THE DEAD DAISES ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES
The Dead Daisies will embark on their Like No Other U.S. tour in the late summer/early fall. The dates are as follows: Sep. 10 – Apollo Theatre – Rockford, IL Sep. 11 – The Forge – Joliet, IL Sep. 13 – Pieres – Fort Wayne, IN Sep. 14 – Agora Theatre – Cleveland, OH Sep. 17 – Showplace Theater – […]
QUEENSRŸCHE TO RELEASE “OPERATION: MINDCRIME” AND “EMPIRE” BOX SETS ON JUNE 25TH
On June 25th, Capitol/UMe celebrates two landmark progressive metal albums by Queensrÿche. The breakthrough collection Operation: Mindcrime and its successful follow-up, Empire, will be released in multiple formats. In addition to the original versions remastered for CD and 180-gram vinyl 2LP, both titles will be available in expanded 2CD editions and in multi-disc CD+DVD box sets that stand as the final […]
KK’S PRIEST RELEASE SECOND SINGLE, AND TITLE TRACK FROM “SERMONS OF THE SINNER,” DEBUT ALBUM OUT AUGUST 20TH
KK’S Priest, the new band featuring former Judas Priest members K.K. Downing(guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with guitarist A.J. Mills (Hostile), bassist Tony Newton (Voodoo Six) and drummer Sean Elg (Deathriders, Cage), will release their debut album, Sermons Of The Sinner, on August 20th through Explorer1 Music Group/EX1 Records. Original drummer Les Binks (ex-Judas Priest), unfortunately, sustained a wrist injury, but will make special guest live appearances when the […]
EPIPHONE RELEASES EXCLUSIVE ALEX LIFESON “EPIPHONE LES PAUL STANDARD AXCESS” AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE EPIPHONE.COM, RUSH LEAD GUITARIST DEBUTS TWO NEW SONGS “KABUL BLUES” AND “SPY HOUSE”
Legendary Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson and Epiphone present the new Alex Lifeson Epiphone Les Paul Standard Axcess electric guitar. Created by Alex Lifeson and the luthiers at Epiphone in Nashville, TN, the Alex Lifeson Epiphone Les Paul Standard Axcess is now available worldwide on epiphone.com. Through an extensive collaboration between Alex and Gibson, Epiphone pushed the boundaries of the classic Les Paul to create the exclusive Alex Lifeson Les Paul Standard Axcess. The guitar includes a pair of powerful Epiphone […]
ROB HALFORD HONORED WITH THE TITLE “KENTUCKY COLONEL”
The Metal God, Rob Halford, has been honored by the Commonwealth of Kentucky with the title of Kentucky Colonel, given to individuals in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments or outstanding service. Kentucky Colonel is the highest honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. According to the Kentucky secretary of state’s web site, it began in 1813 during […]
THE PRODUCERS OF THE RONNIE JAMES DIO DOCUMENTARY ARE ASKING FOR FAN PHOTOS WITH THE ICONIC FRONTMAN
The producers of the upcoming career-spanning documentary on the life and times of Ronnie James Dio looking for your personal photos with the legendary heavy metal singer to include in the film. The producers say in a statement, “While Ronnie’s music changed many of our lives, he was forever grateful to the fans who helped him achieve his […]