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HULU TO PREMIERE DOCUSERIES, ABOUT THE HISTORY HEAVY METAL, IN 2025
According to Deadline, Hulu is throwing the metal signs with its latest docuseries. The streamer has ordered Into The Void (w/t), which will explores heavy metal history. The eight-part series comes from Vice Studios Canada. It will chronicle the emotional sagas behind the most towering legends and unforgettable artists in heavy metal. It will go behind the stage into the […]
KING DIAMOND UNVEILS NEW VIDEO/SINGLE, “SPIDER LILLY,” FROM FORTHCOMING HORROR TRILOGY
Fresh off a massively successful North American headlining tour, King Diamond offers up a brand new single, Spider Lilly. Spider Lilly is the first single and video taken from King Diamond‘s forthcoming new horror trilogy, of which part one is titled Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920, listen below. The lineup is still the same with King […]
VETERAN MUSICIAN AND RADIO PERSONALITY, KEITH ROTH, IS SET TO RELEASE HIS DEBUT SOLO ALBUM, “THE LAW OF DIMINISHED RETURNS” IN MARCH, LISTEN TO FIRST SINGLE “I DON’T FEEL LIKE THINKING TODAY!”
Lead singer and guitarist with The Dictators and Frankenstein 3000. A veteran musician and song writer for more than 30 years, Keith Roth has recorded on over 50 records as well as producing, performing, touring and writing with many music icons. Since 2003, Keith Roth is currently the host of Ozzy’s Boneyard Ch 38 6pm […]
RAVEN TO RELEASE “CAN’T TAKE AWAY THE FIRE” EP ON FEBRUARY 14TH
Originally formed in 1974, the pioneering Newcastle, U.K. heavy metal legends Raven have been celebrating their 50th anniversary throughout the year and to continue with their celebrations, the band offer an electric gift to their fans on February 14th with the release of their Can’t Take Away The Fire EP. Raven co-founding lead vocalist and bassist John Gallagher comments, “With the […]
METAL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2025 INDUCTEES FOR 9TH ANNUAL GALA INDUCTION CEREMONY
The Metal Hall of Fame announced today a partial list of rockstars that will be Inducted in 2025. The Annual Metal Hall of Fame Charity Gala, where Industry Executives and fans alike attend “The Most Important Night In Hard Rock And Heavy Metal.” takes place on January 22nd, at the Grand Theater in Anaheim, CA, […]
AS FANS DEMAND ENCORE AFTER SOLD-OUT REUNION RUN; CREED ANNOUNCES “THE SUMMER OF ’99” TOUR FOR 2025; 3 DOORS DOWN, DAUGHTRY, BIG WRECK AND MAMMOTH WVH TO ROTATE SUPPORT, BEGINNING JULY 9TH
Due to fan demand, Creed has extended their sold-out The Summer of ’99 Tour with 23 additional dates. Produced by Live Nation, the dates begin July 9th at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY and wraps on August 20th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB with support from 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Mammoth WVH and Big Wreck. Check individual […]
ICONIC GUITARISTS JOE SATRIANI AND STEVE VAI FORM NEW BAND – SET TO EMBARK ON EUROPEAN TOUR IN SUMMER 2025
For the first time in their nearly 50-year musical careers, legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, have united to form the SATCHVAI Band, with plans ignite Europe with an electrifying summer tour. Beginning on June 13th, 2025, this monumental musical journey will feature stops in major cities like London, Paris, Copenhagen, and Amsterdam, […]
GUNS N’ ROSES ANNOUNCE SPRING/SUMMER 2025 MIDDLE EAST AND EUROPEAN TOUR DATES, PUBLIC ENEMY, RIVAL SONS AND SEX PISTOLS FEATURING FRANK CARTER JOINING ON SELECT DATES
Guns N’ Roses announced they will return to the road on a massive 2025 European and Middle East Tour, headlining stadiums and festivals throughout the summer with special guests Public Enemy, Rival Sons and Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter on select dates. Kicking off on May 23rd, the 24 date tour will see the LA legends perform in […]
“BOWL FOR RONNIE” CELEBRITY BOWLING PARTY RAISES OVER $70,000 FOR RONNIE JAMES DIO STAND UP AND SHOUT CANCER FUND, HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EVENT CAN BE SEEN HERE
Rockers, bowling enthusiasts, Dio fans and supporters returned to PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California on November 14 for the annual Bowl For Ronnie Celebrity Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund. Officially sold out well in advance, the event brought in over $70,000 for the music-based cancer charity. […]
IRON MAIDEN’S NIKO MCBRIAN ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT FROM TOURING, SIMON DAWSON ANNOUNCED AS THE BAND’S NEW DRUMMER
Iron Maiden have announced their new touring drummer. Stepping in as the replacement for Nicko McBrain will be Simon Dawson, a former session drummer and Maiden bassist Steve Harris‘s longtime bandmate in British Lion. Iron Maiden, released the following statement, yesterday (December 8th): “As ‘The Future Past Tour’ concludes after 81 shows to over 1.4 million fans, from Ljubljana to the Coachella Valley and […]
LIQUID DEATH AND DEPEND INTRODUCE, “THE PIT DIAPER,” FOR THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE TIME FOR BATHROOM BREAKS WHILE MOSHING
[Dana’s note: I am reprinting this story merely for the goof, and for those who might feel this would make a great present. Happy Holidays 😉 ] Liquid Death has introduced the greatest accessory for concertgoers everywhere — the limited-edition Pit Diaper powered by Depend. Endorsed by drummer Ben Koller (Converge, Mutoid Man, Killer Be Killed, All Pigs Must Die),the Pit Diaper locks away recycled Liquid Death […]
TREMONTI RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK “THE END WILL SHOW US HOW,” ALBUM OUT JANUARY 10TH
With their sixth studio album, The End Will Show Us How, slated for release in five weeks, Tremonti is back with the fourth track available in advance of the album. The title track The End Will Show Us How kicks off with the signature finger picking that has been a facet of Mark’s entire career. […]
LITA FORD, WARRANT BAND MEMBERS JOEY ALLEN AND JERRY DIXON, HOST COMEDIAN HAL SPARKS, WITH OTHER TBA, TO CELEBRATE GREAT WHITE VOCALIST, JACK RUSSELL, ON JANUARY 14TH AT THE WHISKY A GO-GO
As previously reported, a special event honoring the life, and music, of Great White singer Jack Russell, will be held at the famous Whisky A Go-Go, on January 14th. Guitarist/vocalist Lita Ford, Joey Allen (Warrant) and Jerry Dixon (Warrant) will perform with Jack’s band, the Great White songs he made famous. Comedian/actor Hal Sparks (Queer as Folk/ Dude Where’s My Car) joins the […]
AC/DC ANNOUNCE SPRING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
AC/DC — guitarist Angus Young, vocalist Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug and bass player Chris Chaney — will return to the road in the United States for the first time in nine years on the 2025 Power Up North American tour. Much to the delight of millions of fans across North America, the legendary Grammy Award-winning Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame-inducted […]
“ONE DAY REMAINS,” THE GOLD-CERTIFIED DEBUT FROM BEST-SELLING HARD ROCKERS ALTER BRIDGE, RETURNS FOR AN EXPANDED 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION AVAILABLE IN LIMITED-EDITION PRESSINGS ON NOVEMBET 29TH
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Alter Bridge’s best-selling debut, One Day Remains, an expanded reissue of the Gold-certified album is available to pre-order or pre-save now. The Deluxe Digital or 2-LP set, released through Craft Recordings, includes fan favorites like Metalingus, Open Your Eyes, Broken Wings and In Loving Memory, along with six bonus tracks, including the rare B-side Save Me and a live 2005 performance from […]
BOB DAISLEY DISCUSSES, NOT BEING ACKNOWLEDGED DURING OZZY OSBOURNE’S ROCK HALL INDUCTION, DESPITE BEING A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO HIS CLASSIC ALBUMS
In a new interview with Tone-Talk, veteran rock/metal bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley, who performed on — and wrote/co-wrote the lyrics/music for — a good portion of Ozzy‘s early solo catalog, was asked about the fact that he didn’t get a mention during Osbourne‘s induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction last month. He said (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net), […]
SAMMY HAGAR DISCUSSES THE “BEST OF BOTH WORLDS” TOUR, SEEING WOLFGANG VAN HALEN, ALEX VAN HALEN’S BOOK AND WHY JASON BONHAM WAS REPLACED WITH KENNY ARONOFF
Andy Greene of Rolling Stone spoke with Sammy Hagar (Montrose, Van Halen, Chickenfoot, The Circle) highlights from the interview appear below. Earlier this week, Sammy Hagar announced plans to bring his Best of All Worlds show to Las Vegas next year for a residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Like last summer, he’ll be joined by bassist Michael […]
SMITH/KOTZEN TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, “BLACK LIGHT/WHITE NOISE” ON MARCH 7TH, NEW SINGLE “WHITE NOISE” OUT NOW
BMG will release the second album by Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smithand The Winery Dogs frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, Black Light/White Noise, on March 7th, 2025. The news comes alongside the release of the album’s first single, White Noise. Recorded at The House, Los Angeles, California, produced by Richie and Adrian and mixed by Jay Ruston, the ten-track album is a masterclass in modern rock, with Adrian and Richie‘s […]
JASON BONHAM LET GO BY SAMMY HAGAR
Ultimate Classic Rock reports: As he sets out on the latest tour by his Led Zeppelin Evening, Jason Bonham is “a little sad” – but not angry – about losing his spot in Sammy Hagar‘s band. Answering a fan’s social media question a few days ago, Bonham revealed that his 10-year tenure with The Circle and last year’s […]
ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY, RATT FRONTMAN, STEPHEN PEARCY, DISCUSSES “OUT OF THE CELLAR,” AND ADMITS, IT IS THE BAND’S MOST CONSISTENT ALBUM
Greg Prato spoke with Ratt frontman, Stephen Pearcy, about the band’s 40th anniversary reissue Out of the Cellar, for ALL MUSIC. Highlights, from the discussion , appear below. How did the 40th anniversary edition of “Out of the Cellar” come about? It was talked about months and months ago. And I got wind of it and thought, […]