It’s official: AC/DC rhythm guitarist and founding member Malcolm Young has left the group. Young, who is 61, has been battling an undisclosed and very serious illness for the past year. Stepping into his shoes is nephew Stevie Young, who’s played with the band off and on throughout the years. The band also announced plans to release its first album in six years, Rock or Bust, ... [read more]
Archives for September 2014
Interview – Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest on his Favorite Album ‘Defenders of the Faith’
Co-host Jimmy Kay from Canada’s ‘The Metal Voice’ recently spoke to Judas Priest’s guitarist Richie Faulkner prior to the band beginning their North American tour. When asked about Faulkner’s Favorite Priest Album, he replied, “ Defenders of the Faith, that one to me for some reason resonates more. I like when music takes you to another place, a different time or a ... [read more]
What’s New – Week of September 21, 2014
You know what The House of Hair has that today’s music doesn’t? “The Middle Finger Factor.” The HOH doesn’t whine and complain, it whips out the hairspray, cranks the volume 'til the amps crackle, and lets the old school metal roll! This week, i’m gonna be getting down to some serious headbanging with Ratt, Motley Crue, Hurricane and more. See you right here for this ... [read more]
Metal News Recap – Week of September 21, 2014
Hell Yes! – A new album from SLASH is here! The World is about to get a lot hotter with WORLD ON FIRE: The new album from SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators. It comes on full throttle and in-your-face, a hunk of burning rock ‘n’ roll that takes no prisoners. It’s the follow-up to their 2012 debut, Apocalyptic Love, and it will kick your ass! “We’ve been ... [read more]
Hell Yes! – A new album from SLASH is here!
The World is about to get a lot hotter with WORLD ON FIRE: The new album from SLASHfeaturing Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators. It comes on full throttle and in-your-face, a hunk of burning rock ‘n’ roll that takes no prisoners. It’s the follow-up to their 2012 debut, Apocalyptic Love, and it will kick your ass! “We’ve been playing together for a while and I think it’s ... [read more]
Metal News Recap – Week of September 14, 2014
Comedienne extraordinaire Joan Rivers died this past Thursday, September 4, following a minor surgical procedure several days prior. She was mourned by her peers the world over, and was remembered in social media posts by the rock community: Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx recently underwent surgery to repair a double hernia. He talked openly about it on ... [read more]
Enter to Win: Richie Kotzen: The Essentials CD & DVD + Autographed Fender Guitar!
Richie Kotzen has played in Poison, Mr. Big and (currently) Winery Dogs, enjoying a career that spans 25 CDs. He’s just compiled his best stuff for a new 3-disc compilation, and we’ve got a stack to hand out! Winners score the 3-disc package which includes 2 CDs of classic material plus 3 new songs, and a DVD of music videos, acoustic performances and bootlegs. In addition to ... [read more]
Is Rock Dead? Gene Simmons of KISS and Dee Snider Duke it Out!
KISS’s Gene Simmons recently sat down with his own son, Nick, for an interview featured on Esquire.com. When asked what advice he’d have for today’s musicians and songwriters, Gene said, "Don't quit your day job is a good piece of advice. When I was coming up, it was not an insurmountable mountain. Once you had a record company on your side, they would fund you...there are ... [read more]
Metal News Recap – Week of September 7, 2014
We’re saddened to report the death of Survivor frontman Jimi Jamison, who suffered a heart attack at his home in Memphis, TN, on Sunday evening (8/31). He was 63. Although he didn’t sing one of Survivor’s biggest hits, “Eye of the Tiger”, he did co-write and sing the Baywatch theme (“I’m Always Here”) as well as Survivor’s "The Moment of Truth" and "Burning Heart” from 1984's ... [read more]