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 […]
SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE SURPRISE FANS WITH “SANTA’S GOING SOUTH FOR CHRISTMAS” THEIR FINAL LOCKDOWN VIDEO OF 2020
Sammy Hagar and The Circle wrapped up their “Lockdown 2020” sessions with a surprise virtual edition of Santa’s Going South For Christmas. “This song has been waiting many years for a video,” Sammy Hagar said about his 2010 classic. “Here it is, courtesy of Lockdown 2020.” Watch out for special cameos from Sammy’s wife Kari, son Andrew, Michael Anthony’s daughter Elisha […]
TESLA BASSIST BRIAN WHEAT ON HIS STRUGGLE WITH BODY IMAGE, “I STARTED STICKING MY FINGERS DOWN MY THROAT TO KEEP MYSELF FROM GAINING WEIGHT”
As previously reported, Tesla bassist Brian Wheat’s new book, Son of a Milkman: My Crazy Life with Tesla, will be released on December 15th through Post Hill Press. Reuben Mosqueda of KNAC.com spoke with Wheat about his forthcoming autobiography, his ongoing battle with anxiety, depression and body image, among other topics, highlights of the interview appear […]