Don't Know Why You Would Wanna End It', He Says

During the question-and-answer portion of this month's Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's "Metalmania III" in Los Angeles, Zakk Wylde was asked if he is planning to continue playing with PANTERA "permanently". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET; video by TheSilverdude): "Yeah. I told the guys [si...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Dismisses RUSH Comparisons: 'Musically, We Weren't Trying To Do The Kinds Of Things That They Were Doing'

In a new interview with Rock Show Critique, TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett was asked if he is planning to make any book-signing appearances to promote his recently released memoir, "Lay It On The Line - A Backstage Pass To Rock Star Adventure, Conflict And Triumph". He responded (as transcrib...

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PHILIP ANSELMO On PANTERA's Return: 'I Know For A Damn Fact VINNIE PAUL And DIMEBAG Would Want Us To Do This'

Philip Anselmo has made his first public comments about PANTERA's return to the live stage. The reformed band — featuring PANTERA's surviving members Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),along with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) — ar...

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CHRISTOFER JOHNSSON Talks About THERION 'Giving The Fans What They Wanted' With 'Leviathan' Albums

By David E. Gehlke THERION founder, mastermind, songwriter and guitarist Christofer Johnsson has never been one to skirt philosophical topics when chatting about his band. Johnsson certainly has the perspective, having conceptualized and codified symphonic metal in the mid-1990s, well before it beca...

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MR. BIG Has Between 10 And 13 Songs Written For New Studio Album

In a new interview with Troy Patrick Farrell of the weekly live "This That And The Other" radio show, MR. BIG singer Eric Martin spoke about the band's ongoing last worldwide tour, aptly titled "The BIG Finish". Since the band's original drummer and co-founder Pat Torpey lost his battle with Parkins...

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PANTERA Announces February 2024 North American Tour Dates With LAMB OF GOD

Heavy metal icons PANTERA will return to the stage in February 2024 on the second leg of their North American headlining tour. The journey follows the band's massively successful 20-city run this past summer, a tour which stood as one of the most anticipated events of 2023, as well as PANTERA's date...

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JAY WEINBERG's Drumming Colleagues Offer Words Of Support Following His Shock Firing From SLIPKNOT

A number of Jay Weinberg's drumming colleagues have offered their words of support to the musician after his shock firing from SLIPKNOT last weekend. On November 5, SLIPKNOT released a statement via social media in which it said it had "decided to make a creative decision and to part ways with Jay."...

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IRON MAIDEN Partners With Z2 For 40th-Anniversary Celebration Of 'Piece Of Mind'

40 years have passed since the release of IRON MAIDEN's groundbreaking fourth studio album "Piece Of Mind". Issued in 1983, "Piece Of Mind" was the band's first album to enter the U.S. Billboard Top 20, peaking at No. 14, achieving RIAA platinum certification in the U.S. More than an album, it was a...

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Photos: METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Signs Copies Of 'Messengers' Book In St. Louis

METALLICA's James Hetfield signed copies of the book "Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield" on Saturday, November 4 at Left Bank Books in St. Louis, Missouri. Several fans who attended the event have since shared photos taken at the signing. You can check out their public Facebook posts below....