NOFX Legal Dispute Clarified by Eric Melvin
Back in January of this year, NOFX drummer Erik Sandien shared ahead of a NOFX roundtable discussion a prepared statement suggesting that guitarist Eric Melvin had served singer Fat Mike legal papers accusing the musician of financial malfeasance. But Melvin…
Ex-KISS Guitarist Seeks $2M for Upcoming Album Release
Key Takeaways Vinnie Vincent’s Offer: The entire album Guitarmaggedon is now available for $2 million. Buyer Rights: The buyer can act like a record label, manufacturing and selling the album. Marketing Approval: All marketing plans must be approved by Vinnie…
Tattoo of College Band Director Attracts Metallica’s Attention
Metallica recently called out a Virginia college’s marching band director for fulfilling a bet he made with his squad. Now, he is sharing what the entire experience meant to him and the marching band, as well as why he chose…
Pinball Machines Rock + Metal Fans Dream of Owning
We found 19 pinball machines themed after big rock and metal acts that are also heavily reviewed by serious pinball players. More bands have started licensing their intellectual property to be used on pinball machines in the past 10 years….
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
Things are starting to pick up just as the warmer weather arrives. This week we’ve got 20 new rock and metal tours announced, plus a wealth of festival reveals and special performance announcements. Leading the way, we have an amazing…
Best Hair Metal Bands A to Z
After intense deliberation, we can confidently present the best hair metal band for each letter of the alphabet — but first, there are some caveats you should know about. Obviously, we can’t control the concentration of bands per letter of…
Neurosis Surprises Fans with Reunion Album Featuring New Vocalist
Neurosis is back with a new album — and a new vocalist. The sludge/post-metal legends have surprise-released their 12th album, An Undying Love for a Burning World. It marks their first release since 2016’s Fires Within Fires and their first…
Alkaline Trio’s New Drummer Tosh Peterson: Who Is He?
The drummer performing with Lady Gaga during her Mayhem Ball live shows will be joining a much different tour this summer. Tosh Peterson has been revealed as the new drummer for Alkaline Trio. What Happened to Alkaline Trio’s Drummer? The…
Billy Corgan’s Surprise 59th Birthday Party with Rockers and Celebs
Some of the biggest rockers from the ’90s and a host of celebrities joined Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan to celebrate his birthday this week. Corgan turned 59 on March 17. Who Was at Billy Corgan’s Birthday Party? Photos shot…
Bumper Sticker Philosophy Dave Grohl Lives By
Dave Grohl is attempting to live his life by a particular bumper sticker quote he once saw while stuck in traffic in Los Angeles. Foo Fighters have an exciting few months ahead, including the release of their forthcoming album Your…
AC/DC’s Stevie Young Hospitalized Following Concert Performance
AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young, who replaced his uncle Malcolm Young in 2014 after the band cofounder was diagnosed with dementia, has been hospitalized following a recent concert in South America. “Out of an abundance of caution, he was admitted to…
Black Crowes Album Legacy and Additional News
Key Takeaways Latest Album: The Black Crowes released A Pound of Feathers on March 13, showcasing their evolving sound. Hall of Fame Nomination: Chris Robinson expressed pride in the band’s nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Collaborative…