Organizers of a Michael Jackson tribute concert dropped Kiss from the lineup after receiving widespread criticism for booking the band despite critical comments toward the late pop singer by bassist Gene Simmons. The announcement Tuesday came a day after Global Live Events announced Kiss would join the show planned for Oct. 8 in Cardiff, Wales. […]

A short trailer for the Quiet Riot movie ‘Well Now You’re Here There’s No Way Back’ has been posted online. The video teaser features appearances from Lita Ford, Rudy Sarzo, Eddie Trunk, Alice Cooper, Steven Adler and Glenn Hughes. Written, produced and directed by Regina Russell, plans are to release the film through the film […]

Punk icons the Misfits return with their long-awaited, first full-length release of all-new, original material in nearly a decade. Rooted in the horror and sci-fi themes their audience craves, The Devil’s Rain will be released October 4th on Misfits Records. It was produced by Ed Stasium, whose credits include the Ramones’ Road to Ruin and […]

According to a dubious source via a major newspaper, Van Halen could release the first single from their new album next Tuesday. The song is called ‘Late Term’ and will be the first clue of the rock legends’ sound on their new album with singer David Lee Roth, according to The Boston Herald. The news […]

In a series of videos, MACHINE HEAD mainman Robb Flynn shows you how to play ‘Locust’, which comes from the band’s forthcoming new album, Unto The Locust, due out September 27th on Roadrunner Records. Check out a sample below. For the rest of this exclusive Guitar World lesson, head to this location. Flynn took guitar […]

Tori Amos has returned with the video for Carry, the final track from her forthcoming album Night of Hunters. Fans can also head over to Amos’ Facebook and unlock the album’s opening track, Shattering Sea, by sharing the video with others. Night of Hunters hits stores September 20th via Deutsche Grammophon. Tracklist: 01. Shattering Sea02. […]

Legendary TOM JONES is set to play at the bran new Sofia Arena on November 18. TICKETSВ  priced from 50В to 130В BGN are available at the Arena boxoffice and via www.TicketPro.bg.

The infamous Metal Bible is now available in English. First published in 2005 (in Swedish and Dutch), the book contains the New Testament, with some other material that features a metal twist, according to Blabbermouth. A press release says that the Metal Bible “is a cool special Bible edition that besides [the New Testament] also […]

A new website has been launched for the anxiously-awaited project featuring icon LOU REED and legendary metallers METALLICA. Check it out at Loureedmetallica.com.

The first new video from Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ I’m With You album has arrived, with the band playing a rooftop performance in Venice Beach. Watch it. This was apparently the second take on the video, after shitilicious rap chick Kreayshawn made a first attempt that the band rejected. This is them going in “a […]