The imminent prospect of fresh Creed music draws nearer as the reunited rock band prepares to embark on a concert cruise titled “Summer of ’99,” followed by a North American tour. With guitarist Mark Tremonti expressing his inclination to reserve new material for Creed, the question of new music also reached frontman Scott Stapp. During … Read more
Deftones’ trajectory in the music industry nearly took a divergent turn when the band reportedly contemplated altering their iconic name to secure a contract with Roadrunner Records. The intriguing revelation comes from Monte Conner, who, during his tenure at Roadrunner, disclosed that the label presented the band with a contract, contingent on the willingness to … Read more
Scheduled for release on May 7, 2024, “Silver Surfers” by Insight Editions emerges as the poignant swan song of Neil Peart, the late and revered drummer of the iconic band RUSH. Unveiling a final testament to his enduring affection for classic automobiles, the book provides an intimate glimpse into Peart’s lifelong fascination with cars, weaving … Read more
Bruce Dickinson, the frontman of IRON MAIDEN, recently talked with Sweden’s SVT about his upcoming solo album “The Mandrake Project,” which BMG is set to release on March 1. The majority of the album’s recording was done at Los Angeles’s Doom Room, with Bruce Dickinson’s longtime collaborator and producer Roy “Z” Ramirez serving as both … Read more
Two of the best bands to ever come out of the heavy metal genre are London, England’s Iron Maiden, and Los Angeles, California’s Metallica. Each band has created a variety of intriguing and exciting songs throughout their careers, enjoying enormous success on a global scale. Which is superior, though? Naturally, it is a trick question, … Read more
Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley insulted Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley in a recent interview with Guitar World when talking about his upcoming solo album “10,000 Volts”: “Paul (Stanley) and Gene (Simmons) have tried to destroy my reputation over the years, we know that. And unfortunately for them, ‘10,000 Volts’ is going to make them … Read more
The first time Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda of Agoura Hills, California, recalls feeling “starstruck” was when his band opened for System of a Down years ago. Both Linkin Park and System of a Down have solidified their status as the two largest bands to emerge from the heavy metal scenes of the 1990s and 2000s, … Read more
In a recent interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick expressed his thoughts on not being involved in the band’s final show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Kulick mentioned that he wasn’t asked or invited to attend, and had an understanding of this situation since the final shows were announced. … Read more
The DeadMike.com YouTube channel recently uploaded videos from Lita’s concert on December 16 at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land, Texas. Lita, in a conversation with Robert Miguel from Uvalde Radio Rocks, discussed the delays in her upcoming album, attributing them to the complexities of the music industry and the need to align various … Read more
Kenneth “K.K.” Downing, the former guitarist of Judas Priest, recently shared a video reflecting on the band’s iconic album “Defenders Of The Faith” as it reaches its 40th anniversary. He fondly recalls the recording process, spanning from Spain to Florida, and expresses his affection for the album, listing tracks like ‘Freewheel Burning’, ‘Jawbreaker’, ‘Rock Hard, … Read more
