FOZZY ANNOUNCE SPRING TOUR DATES, TICKETS GO ON SALE DECEMBER 19TH
Fozzy, the band featuring wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and Stuck Mojo mastermind Rich “The Duke” Ward, has announced the 2025 leg of its 25th-anniversary tour, dubbed 2025th Anniversary Tour. Fozzy will hit the road on a cross-country journey to 20 of the nation’s most epic venues, bringing its electrifying live performances for fans in every city. The trek, featuring support from Liliac and The Nocturnal […]
DARK CHAPEL, LED BY BLACK LABEL SOCIETY GUITARIST, DARIO LORINA, SET TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM “SPIRIT IN THE GLASS” ON FEBRUARY 28TH; FIRST SINGLE, “GLASS HEART” AVAILABLE NOW
Guitarist/singer/producer Dario Lorina, best-known as a longtime member of Black Label Society (2014 to present), is launching his brand new band, Dark Chapel. Led by Lorina and also featuring Brody DeRozie (Guitar), Mike Gunn (Bass), and Luis Silva (Drums), the band’s airtight guitar-craft and sludgy grooves with magnetic melodies, bluesy phrasing, and grunge mystique are […]
GRIM REAPER MEMBERS NICK BOWCOTT, DAVE WANKLIN AND MARK SIMON COME TOGETHER FOR FIRST TIME IN 30 YEARS TO HONOR SINGER STEVE GRIMMETT
The life of one of Swindon’s most famous residents will be celebrated heavy metal style at the Wings of Angels Festival on November 23rd. Steve Grimmett, producer, songwriter and lead singer of the internationally renowned metal band Grim Reaper, will be remembered at the one-day Wings of Angels Festival, named after the lead track from […]
GUITARIST DOUG ALDRICH WILL MISS THE DEAD DAISIES’ EUROPEAN TOUR, AS HE IS DIAGNOSED WITH “TREATABLE” THROAT CANCER; REB BEACH TO REPLACE HIM
Former Dio and Whitesnake and current The Dead Daisies guitarist Doug Aldrich has been diagnosed with a treatable throat cancer and will undergo surgery this week. As a result, he will not be able to take part in the bands’ upcoming European tour and will be temporarily replaced by Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake). Earlier today, The Dead Daisies released the following statement via social media: “Hi, to all Daisies fans. […]
GUS G EXPLAINS WHAT IT WAS LIKE PLAYING OTHER ICONIC GUITARIST’S PARTS WHILE BEING A MEMBER OF OZZY’S BAND
Greg Prato for Utimateguitar.com spoke with guitarist Gus G, the interview appear in its entirety below. Utimateguitar.com: Was there anything challenging in performing [Black] Sabbath songs and Tony Iommi’s parts or tone with Ozzy [Osbourne]? Gus G: I couldn’t replicate the exact tone obviously, because I have my own gear and it will never be […]
AFTER A 40-YEAR ABSENCE, DAN LILKER TO JOIN ANTHRAX FOR UPCOMING U.S. AND SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Today (March 28th), Anthrax announces that, due to personal reasons, bassist Frank Bello will not be able to accompany the band on its upcoming South American tour, set to kick off April 13th at MXMF the Metal Fest. Filling in on those dates, as well as two U.S. festival shows in May, will be Anthrax founding member […]