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Michael Schenker Fest have confirmed the names of two new drummers – although to be accurate, both are more returning to the Schenker camp. Simon Phillips, who was the drummer on the debut MSG album, will be the main man behind the kit. But when he isn’t available, Bodo Schopf, who was on the ‘Perfect […]
Bernie Tormé has been admitted to hospital, and is currently in intensive care. The former Gillan and Ozzy guitarist is suffering from what has been described as ‘virulent double pneumonia’. A statement from his family says: “Bernie Torme, the world-renowned guitarist, with stints with Ozzy Osbourne, Gillan and Desperado featuring Dee Snider, was rushed into […]
Kiss have teamed up with the emoji company. They have launched emojis featuring the unmistakable images of the four band members. The emoji company say of this alliance: “The emoji brand truly is one of the most powerful and communicative global lifestyle brands, moving and influencing people all of the world, in the same way […]
Led Zeppelin have hooked up with the Vans clothing company to launch two different officially licensed shoes. The Era is to feature a black leather upper, emblazoned with the four symbols from the album artwork for ‘Led Zeppelin IV’. The Sk8-Hi will have the image of the burning Hindenburg Airship from the band’s eponymous 1969 […]
Thunder are to headline the Steelhouse Festival on July 27. The band will be perform an all electric set, in what will be a UK festival exclusive. Say Steelhouse about what fans can expect: “We’re a classic rock festival, it doesn’t get much more classic than a full tilt electric show by one of the UK’s […]
Quireboys are to have a new album released on April 5. To be titled ‘Amazing Disgrace’, it’s to be put out by Off Yer Rocka. It marks the band’s 35th anniversary and was recorded at Rockfield Studios. Says guitarist Guy Griffin: “Getting everyone together at one of the most iconic studios in the world has […]
Dream Theater keyboard player Jordan Rudess is to put out an album titled ‘Wired For Madness’ on April 19, through Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group. Joining Rudess, who also handles many of the vocals, are drummer Marco Minnemann, vocalist James LaBrie, guitarists Vinnie Moore, Guthrie Govan, Joe Bonamassa and John Petrucci. Says the man himself: “It is not a concept album, […]
Life Of Agony are currently working on their sixth album with producer Sylvia Massey. It’s to be titled ‘The Sound Of Scars’ and is being recorded at Massey’s Studio Divine in Ashland, Oregon, with extra recording being done at various studios in New York. It will be released in the autumn by Napalm. Says bassist […]
Cancer Bats, Raging Speedhorn, Shvpes, Taake and Resin have all been confirmed for this year’s Bloodstock Open Air Festival, which happens at Catton Hall in Derbyshire from August 8-11. Raging Speedhorn are to appear on the Sophie Lancaster Stage on August 9. Cancer Bats play on the Ronnie James Dio Stage on August 10, with […]
After a three year hiatus, Heart have announced they will return to touring action this summer in the US. They will be joined on what is being dubbed the ‘Love Alive Tour’ by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Sheryl Crow and Brandi Carlile. Ann and Nancy Wilson fell out in 2016, when the former’s husband […]
Greta Van Fleet and High On Fire were among the winners at this year’s Grammy Awards. Greta Van Fleet (above) won the ‘Best Rock Album’ award for the EP ‘From The Fires’, while High On Fire picked up the ‘Best Metal Performance’ award for ‘Electric Messiah’. The late Chris Cornell won the ‘Best Rock Performance’ […]
Bury Tomorrow are coming to the UK to play seven shows in December. They will start at the Pyramids Centre on December 13, and then head to Nottingham Rock City 14, Cardiff Y Plas 15, Newcastle Riverside 16, Glasgow SGW3 17, Manchester Academy 20, London Roundhouse 21. Tickets go on sale from 10am on February […]
