DRUMMER MICK BROWN SAYS THAT THE CLASSIC DOKKEN LINEUP WILL REUNITE FOR SEVERAL SHOWS IN JAPAN
Dokken’s classic lineup of Don Dokken, George Lynch, Jeff Pilson and Mick Brown are to play together live again later this year. Brown confirmed the news that they would take to the stage for six shows in Japan “at the end of this year” and says further live dates could be possible, but they don’t […]
FORMER MEGADETH DRUMMER NICK MENZA PASSES AT AGE 51
Former Megadeth drummer, Nick Menza, died on May 21st, after collapsing onstage during a concert in Studio City, California. He was 51. The drummer’s management confirmed the death in a statement writing, “Nick collapsed during the third song into a set with his band OHM. Earliest reports indicate he suffered a massive heart attack and […]
AEROSMITH GUITARIST JOE PERRY SAYS THE BAND IS NOT LOOKING FOR A NEW SINGER
Apparently rumors have been circulating that Aerosmith were in the market for a new singer. So, to put all the hearsay to rest, guitarist Joe Perry has released the following statement: “Any rumor out there about us looking for another singer is completely untrue. All five of us were just on the phone together talking […]
5/20: BACK FROM VEGAS AND TULSA, HEADED TO ROCK ON THE RANGE, UPDATE!
Back from a week in Vegas and Tulsa. Sorry for the lack of updates but I was running around pretty crazy and didn’t bother lugging my computer. Hope you all kept up via my Twitter and fan FB page. Vegas was great as always. Saw Scorpions and Queensryche last Saturday at The Hard Rock. Scorps […]
SINGER TOM KEIFER DISCUSSES RE-RELEASING A DELUXE VERSION OF HIS SOLO RECORD, ROCK MUSIC, PRINCE AND CINDERELLA
Rock Revolt spoke with former Cinderella frontman, Tom Keifer. Excerpts from the interview appear below. Rock Revolt: Why did you decide to re-release a deluxe version of your solo record? Tom Keifer: I remember looking at it and thinking that a lot of cool things have happened since the release of this record. And a […]
GUITARIST STEVE VAI TO LAUNCH ANNIVERSARY ALBUMS “MODERN PRIMITIVE” AND “PASSION AND WARFARE” ON JUNE 24TH
Steve Vai will launch his 25th anniversary collection containing his two albums Modern Primitive and Passion And Warfare on June 24th. The 2CD pack is a collection of classic songs and previously unreleased material. Modern Primitive includes works-in-progress the guitar virtuoso penned following the release of his debut album Flex-Able in 1984 – which he […]