Drummer Dave Lombardo, co-founder of Slayer, will release his debut solo album, "Rites of Percussion," on May 5, 2023, via Ipecac Recordings. The 13-track collection, previewed with the release of the single “Journey of the Host,” is the result of a 40-year career that saw Lombardo rise to prominence with Slayer, earn two Grammy Awards... Continue Reading →
The L.I.F.E. Project, the musical meeting of minds between Stone Sour guitarist Josh Rand and Paralandra vocalist/guitarist Casandra Carson, will release a new four-track EP, titled "Big F.O.U.R.," on March 18, 2022, via Bloodblast. The collection features covers of songs by Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. The duo's take on Anthrax's "Caught in a Mosh" is available now to coincide with the EP's... Continue Reading →
Dave Lombardo, best known as the former drummer of Slayer, has rejoined veteran thrash band Testament. Lombardo previously sat behind the kit for Testament from 1998 to 1999, appearing on the 1999 album "The Gathering." “I’ll state the obvious: We are more than overwhelmed to welcome back Dave Lombardo to play drums with Testament," vocalist Chuck Billy said." We are so excited... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
Volbeat has debuted the music video for its new song “Cheapside Sloggers,” featuring a guest guitar solo by Gary Holt of Exodus and Slayer. The track comes from the band's forthcoming seventh album "Rewind, Replay, Rebound," out Aug. 2 via Republic Records. “I wanted to add something new and not typical, so why not bring in Gary Holt?... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Exit 111 Festival will debut with a line-up that celebrates all forms of rock—from hard to classic, alternative to Southern—when it debuts Oct. 11 to 13 at the Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tennessee. The inaugural three-day event hosted by Eddie Trunk will be led by headlining slots from Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard and... Continue Reading →
Guitarist Mark Morton has achieved worldwide success with Lamb of God, one of the leading metal bands of the past 20 years. But it turns out there’s a lot more to him as a musician and songwriter—a side that often leans more toward rock than metal. So he took years of song ideas that would... Continue Reading →
Live Nation has unveiled details for the 2019 Ticket to Rock package—one ticket that gets fans in to some of the hottest rock shows all summer long. Artists included in this year’s package are Alice in Chains, Breaking Benjamin, Behemoth, Chevelle, Gojira, Korn, Slipknot, Underoath and Volbeat. Full lineups and dates for the participating tours will be announced soon.... Continue Reading →
