Overkill to embark on 25th anniversary "Killfest" tour
Posted November 30, 2009
New Jersey thrash metal veterans Overkill will embark on their 25th anniversary North American tour, dubbed Killfest 2010, in April/May 2010. The trek will span the length of the U.S., hitting spots in Canada, with one final show at New...
Dokken Reunites With George Lynch, Jeff Pilson In Anaheim
Posted November 30, 2009
All the original members of Dokken reunited on stage for the first time in more than a decade last night (Sunday, November 29) at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. According to Andrew Youssef of the OC Weekly, Don...
Fall Out Boy, Anthrax Members Unite in The Damned Things
Posted November 27, 2009
There’s another new supergroup of sorts on the horizon: two members of Fall Out Boy are using their time away from the band to provide riffs and beats for a new heavy metal side project called the Damned Things. FOB...
Rock Confidential Girl Tara Mullins
Posted November 26, 2009
Name: Tara Mullins Location: Dallas, TX Age: 26 Height: 5’3 Weight: 100 Measurements: 32C-23-33 Relationship Status: In A Relationship MySpace URL: www.myspace.com/tara_mullins Website URL: www.tara-mullins.com How do you like to say “hello”? Hi, How Are You? Tell me a little...
Ronnie James Dio diagnosed with stomach cancer
Posted November 25, 2009
Wendy Dio, the wife and manager of legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, has released the following statement: “Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer. We are starting treatment immediately at the Mayo Clinic. After...
All-nighters pay off for Puddle Of Mudd songwriter
Posted November 21, 2009
It's 5 a.m., and while most of his neighbors in Los Angeles sleep, Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin is lounging on his couch with an acoustic guitar, a six-pack of beer and a small recording device to capture new...
Aerosmith members concerned Steven Tyler is back on drugs
Posted November 18, 2009
Steven, we love you. But you need to get sober, and we need to find a new singer. That appears to be the consensus among Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s bandmates, who are dropping loud hints that he is back on...
Motley Crue looks back on Dr. Feelgood, new hits CD out now
Posted November 17, 2009
When Mötley Crüe completed their Saints of Los Angeles tour and Crüe Fest 2 this summer, they turned their attention to their past, revamping their best-of collection for a fresh Greatest Hits, which hits stores today. On the road, the...
Faces eye Mick Hucknall, ex-Sex Pistol for tour
Posted November 17, 2009
The Faces appear ready to play live in 2010, with or without Rod Stewart. After performing with guests at an October 25 show at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the British Performing Rights Society’s Music Members’ Benevolent Fund, the Faces’...
Exclusive Interview: Rob Halford from Judas Priest
Posted November 17, 2009
Rob, thanks for making time for this today. It’s great to talk with you. Jesse, it’s nice to have a chance to talk to you about what’s going on in the world of metal. First off, I have to tell...
Slayer, Megadeth and Testament team up for "American Carnage" tour
Posted November 16, 2009
Slayer. Megadeth. Two names synonymous with fierce, crunching power. Two bands whose histories are inevitably intertwined in defining the thrash/metal genre. Individually, their respective prowess and accomplishments are impressive; but together, they’re brutal and unstoppable. Megadeth and Slayer will join...
Lita Ford breaks her silence about the Runaways movie
Posted November 15, 2009
Queen of Metal Lita Ford is finally speaking out about the infamous bio-pic on her former band, the Runaways, which stars Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett, Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie, and Scout Taylor Compton as Lita. “Most people would...
Tod Howarth's New CD Details
Posted November 15, 2009
Former Frehley’s Comet member Tod Howarth has set “Opposite Gods” as the title of his new solo album. Howarth says, “The title idea came from a conversation that my son and I had about the relentless misdirection of most all...
Bulletboys singer Marq Torien arrested
Posted November 14, 2009
According to the web site of Pasco Sheriff’s Office, which is said to be is the eighth largest law enforcement agency in the state of Florida in terms of population served, Bulletboys singer Marq Torien (born Mark Maytorena) was arrested...
Joe Perry: Aerosmith’s Problems Far From Over
Posted November 11, 2009
Steven Tyler joined Joe Perry onstage last night in New York to sing “Walk This Way” – and announced he wasn’t quitting Aerosmith – it seemed like the troubled group’s problems might be over. But things are far from settled...
Are Aerosmith headed for a Permanent Vacation?
Posted November 5, 2009
“Once the band hit the final note and I walk off stage – then I’ll tell you the whole story,” an exuberant Steven Tyler announced to Classic Rock minutes before Aerosmith played a triumphant set to a crowd of over...