BASSIST DAVE ELLEFSON RELEASES “MORE LIFE WITH DETH” ON JULY 19TH

In this follow-up to his 2013 memoir My Life With Deth, Megadeth bassist and co-founder David Ellefson picks up where he leftoff, charting his mid-2000s departure from Megadeth throughhis triumphant return in 2010, and offering an inside look at the continuing saga of one of the world’s biggest and most enduring heavy-metal bands. More Life With Deth is published […]
WAS VINNIE VINCENT’S “SPEEDBALLJAM” SHOW IN NASHVILLE CANCELED?

Blabbermouth.net, reports that KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent‘s performance at the Speedballjamm, which was scheduled to take place next month at the S.I.R. Soundstage in Nashville, Tennessee, is no longer being advertised on his web site. The “Appearances” section of VinnieVincent.com contains no mention of the June 7th event, but includes the following message: “Come see the legendary Vinnie Vincent in person. Vinnie will be […]
CARMINE APPICE STREAMS “THIS TIME AROUND” FEATURING YNGWIE MALMSTEEN AND DUG PINNICK, LISTEN HERE

Carmine, dUg and Yngwie belong to an elite group of rock stars that the public recognizes on a first name basis, even though all three use their full names. Guitar World is premiering Carmine and bandmate Kelly Keeling’s new song,This Time Around, which features performances by Yngwie Malmsteen and dUg Pinnick, listen below. This Time Around is […]
KISS’ PAUL STANLEY SAYS, “IF BANDS ARE MAKING YOU FEEL THAT THEY’RE DOING YOU A FAVOR, THEN YOU NEED TO ABANDON THEM”

KISS frontman Paul Stanley was recently interviewed by Roo & Ditts of Australia’s Triple M Adelaide radio station. Highlights appear below (as transcribed by Blabbermouth.net). When asked if he is sad to see KISS retiring, Stanley said, “When people use terms like ‘bittersweet,’ I have to say it’s only sweet. What we’ve accomplished and what we’ve done in terms of shows and what we’ve done in […]
BLACK STAR RIDERS TO RELEASE “ANOTHER STATE OF GRACE” ON SEPTEMBER 6TH, LISTEN TO THE TITLE TRACK HERE

Black Star Riders will release their fourth studio album, Another State Of Grace, on September 6th through Nuclear Blast. Vocalist Ricky Warwick says, “This has probably been the most enjoyable experience in the studio I have had making a record. The vibe and commitment the boys brought into this was stellar. Our most anthemic and soulful album to date. I’m […]
RITCHIE BLACKMORE’S RAINBOW STREAM “THE STORM”

Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow have released a stream of their new single. It’s titled The Storm, and it follows Black Sheep Of The Family, which appeared last month. The Storm originally appeared on Blackmore’s Night album Fires At Midnight – which was released back in 2001, although the new version, as you might expect, has a much harder and rockier edge. Check […]