“MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL 2020” SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 12TH, TICKETS ONSALE NOW
Modern Drummer is rebooting its world-famous Drum Festival on September 12th at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time with a live-streaming event honoring the late, great Rush drummer Neil Peart. Proceeds of ticket sales will benefit brain tumor research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The event, which will be produced and distributed via digital concert by LiveXLive Media, […]
TWO NEW BOOKS CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF ROCK LEGENDS JIMI HENDRIX AND JOHN BONHAM
It is widely believed that Jimi Hendrix was one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time…and quite possibly, THE greatest. All you have to do is compare what rock guitar sounded like before Jimi burst on the scene in the late ‘60s, and what it sounded like after. And in addition to trailblazing new […]
AC/DC ART DIRECTOR, BOB DEFRIN, DISCUSSES THEIR ICONIC LOGO & 20 YEARS OF KILLER ALBUM COVERS
Ever wonder who’s responsible for that iconic AC/DC logo? Or for Angus Young being impaled by his own Gibson SG…or getting violently electrocuted…or sprouting devil horns and tail? Season 2, Episode 3 of AC/DC Beyond the Thunder sits down with veteran art director, Bob Defrin, the man responsible for helping one of the greatest bands of all time become one of the greatest brands of […]
LAMB OF GOD ANNOUNCE TWO MASSIVE WORLDWIDE STREAMING EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 18TH AND 25TH
Lamb Of God will offer fans first-time-ever live performances of the band’s critically acclaimed new album, Lamb of God, and the landmark 2004 album Ashes of the Wake, both performed live in their entirety in the band’s hometown of Richmond, VA. As standalone ticketed events, these performances will be Lamb Of God’s only chance to perform these songs for fans this year […]
8/31: JOHN PETRUCCI, JY FROM STYX, ELLIOT EASTON AND MORE ON TRUNKNATION THIS WEEK.
Back from vacation and back to another week of rock talk & interviews daily on SiriusXM Volume 106 for TrunkNation! Guests this week include John Petrucci tomorrow, JY from Styx Wed & Elliot Easton from The Cars on Thursday. All live 2-4P ET, replays 10-Mid ET and On Demand/Streaming with the SiriusXM app. I’ll also […]
RAVEN RELEASE VIDEO FOR “METAL CITY,” ALBUM DUE OUT SEPTEMBER 18TH
As previously reported, British/American metal trio Raven, will be releasing their new album, Metal City, on September 18th through SPV/Steamhammer. The band has released a video, for their second single, Metal City, which can be seen below. Raven’s English brothers John (bass, vocals) and Mark Gallagher (guitar) brothers have dedicated the song to their former hometown. “Newcastle upon Tyne has been referred […]