THE GOLF COURSE THAT FORMER JUDAS PRIEST GUITARIST K.K.DOWNING DESIGNED GAINS DARREN CLARKE AS ITS AMBASSADOR
Darren Clarke is the new global ambassador and attached professional at The Astbury – home of the first golf course designed by KK Downing, founding member of British heavy metal band Judas Priest. Clarke, the 2011 Open champion, has agreed a three-year deal at the unique and modern non-members’ facility, which is located in the […]
GUITARIST ADRIAN VANDENBERG’S NEW BAND, VANDENBERG’S MOONKINGS, TO RELEASE AN ALBUM NEXT MONTH
Former Whitesnake guitarist Adrian Vandenberg will release an album with his new band, Vandenberg’s MoonKings, next month. The album includes a cover of Whitesnake’s Sailing Ships with Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale on guest vocals. It’s the Dutchman’s first full studio record in 16 years. The 13-track self-titled release is released via Mascot Records on February […]
JAKE E. LEE ADMITS THAT HE HAD “HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF [RIFFS STORED] IN A FOLDER” ON HIS COMPUTER
Guitar World has posted excerpts of Richard Bienstock‘s interview with guitarist Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands) online, read the clips from the article below. Guitar World: How did Red Dragon Cartel come together? Jake: It was real casual. About two years ago, Ron [Mancuso] just approached me about doing something. I hadn’t done anything […]
LED ZEPPELIN WILL REPORTEDLY REISSUE THEIR FIRST THREE ALBUMS THIS YEAR
Led Zeppelin will begin releasing its long-promised catalog reissues this year. Jimmy Page reported the news via his website last week, but the post was removed shortly after. Rolling Stone confirmed the news today with a representative for the band. He added that the reissues “would be released on the Swan Song/Atlantic label, as they […]
EDDIE VAN HALEN ON WHY HE BUILT HIS 5150 STUDIO: “I WANTED MORE CONTROL”
Eddie Van Halen recalls the reasons why he decided to build his 5150 Studio ahead of the band recording their classic album 1984. Part of it was to prevent arguments with then-wife actress Valerie Bertinelli, but another was that he was a self admitted control-freak who had a desire to stop “butting heads” with producer […]
GUNS N’ ROSES ANNOUNCE SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Iconic rock act Guns N’ Roses are setting up tour plans in 2014 beginning with a return to South America for multiple dates in the spring, announced today. The start of the trip south begins with headlining the second night of the Hell & Heaven Metal Festival, followed by stops in four countries. For more […]
