KISS, DEEP PURPLE AND NIRVANA ARE AMONG SOME OF THE NOMINEES UP FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ROCK N’ ROLL HALL OF FAME
Andy Greene of Rolling Stone reports: The nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2014 are in, and the list includes Nirvana, KISS, the Replacements and Hall and Oates. The rest of this year’s hopefuls include the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Chic, Deep Purple, Peter Gabriel, LL Cool J, N.W.A, Link […]
JOHN SYKES’ NEW ALBUM REPORTEDLY IN THE MIXING AND EDITING STAGE
For all of you John Sykes fans, such as myself, this appears to be good news. According to his official website the new album is musically finished. It is currently in the stage of mixing and final editing. Album artwork is also currently being planned. John’s last release was 2004’s Bad Boy Live!. Watch a […]
RAVEN’S JOHN GALLAGHER DISCUSSES THE BAND’S NEW DOCUMENTARY, TOURING WITH METALLICA AND HIS MEMORIES OF CLIFF BURTON
Greg Prato for Songfacts spoke with Raven frontman and bassist John Gallagher. Portions of the interview below. Songfacts: Let’s discuss the new documentary, Rock Until You Drop. How did it come about? John Gallagher: The genesis came a few years ago when there was a company in New York that wanted to put out a […]
AIRBOURNE RELEASE THEIR VIDEO FOR “BACK IN THE GAME,” WATCH IT HERE
Aussie rockers Airbourne have released a new video for the song, Back In The Game, from their latest album Black Dog Barking, which was released through Roadrunner Records on May 21st. Watch it below. Inspired by the likes of Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, AC/DC and Motorhead, Airbourne has been winning fans since 2003 with their […]
BLACK SABBATH DRUMMER BILL WARD UNDERGOES SURGERY
According to blabbermouth.net, Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward recently suffered a perforated diverticulitis (a very serious gastrointestinal condition in which the walls of the intestine have become perforated) and underwent surgery in California. The procedure was successful, and Ward is expected to make a full recovery over the next several weeks. As a result, the […]
MOTORHEAD’S NEW ALBUM “AFTERSHOCK” AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING
Motorhead’s new album Aftershock, due out October 22nd, can be previewed in its entirety below thanks to a widget from Yahoo Music. Frontman Lemmy Kilmister says of Aftershock, “Steal it if you must, buy it if you can!” says Lemmy, who’s pride in the album is so immense that guests to his home and dressing […]