Pete Townshend Overcomes Painkiller Addiction Challenges
Pete Townshend says that he recently escaped an addiction to prescription painkillers. The Who guitarist, who’s dealt with drug issues in the past, said his health was not a consideration as he and Roger Daltrey wondered what they might do…
Brent Hinds Tribute by Rock and Metal Musicians
Rock and metal musicians are sharing tributes online to former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds, who tragically died in a motorcycle accident last night (Aug. 20). The tragedy was first confirmed by Atlanta News First. The outlet reported that Hinds was…
Chino Moreno Discusses Status of Deftones’ Lost ‘Eros’ Album
After years of speculation, Deftones frontman Chino Moreno has a confession to make about the long-shelved Eros album. The musician revealed that the album “most likely will never see the light of day.” Deftones are back with their Private Music…
Matt Heafy Shares Inspiring Recovery Journey From Injury
It’s always inspiring to see people come back from major setbacks with rejuvenated motivation and optimism, especially when it comes to our favorite rock stars. Case in point: Trivium frontman Matt Heafy, who recently shared some sentiments (and a video)…
Sinead O’Connor Would Have Been Invited by Lorne Michaels on ‘SNL50’
Lorne Michaels, the creator of Saturday Night Live, has stated that had she lived, Sinead O’Connor would have been invited to perform Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” on the SNL50 special that took place earlier this year. “If she were…
Gavin Rossdale Discusses Brent Hinds and Xanax Experience
Over the past few days, many people have paid tribute to ex-Mastodon guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds following his tragic passing on Aug. 20 (in a motorcycle accident). In particular, Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale recently reflected on his friendship with the late…
Singing Black Sabbath Songs Without Ozzy’s Influence
Stepping in front of a microphone with Black Sabbath is no small task. Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford experienced this challenge firsthand. The first instance occurred during the revived Ronnie James Dio era in the early ’90s when Black Sabbath…
Megadeth’s Farewell Tour Plans Discussed by David Ellefson
Now that Megadeth have announced plans for one final album and tour, former bassist David Ellefson has shared his thoughts during an episode of The David Ellefson Show podcast. Ellefson was part of the Megadeth lineup that issued their first…
Bruce Dickinson Performs Iron Maiden Classic Live for First Time
Key Takeaways Performance Highlight: Bruce Dickinson played Iron Maiden’s “Flash of the Blade” live for the first time during his solo tour kickoff. Set List Details: The concert featured 16 songs, including tracks from Dickinson’s solo albums. Tour Continuation: Dickinson’s…
Bruce Dickinson Performs Iron Maiden Classic Live for First Time
Key Takeaways Bruce Dickinson launched his solo tour in Anaheim, performing “Flash of the Blade” live for the first time. The set included 16 songs from his solo catalog, highlighting tracks from multiple albums. Fans can expect a continuation of…
Mastodon Pays Tribute to Late Ex-Guitarist Brent Hinds
Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor delivered a heartfelt tribute to late ex-guitarist Brent Hinds on Friday following the band’s performance at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska — their first show since Hinds’ death. “We lost somebody very special to…
Mastodon Pays Tribute to Late Ex-Guitarist Brent Hinds
Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor delivered a heartfelt tribute to late ex-guitarist Brent Hinds on Friday following the band’s performance at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska — their first show since Hinds’ death. “We lost somebody very special to…