Up-and-coming Swedish band THE CRYPT has announced a show in Stockholm, Sweden on friday November 3rd 2023. They say Satan has all the best tunes. No wonder then that The Crypt, a band of half dead and misfits, led by mysterious guardian Maiden of Shadows have risen from the depths
KISS' PAUL STANLEY: "People ask me if there is a ‘modern day KISS’ and, frankly, the answer is ‘no’
Published: Oct 3 2023
KISS' PAUL STANLEY: "People ask me if there is a 'modern day KISS' and, frankly, the answer is 'no'. There are some great bands and acts out there doing great things - like the Foo Fighters, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift - but there'll only ever be one KISS" Prior to
ADAM AND THE METAL HAWKS to perform free show on Times Square in New York City on October 4th 2023
Published: Oct 3 2023
UPDATE: Original gig on September 29th was cancelled due to weather issues, it has now been rescheduled for: October 4th at 6pm on Broadway and 46th Street ADAM AND THE METAL HAWKS (AMH) will perform a free show on Times Square in New York City. AMH started in 2019 and
JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE 'Hollywood Bowl August 18, 1967’ new album coming on November 10th 2023
Published: Oct 2 2023
Historic new live-release marks the moment before Hendrix achieved international fame; recording has never been released officially or even bootlegged. Experience Hendrix, LLC in partnership with Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is releasing 'Jimi Hendrix Experience: Hollywood Bowl August 18, 1967' this November 10th on vinyl, CD
OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Mr. Crowley' live EP was recorded today 43 years ago, October 2nd
Published: Oct 2 2023
Today marks the 43rd anniversary of the live recording for the OZZY OSBOURNE 'Mr Crowley Live EP'. It's the band's only official live recording featuring the late guitarist Randy Rhoads prior to 'Tribute', which was released in 1987 posthumously. The EP contains the songs "Mr. Crowley", "Suicide Solution" and "You
Could there be a replacement Alice? ALICE COOPER talks about this, KISS and more in new interview
Published: Sep 30 2023
In an all-new interview for 2023, ALICE COOPER talks to Paul Cashmere of Noise11.com about the new album 'Road', the songs behind it, retirement, KISS, the upcoming show and a surprise next album for 2024 that's already been recorded. Here's an excerpt from the interview (as transcribed by Metaldepartment): Q:
38 years ago today September 30th: MOTLEY CRUE releases 'Home Sweet Home' single
Published: Sep 30 2023
"Home Sweet Home" is a signature power ballad recorded by American heavy metal band MOTLEY CRUE. It was originally released in 1985 on their 3rd album 'Theatre Of Pain', and again in 1991 for the 'Decade of Decadence 81-91' compilation album. It has been covered by several artists, most notably
KISS performs their pre-game show at the 2023 Toyota AFL Grand Final in Melbourne
Published: Sep 30 2023
On a hot day in Melbourne, Australia (the mercury had already reached the forecast maximum of 29 degrees celsius by the time KISS took to the stage in their full leather costumes), the AFL (Australian Football League) pulled out all the stops to bring the bombastic KISS show experience to
Record Collector issues special MOTORHEAD collector's magazine in October of 2023
Published: Sep 29 2023
U.K. music magazine Record Collector will issue a special collector's magazine on MOTORHEAD, to be released on October 12th 2023. "Record Collector Presents... Motörhead gets its leather jacket, bullet belt and cowboy boots on to celebrate the loudest, fastest rock and roll band on the planet! There's a welcome note
DEF LEPPARD's Phil Collen shows off the guitars he is using on stage
Published: Sep 29 2023
Join Phil Collen of DEF LEPPARD as he takes you behind the stage and shows off all the guitars that has been rocking 'The World Tour' with LEPPARD co-headlining with MOTLEY CRUE. You can watch the full video here: