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METALLICA To Headline Second Night Of ATLive Concert Series In Atlanta

METALLICA will headline the second night of ATLive at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, November 6. Says the band: "We're honored to be part of the second annual ATLive two-day festival — featuring two unique, separately ticketed events — this fall when we'll be hitting the...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'I Don't Collaborate With People'

In a new interview with Sonic Perspectives, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen was asked if he would ever want to collaborate again with such musicians as Derek Sherinian (keyboards) and John Macaluso (drums). He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, 'cause I don't collabora...

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MYLES KENNEDY Announces Summer/Fall 2021 U.S. Solo Tour

ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS vocalist Myles Kennedy will embark on a 15-city U.S. solo tour later this summer. Support on the trek will come from Tyler Bryant. Myles said: "Happy to be hitting the road with the full band and our friend Tyler Bryant as support."...

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K.K. DOWNING Says KK'S PRIEST Is 'A Continuation' Of The 'Wonderful Music' He Made With JUDAS PRIEST

In a brand new interview with Planet Rock's "My Planet Rocks", founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing once again elaborated on his decision to call his new band KK'S PRIEST, an obvious nod to his former group. His is joined in KK'S PRIEST by former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens, guita...

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Watch Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS BRODERICK Play JASON BECKER's 'Perpetual Burn' On JASON's Original Hurricane Guitar

A video of former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick playing the Jason Becker song "Perpetual Burn" on Jason's white, 22-fret Hurricane guitar can be seen below. The instrument, pictured on the cover of CACOPHONY's genre-defining "Speed Metal Symphony" and used to record Becker's groundbreaking solo...

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JOE ELLIOTT Says Performing 'All The Young Dudes' At FREDDIE MERCURY Tribute Concert Was 'The Best Four Minutes Of My Life On Stage'

During an appearance on the latest installment of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" music series, DEF LEPPARD singer and founding member Joe Elliott was asked what it was like to join surviving members of QUEEN, along with Ian Hunter, David Bowie and Mick Ronson, for a performance of "All The Young D...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Sells Montana Ranch

According to Trulia, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has sold his ranch in historic Sula, Montana. The listing price was $4.95 million but the final sale price hasn't been disclosed. The property, named "Rockin JN Ranch," which had belonged to Newsted for more than a decade, was previously pu...

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JASON BECKER's Three Most Important Guitars To Go Up For Auction

Legendary guitarist and composer Jason Becker, who has been living with ALS for over 30 years, will offer three of his most important and rare guitars through Guernsey's Auctions, the prestigious New York auction house renowned for offering unique memorabilia and artifacts. These guitars are being s...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'I'm Not A Whiner That's Gonna Whine About Wearing A Mask'

In a new interview with "On The Road To Rock", former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens spoke about how he adapted to strict COVID-related rules and regulations during the coronavirus crisis. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Listen, it is what it is, whatever you think about it. M...

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ROB HALFORD, SAMMY HAGAR, LZZY HALE And SEBASTIAN BACH Among Artists Added To RONNIE JAMES DIO Birthday Virtual Fundraiser

Stand Up And Shout For Ronnie James Dio's Birthday, the Saturday, July 10 global virtual concert produced by Rolling Live Studios, has added a wealth of talent to the already star-studded lineup that will bring together unusual musical pairings for one-of-a-kind performances, special birthday messag...

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K.K. DOWNING Says JUDAS PRIEST Threatened Him With Legal Action Over KK'S PRIEST Name

In a brand new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing elaborated on his decision to call his new band KK'S PRIEST, an obvious nod to his former group. His is joined in KK'S PRIEST by former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens, guitarist A.J....

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K.K. DOWNING 'Didn't Believe A Word' Of What He Wrote In His First JUDAS PRIEST Resignation Letter

In a new interview with Yesterdaze News, K.K. Downing discussed his departure from JUDAS PRIEST as well as the circumstances that led to his decision to write an autobiography, "Heavy Duty: Days And Nights In Judas Priest". The guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was totally frus...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says Pandemic 'Changed Everything About Everything'

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens, who is promoting the upcoming debut album from KK'S PRIEST, told Jason Saulnier in a new interview that the coronavirus pandemic affected his ability to earn a living in a major way. "It changed a lot of things," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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HIGH ON FIRE's MATT PIKE To Release 'Head On A Pike: The Illustrated Lyrics Of Matt Pike'

Rare Bird has announced the release of Matt Pike's "Head On A Pike: The Illustrated Lyrics Of Matt Pike". Pike, guitarist, vocalist and frontman for Grammy Award-winning doom metal band HIGH ON FIRE, began his career in the Bay Area punk and metal scene in 1989 and has been an active and influential...

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K.K. DOWNING Praises TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS-Era JUDAS PRIEST Albums

K.K. Downing has reflected on the albums JUDAS PRIEST made with singer Tim "Ripper" Owens, saying that fans have grown to appreciate them more in the two decades since they were released. Owens joined PRIEST in 1996 and recorded two studio albums with the band — 1997's "Jugulator" and 2001's "Demoli...