September 19th, 2020: On this day three years ago former Ozzy Osbourne and Uriah Heep drummer Lee Gary Kerslake lost his 5 year battle with prostate cancer. He was 73 years old. Lee was best known as the longtime drummer and backing vocalist for the rock band Uriah Heep and

Swedish Metallers SABATON has just published the following news: "Attention all metalheads! We're here with an explosive treat - our new lyric video for "Into The Fire" from our "Primo Victoria" album! ?? Crank up the volume and let your adrenaline flow. Check out the lyric video here and tell

Guitar World magazine has published an interview with former WHITE LION guitarist Vito Bratta in which he details his close encounter with both OZZY OSBOURNE and KISS in the early 1980s. Here's an excerpt from the interview: "Unfurling his next revelation, Bratta continues, "But that wasn't the only opportunity I

On this day (September 18th) in 1983, KISS appeared in public for the first time without their iconic make-up. In 1973, when KISS initially came together, they displayed exceptional musical talent and songwriting skills. However, they felt the need to enhance their image, leading them to create the 4 superhero

Ultimate Guitar magazine has published a story about Dee Snider recollecting the first time that TWISTED SISTER was introduced to Lemmy, when touring in the U.K. in 1982. Here's an excerpt from the article: "Dee Snider recalled how Twisted Sister got saved by the late legend Lemmy Kilmister from an

Today (September 18th) was the 53rd anniversary of the death of Jimi Hendrix. His family has left an anniversary tribute on his Facebook page. James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970 Despite it being 53 years since his death, Jimi Hendrix is still held in wide

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick just posted an update on Facebook: "Ultimate Classic Rock's list of KISS Solo Album ranked worst to best was published yesterday. Out of 26, my 3 solo discs, came in at 11, 9, and 5." Bruce Kulick joined KISS in 1984 and remained until the

Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT will headline the weekend's bill that also includes MACHINE HEAD, FEAR FACTORY, CAVALERA and 11 other extreme Metal bands. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE:

GUNS N' ROSES have revealed more upcoming dates across Canada and the United States, including stops in Edmonton, Salt Lake City, Denver and Nampa. General tickets sale will begin on September 20 at 10 a.m. local time on gunsnroses.com. The upcoming American leg of shows comes following the band's performances

UK newspaper The Guardian just posted a big article based on a recent interview with Gene Simmons of KISS. Here's an extract: "Kiss would continue forever if it weren't for the inconvenient path of time's arrow - although, as Simmons puts it: "As long as your schmeckle works, you feel