Music luminaries will gather for a benefit concert and live auction for Rhonda's Kiss — a foundation that raises money for cancer patients that can't afford treatment — on Tuesday, November 3 at The El Rey Theatre (5515 Wilshire Blvd) in Los Angeles (red carpet: 6:00-7:00 p.m., show starts: 8:00 p.m.). Renowned comedian and actor ...
Robert Williams of Metal-Rules.com conducted an interview with vocalist Biff Byford of British hevy metal legends SAXON in Austin, Texas. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what SAXON fans can expect to hear on the band's forthcoming album, "Battering Ram": "We made the ...
In a brand new interview with Corus Radio, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked about pop superstar Lady Gaga's recent comment that she would rather be called the next IRON MAIDEN than be compared to pop veteran Madonna. "I think she's great, and I agree with her: she's not the next Madonna; she's way ...
On September 9, Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the Alice Cooper band, was interviewed at her guitar clinic at Veerkamp in Mexico City, Mexico. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about what advice she would give to any young musicians, Nita said: "I think the real key to a successful ...
BARONESS, who recently announced the release of its fourth album, "Purple" (due on December 18 via Abraxan Hymns), will launch its first U.S. tour in support of the ten-song album with a round of intimate performances beginning November 27 at the Ace Of Cups in Columbus, Ohio. "We've been off tour for too long," said ...
ALL THAT REMAINS bassist Jeanne Sagan has decided to leave the band to pursue personal interests. The departure is amicable and the band will continue to tour in support of its latest album, "The Order Of Things". ALL THAT REMAINS lead vocalist Phil Labonte explains: "So after nearly 10 years Jeanne Sagan has decided to ...
In a brand new interview with The Irish Times, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was asked for his opinion on the fact that METALLICA hasn't released a new studio album in seven years. He responded: "Funny thing is, I brought that up last night. We were sitting around having some shots, and I said, ...
ZIMMERS HOLE, the project featuring guitarist Jed Simon and bassist Byron Stroud of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, will play its first show in six years on January 23, 2016 at the Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Also scheduled to appear are DAYGLO ABORTIONS, PROCESS, GOLERS and AGGRESSION. ZIMMERS HOLE is best known for its ...
Influential Brooklyn, New York metal progenitors CANDIRIA have signed to Metal Blade Records. The band's first new full-length album since 2009's "Kiss The Lie" is due in 2016. Since forming in 1992, CANDIRIA has released seven full-lengths CDs, two EPs, and survived a serious van crash in 2002. CANDIRIA's John LaMacchia comments: "The band is ...
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler was a guest on the season four premiere of ABC's "Nashville" last night, appearing as himself and covering Patsy Cline's "Crazy" with Hayden Panettiere, who plays Juliette Barnes on the popular television show. Video footage of Tyler's appearance on "Nashville" can be seen below. The single version of the track is ...
