Susan Holmes-McKagan, the wife of GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan, has told Las Vegas Weekly that seeing her husband reunited with singer Axl Rose and guitarist Slash last week at the surprise GN'R gig at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, California, the first show for the classic trio since 1993, "was a ...
April 2016 - Blabbermouth Archive
Two Singers Hint At Being Finalists For STONE TEMPLE PILOTS
Two singers have hinted that they may be finalists for the open frontman position in STONE TEMPLE PILOTS. According to The Pulse Of Radio, auditions begin in Los Angeles on April 18 and STP has announced on Facebook that they have chosen finalists to try out in person. Under that post, former FUEL singer Toryn ...
Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN Announces 'The Brightest Void' Album Prequel
While waiting for the August 5 release of Tarja Turunen's new album, "The Shadow Self", the former NIGHTWISH singer has yet another surprise for her fans: Tarja and earMUSIC have announced the release of the new album's prequel, "The Brightest Void". With over 50 minutes of new music, the extra album will sweeten the wait ...
Report Delves Into Financials Of GUNS N' ROSES' Summer Tour
The three "core" members of the current GUNS N' ROSES reunion lineup — Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan — will evenly split profits from the band's upcoming North American tour, according to Page Six. The three originals are also the only band members whose names are being featured in advertising for the ...
PARADOX To Release 'Pangea' Album In June
German metal veterans PARADOX will celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of their seventh studio album, "Pangea". Due in Europe on June 3 and in the U.S. on June 24 via AFM, the follow-up to 2012's "Tales Of The Weird" will be made available as a CD and on gatefold vinyl. "I have never ...
METALLICA's LARS ULRICH 'Psyched' To Induct DEEP PURPLE Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Tonight
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich will finally get a chance on Friday night (April 8) to induct classic heavy rockers DEEP PURPLE into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. PURPLE has been on the ballot three times and Ulrich has been championing their inclusion for years, and he told The Pulse Of Radio he's looking ...
WHITE WIZZARD Releases New Single And Video 'Break Out'
WHITE WIZZARD's James J LaRue-directed video for the song "Break Out" can be seen below. The track is described in a press release as "fast and furious, etched with the signature WHITE WIZZARD sound." The original 2008 WHITE WIZZARD lineup of singer James Paul Luna, guitarist James J LaRue, bassist Jon Leon and drummer Tyler ...
RAMMSTEIN Sues Germany For Placing Album On Restricted List
According to Deutsche Welle, German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN have filed a lawsuit against Germany for having temporarily indexed their 2009 album "Liebe Ist Für Alle Da" (English-language translation: "There's Enough Love For Everyone"). The German government's Federal Department For Media Harmful To Young Persons (Bundesprüfstelle Für Jugendgefährdende Medien, a.k.a. the BPjM) is tasked ...
Is It 'Metal Or Not?' Featuring ASKING ALEXANDRIA (Video)
PureGrainAudio recently played a fun game of "Metal Or Not?" with ASKING ALEXANDRIA members Denis Shaforostov (vocals) and James Cassells (drums), who shared some completely comical stories involving shitting in mosh pits, bed wetting and more. Check out the clip below. ASKING ALEXANDRIA's new album, "The Black", debuted at No. 9 on ...
VOLBEAT's 'Seal The Deal & Let's Boogie' Album Due In June; Listen To 'The Devil's Bleeding Crown' Single
Danish/American rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT will release their sixth full-length album, "Seal The Deal & Let's Boogie", on June 3 via Republic Records. The CD's first single, "The Devil's Bleeding Crown", has just been made available at radio and can be streamed below in the form of the official lyric video. Fans who