Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars was a recent guest on Kalamazoo’s WRKR‘s, The Rocker Morning Show. Snippets of what was discussed appear below as transcribed by blabbermouth.net. When asked about the variety of sounds, and musical styles, covered on his debut solo album, The Other Side Of Mars. He said , “I think that me being on my own really […]

During a new appearance on the Rockonteurs With Gary Kemp And Guy Pratt podcast, frontman Joe Elliott once again dismissed suggestions that Def Leppard is a heavy metal band. He said (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net), “I have an issue with the term ‘heavy metal’ because everybody outside of rock always thinks if you’re a heavy metal band, it’s like bad news… You […]

Sebastian Bach has a lot to celebrate today. It’s the release day for his much-anticipated Child Within The Man (Reigning Phoenix Music) album—his first solo effort in 10 years—and tonight he’ll launch the U.S. leg of his What Do I Got To Lose? Tour. The singer, songwriter, author, Broadway star, and actor has also released a new […]

Coming off two acclaimed studio albums (Black Dawn, Tightrope),and an energized historic live album, Birth Of Cactus, founding member and world-renowned drummer Carmine Appice returns with the ultimate tribute to his legendary rock band. Temple of Blues – Influences And Friends merges the members of Cactus with a super ensemble of guest artists, all of whom have called the group among their biggest […]

The Dead Daisies have released Light ‘Em Up, the first single and title track of their upcoming album. The full-length disc will follow on September 6th through Germany’s SPV and Japan’s Ward Records. The Dead Daisies frontman John Corabi said, “Hey, gang. We are releasing our first single Light ‘Em Up, from our new record, aptly titled Light ‘Em Up, as well. It’s a kick-ass, […]

Mr. Big will release its tenth studio album, Ten, on July 12th. The LP features 11 new original tracks written by singer Eric Martin and guitarist Paul Gilbert, along with André Pessis and Tony Fanucchi. In a tribute to their late drummer Pat Torpey, Martin, Gilbert and bassist Billy Sheehan have enlisted the exceptional talents of Nick D’Virgilio on drums for Ten, which was produced by Jay Ruston and Mr. Big. As a […]

Heavy metal fans, prepare for the most electrifying tour of the year! Heavy metal frontrunners KK’S Priest – featuring Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals) – and Teutonic metal originators Accept will join forces this fall 2024 for an unmissable North American tour, Both bands […]

Black Country Communion, the renowned rock supergroup featuring the talents of Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian, has just released Enlighten the latest single from their much-anticipated fifth studio album, V, set for release on June 14th. Now available on all major streaming platforms, Enlighten is a triumph of lyrical depth and […]

Please note effective today going forward my daily rock talk show Trunk Nation, previously heard on Volume SiriusXM 106 has moved to channel 103 Faction Talk. Also a new time of 3-5P ET daily. Same show, same call in number. Nightly replay info TBA. Everything on the app as usual. Please note this change. Thanks!

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If in LA I’ll see you this weekend. This Friday I host Shark Island at The Whiskey and this Sunday I host The Rainbow’s 50th anniversary! Also looking forward to hosting Megadeth/Lamb Of God/In Flames in Tulsa at BOK 4/30. In addition I will be appearing at the annual Dallas International Guitar Fest 5/1 only […]