Kirk Hammett recreates the guitar used on Metallica's first five albums.
In partnership with Gibson, Kirk Hammett recreated the 1979 Flying V guitar, used on Metallica's first five albums
Metallica reveals how the riff for "Enter Sandman" came about.
In explaining how the band's creation process works, Metallica revealed how the famous riff from "Enter Sandman" came about…
Glen Matlock criticizes Sex Pistols series: "It should have been more truthful"
Bassist Glen Matlock has condemned the accuracy of 'Pistol', the biographical series about the Sex Pistols. Learn more here! Continue Reading →
John 5 announces participation in Dolly Parton's first rock album.
Dolly Parton's first rock album will feature guitars by John 5 of Mötley Crüe. Find out more…
“November Rain” was inspired by Tommy Lee, says Axl Rose.
Axl Rose revealed that Guns N' Roses' hit song, "November Rain," was inspired by Mötley Crüe's drummer, Tommy..
Joe Perry and Ronnie Wood are added to the Jeff Beck tribute in London.
Besides names like Johnny Depp and Rod Stewart, Joe Perry and Ronnie Wood will also perform at the Jeff Beck tribute concert in England. Check it out here! Continue Reading →
Bruce Dickinson is engaged to a fitness instructor and will be getting married for the third time.
For the third time, Bruce Dickinson is getting married, and the lucky bride is the Frenchwoman Leana Dolci, whom he has been dating since…
Josh Klinghoffer says Red Hot Chili Peppers "created cooler music" with him.
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer stated that the band's new albums without him are not…
Lars Ulrich reveals which Metallica songs he most enjoys performing live.
Lars Ulrich cited Metallica's "Sad But True" and "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" as his favorite songs to perform. Learn more here! Continue Reading →
Chorão is honored with a graffiti exhibition on canvas in São Paulo; see photos.
Open until April 14th at Kiss FM, the graffiti exhibition on canvas pays homage to the legacy of Chorão, from Charlie..
Metallica releases unboxing video of '72 Seasons'; watch it
Released on April 14th, the album '72 Seasons' received an unboxing video posted by Metallica of the three available versions…
Australian band announces vinyl record made with members' urine; watch
Private Function, a Melbourne punk band, has announced a vinyl record made with the urine of its members. Learn more here! Continue Reading →
The Rolling Stones and Charlie Watts will be honored with books published by Belas Letras
With sales starting April 12th, the Rolling Stones and Charlie Watts will be honored with books about their legacy…
BABYMETAL announces new member after Yuimetal's departure; meet Momometal.
Momometal is the newest member of the trio BABYMETAL after Yuimetal left the band in 2018 to pursue a career…
Kirk Hammett chooses 'Master of Puppets' as Metallica's best album.
Released in 1986, 'Master of Puppets' was voted Metallica's best album by guitarist Kirk Hammett. Learn more here! Continue Reading →
James Hetfield is releasing a book about his guitar collection.
On October 17th, James Hetfield of Metallica will release the book 'Messengers' about his personal guitar collection. Check it out…
The HU releases a new version of “Black Thunder” featuring Serj Tankian; watch it.
Promoting the deluxe version of their album 'Rumble Of Thunder', The HU released "Black Thunder" featuring Serj Tankian. Check it out here!
Metallica: First impressions of '72 Seasons' claim the album is intense
Classic Rock not only listened to '72 Seasons', Metallica's album to be released on April 14th, but also said it's intense and heavy. Check it out here! Continue Reading →
Pesta, a doom metal band from Minas Gerais, releases a live video of "Witches' Sabbath".
The quintet from Minas Gerais, Pesta, released a live video of "Witches' Sabbath," a song from the album 'Faith Bathed In Blood'
Kirk Hammett launches a $20,000 Gibson guitar; meet the Greeny.
Kirk Hammett and Gibson have joined forces to recreate, for $20,000, the 1959 model of the classic Greeny guitar…
Nervosa: new album will be more brutal, says guitarist Helena Kotina
Nervosa guitarist Helena Kotina revealed that the next album will have more heavy metal than its predecessor, 'Perpetual Chaos'. Check it out here! Continue Reading →
Brian May names Kurt Cobain as one of the best guitarists of all time.
Brian May of Queen has named Nirvana guitarist Kurt Cobain as one of the greatest of all time. Check it out…
Dire Straits Legacy will perform 8 shows in Brazil in May; see dates and venues.
The Dire Straits Legacy tribute band returns to Brazil after a year for 8 performances of the 'For You...' tour
Skid Row and The Winery Dogs will play in Curitiba on the eve of Summer Breeze.
Curitiba will host a side show by Skid Row and The Winery Dogs the day before Summer Breeze, on April 28th. Check it out here! Continue Reading →
Accept and Grave Digger perform in Curitiba before Summer Breeze.
Accept and Grave Digger are coming to Curitiba before Summer Breeze for a show on April 27th. Check it out here!
Judas Priest's new album is almost finished, says Richie Faulkner.
Guitarist Richie Faulkner has revealed details about Judas Priest's next album being practically finished. Find out more here!
Metallica: Fan recreates lyrics of “Ride the Lightning” using ChatGPT
The lyrics to Metallica's "Ride the Lightning" were recreated by a fan on Reddit using the ChatGPT artificial intelligence. Check it out here! Continue Reading →
Metallica releases teaser for new song from album '72 Seasons'; listen now
Promoting their upcoming album '72 Seasons', Metallica posted a preview of what could be their fourth single, due out March 30th…
Photographer says Ozzy Osbourne was terrified of dogs on the set of 'Bark at the Moon'
Photographer Fin Costello revealed that Ozzy Osbourne was terrified of dogs on the set of the 'Bark at the Rocks' album cover shoot
Taylor Hawkins: 100 drummers play “My Hero” in tribute to the musician.
Almost a year after Taylor Hawkins' death, 100 drummers pay tribute with a performance of "My Hero". Check it out here! Continue Reading →