David Lee Roth Says The Guys In Van Halen Are ‘Getting Along Famously’

Van Halen singer David Lee Roth has released a videotaped message for the fans explaining the reasons for the postponement of 31 of the band’s concerts — starting from their July 7 show at Uncasville, Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena through their September 25 concert at Milwaukee’s Bradley Center. In the videotaped statement, which can be seen below, Roth says, “The band More...

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By Jesse Capps On Sunday, May 20th, 2012

James Hetfield Has “846 Riffs” For Next Metallica Album

Rolling Stone magazine conducted separate interviews with the four members of METALLICA — guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo — during More...

By Jesse Capps On Sunday, May 20th, 2012

New Helix Compilation CD To Be Released In September

Canadian hard rockers HELIX will release a compilation CD entitled “1983-2012″ in September. Singer Brian Vollmer states, “It will feature 19 tracks from various HELIX CDs over the years plus More...

By Jesse Capps On Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Black Sabbath: Bill Ward Asked Us To Remove His Images From Site

Original BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar), Ozzy Osbourne (vocals) and Geezer Butler (bass) have released the following statement: “At the request of [original BLACK SABBATH drummer] Bill Ward, through More...

By Jesse Capps On Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Black Sabbath Plays First Show In Seven Years

BLACK SABBATH performed earlier tonight (Saturday, May 19) at the intimate 3,800-capacity O2 Academy in Birmingham, England as a warm-up for the band’s upcoming appearance at the Download festival. According More...

By Jesse Capps On Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Stone Sour Frontman Says New Album ‘Will Blow People’s Minds’

STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor recently spoke to Revolver magazine about the band’s forthcoming fourth studio album, which is tentatively going to come out in October. The project — which will likely More...

By Jesse Capps On Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Slayer Recording Vocals For New Two-Song EP

During a brand new interview with Greece’s Rock Overdose, SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo revealed that the band is putting the finishing touches on a two-song EP, to be released later this year, possibly in More...

By Jesse Capps On Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Megadeth On Touring, ‘Big Four’ Concerts And Lineup Changes

Amy Harris recently conducted separate interviews with MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover. A couple of excerpts from each chat follow below. Amy Harris: You are a classically trained guitarist, More...

By Jesse Capps On Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Slash Says ‘There Is No Way’ Velvet Revolver Will Reunite Wth Scott Weiland

Slash has once again shot down the possibility of VELVET REVOLVER reuniting with singer Scott Weiland for a new album and tour. Weiland told ABC News Radio last week that he was making new music with VELVET REVOLVER More...

By Jesse Capps On Friday, May 18th, 2012

Van Halen Taking Time Off To ‘Recharge Their Engines’

According to TMZ.com, VAN HALEN decided to postpone 31 of its previously announced summer concerts because the guys in the band felt like the current schedule was “too much, too fast” and they were More...

By Jesse Capps On Friday, May 18th, 2012

Bill Ward Removed From Photos On Black Sabbath’s Official Web Site

Drummer Bill Ward has been removed from all the photos on the homepage and gallery section of BLACK SABBATH‘s official web site after he announced that he was unable to to reach a contractual agreement with More...

By Jesse Capps On Friday, May 18th, 2012

Evanescence, Chevelle, Halestorm Confirmed For ‘Carnival Of Madness’

Carnival Of Madness, the annual touring rock extravaganza, will make its roaring return with rock titans EVANESCENCE, CHEVELLE, HALESTORM and NEW MEDICINE. Kicking off Tuesday, July 31 in Springfield, Illinois, More...