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KINGDOM COME: More Dates Announced For 30th-Anniversary Tour

A revamped version of KINGDOM COME — comprised of guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, bassist Johnny B. Frank, drummer James Kottak, along with singer Keith St. John (formerly of MONTROSE and LYNCH MOB) — will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's self-titled debut album by...

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MASTODON Members Comment On Manager's Cancer Battle

Members of MASTODON have commented on their longtime manager's cancer battle. Late last month, the Atlanta progressive metal band canceled its tour with DINOSAUR JR. "due to a critical situation of a member of the MASTODON family," according to a statement released by the group. Over the weekend, vo...

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Death By Metal

Depending on who you talk to, Chuck Schuldiner was a visionary, a perfectionist or a short fused volatile, creative being. A common ground appraisal is that the late legend of DEATH, previously known as MANTAS, and CONTROL DENIED changed death metal forever by having the stones to fuse progressive a...

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CHEAP TRICK Putting Finishing Touches On New Studio Album

CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen has confirmed to the Lazer 103.3 radio station that the band is putting the finishing touches on a new studio album, to be released in late 2018 or early 2019. "Robin [Zander] just finished the last of the vocals about three days ago," he said (hear audio below). "...

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STEVEN TYLER And NUNO BETTENCOURT Cover THE ROLLING STONES' 'Brown Sugar' For 'Muscle Shoals… Small Town, Big Sound' Album

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler's cover version of THE ROLLING STONES' 1971 hit "Brown Sugar" is featured on "Muscle Shoals… Small Town, Big Sound", a compilation album in tribute to Alabama's Muscle Shoals sound, which will be released September 28 on BMG. EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt also pl...

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JAMES KOTTAK Admits He Is A Recovering Alcoholic, Says Upcoming KINGDOM COME Tour Will Be 'A Party'

A revamped version of KINGDOM COME — comprised of guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, bassist Johnny B. Frank, drummer James Kottak, along with singer Keith St. John (formerly of MONTROSE and LYNCH MOB) — will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's self-titled debut album by...

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BILL WARD Says He Is 'Very Much At Peace' Six Years After Painful Split With BLACK SABBATH

Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward says that he is "very much at peace," more than six years after he parted ways with the band for the final time. Ward was on board for the SABBATH reunion when it was first announced in November 2011, but backed out soon after. He later claimed that he sat ou...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX And TOMMY LEE Reunite In The Studio

Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee have reunited for a studio project. A picture of the MÖTLEY CRÜE bandmates was posted on the band's Facebook page, along with the caption "28th August 2018." Appearing them in the photo is longtime MÖTLEY CRÜE producer and collaborator Bob Rock. In addition, a brief video of...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Releases Touching Video Tribute To Legendary Guitarist MICK RONSON

DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott has released a touching video tribute to his friend and early guitar hero, the late, great legendary musician Mick Ronson. Filmed in the midst of his band's recent sold-out North American stadium tour, the video opens with a film projector projecting cinematic footag...

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YES FEAT. JON ANDERSON, TREVOR RABIN, RICK WAKEMAN: 'Roundabout' Clip From '50th Anniversary Live At The Apollo'

On September 7, Eagle Vision will release "Yes: 50th Anniversary Live At The Apollo" on DVD, Blu-ray, 2CD and 3LP. A performance clip of the song "Roundabout", taken from "Yes: 50th Anniversary Live At The Apollo", can be seen below. In 2016, Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman combined thei...

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WAR OF THRONES Feat. Former Members Of CRIMSON GLORY, ROB ROCK: 'Savior' Video

WAR OF THRONES's official music video for the song "Savior" can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's debut album, "Conflict In Creation", which was released in March via Sonic Night Music Club. The disc was recorded and mixed by James Fox at Sweet Spot Studio in Seminole, Florida and ma...

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YES FEAT. JON ANDERSON, TREVOR RABIN, RICK WAKEMAN: 'Rhythm Of Love' Clip From '50th Anniversary Live At The Apollo'

On September 7, 2018, Eagle Vision will release "Yes: 50th Anniversary Live At The Apollo" on DVD, Blu-ray, 2CD and 3LP. A performance clip of the song "Rhythm Of Love", taken from "Yes: 50th Anniversary Live At The Apollo", can be seen below. In 2016, Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman com...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Concert To Be Livestreamed By LIVE NATION On Twitter This Friday

Grammy Award-winning, acclaimed alternative rock luminaries SMASHING PUMPKINS have announced that their "Shiny And Oh So Bright" tour will be live-streamed to the world via the "Live Nation Concert Series" on Twitter on Friday, August 24 at 8:15 PT from Seattle, Washington. Fans outside of the U.S....

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STEVE PERRY Pays Tribute To ARETHA FRANKLIN: 'Her Music Was So Important To Me'

Former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry paid tribute to Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul," who died Thursday after it was reported earlier this week that she was "gravely ill" in Detroit. Her family said that the cause of death was advanced pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type. During an appear...

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LAMB OF GOD Drummer's 'Dancing With The Devil' Art Collection: Video Of Creation Process

LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler recently unveiled his fine art debut collection, "Dancing With The Devil". Completed with art team SceneFour, the release is a pioneering effort in the new medium of crafting visual art through drum performance. The video below shows the creation process from inside...