MICHAEL SCHENKER TO RELEASE “BRIDGE THE GAP” IN JANUARY, ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
It’s universally agreed that Michael Schenker is one of the greatest heavy metal/hard rock guitarists of all-time, as the amount of renowned guitarists that list him as a prime influence is off the charts. And on his newest release,Bridge the Gap, this German guitar great has united with his old rhythm section from the Scorpions […]
RIOT HIRE A NEW SINGER AND PLAN TO CARRY ON AS RIOT V
Riot’s classic Thundersteel and Privilege Of Power lineup reunited in 2009 and delivered a critically acclaimed album, Immortal Soul, via major metal heavyweights SPV/ Steamhammer and Avalon/ Marquee. A successful tour with performances on the prestigious 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise and appearances at Sweden Rock and Metalway festivals solidified Riot’s long-sought-after return a success, […]
THE COLLECTION OF LEGENDARY ROCK ICON RONNIE MONTROSE OFFERED AT CHARITY AUCTION
Legendary rock icon Ronnie Montrose has been called the “Father of American Hard Rock,” an innovator and an incendiary guitar genius. For the first time fans of Ronnie Montrose will have the opportunity to bid on a vast array of instruments, personal items and memorabilia from the late genius’ musical life which will benefit the […]
JUST CALL HIM DR. IOMMI, BLACK SABBATH GUITARIST RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has received an honorary degree. The founder member of the Birmingham heavy metal band was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts by Coventry University. He said it was a “great honor” to receive the doctorate and thanked the university for his nomination. The honorary degree was “in recognition of his […]
JAKE E.LEE’S RED DRAGON CARTEL TO RELEASE THEIR SELF-TITLED DEBUT ON FRONTIERS RECORDS
The newest band ready to take aim at the creative void in the hard rock world, Red Dragon Cartel, are set to release their debut album through Frontiers Records. The self-titled debut by the band made up of guitar legend Jake E. Lee, bassist Ronnie Mancuso, singer D.J. Smith and drummer Jonas Fairley is set […]
RUSH DECIDE TO TAKE SOME TIME OFF
Gary Graff of Billboard reports: Rush is giving its fans plenty of fourth quarter treats this year including a new live a new live CD/DVD a box set and a long-desired remixed version of its 2002 album Vapor Trails. Also, guitarist Alex Lifeson is hoping that will be enough to tide them over while the […]
