[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28MmnThlYOo&w=500&h=305] Since Dream Theater released 2011’s celebrated A Dramatic Turn of Events, the group has earned its first Grammy nod — for the song “On the Backs of Angels.” But that’s not what excites Jordan Rudess the most. You May Also Like: Levin Minnemann Rudess – From The LawRead More

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ak12PBrTuw&w=500&h=305] In a moving farewell to his former bandmate in Deep Purple, David Coverdale says the terrible loss of founding keyboardist Jon Lord just might serve as the spark the band needs to get back together. You May Also Like: Ian Gillan on Deep Purple’s legendary lineup changes: ‘OurRead More

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fuFthydoJ4&w=500&h=305] Since leaving Metallica, Jason Newsted’s record hasn’t exactly backed up statements that he was into heavier music and how things might have changed during the dark period of Load and Re-Load if the bassist had more input. You May Also Like: Why Metal Fans Should Give Skid Row’sRead More

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRds4RkZg4Y&w=500&h=305] Long rumored and long awaited, this split EP from Phil Anselmo’s Housecore Records gives fans the first taste of the former Pantera and current Down frontman’s upcoming solo work. You May Also Like: Pantera – ‘Power Metal’ (1988): Forgotten Series Dimebag Darrell (1966-2004): An Appreciation “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott,Read More

David Lee Roth celebrates, in his own inimitable way, a No. 16 ranking for Van Halen’s “Stay Frosty” on the Rolling Stone magazine list of the Top 10 songs for 2012: By drinking a tall boy beer and discussing a favorite tattoo. You May Also Like: David Lee Roth selectsRead More

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q8nvZb7uhY&w=500&h=305] Drummer Steven Adler has built a fair bit of legend in hard rock circles, but for all the wrong reasons. Adler, you may recall, was the guy who was kicked out of Guns n’ Roses because of his drug problem. That takes some real effort. You May AlsoRead More

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAkZzoVVLCc&w=500&h=305] What do you get when you mix the three original members of Dokken who were not named Don Dokken with drummer Brian Tichy and guest shots from a few of the best singers in the hard rock realm? A surprisingly solid and vibrant record. You May Also Like:Read More

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncyUDtp_rJk&w=500&h=305] It took some doing, but I’ve finally completed the sacrifices necessary to appease the Dark Lord. With the fiery strength He gave me, I was able to narrow down a list You May Also Like: Sammy Hagar, Don Felder + others, Heavy Metal: Music From The Motion PictureRead More

Criticizing Van Halen for the times it were too corny or over-the-top almost feels disingenuous.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAqdCUkxHJ4&w=500&h=305] A few weeks ago former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted, who has been fairly quiet since his departure from Voivod, suddenly popped up with a new website and some teasers to new music coming. You May Also Like: Why I Used to Hate Metallica’s ‘Black Album’ (But Don’t Anymore)Read More