BLACK SABBATH’S NEW ZEALAND SHOW: SETLIST AND FAN FILMED FOOTAGE POSTED ONLINE

Black Sabbath started their tour on Saturday, April 20th at The Vector Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. The band was joined onstage by Ozzy’s touring drummer, Tommy Clufetos, who has played with the band on previous occasions. Black Sabbath’s reported setlist for show was: 1. War Pigs 2. Into The Void 3. Under The Sun […]

THE WINERY DOGS, FEATURING KOTZEN, SHEEHAN AND PORTNOY, POST VIDEO FOR “ELEVATE”

The Winery Dogs, a new project featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Adrenaline Mob), bassist Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, Talas) and guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (Mr. Big, Poison) posted a video for their new song Elevate which can be seen below. The song comes off the band’s self-titled debut album, which will be released in Japan […]

FORMER KROKUS DRUMMER DANI CRIVELLI PASSES AWAY

Former Krokus drummer Dani Crivelli has passed away. In a statement on their website, the band writes, “We are saddened to report to you that our ex-Krokus drummer Dani Crivelli passed away. Our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. Also a native of Solothurn, Switzerland, Dani joined Krokus in 1987, replacing Jeff Klaven. […]

BASSIST PETE WAY SAYS “I DON’T HAVE A BURNING DESIRE TO REJOIN UFO”

No matter how much UFO fans might want him to return to the band, bass player Pete Way doesn’t expect to rejoin the band any time soon. “It’s not a priority for me at the minute,” Way says in an interview in the forthcoming new issue of Classic Rock. “I don’t have a burning desire […]

KISS PRODUCER SAYS ACE FREHLEY AND PETER CRISS WERE HIRED HANDS

The co-producer behind the first two KISS records insists guitarist Ace Frehley and drummer Peter Criss were never anything more than hired hands. Richie Wise, who fronted New York metal outfit Dust between 1969 and 1972, assisted behind the desk when Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and co recorded their 1974 debut record and its follow-up, […]