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    Slayer Finishing Vocals on Two-Song EP

    Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo revealed two pieces of important information about his main band while promoting his Philm side project. In a recent interview, the skinsman confirmed that Slayer are wrapping up a two-song EP due later this year. He revealed that vocalist/bassist Tom Araya is laying down his vocal tracks alongside guitarist Kerry King. He also shared that Slay… More »

    P.O.D. Singer Sonny Sandoval Talks New Album, Shallow Rock Stars + More

    P.O.D singer Sonny Sandoval caught up with Loudwire at Rock on the Range 2012 in Columbus, Ohio, earlier today (May 19.) The frontman dished on P.O.D’s new album ‘Murdered Love,’ which will be the their first disc released via Razor & Tie Records. Sandoval also talked about some of his musical “homies” who appear on the record, as well as the false pe… More »

    Sammy Hagar on Van Halen Tour Postponement: 'They're Hard to Get Along With'

    Former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar weighed in on the recent VH controversy, in which the band postponed 31 scheduled shows this summer without a specified reason. The rumor mill suggested that things had gotten contentious between the members once again. Since Hagar was a part of the band for a lengthy period of time, he’s well aware of the inner workings. “Th… More »

    Falling in Reverse Singer Ronnie Radke Slams Former Band Escape the Fate

    Loudwire caught up with Falling in Reverse frontman (and former Escape the Fate singer) Ronnie Radke at the Rock on the Range Festival in Columbus, Ohio earlier today (May 19). Radke shared his candid thoughts on his old band and declared that he’d have no problem playing on the same stage, right after his former band’s set at this year’s ROTR. Falling in Rev… More »

    Rise Against Set to Return to Arizona After Defeat of Anti-Immigrant Laws

    The quality of entertainment in Arizona just got a little better after the Sound Strike organization of performers lifted their ban on the state over anti-immigration laws. As a result, one of the leaders in the fight, Rise Against, have just booked a pair of Arizona shows as part of their fall 2012 tour with Gaslight Anthem and Hot Water Music. Rise Against singer Tim McI… More »

    Metallica Share Soundcheck + Show Footage From Prague

    Metallica shared behind-the-scenes and onstage footage from their recent show in Prague, which took place in early May. The clip, which clocks in at 22 minutes, follows the band as it soundchecks before the gig, as it meets and greets fans and as it performs ‘The Struggle Within.’ It’s like having an all-access pass to ‘Tallica in Europe. Hearing th… More »

    Slash on Scott Weiland + Velvet Revolver: 'He's a Great Guy When I'm Not in a Band With Him'

    Slash has further refuted Scott Weiland‘s claims that the singer is returning to the Velvet Revolver fold to record a new album and to embark on a tour. He essentially said that while he loves Weiland, he doesn’t want to be in a band with him ever again. That sounds pretty definitive! Last week, Weiland went on record to say that he was back with the band and m… More »

    Black Sabbath Officially Tap Drummer Tommy Clufetos To Replace Bill Ward

    Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has written an open letter to fans regarding the status of the band, and in the process he has confirmed who will be taking over the drum kit now that Bill Ward is officially out of the legendary metal group. Butler made it known that Tommy Clufetos, currently of Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne‘s solo band and a one-time member… More »

    The Devil Wears Prada Prep 'Dead & Alive' Concert CD/DVD for June Release

    The summer’s looking bright for The Devil Wears Prada. The face-melting rockers are preparing to hit the road for the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival and they’ll have a concert CD/DVD to promote while doing it. The collection, titled ‘Dead & Alive,’ follows the band’s 2011 album ‘Dead Throne.’ It was recorded during the band… More »

    Creed's Scott Stapp Visits Japan One Year After Tsunami in New Documentary

    Creed frontman Scott Stapp made an emotional journey in March to Japan to check out the destruction and aftermath of last year’s tsunami. He let the cameras roll and the result is a new documentary short titled ‘After the Rain.’ The 13-minute film was produced and edited by Alexander Harris, who joined the singer and his family while visiting the destruct… More »

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    Ronnie Montrose Shares Story of Meeting Eddie Van Halen

    Not long before his untimely and somewhat unexpected death this past March, legendary guitarist Ronnie Montrose contributed some rather glowing praise of Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen for a new photo book that is being compiled by rock photographer extraordinaire Neil Zlozower. The Van Halen News Desk reports that in the book, the late Montrose shares a story of the… More »

    Master Reel of Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper' Sells for $2,800 on eBay

    A master reel-to-reel tape of the Beatles‘ 1967 album ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ has sold for $2,800 on eBay. Few details are given by the Mexican-based seller, but inspection of the pictures of the technical papers included with the tape reveal the Capitol Records logo, as well as a sheet from “Discos Capitol de Mexico, S.A.̶… More »

    Paul Weller Rocks Intimate New York City Gig

    Paul Weller, the legendary frontman of ’70s mod-punk pioneers the Jam and ’80s soulful New Wave group the Style Council, played an intimate show Thursday (May 17) at New York City’s John Varvatos store, better known to those in the music world as the former home of the influential punk-rock club CBGB. Upon entering the formerly famous venue, gone is the w… More »

    Neil Young Releases Video for 'Clementine'

    The third song and video from ‘Americana,’ Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s reconstruction of classic America folk songs, has been released. The first two efforts saw Young take on ‘Oh Susannah‘ and ‘She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain.’ Now he tackles ‘Clementine.’ Although the song is frequently sung by child… More »

    Black Sabbath Name Tour Drummer, Dispute Ward's Contract Claims

    On the morning of their reunion concert at the O2 Academy in Birmingham, England, Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler took the band’s official website to give his side of the story of the band’s falling out with original drummer Bill Ward, and to announce the new drummer’s name. Referring to the past year as “a bit of a soap opera,” Butler sai… More »

    Sammy Hagar Talks About Van Halen Tour Postponement

    One of the reasons for Sammy Hagar’s longstanding appeal is that nobody onstage has as much fun as he does. Now, he’s got even more reason to smile after hearing the news that Van Halen has postponed more than 30 dates on their 2012 tour. “I’m surprised it took this long,” Hagar told the Associated Press. “I predicted this was going to h… More »

    Paul McCartney Got By With A Little Help From His Friend…Donovan

    Rock and roll legend, and recent Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, Donovan has been making himself available, chatting about his life, past and present. We conducted our own interrogation with him last month, and he’s still making the rounds. In a recent interview with Spinner.com, he spoke about his little contribution to a legendary Beatles’ song. Early i… More »

    Black Sabbath Return to the Stage Tonight

    The reunited Black Sabbath are set to perform their first gig tonight at the O2 Academy in their hometown of Birmingham, England. With so many eyes focused on the band right now, bassist Geezer Butler released a statement on their website that lowered expectations but reminded the audience of the reason for the gig. Hello readers, Well, rehearsals are finally finished, and… More »

    Van Halen Tour Postponement Explained?

    If you were concerned by the news that Van Halen postponed over 30 dates on their 2012 tour a couple of days ago, and even more worried about reports it was due to in-band fighting, have hope! According to sources close to the band, the group is simply burned out and needs a break. Speaking to TMZ, these sources flatly deny that there’s any conflict within the band,… More »

    Elton John Highest Ranking Rocker on Forbes Celebrity 100

    Forbes Magazine has released their much publicized list of the Top 100 Most Powerful Celebrities, and ‘Captain Fantastic’ himself, Elton John, is the top-ranking classic rocker.  The list — which you can see in full here –  is based on the earnings in combination with their media visibility in outlets including print, television, radio and the int… More »

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