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Watch ROBERT PLANT Look Back At Rise Of LED ZEPPELIN On 'Brian Johnson: A Life On The Road'

On this week's episode of "Brian Johnson: A Life On The Road", legendary AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson takes an excursion to North Wales where he explores a ruined castle with rock god Robert Plant, chatting about the LED ZEPPELIN vocalist's love of American blues, the band's creation and Plant's acc...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'I Approach Each New Album As If It Could Be My Last'

OPETH vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt recently spoke with Keefy of Ghost Cult magazine's "Ghost Cult Podcast". The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the title of the group's new album, "In Cauda Venenum": Mikael: "I found it o...

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Watch DAVID COVERDALE Open His Copy Of 'Slip Of The Tongue: 30th Anniversary Edition' Box Set

Video footage of WHITESNAKE leader David Coverdale opening his advance copy of the "Slip Of The Tongue: 30th Anniversary Edition" box set can be seen below. WHITESNAKE scored the band's third consecutive platinum record with its eighth studio album, "Slip Of The Tongue". Originally released in Novem...

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HAMMERFALL's JOACIM CANS: 'No One Expected An Album Like 'Glory To The Brave' In 1997'

Power metal was considered outdated when HAMMERFALL released its "Glory To The Brave" debut in 1997. Save for BLIND GUARDIAN, very few power metal acts actually increased in popularity throughout the decade, with the style's pioneering band, HELLOWEEN, struggling to regain footing after lineup chang...

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OSCAR DRONJAK Says HAMMERFALL Wants To Make The 'Perfect Heavy Metal Album' Every Time

In an interview with EMP Spain prior to their appearance at this year's Leyendas Del Rock festival in Villena, Spain, guitarist Oscar Dronjak of Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL delved deep into the writing and recording process for their latest studio album, "Dominion". Like in previous interviews, Dro...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'We Feel More Connected Internally Than We Ever Have Before'

In a brand new interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the legendary metal band's longevity and incredible commercial success 38 years after the group's inception. "This may be the best tour we've ever done in Europe," Lars said about METALLICA's summer...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Guitarist On Hiring Vocalist JEFF GUTT: 'We Knew If We Didn't Get This Right, It's Over'

Prior to STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' performance at this year's Download festival in Castle Donington, United Kingdom, guitarist Dean DeLeo spoke with Guitar Interactive magazine. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether the band ever c...

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Video Premiere: VISIONS OF ATLANTIS's 'Nothing Lasts Forever'

The official music video for "Nothing Lasts Forever", a brand new song from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, titled "Wanderers", which will be released on August 30 via Napalm Records. "This is by far the richest and most emotional video VISI...

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Video Premiere: ATREYU's 'Generation'

"Generation", the new music video from ATREYU, can be seen below. The song is taken from the deluxe edition of the band's latest album, "In Our Wake", which was released on August 16 via Spinefarm Records. The new version features the original "In Our Wake" album, along with seven additional tracks....

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BLACK STONE CHERRY To Release 'Black To Blues Volume 2' In October

Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY return with another riotous, rip-roaring tribute to their blues heroes on "Black To Blues Volume 2", which will be released on October 18 via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. To celebrate, the band also released a video, directed by Mike Rodway, for the track "M...

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HAMMERFALL's OSCAR DRONJAK Says ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN Is His 'Guitar Hero'

In a recent interview with France's Duke TV, HAMMERFALL's Oscar Dronjak singled out one guitarist as a major influence on his playing and songwriting style. He said (see video below): "One guy who, without me listening to him, I would not sound and play the guitar the way I do is Wolf Hoffmann from...

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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO And KIRK HAMMETT: New 'Doodle' Videos Available

METALLICA has uploaded several videos spotlighting the so-called "doodles" from the band's recent shows in Tartu, Estonia; Copenhagen, Denmark; Hämeenlinna, Finland; Trondheim, Norway; and Moscow, Russia. Check them out below. "Doodle" is the fun and unusual feature METALLICA added to its shows on t...

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Here's A Sneak Peek At AC/DC Frontman BRIAN JOHNSON's Music Series 'A Life On The Road'

A new sneak peek at AXS TV's popular rock-and-talk series "Brian Johnson: A Life On The Road" is available below. AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson is "rocking all the way" across the globe to sit down with some of the most influential artists in music as "Brian Johnson: A Life On The Road" makes its Sta...

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WHITESNAKE: 'Slip Of The Tongue' 30th-Anniversary Edition Due In October

WHITESNAKE scored the band's third consecutive platinum record with its eighth studio album, "Slip Of The Tongue". Originally released in November 1989, it peaked at No. 10 on the U.K. and U.S. album charts thanks largely to its two Top 40 hits — "Fool For Your Loving" and "The Deeper The Love". The...

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METALLICA Announces April 2020 South American Stadium Tour With GRETA VAN FLEET

METALLICA will bring the "WorldWired" full-on stadium experience to South America for six headlining shows featuring special guests GRETA VAN FLEET. The perks of METALLICA's current tour will be in place, including the "Wherever I May Roam" Black Ticket and Enhanced Experiences brought to you by CID...