LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton has weighed in on AC/DC's decision to use Axl Rose as the the lead singer of the band's current tour, calling it "a logical move." AC/DC postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American trek after doctors told Brian Johnson he faced a total loss of hearing ...
July 2016 - Blabbermouth Archive
JUDAS PRIEST, IN FLAMES, DEATH ANGEL, ANNIHILATOR Featured On 'Wacken 2015 - 26 Years Louder Than Hell'
Just in time for this year's Wacken Open Air festival that will see another 75,000 metalheads having the time of their lives this summer, UDR Music is pleased to announce the release of "Live At Wacken 2015 - 26 Years Louder Than Hell", a double CD/DVD (or Blu-ray) set hitting North American stores on August ...
More Video Footage Of Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Talking About His 'Influx' Art Collection
On July 23, fans of drumming great Nick Menza will see and be able to own the art collection the drummer/artist was planning to release prior to his sudden passing. The Menza family, the musician's management, and art publisher SceneFour will release the collection on what would have been the drummer's 52nd birthday. Just two ...
Video: HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Covers ALICE COOPER's 'I'm Eighteen' With THEE ROCK N' ROLL RESIDENCY
HALESTORM singer Lzzy Hale joined THEE ROCK N' ROLL RESIDENCY on stage last night (Tuesday, July 5) at Harp & Fiddle in Nashville, Tennessee to perform a cover version of the Alice Cooper classic "I'm Eighteen". You can watch fan-filmed video footage of her appearance below. HALESTORM is currently preparing to record a third covers ...
Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Is Battling Cancer, Says BLAZE BAYLEY
Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno is battling cancer but is "doing okay" and "is responding to treatment," it has been revealed. Back in May, it was announced that Di'Anno was hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue, forcing him to cancel his previously announced June 2016 tour of Brazil. His ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ bandmates stated ...
CLIFF WILLIAMS On Playing With AC/DC: 'I Don't Know What Else I Would Wanna Do'
Legendary hard rockers AC/DC have uploaded a new two-minute video clip in which bassist Cliff Williams talks about his role in the band. He says in the clip: "AC/DC has been… you know, just… I don't know what else I would wanna do. I love the music and I love playing in the band, and ...
GODSMACK Frontman SULLY ERNA To Release 'Hometown Life' Solo Album
GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna has set "Hometown Life" as the title of his second solo album, to be released later in the year. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Hometown Life 02. Your Own Drum 03. Different Kind of Tea 04. Take All Of Me 05. Don't Comfort Me 06. Turn ...
EX-MEGADETH And BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist JAMES LOMENZO: How I Landed Gig With JOHN FOGERTY
Bassist James LoMenzo, who has played with MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and WHITE LION, was interviewed by Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon at a recent installment of the "Ultimate Jam Night", the long-running weekly free music show held at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. You can now watch the ...
MIKE PORTNOY: Why Now Is Right Time To Bring DREAM THEATER's '12 Step Suite' To Life On Stage
Prog-rock fans are in for a treat on next February's Cruise To The Edge music vacation: iconic drummer and former member of DREAM THEATER, Mike Portnoy will — for the first time ever — perform the band's "12 Step Suite" in its entirety on the cruise. The music documents the musician's battle with alcoholism, and ...
MASTODON, ARCH ENEMY, DEATH ANGEL Members Help METAL ALLEGIANCE Pay Tribute To 'Fallen Heroes'
METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL, will release a special EP, titled "Fallen Heroes", on August 12. The band united to pay homage to the three legends — Lemmy Kilmister, David Bowie and Glenn Frey — who impacted not just their ...