I can’t imagine a world without “Breaking the Law,” “Electric Eye” or “The Ripper.” But for me, ‘Painkiller’ will always be the pinnacle of Judas Priest’s power.

Geezer Butler says the forthcoming Black Sabbath album returns the group to the feel of its initial trio of recordings, even if they’ve had to move on without original drummer Bill Ward. You May Also Like: Black Sabbath – ‘Black Sabbath’ (1970): On Second Thought Why Black Sabbath Went OutRead More

Capturing the last concert from Deep Purple’s Mk III lineup, as Ritchie Blackmore subsequently left to form Rainbow, Live in Paris: 1975 also works as another glimpse into the brilliance of the recently deceased Jon Lord. You May Also Like: Ian Gillan on Deep Purple’s legendary lineup changes: ‘Our careerRead More

The latest episode of the Roth TV shows finds David Lee Roth giving a brief tour of the long hallway that leads across the length of the second-floor in flamboyant Van Halen frontman’s mansion — affectionately known as the Mojo Dojo. You May Also Like: David Lee Roth selects hisRead More

The news that Brad Wilk will be sitting in the drum chair for Black Sabbath’s forthcoming reunion album had us taking a look back at the huge shoes he’ll be filling. You May Also Like: Why Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi Was Only in Jethro Tull For Two Weeks Ian GillanRead More

Dear Aerosmith dudes, This is what your music is supposed to sound like: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NktMr8Sjqk&w=500&h=305] Please listen and take notes. Sincerely, Your fans You May Also Like: Steven Tyler – We’re All Somebody From Somewhere (2016) Why Aerosmith Finally Broke Through With ‘Get Your Wings’ Final memory with John LennonRead More

Oh dear God, please someone take the microphone away from Joey Belladonna. I’ve admitted before, and in the interest of fairness will again, that I prefer John Bush as vocalist for Anthrax. You May Also Like: Anthrax – ‘For All Kings’ (2016) Anthrax, Sept. 23, 2016: Shows I’ll Never ForgetRead More

Deep Purple’s first new studio project since 2005’s Rapture of the Deep remains untitled, something underscored by a new album teaser — which boasts only a question mark for an image. You May Also Like: How Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’ ‘almost got left off the album’ Ian GillanRead More

People associate Alice Cooper’s intense brand of horror-movie rock with Frank Zappa, who gave Cooper’s band their first big break. But Cooper says the British Invasion — and the Beatles, in particular — shaped his early sound. You May Also Like: Alice Cooper, May 11, 2017: Shows I’ll Never ForgetRead More

I don’t always listen to Swedish melodic death metal, but when I do, I listen to Soilwork. And this is why.