In Memory Of…
However his story is sliced, Paul Di'Anno comes out as an integral figure in heavy metal history. Rightly revered for his vocals on the first two IRON MAIDEN albums, he blazed brightly but briefly at a critical moment in the genre's evolution. When he passed away in October 2024, the outpouring of l... ... Continue Reading
ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN's JACKSON Guitar Now Available in New Finish
Jackson has announced a new finish available on Scott Ian's X-Series Signature V KVXT Guitar: Gloss Black. This metal thrasher features a three-ply black pickguard with gold hardware, gold speed knobs, single volume and tone controls and a black three-way toggle switch. This model even features an o... ... Continue Reading
L.A. GUNS' TRACII GUNS: METALLICA's 'JAMES HETFIELD Has Ended Up Being The Bravest Man In Rock'
On a new episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS), L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns expressed his appreciation and respect for METALLICA frontman James Hetfield. He said (as tra... ... Continue Reading
DAVID ELLEFSON Says How A Band Splits Its Money Is 'An Important Discussion' For Musicians To Have Early On
Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and ex-FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell made their first-ever co-panelist appearances together on the latest Support Life And Music SLAM Summit episode, hosted by Jack Mangan. The topic was musician infighting, a subject familiar to both of them, on the heels... ... Continue Reading
CHEVELLE Releases Music Video For 'Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)'
This past March, CHEVELLE unleashed its first new music in four years with the single "Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)". It's a gnarly, riffy rager with more hooks than a tackle box and alternately snarling and melodic vocals. Push and pull tension define the song, which leads to thrilling, dissonant b... ... Continue Reading
JOHN 5 And RICHIE KOTZEN Announce Fall 2025 U.S. Tour
For the first time ever, guitar greats John 5 and Richie Kotzen will head out on the road together this year. The trek will launch October 16 and run through November, hitting markets across the U.S.Says John 5: "I've got a brand-new show and a whole bunch of songs we haven't played in a long time... ... Continue Reading
STEVE PERRY Teams Up With WILLIE NELSON For New Version Of JOURNEY's 'Faithfully'
Former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry has released a cover of the band's classic power ballad "Faithfully", featuring a guest appearance by country legend Willie Nelson.Recorded at Ronnie's Place in Nashville, Tennessee and at Steve's studio, Love Box, the track, which was made available via Dark Horse... ... Continue Reading
GIL MOORE Marvels At TRIUMPH's 'Amazing' Renaissance Ahead Of First-Ever Tribute Album
By David E. GehlkeTechnically, TRIUMPH's last full shows were all the way back in 2008 — a lifetime if we're speaking in classic rock terms. The legendary Canadian power rock trio had previously disbanded in 1993 and never quite had to experience the natural drop / career slump that has accompanied... ... Continue Reading
'Tearing Down The Orange Curtain': New Book Tells Untold Story Of Orange County Punk Scene
"Tearing Down The Orange Curtain: How Punk Rock Brought Orange County To The World" from journalists Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn is due out May 20, 2025 via Da Capo. The 400-page book explores the trajectory of punk and ska from their humble beginnings to their peak popularity years, where their cu... ... Continue Reading
BORN OF OSIRIS Announces New Album 'Through Shadows'
Progressive metalcore pioneers BORN OF OSIRIS have announced their forthcoming album "Through Shadows", due out Friday, July 11 via Sumerian Records. The LP is the band's newest body of work following up their critically acclaimed 2021 album "Angel Or Alien". In celebration of the news, the quartet... ... Continue Reading