Posted On May 12, 2024
Wolfgang Van Halen played his father's classic instrumental "Eruption" during Saturday night's (May 11) FOO FIGHTERS concert at Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The moment came as FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl jokingly complained to the crowd that, unlike his bandmates, he...
Posted On May 12, 2024
Fan-filmed video of ARMORED SAINT's May 9 concert at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida can be seen below.
Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS, BROKEN TEETH) fronted ARMORED SAINT for three shows this week — May 7 in Atlanta, Georgea, May 9 in St. Petersburg and May 10 in Orlando, Florida — as the re...
Posted On May 12, 2024
He cited 2024 inductees MC5, whose last classic-era member just died. Continue reading…
Posted On May 12, 2024
During an appearance on the May 10 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Sebastian Bach was asked if there has been any dialogue between him and his former bandmates in SKID ROW about a possible reunion now that they are once again in need of a singer. He responded (as transcribed b...
Posted On May 12, 2024
Rock icons continue to shake up their ongoing trek. Continue reading…
Posted On May 12, 2024
During a recent appearance on "The Rocker Morning Show", which airs on Kalamazoo's rock station 107.7 WRKR, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars was asked about the variety of sounds and musical styles covered on his debut solo album, "The Other Side Of Mars". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...
Posted On May 12, 2024
During an appearance on SiriusXM Fight Nation's "Busted Open" show, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about the band's new single, "Dogs Of War", which was made available on April 26 via MÖTLEY CRÜE's new deal with Nashville's Big Machine Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "A...
Posted On May 12, 2024
During an appearance on the May 8 episode of the Brazilian TV talk show "Conversa Com Bial", Bruce Dickinson was asked if IRON MAIDEN is a democracy. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Uh, ultimately you can't have a team as a democracy. A football team is not a democracy. You've go...
Posted On May 12, 2024
The Greg Perry YouTube channel has uploaded video of HEART's May 11 concert at Spectrum in Charlotte, North Carolina. Check out the clips below.
In addition to HEART's classic tracks, the setlist for the concert included some tracks from of Ann and Nancy Wilson's solo albums.
The current member...
Posted On May 11, 2024
Professor Reggie Almeida of the Renzo Gracie TN Brazilian jiu-jitsu school in Tennessee, who has been traveling with MEGADETH on the band's recent tours, has uploaded behind-the-scenes video from MEGADETH's April 11 concert at Jockey Club in Asunción, Paraguay. Check out the footage below.
As previo...
Posted On May 11, 2024
SEPULTURA's new touring drummer Greyson Nekrutman, who officially replaced SEPULTURA's longtime drummer Eloy Casagrande in February, has uploaded drum-cam video of his performance of the song "Kairos", filmed during the band's recent South American tour. Check out the clip below.
SEPULTURA kicked of...
Posted On May 11, 2024
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has released behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for "Dead Of Winter", the second single from his upcoming solo album, "Drama", due on May 17 via Frontiers Music Srl. The track features vocals by Chris Brooks from LIKE A STOR...
Posted On May 11, 2024
In a new interview with Eddie Jorgensen of San Francisco's CBS SF, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke about the formation of his solo band, which also includes drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER), bassist Kyle Sanders (HELLYEAH), guitarist Phil Demmel (formerly of MACHINE HEAD) and vocalist Mark Osegueda (...
Posted On May 11, 2024
During a new appearance on the "Rockonteurs With Gary Kemp And Guy Pratt" podcast, Joe Elliott once again dismissed suggestions that DEF LEPPARD is a heavy metal band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have an issue with the term 'heavy metal' because everybody outside of rock always...
Posted On May 11, 2024
The Anty Krist YouTube channel has uploaded video of ARCH ENEMY's May 9 concert at NuBond LiveHouse in Shenzhen, China. The show was part of ARCH ENEMY's 2024 Asian tour, which kicked off on April 24 at Musinsa Garage in Seoul, South Korea.
Last December, ARCH ENEMY announced that it had "amica...
Posted On May 11, 2024
"You can't go back," the guitarist says. Continue reading…
Posted On May 11, 2024
For one reason or another, these releases had some serious editing down done to them. Continue reading…
Posted On May 11, 2024
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach kicked off his "What Do I Got To Lose?" spring 2024 North American tour Friday night at Southport Music Hall in Jefferson, Louisiana.
Bach's 14-song set included two tracks from his new solo album, "Child Within The Man" — "What Do I Got to Lose?" and "Everybody...
Posted On May 11, 2024
Here's why the frontman disapproves of the label. Continue reading…
Posted On May 11, 2024
FALLING IN REVERSE performed its new single, "Ronald (Feat. Tech N9ne And Alex Terrible)", live for the first time last night (Friday, May 10) during the band's set at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. Joining FALLING IN REVERSE for the performance were rap rocker Tech N9n...
Posted On May 11, 2024
In a new interview with Andrew Daly of ClassicRockHistory.com, Alex Lifeson once again spoke about the chances are of him working on new music and touring with his RUSH bandmate Geddy Lee at some point in the future. He said: "There's so many people that ask about us getting back together, if we'll...
Posted On May 11, 2024
Singer just released his new solo album, 'Child Within the Man.' Continue reading…
Posted On May 11, 2024
On Thursday, May 9, ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna belted out karaoke-style covers of two JOURNEY classics — "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" and "Don't Stop Believin'" — at The Church Of Rock & Roll ultimate dive bar experience at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. Video...
Posted On May 11, 2024
The Funtastic 2024 Tour will traverse the United States through mid-August. Continue reading…
Posted On May 11, 2024
Today, 'The End of Heartache' is celebrating its 20th anniversary. To celebrate, we're going track-by-track in remembrance. Continue reading…
Posted On May 10, 2024
According to People, CREED frontman Scott Stapp and his wife Jaclyn are headed for divorce after 18 years of marriage.
"Out of respect for their family, Scott intends to navigate this difficult time privately," a representative for Scott told People.
Scott originally filed for divorce a year ago — i...
Posted On May 10, 2024
SLIPKNOT has shared an official video recap of the band's first two shows with its new new drummer, former SEPULTURA sticksman Eloy Casagrande.
The one-minute clip, which can be seen below, includes footage from the intimate show on April 25 at Pappy + Harriet's in Pioneertown, California and SLIPKN...
Posted On May 10, 2024
In a new interview with Kat Mykals of the 103 GBF radio station, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked about the lyrics to the band's song "Crown Of Horns", which appears on PRIEST's latest album, "Invincible Shield". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I love love. It's the best four...
Posted On May 10, 2024
The organizers of Blue Ridge Rock Festival have canceled the 2024 edition of the event, and issued a statement on social media explaining why. Continue reading…
Posted On May 10, 2024
In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, former TESLA drummer Troy Luccketta spoke about his decision to leave the band more than two and a half years ago. He said: "First of all, the COVID thing happened, and that shut us down. That gave me time to take some time off and reflec...
Posted On May 10, 2024
The new Slipknot drummer reveals the tough decision faced when leaving his old band Sepultura. Continue reading…
Posted On May 10, 2024
Careful not to hurt yourself on all this edge. Continue reading…
Posted On May 10, 2024
What does Corey Taylor's wife think is Slipknot's best album? Alicia Taylor weighs in on the band's stellar catalog. Continue reading…
Posted On May 10, 2024
Guitarist takes aim at people who sit "behind their little computer keyboards" and call Skynyrd a "tribute band." Continue reading…
Posted On May 10, 2024
Fan-filmed video of ANTHRAX's May 9 performance at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida can be seen below.
According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for the show was as follows:
01. Among The Living
02. Caught In A Mosh
03. Madhouse
04. Metal Thrashing Mad
05. Efilnikufesin (N.F.L....
Posted On May 10, 2024
Michael Lindsay-Hogg said famous argument captured in the Beatles film was like "many other exchanges they'd had." Continue reading…
Posted On May 10, 2024
MEGADETH appears on the latest Pollstar's Live75 chart, which tracks active tours by the average tickets sold for shows that happened over the past 30 days.
According to Pollstar, five of the 12 MEGADETH concerts from the band's just-completed Latin American "Crush The World" tour moved a total of 7...
Posted On May 10, 2024
Remastered film includes a potentially annoying moment while they perform "Across the Universe." Continue reading…
Posted On May 10, 2024
Former SEPULTURA drummer Eloy Casagrande has opened up about his recent decision to leave the band and join SLIPKNOT. The 33-year-old musician, who was a member of the veteran Brazilian/American metal band for 12 years before exiting the group in February in order to hook up with the Iowa-based mask...
Posted On May 10, 2024
In a new interview with Real Music With Gary Stuckey, LYNYRD SKYNYRD guitarist Rickey Medlocke spoke about the band's decision to go on following the death of Gary Rossington, the last original member left in the iconic southern rock group, in March 2023. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...
Posted On May 10, 2024
On the surface, a goth kid clothing brand is getting TikTok riled up. But apparently there's more going on. Continue reading…
Posted On May 10, 2024
Legendary LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page has paid tribute to producer Steve Albini. Steve served as recording engineer and mixer for Page's 1998 collaborative album with Jimmy's ZEPPELIN bandmate Robert Plant, "Walking Into Clarksdale".
Earlier today (Friday, May 10), Page took to his social medi...
Posted On May 10, 2024
We explain why JNCO jeans became a huge part of nu-metal fashion in the '90s, what happened to them and why they're popular again today. Continue reading…
Posted On May 10, 2024
He admits it's an "interesting gig" playing with such a legendary act. Continue reading…
Posted On May 10, 2024
METALLICA's All Within My Hands foundation has donated $100,000 to Direct Relief to provide critical local services in Brazil.
Rio Grande Do Sul urgently needs assistance as it faces a devastating flood caused by torrential rain. Authorities report more than 1.45 million people affected by the disas...
Posted On May 10, 2024
Jelly Roll has been on a weight loss journey. Continue reading…
Posted On May 10, 2024
Introducing Ultimate Classic Rock's new merchandise store! Continue reading…
Posted On May 10, 2024
Former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell will play the first concert with his solo band on June 13 at 1720 in Los Angeles, California. Support at the gig will come from SPIRIT IN THE ROOM and SORDES DOMINUM.
Backing Bell at the 1720 show will be guitarist Henrik Linde (THE VITALS, DREN), drummer...
Posted On May 10, 2024
After five consecutive EPs, former Beatles star will issue a full-length studio project. Continue reading…
Posted On May 10, 2024
FOO FIGHTERS paid tribute to Steve Albini Thursday night (may 9) during the band's concert in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Prior to launching into the FOO FIGHTERS hit song "My Hero", the band's frontman Dave Grohl, who worked with the producer on NIRVANA's "In Utero" album, told the crowd: "Tonight,...
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