KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has reunited with his former bandmate in Black ‘N Blue, singer Jaime St. James, to write and record a new six-song EP, Bombshell. The effort is now available to order from the duo’s web site, thayerstjames.com. Bombshell track listing: 1. Bombshell2. Bulletproof3. Time of My Life4. Tonight’s the Night5. Magnetic6. I Wanna Fly Thayer and St. James comment, “Our story has always been about friendship first. From the […]

Airbourne give fans — naughty and nice alike — a seasonal surprise with Christmas Bonus, their spirited new single, unwrapped today. Not only does the track contain a guitar solo cunningly constructed to unleash good cheer, even at a distance, but it also features references to the first Die Hard movie, surely the most explosive festive flick of them […]

Great White guitarist Mark Kendall has revealed that he is battling stage four kidney cancer. On November 22nd,the 68-year-old musician, took to his Facebook page to write: “Hello Friends! Just wanted everyone to know I was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer a few months ago. I wanted to wait to go public until I knew a little more about […]

Well, regarding musicians, in my humble opinion, this year had been terrible. Sadly, we have lost many iconic talents, such as, Ozzy Osbourne, Ace Frehley, John James Sykes, as well as, others. But, with that “said,” off the top of my head, I am grateful to, The Kelly Clarkson Show, for introducing me to Whiskey […]

Metal Church return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David Ellefson, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary, and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen. Following the band’s recent tour and return from Australia, Metal […]

This Angry Pen Of Mine: Recovering The Journals Of Layne Staley —an unprecedented look into the creative archive of Alice in Chains vocalist Layne Staley, created in direct collaboration with his family — has debuted as a New York Times Nonfiction Bestseller in its first week. This Angry Pen Of Mine (Weldon Owen; November 11th, 2025) published by […]

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Mötley Crüe has announced The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins, a major 2026 North American tour celebrating two milestones: the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking 2005-2006 Carnival Of Sins tour and the 45th anniversary of the band. The run will bring Mötley Crüe‘s high-impact live show — renowned for its explosive production, unforgettable visuals, and decades-spanning catalog — to […]