FORMER CHILDREN OF BODOM GUITARIST ALEXI LAIHO PASSES AWAY AT AGE 41
One of the most renowned guitarists in the world, Alexi Laiho, has passed away. The musician, most notably known as the front man of Children of Bodom, died in his home in Helsinki, Finland, last week. Laiho had suffered from long-term health issues during his last years. Alexi Laiho and drummer Jaska Raatikainen founded Children […]
GUITARIST/VOCALIST JOHN SYKES RELEASES LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW SONG DAWNING OF A BRAND NEW DAY”
As previously reported, iconic guitarist John Sykes (Tygers Of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Blue Murder, Sykes) released a new song today (1/1/21) titled Dawning Of A Brand New Day, listen to it below. Dawning Of A Brand New Day was recorded at least four years ago, is expected to appear on Sykes’s long-awaited new solo album, Sy-Ops, tentatively due later […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
STRYPER’S MICHAEL SWEET ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL 5TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW ON DECEMBER 19TH AT 7PM EST WITH VENUENET
Rock sensation and Stryper founder and frontman’s Michael Sweet announces his 5th annual Christmas concert with new partnership with VenueNet a brand new premier social platform for concert live streaming. This fully interactive concert experience brings the spirit of Christmas and the music you love right to your laptop or mobile device. Michael’s Christmas show has been a success for years in the […]