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BAD WOLVES And GOD FORBID Guitarist DOC COYLE Releases Cover Of AEROSMITH's 'Livin' On The Edge'

Acclaimed guitarist, songwriter and podcaster Doc Coyle has just released his debut solo single, a daring cover of AEROSMITH's iconic "Livin' On The Edge". Accompanied by a cinematic music video inspired by the 1993 film "Falling Down", this release marks the latest chapter in Doc's illustrious and...

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PANTERA's REX BROWN: 'No, We Didn't Record A Live Album' In Minneapolis

PANTERA bassist Rex Brown has denied that the band's club show in Minneapolis, Minnesota was recorded for a future live album. Prior to PANTERA taking the stage on August 15 at First Avenue, comedian Craig Gass performed a stand-up set during which he told the crowd: "Announcement number one. The b...

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Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer JOHNNY KELLY Finds 'Persistence' Pays Off

By David E. Gehlke Tapped by TYPE O NEGATIVE in 1994 to replace the departing Sal Abruscato, drummer Johnny Kelly remained behind the throne until frontman Peter Steele's untimely death in 2010. The sheer impossibility of replacing Steele meant that Kelly could continue his other gig with DANZIG and...

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Was PANTERA's Club Show In Minneapolis Recorded For Live Album?

PANTERA's August 15 club show in Minneapolis, Minnesota may or may not have been recorded for a future live album. If the effort does materialize, it will mark PANTERA's first release with the band's reformed lineup, featuring classic-lineup members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alon...

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Watch: PANTERA Joined By KIRK HAMMETT And ROBERT TRUJILLO For 'Walk' Performance In Minneapolis

On Thursday, August 15, METALLICA's Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett joined PANTERA on stage for a performance of the song "Walk" during the Philip Anselmo-fronted act's show at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Fan-filmed video of their appearance can be viewed below. According to Setlist.fm,...

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KIRK HAMMETT On METALLICA's 'M72' Tour: 'This Is Definitely The Largest Production We've Ever Brought Out'

In a new interview with Pablo of the Minneapolis, Minnesota radio station 93X, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was asked if the band's "M72" tour still feels fresh to him considering it launched nearly a year and a half ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It still feels fresh b...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Supports PANTERA 'Tribute': 'I Think It's A Great Thing'

In a new interview with StarTribune.com, METALLICA's Kirk Hammett was asked about the reformed PANTERA, which has been supporting METALLICA on a massive North American stadium tour in 2023 and 2024. PANTERA's current lineup consists of surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) a...

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Watch: METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO And KIRK HAMMETT Cover MINISTRY's 'Just One Fix' During Chicago Concert

Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett performed a rendition of "Just One Fix" by hometown heroes MINISTRY during METALLICA's August 11 concert at the Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. "Just One Fix" was part of the fun and unusual feature METALLICA added to its shows on the band's recent tours: at each...

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Is DAVE MUSTAINE One Of The More 'Misunderstood' Figures In Rock And Roll? He Weighs In

In a new interview with Tom Reardon of the Phoenix New Times, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine, who was a member of METALLICA for less than two years, from 1981 to 1983, before being dismissed and replaced by Kirk Hammett, was asked about his reputation as one of the more "misunderstood" figures in roc...

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See JAMES HETFIELD Sing High-Pitched Version Of METALLICA's 'Enter Sandman' With The Help Of Helium

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield turns 61 years old on Saturday (August 3). Earlier today, METALLICA's social media uploaded video message from James in which the guitarist/vocalist can be seen inhaling a bit of helium from a silver balloon and saying to the camera in a high-pitched voice: "Happy b...

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Former EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT: 'GARY HOLT Is By Far One Of The Best Songwriters In All Of Thrash Metal'

In a new interview with Pierre Gutiérrez of Rock Talks, former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt was asked for his opinion of the band's last five studio albums that were recorded after he left the group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, dude, what do I think about them? I think th...

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Watch: METALLICA Members Learn To Press Vinyl While Creating Their Own Copies Of 'Ride The Lightning'

Even with 43 years and 12 LPs under their belts, METALLICA can still learn a thing or two about making a record from the fine folks at Furnace Record Pressing. In the video below, METALLICA's James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo learn to press vinyl while creating their own...

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KIRK HAMMETT, RINGO STARR, SLASH, NANCY WILSON, Others Record 'Happy Birthday' Video Messages For JASON BECKER

Ringo Starr (THE BEATLES),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Nancy Wilson (HEART) and Kirk Hammett (METALLICA) are among the musicians who have contributed short messages to a video celebrating the 55th birthday of guitar shred pioneer Jason Becker. Check out the video below. Featured musicians: 00:47 Marty Fr...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Is Selling More Than 60 Guitars

Reverb, the largest online marketplace for musical instruments, announced today that former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted will be selling more than 60 electric, bass and more guitars. The official Jason Newsted Reverb shop will launch on July 24, featuring a selection of stunning vintage guitars,...

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Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT And ROBERT TRUJILLO Attend Photographer ROSS HALFIN's Book Discussion In Madrid

Fan-filmed video of the July 13 question-and-answer session at the "Metallica: The Black Album in Black & White" book signing at Teatro Eslava in Madrid, Spain by METALLICA's official photographer Ross Halfin can be seen below. METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett also to...