GUITARIST RITCHIE BLACKMORE BEING BLOCKED FROM ATTENDING THE ROCK HALL INDUCTION FOR DEEP PURPLE
Ritchie Blackmore reports that Deep Purple’s manager won’t let him attend the band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. The guitarist, who co-founded Deep Purple in 1968, said the band’s long-time manager, Bruce Payne, has refused to allow for him to take part in the ceremony on April 8th at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Blackmore […]
ALICE COOPER SAYS HE IS WORKING ON “TWO ALBUMS AT ONCE”
Alice Cooper has revealed that he is currently writing a new solo album, and is also putting together a follow-up to Hollywood Vampires’ star-studded, self-titled debut, reports ABC News Radio. “So, I’m working on two albums at once right now,” Alice explained, adding, “And I’m gonna be on two tours this summer. I got my […]
GUITARIST VIVIAN CAMPBELL PONDERS THE FUTURE OF LAST IN LINE AFTER THE PASSING OF BASSIST JIMMY BAIN
Gary Graff of Billboard reports: The recent death of bassist Jimmy Bain has made this week’s release of Last In Line’s debut album Heavy Crown decidedly bittersweet — and has left the group wondering how to proceed in the future. “We are all immensely proud of the record — as was Jimmy,” says guitarist Vivian […]
IRON MAIDEN REVEAL IMAGES THEIR NEW BOEING 747 TOUR PLANE
Iron Maiden unveiled their new tour plane yesterday (February 17th) in a Periscope broadcast from Cardiff, Wales. Here are some stills they shared via their official Twitter account: This new air craft is almost twice the size and over three times the weight of the Boeing 757 used on previous Maiden tours, dating back to […]
MONSTER ENERGY DRINK & THE WHISKY A GO-GO PRESENTS: 4th ANNUAL ROCK AGAINST MS ALL-STAR BENEFIT CONCERT AND AWARD SHOW
The fourth annual Rock Against MS returns to the Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood with yet another amazing All-Star lineup. The 4th Annual brings back Rocks elite artists in support of longtime friend and publicist, Nancy B. Sayle. This rock-fueled concert is to help raise awareness and funding for Sayle and the new foundation benefiting […]
METALLICA TO REISSUE “KILL ‘EM ALL” AND “RIDE THE LIGHTNING” AS DELUXE BOX SETS
Metallica has announced that they will reissue their first two albums Kill ‘Em All and Ride The Lightning on April 15th. Both albums have been remastered for the most advanced sound quality and will be available in three formats – CD, vinyl, and Deluxe Box set. Both Deluxe Box sets include original source material from […]