REVISED VERSION OF “JERSEY METAL: A HISTORY OF THE GARDEN STATE’S HEAVY METAL SCENE VOLUME ONE (1969-1986), WITH MORE INTERVIEWS, PHOTOS AND LAYOUT, AVAILABLE NOW
Hot off their well-received book- Jersey Metal: A History of the Garden State’s Heavy Metal Scene Volume One (1969-1986) – Frank White and Alan Tecchio are unleashing a revised volume. Released on March 1st, the updated version features new band interviews, and more photos, ads, and event flyers. The revised layout gives the readers an […]
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, “V,” SHARE FIRST SINGLE, “STAY FREE”
Black Country Communion, the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath), guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (The Circle, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol) will release its highly anticipated fifth studio album, V, on June 14tj. To celebrate, fans are treated to the immediate release of the album’s heavy funk lead single, Stay Free, […]
GUITARIST RICHIE FAULKNER WENT “FOR A RANDY RHOADS STYLE FLAVOR” ON FORTHCOMING NEW JUDAS PRIEST ALBUM, “INVINCIBLE SHIELD”
Greg Prato for Ultimateguitar.com spoke with Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, portions of the interview appear below. UG.com: How did you approach Invincible Shield from a guitar perspective? Richie Faulkner: The same way as always really, you sit down with the guitar, and the guitar is kind of like a conduit. The guitar brings riffs […]
EDDIE TRUNK HOSTS THE “ROCK FOR RONNIE CONCERT IN THE PARK” ON MAY 19TH
The Lou Bredlow Pavilion at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills, CA is the new site of this year’s Rock For Ronnie Concert in the Park fund-raising event, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund. Set for Sunday afternoon, May 19th, 11AM to 6PM, the cancer charity is designating this year’s […]
JUDAS PRIEST TO HOLD “INVINCIBLE SHIELD” LISTENING PARTIES, AT BARS IN 30 CITIES, ON MARCH 7TH; SEE IF YOUR LOCAL BAR IS ON THE LIST
There will be a global album listening party for Judas Priest‘s latest metal masterpiece, Invincible Shield, on March 7th at various metal bars in 30 cities around the world. See list below and check your local metal bar for exact time and details, many of which will also be offering giveaways and custom Judas Priest-themed cocktails for their […]
ALEX VAN HALEN ON HIS FORTHCOMING AUTOBIOGRAPHY “BROTHERS”: “I WAS WITH [ED] FROM DAY ONE”
VanHalenStore.com has some more information, about Alex Van Halen‘s forthcoming autobiography, Brothers, which is scheduled to be released on October 22nd. “In this intimate and open account—nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you’ve ever read—Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music, and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother […]
