DRUMMER NICK MENZA’S DEATH CAUSED BY HEART DISEASE
As previously reported, former Megadeth drummer, Nick Menza, passed away at age 51, after collapsing onstage. According to the the official report from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, Menza’s death was due to cardiovascular disease. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner said Menza died of natural causes. His cause of […]
MANOWAR PLAN TO GO OUT ON A HIGH NOTE WITH “THE FINAL BATTLE” FAREWELL TOUR
Manowar have announced they will retire after an upcoming farewell tour. Date and venues for The Final Battle tour have not yet been revealed, but it will begin in Germany, the band say in a statement. The New York metal band say their most recent trek – the Gods And Kings world tour – was […]
JOE LYNN TURNER DISCUSSES THE “SECRET PROJECT” HE IS WORKING ON
Greg Prato of Brave Words spoke with singer Joe Lyn Turner. Excerpts from the interview appear below. BraveWords: ..You have some upcoming US dates and European dates this summer. Joe Lynn Turner: “Yes, we’re doing two quick ones [in the US] – one at Vamp’s in Vegas and then we’re hitting the Whisky in Hollywood, […]
DRUMMER JASON BONHAM ON HIS FATHER, JOHN BONHAM, “I KNEW HIM AS A VERY SHY GUY”
Greg Prato of the Long Island Pulse spoke with drummer Jason Bonham. Portions of the interview appear below. Pulse: How would you describe your dad’s [late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham] personality? Bonham: I was fourteen when he passed away. I knew him as a very shy guy. Very quiet. Didn’t really make much noise, […]
THE WINERY DOGS ANNOUNCE NEW ROUND OF U.S. TOUR DATES STARTING JUNE 25TH, ALSO POSTS VIDEO FOR “CAPTAIN LOVE”
The Winery Dogs-Richie Kotzen (lead vocals/guitar), Mike Portnoy (drums), Billy Sheehan (bass)—will launch their latest U.S. headlining tour Saturday, June 25th in Hinckley, MN at the Grand Casino Amphitheatre in support of their critically-acclaimed, self-produced second album, Hot Streak, which was released in North America October 2nd on Loud & Proud Records. It was preceded […]
WHITFORD/ST. HOLMES, FEATURING BRAD WHITFORD & DEREK ST. HOLMES. ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES
Whitford/St. Holmes, featuring the dynamic duo of Aerosmith guitarist, Brad Whitford and Ted Nugent vocalist/guitarist, Derek St. Holmes are back together and ready to release their new studio album and hit the road with Whitesnake – all beginning on June 3rd. Joining the two on the road will be bassist Chopper Anderson and keyboardist Buck […]