GUITARIST ADRIAN SMITH RELEASES “MONSTERS OF RIVER & ROCK MY LIFE AS IRON MAIDEN’S COMPULSIVE ANGLER” ON SEPTEMBER 3RD

Adrian Smith, the legendary lead guitarist of 100-million- album-selling band Iron Maiden, is well known in the Maiden community as a celebrated angler whose fishing gear travels with him as he tours across the world. In his first, very personal riverside memoir, Monsters of River & Rock, Smith takes us with him on an incredible journey […]
ANTHRAX WRAPS UP ITS SIX-EPISODE VIDEO SERIES FOR PERSISTENCE OF TIME WITH THE STORY BEHIND “GOT THE TIME,” “PERSISTENCE OF TIME 30TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION” IN-STORES AUGUST 21ST

Thirty years ago tomorrow, on August 21st, Persistence of Time, Anthrax’s fifth studio album was released. To commemorate that release, the band’s special deluxe edition of the fully remastered album, a slew of bonus tracks, and revised cover art will hit stores tomorrow as a four-disc vinyl collection, and a CD/DVD package. To wrap up the […]
SEE EDDIE BEING INTERVIEWED BY JOE BONAMASSA ON THE GUITARIST’S “LIVE FROM NERDVILLE WITH JOE BONAMASSA”

Our very own Eddie Trunk was interviewed by guitarist Joe Bonamassa on the guitarist’s Live From Nerdville with Joe Bonamassa. Please watch the interview here. In related news, Bonamassa will live streaming a concert from the Ryman Auditorium on September 20th. This virtual event will bring fans together around the world as Bonamassa broadcasts to […]
WHITESNAKE’S “SLIP OF THE TONGUE” LINE-UP REUNITES ONLINE FOR VIRTUAL DISCUSSION, VIDEO POSTED ONLINE

As previously reported, on August 18th, Whitesnake members: David Coverdale, guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, guitarist Steve Vai, bassist Rudy Sarzo and drummer Tommy Aldridge, reunited online for a question-and-answer session prior to a live stream of the band’s legendary Live At Donington on the band’s YouTube channel. Watch the zoom reunion below. In an interview with Guitar World, on […]
JON SCHAFFER AND MATT BARLOW REUNITE AS SCHAFFER/BARLOW PROJECT ON 7 SONG HOLIDAY EP “WINTER NIGHTS,” PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW

Iced Earth founder, songwriter, guitarist and producer Jon Schaffer reunites with former Iced Earth vocalist Matt Barlow to celebrate the holiday season as only they can. The duo returns as the Schaffer/Barlow Project and this time are putting their unique spin on five Christmas classics and two Iced Earth songs. Winter Nights is being offered via Kickstarter […]
EDDIETRUNK.COM EXCLUSIVE: PRODUCER MIKE CLINK ON UFO BASSIST PETE WAY, “HE WAS SPECIAL”

Legendary producer Mike Clink (Guns N’ Roses) has sent an exclusive statement to EddieTrunk.com, regarding the passing of UFO bassist Pete Way. Clink writes: “Years ago, after the loss of a loved one, my wife suggested that I write down some memories of that person to help me cope, it always helps. Pete’s body of […]