QUESTION OF THE WEEK FROM POSTER SILAS BARABY: WHERE WAS YOUR FAVORITE RECORD STORE? DOES IT STILL EXIST?
I had a few Record Factory and Zig Zag Records come to mind. Both in Brooklyn NY, and I doubt either exist.
ROSS THE BOSS REVEALS ALS DIAGNOSIS
It was revealed today that Ross “The Boss” Friedman, founding member of punk rock legends The Dictators and heavy metal stalwarts Manowar, has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig Disease. The diagnosis followed several months of seemingly unrelated symptoms that included weakness in his hands and legs. A series […]
BOB DAISLEY DISCUSSES “HOLY GRAIL” REHEARSAL TAPES WITH RANDY RHOADS, SAYS “I’VE GOT ABOUT SEVEN OR EIGHT HOURS’ WORTH OF [MATERIAL]”
In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, Bob Daisley, the 75-year-old veteran rock/metal bassist and songwriter, who performed on — and wrote/co-wrote the lyrics/music for — a good portion of Ozzy Osbourne‘s early solo catalog, was asked about the status of his legendary “Holy Grail” tapes, which are rumored to contain around seven hours of recording sessions […]
SKID ROW PARTNER WITH SWEETWATER TO FIND THEIR NEW VOCALIST
Skid Row has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with U.S. company Sweetwater, the world’s leading online retailer of musical instruments and pro-audio equipment, to search worldwide for their next lead vocalist. The collaboration invites singers from around the world to audition for the opportunity to front one of rock’s most enduring and respected bands. n 2026, Skid Row marks its […]
TOMMY ALDRIDGE DISCUSSES GUITAR LEGENDS, MENTIONS JOHN SYKES, RANDY RHOADS, GARY MOORE AND STEVE VAI
Legendary heavy rock drummer Tommy Aldridge has discussed the greatest guitar players he has worked with during his career in his first interview of 2026. The three-minute clip, conducted by Robert Scott of Phantom Four, can be seen below. Following the soft launch of his new official web site, AldridgeWorld.com, the 75-year-old drummer says he has no plans to retire […]
ANNUAL “ROCK FOR RONNIE” CONCERT IN THE PARK BENEFITTING RONNIE JAMES DIO STAND UP & SHOUT CANCER FUND SET FOR MAY 31STAT AUTRY MUSEUM IN GRIFFITH PARK, TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
This year’s Rock For Ronnie Concert in the Park, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, is set for Sunday afternoon, May 31st, 11AM to 6PM, at the outdoor space adjacent to the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park (opposite the LA Zoo). An afternoon of live rock music, silent […]