ACCEPT ANNOUNCE NEW GUITARIST AND DRUMMER, POST VIDEO FOR “FALL OF THE EMPIRE” ONLINE
Accept have announced a new guitarist and drummer, ending months of speculation, they are Uwe Lulis on guitar and Christopher Williams on drums. German guitarist Uwe is best known for his work with Rebellion and Grave Digger and American drummer Christopher has worked with many bands and artists including Kid Rock, Lee Greenwood, and Peter […]
BABYMETAL SIGNS WITH RAL/SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, DEBUT SELF-TITLED ALBUM TO BE RE-RELEASED IN THE U.S.
Babymetal–the Japan-based all-girl-fronted “Kawaii Metal” (mix of J-Pop Idol and Heavy Metal) group–has signed with RAL/Sony Music Entertainment for the U.S. release of their 2014 critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. The album’s re-release will feature two bonus tracks (cover art and tracklisting below) and be available digitally on Tuesday, May 12th and physically on Tuesday, […]
MEGADETH USE PLEDGEMUSIC CAMPAIGN FOR THEIR NEW ALBUM
Megadeth have launched a PledgeMusic campaign for their upcoming 15th album. The band are in the studio working on the follow-up to 2013’s Super Collider – and are giving those who pre-order the album through their Megadeth have launched a PledgeMusic page access to bonus content and exclusive bundle packs. A statement on the page […]
RONNIE JAMES DIO PHOTO BOOK UPDATED AND RERELEASED FOR THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS PASSING
A photo book box set celebrating the life of rock icon Ronnie James Dio has been released. Rufus Stone originally published the Ronnie James Dio Photo Biography in 2011, created by his official photographer and friend PG Brunelli. Now the company have launched an “upgrade” to the first print run titled Ronnie James Dio Unseen […]
CRITICS CLAIM ROCK N’ ROLL HALL OF FAME VOTING COMMITTEE IS “TOO MALE, TOO WHITE, TOO RICH”
Rob Tannenbaum of Billboard reports: When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominating committee meets in New York every September, they nibble on sushi and Carnegie Deli sandwiches, and decide which artists to place on that year’s election ballot. The committee members — successful musicians, record executives, writers and historians — remain cordial even […]
TESLA’S FRANK HANNON ON VAN HALEN’S NEW LIVE CD, “FOR THOSE WHO WANT PERFECT VOCALS, BUY A ONE DIRECTION LIVE ALBUM”
Tesla guitarist Frank Hannon has posted the following thoughts on his official website about Van Halen’s new live album, Live At The Tokyo Dome: “Ok, after all the flames have settled down from people burning up David Lee Roth’s vocals on Jimmy Kimmel, here’s my thoughts on the new Van Halen: Live At The Tokyo […]