Mary Ouellette
Metallica Share Live + Behind the Scenes Footage from Second Edmonton, Alberta Show
Metallica has released a new behind the scenes video from their second night in Edmonton, Alberta. The generous clip clocks in at over twenty minutes with extensive footage of the band jamming pre-show on Aug. 18 in their tuning room.
Green Day Cancel Italy Gig After Billie Joe Armstrong is Hospitalized
Green Day were scheduled to play a show in Bologna, Italy tonight (September 2) but were forced to cancel after frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was hospitalized.
Eddie Van Halen Checks In After Emergency Surgery
Van Halen guitar great Eddie Van Halen recently had a bit of a health scare when he underwent emergency surgery due to a serious flare-up of diverticulitis, a condition impacting the intestine causing it to become infected or inflamed, causing immense pain.
Guitarist Vivian Campbell Remorseful Over Past Comments Made About Ronnie James Dio
Current Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell spent most of his career in the ‘80s playing in the band Dio with Ronnie James Dio. When Campbell parted ways with Dio in 1986, it wasn’t on the best terms and the war of words between the two continued throughout their careers. Now, years later, Campbell admits that he regrets some of the things he said about the late singer.
Fred Durst Hints At Upcoming Limp Bizkit U.S. Tour
After recent comments from Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst about the band’s current status in the U.S., the idea of a tour seemed like a fleeting one. Durst referred to his band as “a moment in time” saying it was “over” but a new tweet from the frontman seems to suggest something different.
Eddie Van Halen’s Emergency Surgery: More Details Emerge
Van Halen recently announced the postponement of some upcoming dates in Japan after Eddie Van Halen underwent what is being described as emergency for the ailment diverticulitis, which is a condition found in the large intestine and can result in serious pain, as was the case for the Van Halen guitar legend.
Godsmack’s Sully Erna Training to Run a Marathon for Charity
Godsmack’s Sully Erna may be in one of the grittiest rock bands out there, but the rocker is showing off his softer side as he participates in an upcoming event, raising money for children’s charities.
Sebastian Bach Issues Heartfelt Birthday Letter to Late Drummer Mark ‘Bam Bam’ McConnell
Earlier this year, on May 24, drummer Mark ‘Bam Bam’ McConnell passed away after suffering kidney and liver failure followed by brain damage from an undisclosed ailment. McConnell served as Sebastian Bach’s touring drummer from 1997-2005 and also toured with southern rock outfit Blackfoot.
Slipknot / Stone Sour Frontman Corey Taylor Reveals Details of Second Book
Slipknot / Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor wears many hats, or masks as the case may be. He added author to his resume last summer when he released his first book ‘Seven Deadly Sins: Settling the Argument Between Born Bad and Damaged Goods.’ Taylor seems to have caught the writing bug and has now confirmed that he’s been working on a second book.