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VINCE NEIL Performs At ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION Fundraiser; Photos, Video Available

Vince Neil performed a selection of MÖTLEY CRÜE hits at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation's (ARF) ARF Rocks! fundraiser on January 4, 2008 at the Dean Lesher Regional Center in Walnut Creek, California. Vince fronted the ARF all-star band, featuring Mike Vanderhule (Y&T),John Nymann (Y&a...

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WITHIN Y: 'The Cult' Artwork Revealed

Swedish melodic death metal band WITHIN Y has revealed the cover artwork of its third album, "The Cult", due in the spring via the Gothenburg-based label Gain. The art, which was created by Niklas Sundin of DARK TRANQUILLITY and Cabin Fever Media, can be viewed at this location. "The Cult" track lis...

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NIGHTWISH Plays Sold-Out Concert In Helsinki; Video Available

Fan-filmed video footage of NIGHTWISH's sold-out January 1, 2008 concert at the Ice Hall in Helsinki, Finland can be viewed below (courtesy of "thesummerwine"). As previously reported, NIGHTWISH's latest album, "Dark Passsion Play", has been certified gold in Germany for sales in excess of 100,000 c...

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LED ZEPPELIN Souvenir Hunters Invade Vicar's Retirement Home

Polly Dunbar of the Daily Mail reports: For decades, the Rev John Dale has looked forward to retiring to the isolated 18th Century cottage he owns in the Welsh hills. But his dreams of tranquillity have been shattered — by hundreds of LED ZEPPELIN fans. For the property, Bron-Yr-Aur, overlooking the...

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ERIC MARTIN, MARK SLAUGHTER To Perform As 'Acoustic Duo' At Y&T's San Francisco Gig

Eric Martin (MR. BIG) and Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER) will perform as an "acoustic duo" at Y&T's first-ever performance at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco, California on March 29. Upcoming Y&T shows: Mar. 29 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore (with Eric Martin, Mark Slaughter) Apr. 05...

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ASPHYX Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARD FESTIVAL

The reformed lineup of the Dutch death metal outfit ASPHYX — Martin van Drunen (vocals),Wannes Gubbels (bass/vocals),Paul Baayens (guitar) and Bob Bagchus (drums) — has been confirmed for this year's Rock Hard Festival, set to take place May 9-11, 2008 at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheatre in Gelsenki...

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KISS, HELLYEAH, SEVENDUST, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Drummers Schedule NAMM Signing Sessions

Pearl Drums is hosting an autograph session at this year's Winter NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants),which runs from January 17 to January 20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The signing will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19 at the Pearl booth...

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AYREON: 'Beneath The Waves' Film Premiere Available

AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, is currently premiering "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film was made to accompany the song of the same name from the upcoming AYREON album, "01011001", which is scheduled for release on January 28 via InsideOut Music...

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HIM's VILLE VALO Takes Part In Christmas Interview; Video Available

UK's Kerrang! magazine recently conducted a Christmas interview with HIM frontman Ville Valo. Watch the eight-minute clip below. Ville Valo recently spoke to Straight.com about his songwriting process. "It's very hard to sing about sunshine and ice cream and birds in fast cars . . . I'm a miserable...

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AYREON: New Video Interview With ARJEN LUCASSEN Available

France's Radio Metal conducted an interview with AYREON mainman Arjen Lucassen on November 30, 2007 in Paris. Watch the chat in four parts below. On January 1, 2008, AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, will premiere "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film...

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AYREON: 'Beneath The Waves' Film To Debut Online Next Week

On January 1, 2008, AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, will premiere "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film was made to accompany the song of the same name from the upcoming AYREON album, "01011001", which is scheduled for release on January 28, 2008 via...

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THE SORROW Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARD FESTIVAL

Austrian metallers THE SORROW have been confirmed for next year's Rock Hard Festival, set to take place May 9-11, 2008 at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheatre in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMORPHIS CELTIC FROST DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER ENSLAVED HELSTAR IMMORTA...

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Y&T: New Audio Interview With DAVE MENIKETTI Posted Online

TheRighttoRock.com has has issued its latest podcast (episode #39),featuring an interview with vocalist/guitarist Dave Meniketti of Y&T. Dave discusses the band's latest release, "Live: One Hot Night", as well as the group's current tour. The interview lasts approximately 45 minutes and can be...

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LYNCH, DEMARTINI, MENIKETTI, GUNS Confirmed For GUITAR PLAYERS BALL

George Lynch (ex-DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),Dave Meniketti (Y&T),Warren DeMartini (RATT),Gilby Clarke (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) and Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) are among the musicians who will take part in the the Guitar Players Ball on January 17 at the Galaxy Theater (3503 South Harbor Blvd) in Santa, Ana, Ca...

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Y&T Confirmed For France's RAISMESFEST

Y&T and MACHIAVEL are the first two confirmed bands for the 2008 edition of RaismesFest, set to take place September 13-14 in Raismes, France. For more information, visit www.raismesfest.fr. A 24-minute audio interview with Y&T mainman Dave Meniketti conducted in October by Norway's Metal Ex...