In a new interview with The Music Zoo owner Tommy Colletti, legendary Dokken guitarist George Lynch recalled seeing Van Halen perform in Southern California clubs in the mid-1970s.  He said (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net), “I saw UFO play with Van Halen at the Golden West Ballroom in Norwalk, California, near where we lived. We played there a lot. It was somewhat dramatic, because I don’t know if UFO knew what they […]

Armored Saint are back with their anticipated new full-length release, Emotion Factory Reset, set for release on May 22nd through Metal Blade Records. Emotion Factory Reset, the lineup’s ninth studio album since 1984’s March Of The Saint, is a resurrection of sorts, a tearing down and a rebuilding in eleven songs of diverse musicality and […]

Julien’s Auctions, the world’s leading celebrity auction house, announced today from Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus the full details of its highly anticipated Music Icons sale. This year’s collection celebrates the enduring power of heavy metal and commemorates the 50th anniversary of KISS in London with a touring exhibition of highlights from the sale. Bidding on the full collection […]

Rock City Music Company is turning up the volume this spring as it welcomes rock and roll icon and founding drummer of KISS, Peter Criss, for an exclusive meet-and-greet event, April 24th-25th. This is a very special two-day event with limited availability on both days. The appearance celebrates the release of Criss‘s highly anticipated solo album, Peter Criss, his first […]

Yes, I think it’s well over due. Even back in the 80s, Ticketmaster, along with scalpers, were constant problems for us concert goers. It seems nothing changes, and these agencies seem to have monopolies on ticket sales. It is too much power, and control, for very few companies, which I believe is illegal. Bands should […]

Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Aerosmith have released Aerosmith (Legendary Edition). For the first time, the Boston rock legends (Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton,Brad Whitford and Joey Kramer) have assembled the definitive version of their multiplatinum self-titled debut, Aerosmith, originally released in 1973. In an effort to finally present their unfiltered vision now, Aerosmith Co-Founders Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have newly mixed the […]

Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (GCP) and the Hachette Book Groupannounce the publication of In My Darkest Hour: A Memoir by Dave Mustaine with Joe Layden on September 8th. Preorder here: $30.00 for Hardcover, $15.99 for eBook and $27.99 for the Audiobook “In My Darkest Hour is Dave Mustaine at his most revealing, […]

Ex-Queensrÿche singer Geoff Tate will release the third chapter in the band’s classic Operation: Mindcrime album series, Operation: Mindcrime III, on May 3rd. The LP’s first single, Power, can now be heard below. Power was written by Tate and his guitarist/producer Kieran Robertson. It features vocals by Tate, drums b yRich Baur, bass by Disturbed bassist and Operation: Mindcrime III co-producer John Moyer, guitar by Dario Parenteand Amaury Altmayer, and synths and strings by Tate and Robertson. […]

Gibson Custom has announced the release of the Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition, a meticulously crafted recreation of one of the most influential guitars in hard rock and heavy metal history. Known for his work with UFO, Scorpions and the Michael Schenker Group, Schenker helped define the sound and tone of a generation. Inspired by Michael Schenker‘s iconic 1971 Medallion Flying V, originally […]

As previously reported, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition is set to hit theaters for a limited time only beginning May 7th with tickets going on sale today. For local cinema information and to purchase tickets, visit ironmaidenfilm.com and watch the trailer below. The feature documentary charts five decades of one of the most iconic journeys in […]

t’s been two years since drum legend Carmine Appice and his reformed Cactus—singer Ed Terry, guitarist Artie Dillon, bassist James Caputo–first unbarred the doors to the Temple Of Blues–a 15-track slab of head-banging, hip-swinging heavy blues rock whose subtitle, Influences And Friends, roped in a host of special guests, all of whom held the band […]

John White of the Mind Behind The Music podcast recently spoke with legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who will celebrate his 73rd birthday this week, was asked if there was a specific moment that he really felt like he had discovered his own voice on the instrument. He responded in part (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net), “Not really. I don’t really […]

Off the top of my head: For coolness: Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe, Van Halen and Iron Maiden. For laughs: Napoleon Blownaparts and Endangered Feces.

Gary Graff of Billboard reports: …Last week…former Skid Row singer, Sebastian Bach, was announced as the fill-in frontman for Twisted Sister‘s upcoming 50th anniversary tour after [frontman] Dee Snider withdrew due to health concerns. Bach has now included Twisted Sister’s 1984 anthem I Wanna Rock in his shows and tells Billboard he’s stoked about being part of the celebration — though dates […]

Phil Campbell, former Motörhead guitarist, has died. He was 64 years old, reports the NY Post‘s Page Six. The guitarist’s family confirmed the patriarch died following a “long and courageous battle in intensive care” after he underwent a difficult procedure, via Instagram on Saturday. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, […]

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai joined Eddie Trunk on his SiriusXM show to world premier their new song together Dancing.

Brie Stimson of Fox News as per The New York Post’s Page Six reports: [Former Van Halen frontman] Sammy Hagar suggested he would “never play” with Alex Van Halen again more than 20 years after they finished their last tour together. “I’m the biggest Pink Floyd fan. I see David Gilmour say, ‘I will never play with […]

Elegant Weapons, the hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse led by Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, have released their new single Bridges Burn, the first track from the band’s forthcoming sophomore album Evolution, due April 24th on Exciter Records. The album will be released digitally and on CD on April 24th with a special edition vinyl pressing to follow later […]

The New York Post reports: Two Live Nation employees bragged about slapping customers with exorbitant fees at the entertainment giant’s venues, saying “these people are so stupid” that “I almost feel bad taking advantage of them,” according to court documents released late Wednesday. Live Nation – which owns Ticketmaster, the company accused of gouging ticket […]

Rock legend Foreigner is set to ignite streaming platforms worldwide with the release of Urgent (Live in Halifax on March 20th. Previously released exclusively on YouTube, this electrifying live rendition is a must-add to playlists worldwide. Fans can pre-save the track here and watch the video below. Captured during a powerhouse performance in Halifax, the track features a commanding […]