SINGER TIM “RIPPER” OWENS SAYS THAT TODAY “WE DON’T HAVE ROCK STARS LIKE WE DID BEFORE”
In a recent interview with Big Music Geek, former Judas Priest singer Tim “Ripper” Owens spoke about how he has been able to adapt to the access-over-ownership business model of streaming music. He said (via blabbermouth.net), “It’s just not the same. We don’t have the rock stars like we did before and that’s really because everyone just streams music. Plus, […]
GRIM REAPER MEMBERS STEVE GRIMMETT AND NICK BOWCOTT “REUNITE” TO COVER A QUARANTINE VERSION OF BLACK SABBATH’S “HEAVEN AND HELL”
Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett has reunited remotely with the band’s founding member, writer and guitarist, Nick Bowcott, to record a “quarantine jam” version of Black Sabbath’s classic Heaven And Hell. “It’s all [renowned Internet guitar teacher] Steve Stine’s fault,” quips Bowcott. “He’s the guy who was nice/dumb enough (delete as you deem fit) to extend the invitation. I knew he’d get […]
THE PROG REPORT TO HOST ALL-STAR “PROG FROM HOME” CONCERT FEATURING MIKE PORTNOY, JORDAN RUDESS, STEVE HACKETT, NEAL MORSE AND MORE
The Prog Report is pleased to announce an All-Star event featuring some of the biggest names in the Progressive Rock. The event titled Prog From Home will premiere on The Prog Report YouTube channel on May 9th at 11am PST / 2pm EST / 7pm UK / 8pm CET. The virtual concert will feature curated […]
ENUFF Z’NUFF ANNOUNCES NEW STUDIO ALBUM “BRAINWASHED GENERATION” OUT JULY 10TH, FIRST SINGLE “FATAL DISTRACTION” OUT NOW
Enuff Z’nuff are the living, breathing example of what a rock ‘n roll group should be. Now centered around bass player and vocalist Chip Z’nuff, Enuff Z’nuff are still delivering the band’s patented power pop melded with hard rock stylings. Their new album, Brainwashed Generation is the follow-up to 2018’s well received Diamond Boy and will be released on […]
GUITARIST MARTY FRIEDMAN POSTS AT HOME VERSION OF “SELF POLLUTION”
Guitarist Marty Friedman has posted an at home version of Self Pollution featuring eat Kiyoshi, Joradan Ziff and Anup Sastr. Watch it here. Friedman’s latest release, One Bad M.F. Live!!, was released on October 19th on Prosthetic Records. Recorded live during his 2018 Wall of Sound tour on its final show in Mexico City at Centro Cultural […]
METALLICA PERFORM QUARANTINED VERSION OF “BLACKENED”
Following on the heels of many bands, Metallica have released a video of them playing Blackened under quarantine. The footage appeared on the band’s social media channels accompanied by the message, “Here’s a little something we cooked up over the last few days. Hope you’re all safe & sound. Have a great weekend.” Blackened, originally featured on the […]