VINNIE VINCENT ANNOUNCES “MERRY METAL CHRISTMAS,” TO TAKE PLACE ON DECEMBER 14TH- 15TH IN NASHVILLE, TN

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent will host Vinnie Vincent’s Merry Metal Christmas on December 14th and 15th at S.I.R. Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Vincent will be performing, food will be served, there will be a Q&A, photo ops, more memorabilia on display, [and] signings. Unreleased and master tracks of Vincent’s classic songs will also be previewed and much, much more.” Tickets for Vinnie Vincent’s […]
GUITARIST GEORGE LYNCH SAYS THAT A DOKKEN AND LYNCH MOB TOUR IS BEING DISCUSSED

Guitarist George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob, KXM) recently spoke with Derek “Mr. Shred” Thomas of “Talking Shred,” excerpts follow (as transcribed by Blabbermouth.net). Speaking about canceingl his appearance with Dokken at this year’s M3 Rock Festival after contracting pneumonia: Lynch: “We’re going to make up for it big time. I’m not supposed to say anything, but next year, we’re going to do something — but not what […]
TOTO GUITARIST IMPLIES HEALTH ISSUES MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO VAN HALEN’S LACK OF ACTIVITY

Toto guitarist Steve Lukather was a recent guest on The Eddie Trunk Podcast, and he discussed the status of Van Halen, portions of what he stated appear below (via blabbermouth.net). Lukather said, “I love Ed[die Van Halen] and Alex [Van Halen]; they’ve been friends of mine for 40 years. I’m still friends with Mike [Anthony]. I love all those guys. I’m Switzerland, man. […]
10/6: BACK TO LA, EXIT 111, MEGACRUISE, TULSA FOR LAST IN LINE, MORE
About to kick off a crazy run the next two weeks. Tonight I fly to LA and once again broadcast from the new SiriusXM LA studios Monday and Tuesday of this week. Dave Navarro and Stephen Pearcy scheduled in studio tomorrow. As usual TrunkNation is LIVE daily 2-4P ET, and replays now at a new […]
ZAKK WYLDE’S “PRIDE & GLORY” DEBUT ALBUM TO BE RE-ISSUED WITH BONUS SONGS

Before there was Black Label Society, there was Pride & Glory. Known at the time as a Zakk Wylde side project, Black Label Society and their debut self-titled record, would lead to what Berzerkers worldwide now know as Black Label Society. Black Label Society was Wylde’s first self-fronted project, before releasing his first solo album, Book Of Shadows, in 1996. Pride & Glory., now available on […]
ROB HALFORD STREAMS “HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING,” LISTEN HERE

As previously reported, legendary Judas Priest frontman, Rob Halford will be releasing a Christmas album, titled, Celestial, to be released October 18th through Legacy Recordings. Following the release of his video for, Donner and Blitzen, is his cover of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Listen to the song, below. Celestial tracklist: Side A: 1. Celestial [new […]