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ROBERT TRUJILLO Recalls Getting Hit In The Head With A Bottle At SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Concert: 'My Face Was Bleeding'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo reflected on the time he was hit in the head with a bottle prior to his performance with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES on July 1, 1989 at the Giants Of Rock festival in Finland. Also appearing on the bill were...

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GEDDY LEE: 'ALEX LIFESON And I Would Like To Get Back Into The Studio Together And See What Might Happen'

In a new interview with Long Island Weekly, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee, who is currently promoting his upcoming memoir "My Effin' Life", was asked about the possibility of making more music in the not-too-distant future. He responded: "I recently discovered a couple of songs that had been left...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Explains Why He Chooses To Go Out Of His Way To Make His Fans Happy

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Sheena Metal Experience" podcast, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan spoke in general terms about the relationship between fans and artists and weighed in on whether artists owe their fans anything other than a base level of respect for their support. He...

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GEDDY LEE Doesn't Rule Out Performing With ALEX LIFESON As RUSH Again

In a new interview with The Washington Post, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee spoke about reuniting with his longtime bandmate Alex Lifeson for last year's star-studded tribute concerts — one in London, one in Los Angeles — to pay tribute to late FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins. They enlisted a f...

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VAN HALEN's 'Jump' Featured In Christmas Commercial From U.K. Branch Of McDonald's

VAN HALEN's classic song "Jump" is featured in a Christmas commercial from the U.K. branch of McDonald's. Directed by Shannon Murphy, the 90-second spot from advertising agency Leo Burnett UK invites the nation to ask friends, family and co-workers "Fancy A McDonald's Christmas?" The commercial, whi...

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Ex-JETHRO TULL Guitarist MARTIN BARRE Explains Why Band's 'Hard Rock/Metal' GRAMMY Was Well Deserved

METALLICA was nominated for the very first "Hard Rock/Metal Performance" Grammy in 1989, but famously lost to JETHRO TULL, a band distinguished mainly by its heavy use of flute. Fans — and even some audience members — were rightly outraged, though TULL's record label tried to make light of the faux...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Auction 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari At BARRETT-JACKSON Scottsdale Auction

Barrett-Jackson, The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions, will auction a highly desirable, one-of-one 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari owned by legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, multi-platinum solo artist and former VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar during the 2024 Scottsdale Auction, January 20...

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TARJA TURUNEN Explains How Her Time With NIGHTWISH Prepared Her For Her Solo Career

In a new interview with Drew of Metal Roos, Tarja Turunen was asked how her time with NIGHTWISH prepared her for her journey as a solo artist. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Of course, having had the knowledge or the experience of traveling and how it's to tour and how it's to...

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Watch: COREY TAYLOR Covers BLACK SABBATH's 'Fairies Wear Boots' At European Tour Kick-Off

Corey Taylor kicked off his fall 2023 European tour last night (Wednesday, November 8) at the O2 Academy in Leeds, United Kingdom. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. The setlist was as follows: 01. Post Traumatic Blues 02. Tumult (STONE SOUR song) 03. Black Eyes Blue 04. We Are the R...

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SPIRITBOX Collaborates With Superstar Rapper MEGAN THEE STALLION On 'Cobra (Rock Remix)'

Canadian alt-metal band SPIRITBOX has collaborated with Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion on her new release "Cobra (Rock Remix) Feat. Spiritbox". The official visualizer for the track can be seen below. SPIRITBOX and Megan Thee Stallion are both managed by Roc Nation, the American entertainment co...

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VEIL OF MAYA Announces January/February 2024 U.S. Tour

Genre-bending metal powerhouse VEIL OF MAYA will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in January 2024. Support on the trek will come from ANGELMAKER, REFLECTIONS and ALLUVIAL, with LEFT TO SUFFER and UNTIL I WAKE joining the bill on select dates. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Thursday...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE, SLIPKNOT, JUDAS PRIEST And KERRY KING Among Confirmed Acts For WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE 2024

After record-breaking attendance over four days in 2023, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida to kick off the festival season bigger and better than ever May 9-12, 2024. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the addition of...

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JOE SATRIANI And STEVE VAI To Team Up For 'Satch/Vai' 2024 U.S. Tour

For the first time ever, after more than 50 years of friendship, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai will team up for a tour in 2024. Believe it not, this is the first time Joe and Steve will tour as a duo bill, and it comes along with plans to release a new musical collaboration. Says Satriani: "The Satch/V...

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Would DAVE LOMBARDO Be On Board For Hypothetical SLAYER Reunion Tour?

During a new appearance on the "Mark And Me" podcast, Dave Lombardo was asked if he was aware, during his time with SLAYER, of how the band was progressing over time or it was "too much of a whirlwind" that he was caught up in internally. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was cau...

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THE GRATEFUL DEAD Ties Record For Most Top 40 Albums On Billboard 200

THE GRATEFUL DEAD have tied the record for most Billboard Top 40 albums by any act in history. Having previously broken the record as the group with the most Top 40 albums, the band has just earned their 58th album in the Top 40, with the debut of "Dave's Picks Vol. 48" at No. 33 on this week's Bill...