LAST IN LINE’S TOURING SCHEDULED SCALED BACK WHILE VIVIAN CAMPBELL GETS TREATMENT FOR CANCER
Last In Line originally planned to deliver many more shows than the low-key tour they’ve just completed – but guitarist Vivian Campbell’s battle against cancer was the contributing factor, says drummer Vinny Appice. The drummer reports he’s amazed by Campbell’s energy – and as soon as he’s fully recovered they will continue to tour. He […]
RIOT TO RECORD NEW MUSIC, THEIR FIRST SINCE THE PASSING OF GUITARIST MARK REALE
Riot have confirmed they’re gearing up to release their first album since the death of founding guitarist Mark Reale. But, they may change their name in recognition of the fact that he was the last original member of the band. Reale passed away in 2012, aged 56, after a lifelong battle with Crohn’s Disease. He […]
HAS A NEW GUNS N’ ROSES SONG LEAKED ONLINE?
What might be a brand new Guns N’ Roses song has leaked online, and according to MetalSucks, guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal has actually confirmed that the song is legitimate – although that verification has subsequently been deleted. The song, titled Going Down, features lead vocals from bassist Tommy Stinson, with Axl Rose on backing duties. […]
SCORPION CHILD ANNOUNCE HEADLINING FALL TOUR STARTING IN SEPTEMBER
Fresh off the just-completed Rockstar Mayhem festival circuit which took them to 17 different U.S. states & Canada, Austin rockers Scorpion Child are set to heat up the last days of summer with a headlining tour this September/October with direct support from labelmates Kadavar from Germany plus Gypsyhawk from Los Angeles, Wilson from Detroit (select […]
BLACK SABBATH’S GEEZER BUTLER IMPLIES THAT THE BAND’S CURRENT TOUR MAYBE THEIR LAST
Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has a feeling the band’s current tour will be their last. He’s still enjoying life on the road as they support acclaimed album 13 – but admits he’s starting to find it difficult to keep going. Butler tells the Chicago Sun-Times, “I just got a feeling. It’s getting tough, it […]
BLUE OYSTER CULT KEYBOARDIST/GUITARIST ALLEN LANIER DEAD AT AGE 67
Allen Lanier, a founding member of Blue Oyster Cult, has died at 67 after being hospitalized with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to the band’s Facebook page. “DFTR sweet man,” reads the post — an obvious reference to the band’s biggest hit, Don’t Fear the Reaper. “We love you and miss you.” Lanier, who was […]