GUITARIST GEORGE LYNCH SAYS HE WILL BE RETIRING THE LYNCH MOB NAME, SAYS “[IT] HAS ALWAYS BEEN PROBLEMATIC, AND NOW IT’S INEXCUSABLE…WE’LL JUST CALL IT SOMETHING ELSE”
Guitarist George Lynch recently spoke with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio and stated that he will no longer be creating music under the moniker of Lynch. When asked if he will be making new music with the band, following on the heels of their 30th anniversary re-imagined version of their debut album, Wicked Sensation. Lynch replied […]
DEE SNIDER, SEBASTIAN BACH AND MIKE PORTNOY ALL SLAM “GREEDY” SPOTIFY CEO DANIEL EK
A number of rock and metal musicians have slammed comments made by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. After the streaming businessman claimed artists will need to record an album more often than once every three or four years to make sufficient income, artists like Mike Portnoy, Dee Snider, Sebastian Bach and others have voiced their own opinion. According to Loudwire, although streaming […]
DEEP PURPLE FRONTMAN IAN GILLIAN DISCUSSES THE LYRICS OF “SMOKE ON THE WATER,” “PERFECT STRANGERS” AND “SPACE TRUCKIN'”
Greg Prato of Songfacts spoke with Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillian, excerpts from the interview appear below. Songfacts: Whoosh! is the third record in a row that Bob Ezrin produced for the band. How large of a role did he play in it? Ian Gillan: Massive. Absolutely very important… Songfacts: What’s the story behind the album title […]
RIK EMMETT LISTS THE FIVE GREATEST GUITAR RIFFS IN ROCK
Greg Prato of Songfacts spoke with former Triumph guitarist Rik Emmett about his picks for the five greatest guitar riffs in rock history, amongst other topics. excerpts appear below. Emmett’s five greatest guitar riffs picks: 1. Chord head for All Along The Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix. Still the greatest guitar recording that ever made the […]
SEVENDUST ANNOUNCE LUCKY ALBUM NUMBER 13 “BLOOD & STONE” SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE ON OCTOBER 23RD
On the heels of the current single The Day I Tried To Live moving up the radio charts, heavy metal legends Sevendust are announcing their 13th studio album Blood & Stone. The new album is scheduled for release on October 23rd through Rise Records (the second for the band on the label). The latest release also marks the return for the […]
ALCATRAZZ’S NEW ALBUM, “BORN INNOCENT” RELEASED TODAY, VIDEO FOR SELF TITLED SINGLE OUT NOW
Born Innocent, the highly anticipated full-length from heavy metal legends Alcatrazz is out now through Silver Lining Music and available at this location. The hard-hitting, melodic heavy metal band Alcatrazz unleash Born Innocent, their first studio venture since 1986’s Dangerous Games. Alongside the unique vocal prowess and range of star frontman and founding member Graham Bonnett, Born Innocent also features fellow founding members Jimmy […]