ALTER BRIDGE's Mark Tremonti has been named one of "The Guitarists Of The Decade" by the readers of Guitar World magazine. Also included in the list were Tosin Abasi, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Eric Gales, Synyster Gates, Guthrie Govan, Kiko Loureiro, Misha Mansoor, John Mayer, John Petrucci, Jason Richardson, Joe Satriani, Nita Strauss, St. ...
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New SLIPKNOT Video Supports Previously Floated Theory About TORTILLA MAN's Identity
A newly posted video appears to support a previously floated theory about the identity of SLIPKNOT's newest member — the percussionist nicknamed "Tortilla Man." Tortilla Man joined SLIPKNOT seven months ago, when he was first featured in the video for comeback single "Unsainted". Since then, there has been much speculation about his name, with some ...
JOSH RAND Says STONE SOUR Had No Idea Band Was Being Recorded For 'Hello, You Bastards: Live In Reno' Album
STONE SOUR will release its first official live album, "Hello, You Bastards, Live In Reno" in December. In a recent interview with "The Metal Sucks Podcast", guitarist Josh Rand explained how the live album came about and why STONE SOUR decided to leave the recording of its October 5, 2018 performance ...
ADAM DUTKIEWICZ Says Next TIMES OF GRACE Studio Album Could Arrive In Late 2020
Grasser Production conducted an interview with vocalist Jesse Leach and guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz of Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE prior to their November 10 at Löwensaal in Nürnberg, Germany. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the songwriting process for their latest studio album, ...
SCORPIONS Plot July 2020 Las Vegas Residency, Tap METALLICA Producer For New Album
SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs has confirmed to New Zealand's "The Metal Bar" that the band is putting the finishing touches on the songwriting process for a new studio album. The upcoming disc will mark the German hard rock legends' first release since 2017's "Born To Touch Your Feelings - Best Of Rock Ballads", which was ...
JEFF PILSON, ROBIN MCAULEY, REB BEACH And MATT STARR Join Forces In BLACK SWAN
Bassist Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, FOREIGNER), vocalist Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP, SURVIVOR), guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE) and drummer Matt Starr (MR. BIG, ACE FREHLEY) have joined forces in a new project called BLACK SWAN. The outfit's debut single and video will be released on Tuesday, December 10. A full-length album will follow in early ...
Video Premiere: AGNOSTIC FRONT's 'Conquer And Divide'
"Conquer And Divide", the new video from New York hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's 12th studio album, "Get Loud!", which was released last month through Nuclear Blast. The clip was was directed by Punchdance Studios, which was also responsible for the video for "I Remember". ...
ATREYU Bassist: The Music Industry Is 'Oversaturated' And Has 'Lost Its Honesty'
Shawn Sixx of the "Sixx Strings" podcast recently conducted an interview with ATREYU bassist Marc "Porter" McKnight. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the importance of maintaining a passion for music: Marc: "I think it's an important thing that bands can't lose touch with is ...
SLIPKNOT, SOUNDGARDEN, ANTHRAX, EXODUS, STEEL PANTHER Members Among Guests On BRIAN POSEHN's 'Grandpa Metal' Album
Comedian/actor/ writer Brian Posehn will release his new comedy/metal album, "Grandpa Metal", on February 14, 2020 via Megaforce Records. Produced, engineered and mixed by Jay Ruston (ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER), the disc features guest appearances from some of metal's finest, including Brendon Small (DETHKLOK), Scott Ian and Jonathan Donais (ANTHRAX), Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR), Gary ...
SKILLET Announces Winter 2020 North American Tour With FROM ASHES TO NEW And LEDGER
SKILLET will return to the road in North America this winter in support of its tenth album, "Victorious", out now. The band's headline trek will kick off on February 6 in Wichita, Kansas and run through March 14 in Norfolk, Virginia. Support on the tour will come from FROM ASHES TO NEW and LEDGER, the ...