DEEP PURPLE TO RELEASE COVERS ALBUM “TURNING TO CRIME” ON NOVEMBER 26TH, FIRST SINGLE “7 AND 7 IS” AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING
Deep Purple’s next studio effort will be an album of covers titled Turning To Crime. Due on November 26th through earMUSIC, the LP will contain the band’s versions of great rock classics and musical jewels — including songs originally recorded by Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger, Cream and The Yardbirds — carefully chosen by each member of the band. Produced by Bob Ezrin, Turning To […]
RICHIE FAULKNER UPDATE FROM THE GUITARIST HIMSELF
As previously reported, Judas Priest had to cancel their remaining tour dates, when guitarist Richie Faulkner suffered a cardiac issue, that required surgery. Faulkner has issued the following update: “Maniacs… I’ve always been grateful for the opportunities I’ve been presented with. I’ve always considered myself THE most fortunate man ever – to be able to play […]
GUITARIST GUS G. DISCUSSES HIS NEW INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM, “QUANTUM LEAP,” AND HIS TIME WORKING WITH OZZY OSBOURNE
Greg Prato of Guitar World spoke with former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G., highlights from the interview appear below. Guitar World: Let’s start with your new album, Quantum Leap – what was the idea behind this record? Gus G.: The big difference to my previous solo records is that first of all, it’s instrumental – all-instrumental. So, […]
MÖTLEY CRÜE CONTINUE 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS WITH DIGITAL REMASTER OF “SHOUT AT THE DEVIL”
Mötley Crüe continues its 40th anniversary celebration with the release of the digital remaster of its iconic album Shout At The Devil. Hits such as Looks That Kill, Too Young To Fall In Love and title track Shout At The Devil are amplified on this version of the band’s breakthrough album. Selling over 200,000 copies in the first two weeks, Shout At The […]
“BAY STRIKES BACK” TOUR FEATURING TESTAMENT, EXODUS AND DEATH ANGEL POSTPONED UNTIL 2022
The North American leg of the Bay Strikes Back tour featuring Testament, Exodus and Death Angel has been postponed until 2022. “We were really on the fence with this decision,” says Testament guitarist Eric Peterson. “But seeing other bands make it through with a few mild cases and other bigger bands just cancelling their entire tours, we felt it is in our best […]
DAVID LEE ROTH ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT, SAYS “[MY LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY]ARE MY LAST FIVE SHOWS”
On the heels of releasing a video for a new song Lo-Rez Sunset, David Lee Roth has announced that he is retiring. The Van Halen frontman, tells John Katsilometes of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, “I am throwing in the shoes. I’m retiring. This is the first, and only, official announcement. … You’ve got the news. Share […]
