WOLFGANG VAN HALEN DISCUSSES THE CHALLENGE OF PLAYING ALL THE INSTRUMENTS ON ALL OF HIS RECORDINGS
In a new interview with Cutter’s Rockcast, Mammoth frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked about his decision to play all the instruments and sing all the vocals on the band’s recordings. He said (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net): “It was initially just a challenge. ‘Cause I had these ideas I was writing on my own, and I wanted to see if I […]
STYX AND CHICAGO ANNOUNCE “THE WINDY CITIES TOUR – ALL THE HITS…YOUR KIND OF TOUR” SUMMER 2026
Two of music’s biggest bands, legendary multi-Platinum rockers Chicago and Styx, got their start in Chicago, and now they’re joining together for their first-ever co-headlining tour, bringing the best of the Midwest to venues nationwide with The Windy Cities Tour – All The Hits…Your Kind of Tour begins July 13th in West Palm Beach, FL […]
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: IS IMAGE IMPORTANT FOR A BAND, OR IS THE MUSIC, THE ONLY THING THAT SHOULD MATTER?
As a female, I would suppose, more women than not, would agree, that image matters. Since I am one of those outlier females, the music is far more important, to me. If there is an attractive member in the band, that is just icing on the cake. I know some may not believe me, but […]
NEW BOOK, “TALK TO ME: CONVERSATIONS WITH ACE FREHLEY,” AVAILABLE NOW
On October 16th, 2025, the rock world lost one of its true icons – when Ace Frehley passed away at the age of 74. As the original “Spaceman” and lead guitarist in KISS, Frehley inspired and influenced countless other guitar players in his wake. Serving as a member of the band throughout the ’70s (an […]
METAL HALL OF FAME TAKES OVER THE SUNSET STRIP FOR 2026 BLOWOUT BASH
“We invite all the fans to join us in celebrating the 80’s,” says Metal Hall of Fame Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “Get ready to unleash your inner metal spirit, and Dress in Leather, Studs, Big Hair, and All The Metal You Can Handle Two iconic venues, one legendary night!! Hosted by Eddie Trunk and entertainment personality Cathy […]
MEGADETH ANNOUNCE CANADIAN TOUR STOPS, IN SUPPORT OF THEIR LAST STUDIO ALBUM, OUT JANUARY 23RD
Following the January 23rd release of their self-titled final studio album, Megadeth will launch their farewell tour in North America (see dates here) with a cross-country headline tour of Canada. The dates begin on February 15th in Victoria, BC and include stops in Calgary, Winnipeg, and Ottawa before wrapping up on March 6th in Quebec City, […]