QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali spoke about his battle with stage four pancreatic cancer during a November 20 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation". A few excerpts from the chat follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On where he is in his treatment: Banali: "The way the chemo works now is you go into the hospital, as I ...
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EXODUS: 'Fabulous Disaster Guitar Book' Now Available
The EXODUS "Fabulous Disaster Guitar Book" is now available for pre-order. It is available as a deluxe print edition and digital copy (with EXODUS bookmark and pick set), a standard print edition and a digital eBook edition in the SubLevel Records store at shop.sublevelrecords.com. The digital eBook edition and digital copy ...
SAMMY HAGAR Says With Wealth Comes Responsibility: 'You've Got To Help Other People And Not Just Be About The Money'
During his November 19 appearance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, veteran rock vocalist Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT, MONTROSE) discussed the inspiration behind the title of "Space Between", the debut album by THE CIRCLE. "I wanted people to understand that I am not a left person and I am not a right person," ...
COZY POWELL Biography 'Dance With The Devil' Due In March
Wymer Publishing has set a March 20, 2020 publication date for "Dance With The Devil - The Cozy Powell Story". Legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore once said: "You can't get any better than Cozy, you know. He's always up there on stage going crazy; he always pushes me on when I look ...
GUS G. Looks Back On Making Of OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Scream' Album: 'You Can Say It Was Nerve-Racking'
Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne's band a decade ago, was asked during a recent clinic in Copenhagen, Denmark about the experience of recording the "Scream" album with the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer. He responded (see video below): "You can say it was nerve-racking. They made sure that I was very comfortable. ...
DANKO JONES: 'There Is Definitely A Place For Rock Music Today'
Danko Jones — the guitarist/vocalist of the Canadian hard rock trio DANKO JONES — recently spoke with Loud TV. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's current trajectory: Danko: "Feedback [for] the last two albums has been pretty good, pretty ...
JEFF WATERS Says ANNIHILATOR's New Album Is 'Early-Style, Back-To-The-Roots Stuff'
ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters recently spoke with EMP España. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how he feels about the band's 30-year career: Jeff: "I feel old! [Laughs] In a short answer, I'm honored and happy that I have a small, little piece of being ...
ERIC KRETZ Confirms Next STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Album Will Be Mostly Acoustic
In a recent interview with Australia's Heavy magazine, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS drummer Eric Kretz shared more information about the band's follow-up to their 2018 self-titled album, the first with new vocalist Jeff Gutt. The new effort is not expected to arrive before early 2020. "Yeah, it's an acoustic-ish record," he said ...
DAVE LOMBARDO Has No Plans To Attend SLAYER's Final Show
Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station recently conducted an interview with drum legend Dave Lombardo (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, DEAD CROSS, MISFITS, MR. BUNGLE, FANTÔMAS, GRIP INC., SLAYER). A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he will ever transition out of full-time touring into studio and film scoring work: Dave: "No. ...
Watch VIXEN Perform In Houston
Fan-filmed video footage of VIXEN's November 22 performance at Warehouse Live in Houston, Texas can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "txsurfer4u"). This past January, VIXEN recruited FEMME FATALE's Lorraine Lewis as its new lead singer following the departure of Janet Gardner. Lewis had already performed with VIXEN, having fronted the group in March ...