The eleventh episode of "Metalhead To Head", a web-only show where metal masters sit down together for surprisingly candid conversation and plenty of one-time-only music demonstrations and collaborations, can be seen in two parts below. The episode features Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS) and Arejay Hale (HALESTORM). New episodes will debut every other ...
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Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT, ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO), Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD), Jeff Young (MEGADETH), Joel Hoekstra (NIGHT RANGER, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) and Mike Orlando (ADRENALINE MOB) are among the guitarists who are taking part in the "Randy Rhoads Remembered: A Celebration Of A Legend" East Coast mini-tour, which kicked off on June 3 in Asbury Park, New ...
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The tenth episode of "Metalhead To Head", a web-only show where metal masters sit down together for surprisingly candid conversation and plenty of one-time-only music demonstrations and collaborations, can be seen in two parts below. The episode features Marty Friedman (MEGADETH) and Ben Weinman (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN). New episodes will debut every other Wednesday. ...
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The ninth episode of "Metalhead To Head", a web-only show where metal masters sit down together for surprisingly candid conversation and plenty of one-time-only music demonstrations and collaborations, can be seen in two parts below. The episode features Michael Sweet (STRYPER) and Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT). New episodes will debut every other Wednesday. Always at 1 ...
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Russia's Classic Rock magazine has uploaded a 14-minute video report on the April 18 concert in Moscow from PROJECT ROCK (formerly ROCKSTAR), the new band featuring former and current members of JUDAS PRIEST, ALICE COOPER, OZZY OSBOURNE and AC/DC. The clip includes performance footage as well as an interview with the group's lead singer, Tim ...
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Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT, ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO), Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD), Jeff Young (MEGADETH), Joel Hoekstra (NIGHT RANGER, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) and Mike Orlando (ADRENALINE MOB) are among the guitarists who will take part in the "Randy Rhoads Remembered: A Celebration Of A Legend" East Coast mini-tour, set to take place in early June. Brian Tichy, Joe ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of QUIET RIOT's May 17 concert at Light Club in Hermosillo, Mexico can be seen below. QUIET RIOT's new lineup — featuring vocalist Jizzy Pearl (LOVE/HATE, L.A. GUNS, ADLER'S APPETITE, RATT) — made its live debut on New Year's Eve (December 31, 2013) at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Flagstaff, Arizona. ...
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The eighth episode of "Metalhead To Head", a web-only show where metal masters sit down together for surprisingly candid conversation and plenty of one-time-only music demonstrations and collaborations, can be seen in two parts below. The episode features Eric Choi (WE CAME AS ROMANS) and Alex Lopez (SUICIDE SILENCE). New episodes will debut every other ...
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"This Is Your Life", the official tribute to album to Ronnie James Dio, will be released as a special-edition double red-color vinyl LP on July 8 via Rhino Records. July 8 is just two days before Ronnie's birthday, making this release even more special to fans and collectors alike. "This Is Your Life" ...
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A week after announcing his departure from WHITESNAKE, guitarist Doug Aldrich has released a new statement explaining the reasons behind his decision to leave the group as well as offering a glimpse into his musical future. Said Doug: "As there is still some question regarding my situation with WHITESNAKE, I want to officially clear the ...
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The seventh episode of "Metalhead To Head", a web-only show where metal masters sit down together for surprisingly candid conversation and plenty of one-time-only music demonstrations and collaborations, can be seen in two parts below. The episode features Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, WHITESNAKE) and Frank Bello (ANTHRAX). New episodes will debut every ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of QUIET RIOT's May 9 performance at Pharr Events Center in Pharr, Texas can be seen below. QUIET RIOT's new lineup — featuring vocalist Jizzy Pearl (LOVE/HATE, L.A. GUNS, ADLER'S APPETITE, RATT) — made its live debut on New Year's Eve (December 31, 2013) at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Flagstaff, ...
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Video footage of PROJECT ROCK (formerly ROCKSTAR) — the new band featuring former and current members of JUDAS PRIEST, ALICE COOPER, OZZY OSBOURNE and AC/DC — performing its first-ever original song, "Here's To Us", on April 18 at Izvestia Hall in Moscow, Russia can be seen below. The studio version of "Here's To Us" was ...
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The sixth episode of "Metalhead To Head", a web-only show where metal masters sit down together for surprisingly candid conversation and plenty of one-time-only music demonstrations and collaborations, can be seen in two parts below. The episode features Joe Satriani (CHICKENFOOT) and Vinnie Paul Abbott (HELLYEAH, PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN). New episodes will debut every other Wednesday. ...
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Wendy Dio, the wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, was interviewed on a recent edition of Alice Cooper's radio show, "Nights With Alice Cooper". You can now stream the chat using the audio player below. Ronnie James Dio is one of the most beloved figures in rock history. His gifts, both as ...
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Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with current QUIET RIOT singer Jizzy Pearl (formerly of LOVE/HATE, L.A. GUNS, ADLER'S APPETITE and RATT) on April 29 at the Newport Beach Film Festival. You can now watch the chat below. "Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back: The Quiet ...
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Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp is bringing in your all time favorite rock stars for a special summer edition of Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp featuring Brad Whitford (AEROSMITH), Warren DeMartini (RATT), George Lynch (DOKKEN), Stephen Perkins (JANE'S ADDICTION), and Stu Hamm. Special guests are set to participate in master classes and jam with campers. ...
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More than thirty years after setting forth on the musical journey that would become known as QUEENSRŸCHE, singer Geoff Tate — one of rock's quintessential front men and the lead vocalist heard on all QUEENSRŸCHE hits — will be performing his farewell tour as QUEENSRŸCHE beginning in late July. The announcement of the tour, "Queensrÿche ...
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The fifth episode of "Metalhead To Head", a web-only show where metal masters sit down together for surprisingly candid conversation and plenty of one-time-only music demonstrations and collaborations, can be seen in two parts below. The episode features Marco Mendoza (BLACK STAR RIDERS, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE) and Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS, TALAS). ...
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Any Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival attendee surely would love to relive their treasured memories from their greatest hard rock and heavy metal festival experience over and over again — and now it's possible! Introducing "Mayhem: 2008-2013": a collection of dynamic and bold photos spanning the first six years of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem ...
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Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST), Scott Ian (ANTHRAX), Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR), Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN), Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH, LAST IN LINE) and members of HALESTORM are among the musicians who ere interviewed at the March 17 exclusive VIP listening party for the Ronnie James ...
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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 AC/DC — performing on April 11 at the Milo Concert Hall in Novgorod, Russia can be seen below. PROJECT ROCK is putting the finishing touches on its debut album. The ...
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PROJECT ROCK (formerly ROCKSTAR) — the new band featuring former and current members of JUDAS PRIEST, ALICE COOPER, OZZY OSBOURNE and AC/DC — kicked off yet another tour of Russia earlier this month. Some fan-filmed footage can be seen below. PROJECT ROCK is putting the finishing touches on its debut album. The band's lead singer, ...
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Drummer Simon Wright (DIO, AC/DC, UFO, DIO DISCIPLES, Geoff Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE) was interviewed by Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" at the March 17 exclusive VIP listening party for the Ronnie James Dio tribute album "This Is Your Life" and awards gala at the Avalon in Hollywood, California. Check out the ...
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The fourth episode of "Metalhead To Head", a web-only show where metal masters sit down together for surprisingly candid conversation and plenty of one-time-only music demonstrations and collaborations, can be seen in two parts below. The episode features David Ellefson (MEGADETH) and Doug "Dug" Pinnick (KING'S X, KXM). New episodes will debut every other Wednesday. ...
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"This Is Your Life", the tribute to album to Ronnie James Dio, sold around 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 20 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD arrived in stores on April 1 via Rhino. Ronnie James Dio is one of the most ...
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Belgian metal legends OSTROGOTH have announced their new lineup, featuring original members Mario "Grizzly" Pauwels on drums and Rudy "White Shark" Vercruysse on guitar, joined by singer Josey Hindrix, guitarist Dario Frodo and new bass player Stripe, who replaces the recently departed Marnix "Bronco" Van de Kauter. OSTROGOTH's latest incarnation made its live debut this ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of QUIET RIOT's March 31 performance on the Monsters Of Rock cruise can be seen below. QUIET RIOT's new lineup — featuring vocalist Jizzy Pearl (LOVE/HATE, L.A. GUNS, ADLER'S APPETITE, RATT) — made its live debut on New Year's Eve (December 31, 2013) at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Flagstaff, Arizona. ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE performing on March 30 at Brewster Street Icehouse in Corpus Christi, Texas can be seen below (courtesy of Chris Ramon / GSXRC1300 on YouTube). The current touring lineup of Geoff Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE includes bassist John Moyer (DISTURBED, ADRENALINE MOB), renowned drummer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brian ...
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German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS performed last night (Saturday, April 5) at the 2014 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The concert was one of several events which are highlighting the spectacular off-track celebrations that mark Bahrain International Circuit's (BIC) 10th anniversary. Longtime SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak did not perform with his bandmates at ...
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