Happy birthday to LITA FORD, born on September 19th 1958
Published: Sep 19 2023
Happy birthday to Lita Rossana Ford (born on 19th of September 1958) - English-born guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. She found fame at a very young age as the lead guitarist for all-female rockers The Runaways in the mid-to-late 1970s, and then had a very successful solo career that hit its
MOTLEY CRUE reflects on the release of their debut album 'Too Fast For Love' in November of 1981
Published: Sep 19 2023
A trip down memory lane on the official MOTLEY CRUE Instagram account today, looking back at 1981 when they had just received the records they independently printed of their debut album, 'Too Fast For Love'. That first pressing of just 900(!) copies was released on November 10, 1981, on the
3rd anniversary of former OZZY OSBOURNE and URIAH HEEP drummer LEE KERSLAKE's death
Published: Sep 19 2023
September 19th, 2020: On this day three years ago former Ozzy Osbourne and Uriah Heep drummer Lee Gary Kerslake lost his 5 year battle with prostate cancer. He was 73 years old. Lee was best known as the longtime drummer and backing vocalist for the rock band Uriah Heep and
SABATON publishes official lyric video for 'Into The Fire'
Published: Sep 18 2023
Swedish Metallers SABATON has just published the following news: "Attention all metalheads! We're here with an explosive treat - our new lyric video for "Into The Fire" from our "Primo Victoria" album! ?? Crank up the volume and let your adrenaline flow. Check out the lyric video here and tell
That time when VITO BRATTA was courted by both OZZY OSBOURNE and KISS
Published: Sep 18 2023
Guitar World magazine has published an interview with former WHITE LION guitarist Vito Bratta in which he details his close encounter with both OZZY OSBOURNE and KISS in the early 1980s. Here's an excerpt from the interview: "Unfurling his next revelation, Bratta continues, "But that wasn't the only opportunity I
TODAY IN METAL: 40 years ago today - KISS unmask for the first time on MTV
Published: Sep 18 2023
On this day (September 18th) in 1983, KISS appeared in public for the first time without their iconic make-up. In 1973, when KISS initially came together, they displayed exceptional musical talent and songwriting skills. However, they felt the need to enhance their image, leading them to create the 4 superhero
DEE SNIDER thinking back on LEMMY: "I'm getting chills right now because when I think about Lemmy...
Published: Sep 18 2023
Ultimate Guitar magazine has published a story about Dee Snider recollecting the first time that TWISTED SISTER was introduced to Lemmy, when touring in the U.K. in 1982. Here's an excerpt from the article: "Dee Snider recalled how Twisted Sister got saved by the late legend Lemmy Kilmister from an
Today (September 18th) is the 53rd anniversary of the death of JIMI HENDRIX
Published: Sep 18 2023
Today (September 18th) was the 53rd anniversary of the death of Jimi Hendrix. His family has left an anniversary tribute on his Facebook page. James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970 Despite it being 53 years since his death, Jimi Hendrix is still held in wide
Bruce Kulick reacts to Ultimate Classic Rock's rating of his solo work
Published: Sep 16 2023
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick just posted an update on Facebook: "Ultimate Classic Rock's list of KISS Solo Album ranked worst to best was published yesterday. Out of 26, my 3 solo discs, came in at 11, 9, and 5." Bruce Kulick joined KISS in 1984 and remained until the
TESTAMENT to headline the inaugural Metal Injection Festival in Anaheim, CA this weekend
Published: Sep 15 2023
Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT will headline the weekend's bill that also includes MACHINE HEAD, FEAR FACTORY, CAVALERA and 11 other extreme Metal bands. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE: