Former SAXON guitarist Graham Oliver diagnosed with Parkinsons disease
Published: Sep 8 2023
Graham Oliver, co-founder and former guitarist of British NWOBHM legends SAXON, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Oliver, who is featured on every Saxon album from their self-titled 1979 debut to 1994's 'Dogs of War', has vowed to play on, and has no plans to call time on a career
Watch former OZZY OSBOURNE drummer break down legendary track 'Over The Mountain'
Published: Sep 8 2023
Tommy Aldridge recently did a great breakdown of the classic OZZY OSBOURNE track 'Over The Mountain' for drum-site Drumea. Tommy Aldridge (born August 15, 1950) is an American heavy metal and hard rock drummer, noted for his work with numerous bands and artists since the 1970s, such as Black Oak
DEE SNIDER & KING DIAMOND hanging out backstage in June of 1984
Published: Sep 7 2023
Rare photo of TWISTED SISTER's Dee Snider hanging out backstage with the members of MERCYFUL FATE, at the Heavy Sound Festival in Belgium on June 10th 1984. At the time these 2 bands were definitely 2 of the hottest up-and-coming bands of the day. TWISTED SISTER released 'Stay Hungry' on
Annual event BOWL FOR RONNIE JAMES DIO returns to Los Angeles in November
Published: Sep 7 2023
The 'BOWL FOR RONNIE' event returns on November 16th, 2023! The #BowlForRonnie is an annual event hosted by the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund which raises funds for cancer research that furthers early detection and prevention. This event sells out every year, so grab your tickets
Some great, vintage concert photos of MOTLEY CRUE live in Detroit, Michigan at the Fox Theatre on May 8, 1984 have been posted online. This was when the band was touring in support of 'Shout Of The Devil', who will be celebrating it's 40th anniversary next year. The full set
Today is National Beer Lovers Day! The International Beer Day celebration was started in 2007 in Santa Cruz, California by beer lover Jesse Avshalomov as a small tribute to the beverage with friends and community. Within a year it had grown, and the first widespread celebration happened in 2008 and
ALICE COOPER's radio-show releases statement after being canceled
Published: Sep 7 2023
Statement from the 'Nights With Alice Cooper' radio-show issued on September 6th: "As you probably know, Nights with Alice Cooper comes to an end this week! BUT Alice wants to continue doing radio/broadcasting and we know he will. So stay tuned, as they say! The syndication company behind the show
ALICE COOPER's radio-show releases statement after being canceled
Published: Sep 7 2023
Statement from the 'Nights With Alice Cooper' radio-show issued on September 6th: "As you probably know, Nights with Alice Cooper comes to an end this week! BUT Alice wants to continue doing radio/broadcasting and we know he will. So stay tuned, as they say! The syndication company behind the show
KISS' last studio recording featuring the original line-up now available as an online video-clip
Published: Sep 6 2023
"Detroit Rock City '98" stands as KISS' final studio recording featuring the original line-up of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley & Peter Criss. Originally intended for inclusion on the 'Detroit Rock City' movie's soundtrack, its only actual appearance was in the film's explosive concert finale. Using the long-forgotten DVD
The last couple of years have seen many reports on our favourite rock stars being caught using backing tapes or even lip-synching in what was supposed to be a live concert. Bands like KISS and MOTLEY CRUE comes to mind. Now the latest band to be caught up in this