RIP Pete Way, UFO bassist. Watch this heartfelt tribute from Dee Snider: ... [read more]
RIP – Pete Way, UFO Bassist
Iconic bass player Pete Way, founder of UFO, Waysted and, later, The Pete Way Band has died. He was 69. He sustained life threatening injuries in an accident two months ago but fought hard until finally succumbing to those injuries today. His wife, Jenny, was at his side. Pete Way was a much loved and highly regarded figure among rock fans, critics and fellow musicians ... [read more]
Famed Producer Martin Birch Dead At 71
Martin Birch, the record producer who defined a good majority of the metal sound, has died. He was 71. No cause of death was confirmed. Throughout his lengthy career, Birch's career as both a producer and an engineer reads like a who’s who of British heavy metal, with credits on albums by Iron Maiden, Whitesnake, Rainbow and Deep Purple, and projects for Blue Öyster Cult, ... [read more]
#MetallicaMondays: MetallicaLive in Munich, Germany – June 13, 2004
#MetallicaMondays continue August 10 with Metallica's June 13, 2004 concert from Munich, Germany streaming live at 8 PM, EST via YouTube or Facebook. ... [read more]
George Lynch to Retire Lynch Mob Name
George Lynch, guitarist extraordinaire for Dokken and Lynch Mob, has announced that he will no long record or perform under the "Lynch Mob" banner. As has happened with Lady Antebellum (now Lady A), the Dixie Chicks (now just the Chicks), and numerous brands and products (e.g. Uncle Ben's Rice, Aunt Jemima syrup) Lynch has decided that the band name does not fit with the times ... [read more]
RIP Molly Hatchet Founding Guitarist Steve Holland
Steve Holland, original guitarist and co-founder of Molly Hatchet, has died. He was 66. No cause of death was given for the guitarist, who played on the band's first five albums, including 1979's breakthrough Flirtin' With Disaster. Holland was the last surviving member of the Molly Hatchet original lineup; the other five members had all passed away in their 50s and ... [read more]
Members of Metallica, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Sebastian Bach and More Remind You: No Masks, No Metal Shows
150+ Metal Artists Participate in Decibel’s “Get Behind the Mask” Gallery It's a sad state of affairs when our metal leaders are making more sense than our elected politicians...or has it always been that way?? Let's just say this – bands just want to tour, venues just want to open, and fans just want to ROCK! So how do we get there? By wearing a MASK! If we all do it, we ... [read more]
RIP Peter Green
Peter Green, co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, has died. He was 73. Green, a blues rock guitarist, formed Fleetwood Mac with Mick Fleetwood in 1967, after a stint in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. Sadly, he left the band in 1970 due to mental health problems and drug use. He was later diagnosed as schizophrenic. Green joined Fleetwood Mac at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall ... [read more]
#MetallicaMondays Are Keeping Us Sane!
Ever since the world shut down in March, Metallica has gifted us with “#MetallicaMondays,” re-broadcasting a full live set of one of their classic shows, on the band’s YouTube channel and on Facebook. Honestly, it’s become the highlight of the week. And, the band leaves it posted so you can listen at your leisure in case you can’t be glued to those channels at 8PM EDT/5PM CDT ... [read more]