FOREIGNER’S MICK JONES DISCUSSES THE ‘CRAZY S—” HE WENT THROUGH PRODUCING VAN HALEN’S “5150”
Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones spoke with Matt Wardlaw of Ultimate Classic Rock about producing Van Halen’s 5150, the band’s first album with Sammy Hagar on vocals. Portions of the interview appear below. UCR: Walking into the Van Halen situation, what was that like? Because obviously, they had [been] working up until that point with Ted […]
OZZY OSBOURNE SAYS THAT BLACK SABBATH’S “13” IS “ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I’VE DONE IN MY ENTIRE LIFE”
Ozzy Osbourne tells Metal Hammer that he is very proud of Black Sabbath’s new album, 13. “I’ve not been this happy about an album in years,” says Osbourne. “I’m not trying to sell my home – if this record was just OK, I’d fucking say it. But honestly, hand on heart, it’s one of the […]
EDDIE TRUNK FEATURED IN TIME OUT NEW YORK’S “NYC METAL 2013”
Eddie Trunk appears in Time Out New York‘s story about NYC Metal 2013. When asked what defines NYC metal? Eddie replied,” “As someone who has been a fan, supporter and personality for 30 years in this market for hard rock and metal, the place that screams NY metal more than anything is the now defunct […]
MOTLEY CRUE RETURN TO LAS VEGAS IN THE FALL FOR ANOTHER RESIDENCY
The world’s most notorious band will be coming back to the world’s most notorious city this fall, when Mötley Crüe returns to Las Vegas. The rockers best known for going to the extreme will once again take over the stage at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for an exclusive twelve show engagement […]
GUITARIST TONY IOMMI DISCUSSES HIS BATTLE WITH CANCER
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi discusses his ongoing battle with cancer as Black Sabbath’s new album 13 will be released. “When I’d finished the chemo and the radiotherapy, I went to see the doctor again for my regular blood tests,” he tells Guitar World. “I said, ‘So it’s gone now?’ And he said, ‘No, it’s […]
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS FILE LAWSUIT AGAINST FORMER SINGER SCOTT WEILAND
Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band’s name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability to use the group’s name or songs. A lawsuit filed on May 24th in Los Angeles accuses Weiland of being chronically late to concerts while the […]