Rock Music
Studies Show Drummers Are Actually Much Smarter Than You
According to news and analytics site PolyMic, drummers are natural problem solvers and have a positive impact on those around them. A study from …
Drums7 Rock Stars Influenced By B.B. King
When you think of <b>B.B. King</b>, the words "music icon" and "blues" come right to mind. In fact, his name is synonymous with the latter -- he's not known …
GuitarKeith Richards says ‘drugs are so bland these days’
The Rolling Stones have recently announced a huge UK tour<p>Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones has spoken about sobriety, calling today’s drugs …
Keith RichardsA look back at Warped Tour 2008 - Features - Alternative Press
<i>[Photo credit: Warped Tour Wiki and Wikimedia Commons]</i><p>We've dried our eyes and sadly accepted that, after 24 years, 2018 will be the <b>Vans Warped …
Katy PerryWatch Superjoint perform The Alcoholik live
Superjoint share live video of Use Once And Destroy track The Alcoholik - filmed in New Orleans in 2017
Classic RockAlice Cooper has ‘no desire to retire’
After more than 50 theatrical years on stage, don’t expect Alice Cooper to hang up his snakes and guillotines anytime soon.<p>The 70-year-old …
Steve VaiTony Cavalero to Star as Ozzy Osbourne in Motley Crue Biopic ‘The Dirt’
Tony Cavalero, who starred in the TV series “School of Rock,” has signed to play rocker Ozzy Osbourne in Netflix’s Mötley Crüe biopic, “The Dirt. “ …
MusicHear Jake Owen's Mellencamp-Inspired 'I Was Jack, You Were Diane'
John Mellencamp's music has intersected with the country world a number of times over the years — and now it's happening all over again, courtesy of …
John MellencampSTONE TEMPLE PILOTS Would Have Called It Quits If They Hadn't Found Right Singer To Replace WEILAND, BENNINGTON
<b>STONE TEMPLE PILOTS</b> guitarist <b>Dean DeLeo</b> told The San Diego Union-Tribune that he and his bandmates would have called it quits if they hadn't found …
Chester BenningtonThe Capitol Theatre Announces Free Melvin Seals & JGB Webcast
The Capitol Theatre will present a free webcast of Melvin Seals & JGB Celebrating 40 years of Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia's solo album 'Cats …
AsiaJames Hetfield Donates 1,000 Acres of Land to California Conservation Effort
Black-metal band calls off dates following mounting protests over alleged Nazi sympathies<p>Standout track appears on Australian band's debut album …
MusicOzzy Osbourne steps in to replace Newfoundland pizza man's stolen CDs
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. -- A Newfoundland pizza deliveryman who lost his collection of rock and roll CDs to a thief has been re-upped by the godfather of …
Ozzy OsbourneSharon Osbourne: I got f*cking loud because I needed to be heard
Sharon Osbourne spent her life kicking down doors to become one of rock music’s most powerful figureheads. Here she explains why her success has …
Sharon OsbourneWhy February 28th Matters In Rock History
It’s February 28th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history:<p>In 1996, the 38th annual Grammy Awards were held in LA. There,</b> …
Arctic MonkeysROYAL THUNDER Parts Ways With Drummer Evan Diprima
<b>Royal Thunder</b> picked up drummer Evan Diprima around the time of their 2012 album <i>CVI</i>. Diprima has stuck with the band up until February of this year …
METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Turns Over 1,000 Acres Of Open Space To Marin Agricultural Land Trust
According to The Mercury News, <b>METALLICA</b> frontman <b>James Hetfield</b> has turned over 1,000 acres of land overlooking California's Lucas Valley as open …
Marin CountyBush Book More April 2018 Dates, Plus News on Tony Iommi, Tengger Cavalry + More
Plus get news on a Tony Iommi fundraising event, a Tengger Cavalry split, Sammy Hagar's Hawaiian estate being sold and more in Wire-to-Wire.Continue …
Joe SatrianiTengger Cavalry announce decision to split
Tengger Cavalry have announced that they’ve split up.<p>The news comes just days after the Mongolian metal outfit released their sixth studio album <i>Cian</i> …
Classic RockEpica launch striking animated video for Decoded Poetry
Epica have released a striking animated video for their track <i>Decoded Poetry</i>.<p>The song features on their 2017 EP <i>The Solace System</i> and has been launched …
Classic RockRob Halford Suggests KK Downing Wouldn't Rejoin Judas Priest if Invited
Downing said in a statement posted to Facebook Tuesday that the band should have asked him to rejoin Judas Priest in Tipton's absence for its …
Judas PriestJames Gang Drummer Jim Fox Talks Melvins' 'Stop' Cover
The new Melvins album mashes up inspiration from a pair of seemingly disparate sources, bringing the James Gang's arrangement of "Stop" together with …
Classic RockMETALLICA's LARS ULRICH Takes 'It's Electric!' Show On The Road To Madrid, Spain
<b>METALLICA</b> drummer <b>Lars Ulrich</b> is taking his very own weekly <b>Beats 1</b> online show, <b>"It's Electric!"</b>, on <b>Apple Music</b>, on the road once again, this time …
Heavy MetalMarillion’s Royal Albert Hall performance set for cinema release
Marillion have announced that their set at London’s Royal Albert Hall from October last year will hit cinemas next month.<p>The landmark performance …
Royal Albert HallSikth, Protest The Hero and more for Tech-Fest 2018
Organisers of this year’s Tech-Fest have revealed the second wave of artists who will play at this year’s event in the UK.<p>It was previously announced …
Classic RockListen to new Rolo Tomassi album Time Will Die And Love Will Bury It in full
Rolo Tomassi have released a full stream of their new album <i>Time Will Die And Love Will Bury It</i>.<p>It will be released officially on March 2 via Holy …
Classic RockReport: Izzy Stradlin Walked Out Of Guns N' Roses Reunion After Soundcheck
One of the most glaring issues with <b>Guns N' Roses</b> reunion tour was the fact that key songwriter and guitarist <b>Izzy Stradlin</b> was absent from the lineup. …
Keith Richards apologizes to Jagger for vasectomy comment
NEW YORK (AP) — Keith Richards says he regrets saying Mick Jagger needed a vasectomy after recently having his eighth child.<p>In a story posted Wednesday morning, WSJ magazine reported that Richards said "it's time for the snip — you can't be a father at that age. Those poor kids!"<p>The 74-year-old …
Keith RichardsFormer Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions, Alice Cooper Members Announce New Band
"It started as an all-star band playing songs from all of our careers," said the singer. "Then we wrote a CD and recorded it, and I can't wait to get …
GuitarJason Bonham Changes Band's Name to Accommodate Led Zeppelin
Jason Bonham has played alongside his father's bandmates in Led Zeppelin and continued to honor their legacy in recent years with his Jason Bonham's …
GuitarNYC Subway Performers Sound So Much Like The Beatles It's Scary
New York City can truly be a magical place. Look past all the trash, horrible odors, and rats and you'll find some of the most talented musicians in …
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