In early November, David Ellefson (MEGADETH) conducted an interview with Darryl Jones (THE ROLLING STONES) at the 2013 Bass Player Live! award show and concert at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, California. You can now watch the chat below. Hartke, one of the leading bass amplification manufacturers in the world, left a mark on Los ...
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ANIMETAL USA, the American counterpart to ANIMETAL, the Japanese heavy metal band which specialized in metal covers of popular Japanese anime/tokusatsu theme songs, has inked a deal with Warner Bros. for the release of the band's third album, tentatively due in late 2014. ANIMETAL USA is: * Mike Vescera (OBSESSION, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, LOUDNESS) - Vocals ...
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Ron Fauth Rockography has uploaded video footage of the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE performing the song "Cold" at the fourth annual Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards, which was held on August 25 at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Check it out below. Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE now features Tate along with guitarist Kelly ...
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Hartke, one of the leading bass amplification manufacturers in the world, left a mark on Los Angeles' Fonda Theatre on November 9 at Bass Player LIVE! The company brought together some of music's finest players for an all-star tribute to bass legend Geezer Butler. The all-star lineup partnered vocalists Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR), Doug ...
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"Randy Rhoads Remembered: A Celebration Of A Legend" is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. From the creators of "Bonzo Bash" (the celebration show for LED ZEPPELIN's John Bonham), Brian Tichy and Joe Sutton bring you yet another celebration for an icon! Tichy and Sutton, ...
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Ron Fauth Rockography has uploaded video footage of the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE performing the song "Jet City Woman" at the fourth annual Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards, which was held on August 25 at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Check it out below. Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE now features Tate along with ...
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Hartke, one of the leading bass amplification manufacturers in the world, left a mark on Los Angeles' Fonda Theatre on Saturday, November 9 at Bass Player LIVE! The company brought together some of music's finest players for an all-star tribute to bass legend Geezer Butler. The all-star lineup partnered vocalists Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE ...
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On November 7 at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, California, the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE acoustically performed the entire setlist that was played by the original band during their 1992 "MTV Unplugged" show. They also played other QUEENSRŸCHE hits and favorites. More fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. "MTV Unplugged" ...
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Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE), Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX), Corey Taylor (STONE SOUR, SLIPKNOT), Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW), David Ellefson (MEGADETH), Frank Bello (ANTHRAX), Jason Newsted (NEWSTED, METALLICA), Chris Broderick (MEGADETH), Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) and Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO) are among the musicians who took part in the Bass Player LIVE! ...
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Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE), Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX), Corey Taylor (STONE SOUR, SLIPKNOT), Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW), David Ellefson (MEGADETH), Frank Bello (ANTHRAX), Jason Newsted (NEWSTED, METALLICA), Chris Broderick (MEGADETH), Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) and Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO) are among the musicians who took part in the Bass Player LIVE! ...
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On November 7 at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, California, the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE acoustically performed the entire setlist that was played by the original band during their 1992 "MTV Unplugged" show. They also played other QUEENSRŸCHE hits and favorites. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. "MTV Unplugged" setlist ...
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Just in time for Halloween, a scarily impressive alliance of metal and hard rock luminaries has formed to create one of the most depraved abominations of musical crossbreeding in history — an all-metal tribute to the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson, available on CD October 22! Never before have such quintessential pop hits as "Beat ...
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On October 20, the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE performed at the Monsters Of Rock festival in São Paulo. Professionally filmed video footage of the entire concert can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Best I Can 02. Breaking The Silence 03. Cold 04. Another Rainy Night (Without You) 05. Big ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of PROJECT ROCK (formerly ROCKSTAR) — the new band featuring former and current members of JUDAS PRIEST, ALICE COOPER, OZZY OSBOURNE and SCORPIONS — performing the SCORPIONS classic "Still Loving You" on October 16 at Jagger club in St. Petersburg, Russia can be seen below. PROJECT ROCK last spring completed its first ...
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QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was recently interviewed by 13-year-old radio host Miles "The Shoe" Schuman. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. On November 7 at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, California, the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE will acoustically perform the entire setlist that was played by the original ...
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On October 20, the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE was interviewed on Brazil's "Multi Show" after the band's appearance at the Monsters Of Rock festival in São Paulo. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is professionally filmed video footage of the Monsters Of Rock performance. During a recent interview with
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Just in time for Halloween, a scarily impressive alliance of metal and hard rock luminaries has formed to create one of the most depraved abominations of musical crossbreeding in history — an all-metal tribute to the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson, available on CD October 22! Never before have such quintessential pop hits as "Beat ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of PROJECT ROCK (formerly ROCKSTAR) — the new band featuring former and current members of JUDAS PRIEST, ALICE COOPER, OZZY OSBOURNE and SCORPIONS — performing on October 12 in Krasnoyarsk, Russia can be seen below. PROJECT ROCK last spring completed its first week-long tour of Russia where they played classic songs from ...
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During a brand new interview with WashingtonTimes.com, QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if he has noticed any sort of fan backlash due to the split with the other original members of QUEENSRŸCHE. "I hardly have noticed a difference, really," he said. "It's been really kind of smooth sailing. The shows have been ...
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A promotional video for the second Russian tour from PROJECT ROCK (formerly ROCKSTAR) — the new band featuring former and current members of JUDAS PRIEST, ALICE COOPER, OZZY OSBOURNE and SCORPIONS — can be seen below. PROJECT ROCK last spring completed a week-long tour of Russia where they played classic songs from their respective bands. ...
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"Here's To Us", the first-ever original song written and recorded by PROJECT ROCK (formerly ROCKSTAR) — the new band featuring former and current members of JUDAS PRIEST, ALICE COOPER, OZZY OSBOURNE and SCORPIONS — can be streamed using the SoundCloud widget below. (Note: The track begins around the six-minute, 45-second mark.) The song was premiered ...
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An interview with PROJECT ROCK's (formerly ROCKSTAR) members Keri Kelli and James Kottak conducted on October 1 in Moscow, Russia can be seen below. Featuring former and current members of JUDAS PRIEST, ALICE COOPER, OZZY OSBOURNE and SCORPIONS, PROJECT ROCK last spring completed a week-long tour of Russia where they played classic songs from their ...
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Just in time for Halloween — the first-ever all--metal tribute to the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson, will be released, featuring an all-star lineup that will raise the dead! "Thriller – A Metal Tribute To Michael Jackson" features outstanding performances by Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), Danny Worsnop (ASKING ALEXANDRIA), Elias Soriano (NONPOINT), Lajon Witherspoon (SEVENDUST), Phil ...
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On November 7 at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, California, the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE will acoustically perform the entire setlist that was played by the original band during their 1992 "MTV Unplugged" show. They will also perform other QUEENSRŸCHE hits and favorites. "MTV Unplugged" setlist was as follows: 01. I Will Remember 02. ...
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On October 17, Rock Against MS returns to the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, California with yet another amazing all-star lineup. On the heels of a spectacular sold-out show last March 27, the rock stars return in support of longtime friend and publicist Nancy B. Sayle. This rock-fueled concert is to help raise awareness ...
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James Anaya of "The Hellion Rocks" on Bleach Bangs Radio recently conducted an interview with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Asked about his current gig as the touring bassist for the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE, Sarzo told ...
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In the four-and-a-half-minute clip below, legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT) and his guitarist brother, Robert Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, HURRICANE), share how the JTV-89 guitar and Relay G50 digital wireless system help them recreate the iconic concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" on tour with the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE. The current ...
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Hold your excitement, metal fans, here's the ultimate Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp specifically for you metalheads. Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp is proud to present JUDAS PRIEST bandmembers — including singer Rob Halford, bassist Ian Hill, drummer Scott Travis, and guitarist Richie Faulkner. (Please note: Glenn Tipton is still in the band but is ...
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Bass Player Live! 2013 is scheduled for November 9 and 10 in Hollywood, California. The annual event will feature musician clinics and exhibitors at S.I.R. Studios and will be highlighted by the November 9 Bass Player LIVE! Concert & Awards Show presented by Hartke. This all-star concert will take place at the historic Fonda Theatre ...
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Making It In Music recently conducted an interview with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Making It In Music: Rudy, you've been a member of some of the biggest acts in rock and roll, which undoubtedly goes hand in hand ...
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