Jeff Hanneman’s Friends and Peers Pay Tribute
Jeff Hanneman, guitarist and a founding member of thrash metal pioneers Slayer, died last Thursday, May 2. He was 49. Hanneman, who was hospitalized at the time of his passing, suffered liver failure, which may have been brought on after he contracted the flesh eating disease necrotizing fasciitis in his right arm, presumably from a
Bonzo Bash Commemorating John Bonham – May 30-June 1, 2013
The Bonzo Bash commemorating the late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham will happen on May 30 & 31 and June 1 in New York and New Jersey. Drummers already on the bill include Twisted Sister’s A.J. Pero, Michael Cartellone (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Damn Yankees), Joe Franco (Good Rats, Twisted Sister, Widowmaker), Jerry Gaskill (King’s X), Johnny
Metal News Weekly Recap – May 4, 2013
Need to replenish a few calories (or so) after all the headbanging on the House of Hair this week? Here’s an idea…as least if you’re near Alhambra, California. The heavy metal burger truck called Grill ‘Em All Burgers has a Dee Snider Burger, a $9 dripping, delicious concoction that’s worth every penny (or
Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Dead at 49
Founding Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman died Thursday at age 49 of liver failure. “Slayer is devastated to inform that their band mate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11AM this morning near his Southern California home. He was 49. Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure. He is survived
Metal News Weekly Recap – April 28, 2013
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Ozbourne talked with BBC Radio 1 recently about 13, the first studio album from Sabbath in 35 years to feature bassist Geezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and Ozzy. About the album’s first single, “God Is Dead?”, Ozzy said: “How I got that title, I was at somebody’s office and
Ozzy to go on Summer Tour with Black Sabbath
Ozzy, 64, will be heading out on tour soon with Black Sabbath; the band has just announced four summer shows in North America. A new single, “God Is Dead?”, will be out on April 19; the full album, 13, will be released on June 11. It marks Sabbath’s first album in 35 years to feature
Metal News Weekly Recap – April 20, 2013
UltimateClassicRock.com collected Twitter posts from various rockers after the news about the tragedy in Boston broke this Monday. See them in their entirety here. Michael Anthony, former Van Halen (and current Chickenfoot) bassist, was recently asked about Rolling Stone’s February interview with VH frontman David Lee Roth where Diamond Dave said, “But Ed
Metallica Unveils Three New Pinball Machines
If you love Metallica and pinball, you’re in luck! Players will now be able to bang their heads and their flippers while playing a new Metallica pinball game from Stern featuring 12 classic Metallica tunes including “Master Of Puppets”, “One” and “Fade To Black”. Said the band in a prepared statement, “After years of playing
Skid Row’s new single, “Kings Of Demolition” Due Out April 16, 2013
Check out the brand-new (lyric) video for Skid Row’s new single, “Kings Of Demolition”. The band’s new EP is called United World Rebellion – Chapter One and is due out next Tuesday, April 16.
British engineer/producer Andy Johns Remembered
British engineer/producer Andy Johns, who worked on legendary albums by Led Zeppelin (including Led Zeppelin II, Led Zeppelin IV, Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti), the Rolling Stones (Sticky Fingers, Exile on Main Street and Goats Head Soup), Free, Van Halen, Cinderella, Joe Satriani and more, died on Sunday, April 7. He was 61
Dee Snider Remembers Clive Burr In Recent Interview
Dee Snider was a guest interview on a recent podcast of Brazil’s Wikimetal. Dee talked about his memories and experiences playing with late Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr, who played in Dee’s one-time band, Desperado. Said Dee of his friend who passed last month, “…We worked and developed for about three years; it was
Metal News Weekly Recap – April 13, 2013
Here’s your first look at the cover art for Black Sabbath’s upcoming studio album, 13, due out on June 11th. Don’t miss the teaser video (with new music!) for the cover’s reveal, too! Don’t miss Anthrax frontman Joey Belladonna absolutely nailing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before last Friday’s Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando
Metal Nooze Weekly Recap – April 6, 2013
Dave Mustaine of Megadeth is gearing up for Gigantour 2013, his much-anticipated semi-annual concert festival. Dave posted online this week, “Finalized the bands for Gigantour 2013 and have to admit, I am hella impressed. Details coming soon.” Last year’s Gigantour featured Motorhead (among others). Guitarist Tino Troy (Praying Mantis, Clive Burr’s
Kingdom Come to release new studio album, Outlier on May 7, 2013
Kingdom Come is readying the release of its new studio effort, Outlier, on May 7 (in the U.S. and Canada). Check out a sample of the new single, “God Does Not Sing Our Song”. And no, it doesn’t sound like Led Zeppelin (not even a little!)