Blabbermouth reports that “inside sources” have revealed that Ashes Divide – the band led by former A Perfect Circle guitarist and singer Billy Howerdel, has split up. The group, which released its debut album “Keep Telling Myself It’s Alright” last spring, has still not officially confirmed or denied the news…

The Louisiana-based grind/jazz/metal/electro psychos IWrestledABearOnce have started recording their full-length debut for Century Media. The work is taking place inside the home of producer extraordinaire Ross Robinson, and a spring 2009 release is expected.For more information, visit myspace.com/iwrestledabearonce and check the video below: IWrestledABearOnce – “Tastes Like Kevin Bacon“

The Foo Fighters, B.B. King, John Mayer, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion are among the artists set to perform at the first-ever Grammy Nominations Concert. The event is scheduled to take place on December 3 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, and will be broadcbast on CBS television that night. The show will also […]

Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee revealed during that he is currently working on a new album from his Methdas of Mayhem project. Tommy hopes to get the follow-up to his self-titled debut CD (1999) completed by next May or June and have it released before the end of 2009. Methods of Mayhem – “Get Naked“

Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler has pleaded no contest to a charge of heroin possession, indicating his desire to go to drug rehab instead of a jail sentence… and then rejoin his old band. At least that’s what gets clear of the words of the drummer’s lawyer, Barry Gerald, who claimed: “When he […]

Northern Ireland’s rockers The Answer, who are now touring as the opening act on AC/DC’s Black Ice World Tour, performed the title track of their new album, “Never Too Late”, on this past Friday night’s edition of CBS’ “The Late Show with David Letterman”. Check out video footage here: The Answer – “Never Too Late” […]

Video footage of Christoph Schneider from Rammstein laying down drum tracks for the group’s new CD earlier this month at a studio in Los Angeles can be viewed below. The band is recording the initial tracks for the CD in Los Angeles with Jacob Hellner and the production team of Ulf Kruckenberg and Florian Ammon. […]

Speaking to Classic Rock magazine, Kiss lead singer Paul Stanley stated: “…There might even be a new Kiss album at some point. I have been ambivalent to the idea in the past but I’m much more open to it now… I thought that I’d be content for Kiss to remain a heritage act, just playing […]

Former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has released a video in support of gay marriage. In the clip, Slash plays the US national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner” on guitar in the background, while his wife Perla Hudson speaks out on behalf of same-sex unions. “I married my sweetheart, you should be able to marry yours […]

Ritchie Blackmore’s guitar-playing son JГјrgen Richard Blackmore (born in 1964 from the marriage of the legendary guitarist with his now ex German wife Margit) has formed a new group called Over the Rainbow and featuring former Rainbow members, namely Joe Lynn Turner (vocals), Tony Carey (keyboards), Bobby Rondinelli (drums) and Greg Smith (bass)…