Chris Epting
Dee Dee Keel Remembers Young, ‘Humble’ Eddie Van Halen: Interview
Former secretary helped bring band to the Whisky a Go Go and watched its rise to the top.
Geezer Butler and Ozzy Osbourne Discuss Ozzfest Meets Knotfest, Black Sabbath’s Legacy + More [Exclusive Interview]
We caught up with Black Sabbath legends Geezer Butler and Ozzy Osbourne at the Los Angeles event to announce Ozzfest Meets Knotfest.
Maynard James Keenan Celebrates His 50th Birthday in Style
There are 50th birthday celebrations and then there's what Maynard James Keenan did this past weekend at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. The two-night residency at the famed outdoor theater will no doubt go down as a great tour de force of rock and metal music.
Avenged Sevenfold Guitarist Synyster Gates Dazzles Fans at Master Class [Exclusive Interview]
Avenged Sevenfold's Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance just took home the award for Best Guitarists at this year’s Revolver Golden Gods Awards, but a few weeks ago Gates took the stage for a much different kind of gathering. In an event co-sponsored by Schecter Guitar Research and Guitar Center, Gates hand-selected 10 guitarists from an online contest to take part in an hour-and-a-half master clas
Sebastian Bach Talks ‘Give ‘Em Hell,’ Early Encounter With John 5, Touring Plans + More
Sebastian Bach's new album 'Give 'Em Hell' has just been unleashed and the metal vocalist has never sounded stronger. The former Skid Row singer has enlisted the help of a few notable friends including Duff McKagan, Steve Stevens and guitarist John 5, who, as detailed in this interview, has quite an interesting history with Bach.
Linkin Park + Thirty Seconds to Mars Discuss the ‘Visceral Rock Energy’ of Carnivores Tour
In a hangar-like sound studio in Hollywood, California, members of Linkin Park and Thirty Seconds to Mars were on hand Tuesday, March 4 to announce their upcoming North American 'Carnivores' tour (which will also be featuring AFI).
Avenged Sevenfold, Megadeth, Slayer Members and More Appear at 2014 NAMM Convention [Photos]
The 2014 NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention just wrapped up in Anaheim, Calif., but no doubt its effects will be ringing in the ears of many for weeks.
Rob Zombie Talks ‘Great American Nightmare,’ Fascination With Charles Manson + More
Rob Zombie has been a busy guy these days, planning his upcoming 'Night of the Living Dreads' tour with Korn and designing and building his Halloween spectacular, Rob Zombie's Great American Nightmare, which is currently taking place at the FEARplex in Pomona, Calif. The gory and graphic attraction, which also features lots of music, will culminate on Nov. 1 and 2, when Zombie himself takes over a