K.K. DOWNING ON WHY HE LEFT JUDAS PRIEST: “I JUST WASN’T ENJOYING IT ANY MORE..IT HAD RUN ITS COURSE”
Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing spoke with Dean Pedley of The Midlands Rocks about why he left Judas Priest and how the music industry has changed over the years. Highlights from the article appear below. Discussing British Steel: “It’s always the hardest thing in the world to follow success, if I had a pound […]
EDDIE TRUNK DISCUSSES HIS NEW BOOK AND HIS DISDAIN OF THE TERM “HAIR METAL”
Chad Bowar of About.com recently interviewed very own Eddie Trunk. Portions of the discussion appear below. Q: Is a second book like a second album, where you have your whole life to do the first one, but only a few months for the second one and a lot more pressure and expectations? A: That’s a […]
DEF LEPPARD’S “VIVA! HYSTERIA” TO GET THEATRICAL RELEASE ON OCTOBER 2ND
On October 2nd, Def Leppard’s Viva! Hysteria will be shown in movie theaters across the country. To find a screening near you, please visit fathomevents.com. With 100 million records sold worldwide, Def Leppard continues to be one of the most potent forces in global […]
KILL DEVIL HILL POST THEIR VIDEO FOR “CROWN OF THORNS” ONLINE
Revolver magazine reports: Kill Devil Hill–the supergroup featuring former Pantera and Down bassist Rex Brown and former Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell drummer Vinny Appice–will release their sophomore album, Revolution Rise, on October 29th through Century Media Records. In anticipation, the band has teamed with Revolver to premiere new song Crown of Thorns. watch […]
ROB ZOMBIE AND KORN ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINING ARENA TOUR, THE “NIGHT OF THE LIVING DREADS” KICKS OFF NOVEMBER 3RD IN RENO, NV
Heavyweights Rob Zombie and KORN have announced a co-headlining arena tour–the “Night Of The Living Dreads tour–beginning Sunday, November 3rd in Reno, NV and encompassing 17 dates across the U.S (see full itinerary below) before wrapping November 26th in Bethlehem, PA. With both artists known for delivering electrifying performances filled with sonic thunderbolts and dark […]
“EDDIE TRUNK’S ESSENTIAL HARD ROCK AND HEAVY METAL VOLUME II” IS OUT TODAY
Eddie’s multi-city tour, complete with signings, radio events and giveaways, and more kicks off tonight (September 24th) at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square with a signing open to the public from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30p.m., and then a private party to follow. We’ve also taken over the digital marquee in Times Square for […]