AC/DC’s Angus Young was interviewed recently about his early music influences. He named The Yardbirds with Jeff Beck and later, with Jimmy Page as being among those who he looked up to. But when Jimi Hendrix came to Australia, he was blown away. “…And around when I was about 13 [or] 14, that’s when Jimi Hendrix appeared…… MORE
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David Coverdale Plans To Begin Farewell Tour Next Year
David Coverdale says he’s ready to call it quits on the touring part of his music career. “Last year, we were supposed to do what was gonna be my farewell tour, and it was sold out; it was amazing. Of course, everything was canceled due to COVID. So, God willing, I’ll be able to do…… MORE
Kiss Reschedule US Dates For “End Of The Road” Tour
Kiss have rescheduled the US dates for their “End Of The Road” World Tour which begins in Massachusetts August 18 and wraps in Tampa October 9. For their complete schedule and ticket info, click here.… MORE
Wolfgang Van Halen Talks About Replacing Michael Anthony In New Interview
In a new interview with SPIN, Wolfgang Van Halen talks about the negativity he faced when he replaced Michael Anthony. “I don’t think it was a personal thing. I think it was their love for Michael Anthony; it had nothing to do with me as a person. It’s just that they would have much rather seen…… MORE
New Bobblehead Features Jimi Hendrix Burning His Strat. Take Our Money Now.
A new Jimi Hendrix bobblehead will be released in August and WE. MUST. HAVE. IT. Why? It’s a nod to the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival when Jimi set his Strat on fire. Only 1,967 of these bobbleheads will be made. Find the complete story and pre-order info here.… MORE
Phil Collen On Vince Neil: “He’s Got A Year To Get Ready For The Stadium Tour”
‘The Stadium Tour’ was recently postponed again until 2022 so Def Leppard’s Vince Neil decided he’d do some solo shows. Last weekend, he played a show in Iowa and it’s safe to say, things definitely didn’t go as planned, with Neil losing his voice mid-set, telling fans goodbye and walking off the stage. Guitarist Phil…… MORE
Guns N’ Roses To Tour; Mammoth WVH Will Provide Support
Guns N’ Roses have announced they’ll tour in 2021 with Wolfgang Van Halen’s new band opening. First tour date is scheduled for July 31 in Hershey, PA. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 4. Find info here.… MORE
Wolfgang Van Halen Used Dad’s Original Frankenstein Guitar For Mammoth WVH Debut Album
Wolfgang Van Halen opened up to Total Guitar magazine recently and said that for his Mammoth WVH debut album, he used some of his Dad’s equipment. “I played the original Frankenstein on the solo on ‘Mammoth’ and on ‘Feel’, said Wolfgang. Find the complete story here.… MORE
KK’s Priest To Release Debut Album
KK’s Priest, featuring former Judas Priest members led by Priest co-founder KK Downing, have titled their album debut “Sermons Of The Sinner” which is set to be released later this year. KK Downing along with Tim “Ripper” Owens, Les Binks, AJ Mills and Tony Newton comprise KK’s Priest. Read more about the band here and…… MORE
Alex Van Halen’s Marks 68th Birthday
Alex Van Halen’s 68th birthday was last Saturday and he had this message “First birthday without you, Ed. The view from my drum set will never be the same. VH forever!” Eddie’s final Instagram post was a birthday tribute to Alex on May 8, 2020. Read the complete story here.… MORE
