A few hours before his Monday gig at ‘Sofia Live Club’, the American guitar hero of Poison and Mr. Big fame, attended a meet and greet with some of his most fervent admirers at the Rising Force headquarters – representatives of Fender for Bulgaria. Due to his hectic schedule Kotzen wasn’t too chirpy, but never […]

The Human League have revealed the tracklisting and title of their new album. Named ‘Credo’, the record from the veteran synth-pop band is set to be released in March next year. The artwork for the album, which has been produced by Sheffield duo i-Monster, is pictured below. Its title is Latin for “statement of belief”. […]

Sammy Hagar has almost completed his autobiography. To be titled Red (and anyone who knows anything about the man will not be surprised by that title), it’s dueВ  out through It/HarperCollins next year. Blabbermouth report that Hagar says he’s pulled no punches: “It’s sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll, tequila and success and cars and money […]

There are few characters in rock history more deserving of a full-blown documentary than Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister. Not only has he led MOTГ–RHEAD for an incredible 35 years, he’s also been a member of HAWKWIND, a roadie for JIMI HENDRIX, a fixture of the L.A. metal scene for the past two decades and a rock […]

Bob Pantella of MONSTER MAGNET, ATOMIC BITCHWAX, and RIOTGOD is the featured session drummer on LADYKILLER‘s debut self-titled album. In addition to playing on 13 of the 16 tracks – he also engineered all of the drums and most of the guitar tracks in his recording studio in Sayerville, NJ. Visit Ladykiller’s official FacebookВ pageВ  to […]

After country star WILLIE NELSONВ got arrested in Texas last weekВ now it’s PHIL RUDD‘s turn. Stuff.co.nz has issued the following report: AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was convicted of cannabis possession in a Tauranga courtВ on TuesdayВ morning. It is the first time Rudd has been convicted of a drug offence, SunLive website reported. Police discovered the drugs when […]

Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith has cancelled the first-ever show booked by his supergroup – because it was advertised. Smith plays guitar in side-project Primal Rock Rebellion, which also includes singer Mikee Goodman, bassist James Leach and drummer Dan Foord from Sikth, guitarist Dan Marshall from Murder One and keyboardist James Manning from Vacant Stare. […]

Pregnant pop star Pink has decided to name her baby after her favourite whiskey. The singer and her husband Carey Hart are expecting their first child in the spring and although they don’t yet know the gender of the baby, Pink admits they’ve already decided what they are going to call a boy. Pink reveals […]

But don’t hold your breath – it’s not until September 2011. Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson will embark upon a 13-date acoustic tour of the UK in September 2011. Anderson says: “I have always wanted to go out in the UK with a small line-up, to play and to restructure the songs and music for a […]

System of a Down will headline next year’s Download festival at Donington as part of a much-anticipated reunion tour. But the band say they have no big plans for new material or a long-term continuation – they’re just playing some shows because they want to. Rumours had been rife after it was said SOAD had […]