GUITARIST JOHN SYKES TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “DAWNING OF A BRAND NEW DAY,” ON NEW YEARS DAY
Legendary English guitarist John Sykes (Tygers Of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Blue Murder, Sykes) will release the official music video for a new song called Dawning Of A Brand New Day tomorrow (January 1st). The track, which was recorded at least four years ago, is expected to appear on Sykes’s long-awaited new solo album, tentatively due in 2021. Sykes’s new disc (its previously […]
12/31: HAPPY NEW YEAR, BRIAN WHEAT PODCAST, AC/DC SPECIAL THIS WEEKEND
Truly an insane year and unlike anything any of us have ever experienced. I could obviously go on and on about the year it was, but we all lived it and know. Although I would love to think come tomorrow everything is better, I know it’s going to take time. But I do feel 2021 […]
LESLIE WEST PASSES AT AGE 75 FROM CARDIAC ARREST
Leslie West, born Leslie Weinstein, has passed away. The iconic guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and storyteller has left a legacy that to this day is celebrated by peers and fans across the world. Weinstein was born in New York City, and first emerged in the scene as a member of The Vagrants. A few years later […]
12/23: RIP LESLIE WEST
Very sad to hear about the passing of Leslie West. Leslie was a friend who I was in touch with on a fairly regular basis. We last spoke about a month ago when he asked me about contacting Anthrax about a collaboration he was hoping to pursue. Leslie was a massive influence on many guitarists, […]
DON DOKKEN ON GEORGE LYNCH AND JEFF PILSON’S “HEAVY HITTERS” COVER ALBUM, “I DON’T GET IT”
Don Dokken was a recent guest on The Classic Metal Show, where co-host Chris Akin, asked him about his former bandmates, guitarist George Lynch and bassist Jeff Pilson’s, new covers album Heavy Hitters, which include songs by Duran Duran, Madonna, Prince Carole King, etc. Dokken sated (as per blabbermouth.net), “But those are not heavy hitters. No […]
12/17: YEAR END RADIO & PODCAST UPDATES, NEIL PEART & EVH SPECIALS, MORE
Wishing everyone safe and happy holiday’s and a much better 2020 for all! I am off from my daily SiriusXM Volume 106 radio show for the most part until 1/4. I will do 3 more live shows however on Volume 106 12/28-30 (including a live Hair Nation show 12/28 as well). Outside of that everything […]