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COMPULSIONS Front Man, ROB CARLYLE, Tried To Recruit SLASH, MATT SORUM

The Compulsions’ main man and underground rock ‘n’ roll hero, Rob Carlyle, recently sat down for his second interview on The Chuck Shute Podcast. The purpose of the conversation was to catch up with Rob now that The Compulsions‘ newly released third album, Ferocious, has left reviewers with their jaws on the floor and their minds blown. Recent Ferocious reviews include a “9 Out Of… Read more »


MEGADETH Bassist and SONS OF APOLLO Vocalist Release A New Version of the RIOT Classic “SWORDS & TEQUILA” Featuring SWORD (CANADA) Singer RICK HUGHES

Megadeth bassist David Ellefson and Sons of Apollo vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have been collaborating on some new material recently under the moniker ELLEFSON-SOTO. The Ellefson-Soto version of the Riot classic “Swords & Tequila” released via Ellefson’s Combat Records on www.ellefsonmusic.bandcamp.com and across all digital streaming outlets.The song was originally featured on the 1981 Riot… Read more »


(watch) JASON BIELER AND THE BARON VAN BIELSKI ORCHESTRA Drop Video For “Beyond Hope” (ft. Benji Webbe, David Ellefson, Bumblefoot)

Jason Bieler has released his new solo album, “Songs For The Apocalypse,” under the moniker Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra.  Also today, Bieler has released a video for the song “Beyond Hope.” The song features Benji Webbe (Skindred), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Bumblefoot (Sons Of Apollo), and Ricky Sanders.  Watch the absolutely creepy, mesmerizing video HERE: .https://youtu.be/p9jdLpyzeE4   Bieler is… Read more »


ELLEFSON, Featuring Megadeth Bassist/Co-Founder David Ellefson Release Full Tracklisting For Covers LP ‘No Cover’

  ELLEFSON the eponymous solo band of Grammy-Winning Megadeth bassist/co-founder David Ellefson has announced the tentative tracklisting for NO COVER, out 10/2 on Combat Records, featuring 17+ cover songs including classic tracks from Motorhead, WASP, Def Leppard, Cheap Trick, Queen, Judas Priest, Twisted Sister, Fastway, Fight, Dead Kennedys, and more, with cover art by Melody Myers (Ellefson, Altitudes and Attitude, Escape The Fate), an homage… Read more »


SONS OF APOLLO – Live! At The Roxy with Tony MacAlpine & Schiermann

The Sunset Boulevard landmark Roxy Theater has been witness to many a performance of mythical proportion.  Ancient Roman and Greek amphitheaters were places where stories of mythology were portioned out to the populous.  One can imagine the thinkers, dignitaries and fellow performers of the day gathering to partake of the cultural impartations of the comedians… Read more »


Photos -SONS OF APOLLO – Live! At The Roxy

Photos -SONS OF APOLLO – Live! At The Roxy CLICK HERE to read a review of the show.


SONS OF APOLLO Launch Live Clip For ‘Just Let Me Breathe’

SONS OF APOLLO–former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force) — are pleased to announce the release of ‘Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony’ on August 30 via InsideOutMusic… Read more »


SONS OF APOLLO – Belasco Theater, Los Angeles

The ancient Greek god of music and poetry Apollo came to mind when ex-Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian were looking to name their band, but thinking there may already be a band Apollo, they decided on Sons of Apollo, a name which encapsulates both the essence of the band and its members…. Read more »


Photos – SONS OF APOLLO Live! – Belasco Theater, Los Angeles

Photos – SONS OF APOLLO Live! CLICK HERE to read a review of the show. https://www.sonsofapollo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SonsOfApollo1/


Derek Sherinian Talks SONS OF APOLLO

There’s an electrifying new progressive rock super group on the music scene featuring some of the best names in rock. Forming in late 2017, members include Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater, ex-Adrenaline Mob), Derek Sherinian (Black Country Communion, ex-Dream Theater), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big,… Read more »