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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: Why THE POLICE Is 'My Favorite All-Time Band'
During an appearance on the "No Sleep 'Til Sudbury" podcast, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen revealed that his "favorite all-time band" is THE POLICE, the English rock group formed in London in 1977 by primary songwriter Sting (lead vocals, bass guitar) and Stewart Copeland (drums). He said (hear...March 6, 2021
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Classic Rock Legends CACTUS To Release New Album 'Tightrope' In April
'70s classic rock legends CACTUS will release their new album, "Tightrope", on April 2 via Cleopatra Records. The effort will be made available on digipak CD, a deluxe 2LP set with a gatefold jacket and colored vinyl, and, of course, digital platforms everywhere. CACTUS came to be known as "the Amer...March 2, 2021
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RICHIE KOTZEN Discovered EDDIE VAN HALEN After Hearing MICHAEL JACKSON's 'Beat It' For First Time
In a new interview with RockSverige, guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (THE WINERY DOGS, MR. BIG, POISON) spoke about what Eddie Van Halen meant to him. He said: "That would be the first and one of the few guitarists that I tried to emulate as a young student of the instrument. I will never forget th...March 2, 2021
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LAMB OF GOD: Trailer For 'Live In Richmond, VA'
LAMB OF GOD will issue a three-disc deluxe edition of last year's critically acclaimed self-titled album featuring the full record with two bonus tracks and a live version of the album, along with a DVD performance of "Lamb Of God" on March 26 via Epic Records. "This album, and in particular this de...March 1, 2021
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Will MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'The Stadium' Tour Happen This Year? NIKKI SIXX Responds
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx says that the band's "The Stadium Tour" with DEF LEPPARD, POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS will happen when it's safe to go to concerts again. "The Stadium Tour" was originally scheduled to take place last summer but has been pushed back to this year due to t...February 27, 2021
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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Longtime Guitar Tech Could Lose His Home
A GoFundMe page has been launched on behalf of Eddie Van Halen's guitar tech Tom Weber to save his home in Butler, Kentucky. As of Wednesday morning, it has raised more than $14,000 of its $35,000 goal. Sandy Espinoza, of the nonprofit group Roadiecare, organized the fundraiser. Though in demand in...February 24, 2021
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ADRIAN SMITH + RICHIE KOTZEN Release 'Scars' Music Video
SMITH/KOTZEN, the electrifying collaboration between guitarists and vocalists Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, will release its self-titled debut album on March 26 via BMG. The official music video for the disc's second single, "Scars", can be seen below. Described by Adrian as a song which "starts o...February 24, 2021
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Watch LAMB OF GOD's Music Video For 'Ghost Shaped People'
LAMB OF GOD will issue a three-disc deluxe edition of last year's critically acclaimed self-titled album featuring the full record with two bonus tracks and a live version of the album, along with a DVD performance of "Lamb Of God" on March 26 via Epic Records. The official music video for the disc'...February 19, 2021
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BRET MICHAELS To Celebrate 58th Birthday With Up-Close-And-Personal Show On StageIt
It's Bret Michaels's 58th birthday on March 15 and he's bringing the party and unbroken positive spirit to his millions of fans. The forward-thinking musician has always been at the cutting edge of video-on-demand and virtual show opportunities, and will celebrate the special day with his generation...February 17, 2021
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VENOMOUS CONCEPT Feat. NAPALM DEATH And BRUTAL TRUTH Members: Fifth Album Completed
Grindcore/hardcore punk veterans VENOMOUS CONCEPT — featuring members of BRUTAL TRUTH and NAPALM DEATH — have completed work on their fifth album at Headline Music Studios in Cambridge, U.K. with producer Simon Efemey. The follow-up to 2020's "Politics Versus The Erection" is tentatively due later t...February 16, 2021
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CHRIS JERICHO's KISS Covers Band KUARANTINE Is Back With Third Single, 'Love's A Deadly Weapon'
Last year, FOZZY singer Chris Jericho joined forces with TRIXTER bassist P.J. Farley, guitarist Joe McGinness and drummer Kent Slucher to form a 1980s KISS cover band called KUARANTINE. The band's latest video, for the song "Love's A Deadly Weapon", which originally appeared on KISS's 1985 album "As...February 12, 2021
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN And JOE ELLIOTT Are Writing 'Some Really Killer Stuff'
DEF LEPPARD's Phil Collen was recently interviewed by Sweetwater's Nick Bowcott. During the 70-minute chat, which can be seen below, Collen offered his insights on songwriting and arranging, the art of layering guitars and vocals, working with producer Robert "Mutt" Lange, using heavy-gauge strings...February 12, 2021
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Is Working On A Christmas Song
In an interview with VOA Music's "Border Crossings" — conducted before the holidays but just recently uploaded to YouTube — Tommy Lee was asked if there is a chance fans could ever get a Christmas album from MÖTLEY CRÜE. He laughed and said (see video below): "That's funny. I don't think the dudes i...February 6, 2021
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ADRIAN SMITH + RICHIE KOTZEN: Go Behind The Scenes Of 'Taking My Chances' Music Video
SMITH/KOTZEN, the electrifying collaboration between guitarists and vocalists Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, will release its self-titled debut album on March 26 via BMG. Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for the disc's first single, "Taking My Chances", can be s...February 5, 2021
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LAMB OF GOD To Release Deluxe Edition Of Self-Titled Album With Bonus Tracks, Live Album And Live DVD
LAMB OF GOD will issue a three-disc deluxe edition of last year's critically acclaimed self-titled album featuring the full record with two bonus tracks and a live version of the album, along with a DVD performance of "Lamb Of God" on March 26 via Epic Records. "This album, and in particular this de...February 5, 2021
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