Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain Addresses Slayer + Black Sabbath Drummer Conflicts

Iron Maiden ‘s Nicko McBrain has the experience of surviving in a popular metal band for decades, and he took a moment during a recent interview with the Broward-Palm Beach New Times to share his hopes that Slayer  and Black Sabbath can work out their issues with their respective drummers — Dave Lombardo and Bill Ward .

Flyleaf + Drowning Pool Show Off New Vocalists at New York City Show

Each featuring a new lead vocalist, co-headlining acts Flyleaf and Drowning Pool put on one hell of a show last night (Feb. 28) in New York City for an intimate performance at Irving Plaza.

Asking Alexandria Unveil 2013 U.S. Tour Dates

Asking Alexandria have spent the last few months in the studio and they’re ready to get out and play again. The band has revealed that their spring North American tour will launch April 19 in Wichita and is set to continue through their Rocklahoma performance on May 25.

Members of Motorhead, Rob Zombie’s Band, Deep Purple + More to Play 2013 Rock Against MS Concert

An all-star lineup has been constructed for the 2013 Rock Against MS charity concert. Slated for March 27 at Hollywood’s Whisky A Go-Go, the benefit will feature past and present members of Guns N’ Roses , Motorhead , Megadeth , Ramones , Rob Zombie and many more. Continue Reading

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Reveals Rehab Was Discussed Prior to Las Vegas Meltdown

Green Day ‘s Billie Joe Armstrong gave his  first interview since finishing rehab in the new Rolling Stone magazine on stands today, and in it he reveals that his troubles preceded his  blow-up in Las Vegas at the iHeartRadio festival, which proved to be the final straw. Continue Reading

Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain to Perform Charity Gig With Pat Travers Band

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is traveling way back in time to reunite with his former bandmates from the Pat Travers Band. The legendary Maiden drummer is set to play “four or five songs” with the hard rock / blues veterans, and it’s all for charity. Continue Reading