SLAYER in 2008 joined forces with O’Neal USA, one of the leading manufacturers of motorcycle and BMX accessories, to produce a limited edition of SLAYER helmets that feature the band’s distinguished and celebrated artwork. The helmets launched under the name of RockHard, and were sold at all Cycle Gear locations and at finer motorcycle dealerships […]

Actor Ben Gazzara has died aged 81. The New York-born performer, known for his portrayal of brooding tough guys, was suffering from pancreatic cancer, and passed away on Friday (Feb 3) at Bellevue Hospital Centre, New York, with members of his family at his side. His career began on stage in the 1950s, and went […]

ACCEPT guitarist Herman Frank is almost finished with his second solo album, the follow-up record to the highly successful debut from 2009, ‘Loyal To None’. Herman started working in the studio on ‘Kings Call’ in December 2011. This new record will include 12 or 13 songs in his typical melodic and heavy metal style and a […]

Logan Plant, 33, son of LED ZEPPELIN’s Robert Plant, Marlon Brando’s grandson Tuki Brando, 21, Ethan Peck, 25, grandson of Gregory Peck are the stars of the new Mr Porter campaign going live on Tuesday. According to the brand, the new set of bold young men ‘have truly inherited a bit of myth and swagger […]

Frontman with Fun Lovin’ Criminals and BBC 6Music radio DJ Huey Morgan will play his debut solo show next week in London. Morgan will perform at O2 Academy 2 Islington on February 10. He took to Twitter to announce the news, writing: “Is doing my FIRST ever solo show @ the Academy 2 Islington on […]

METALLICA  are tantalizing fans with a new video clip that promises a big announcement from the band this coming Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 11AM PT. What can it be? Another collaborative album with Lou Reed? We don’t think so! Whatever it is, it seems to be geared toward a big concert announcement. The 34-second ‘Save […]

According to drummer Vinnie Paul the final unheard piece of music recorded by Pantera will be released on their upcoming reissue of ‘Vulgar Display of Power.’ Pantera officially parted ways due to personal issues in 2003, leaving fans screaming for more of the groove-metal mastery the quartet had provided for more than a decade. Unfortunately […]

Yesterday, BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward posted a message via his official website, stating: “At this time, I would love nothing more than to be able to proceed with the Black Sabbath album and tour. However, I am unable to continue unless a “signable” contract is drawn up; a contract that reflects some dignity and […]

Adam Lambert has confirmed he will tour with Queen as the band’s frontman this summer. “The intention is to pay tribute to Freddie [Mercury] and the band by singing some great songs,” Lambert said, in an interview with Britain’s Daily Star. “It’s to keep the music alive for the fans and give it an energy […]

GRAVE DIGGER posted an update on the band’s activities for 2012, which includes a new album tentatively scheduled for August 2012, as well as a tour of Brazil with country mates Blind Guardian. In a post on Facebook, singer Chris Boltendahl stated: “Since last November we work on brand new songs. 10 compositions are completely done […]