Without question, the late Layne Staley, the iconic lead vocalist of Alice In Chains was one of the greatest the world of music has seen. He left an unforgettable mark on the fans. It is no secret that his powerful voice became synonymous with the grunge movement and it captivated the listeners with its raw emotion and vulnerability. Thanks to …

It has been noted that Al Anderson recently reflected on the financial difficulties of his early days with Bob Marley, and argued that the late reggae icon and his bandmates were “ripped off” by the lawyers and management, which, he added, not many people know. The NYC-born guitarist was surrounded by music from a very young age: “My father was …

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx says that “people get too worked up” about which artists get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame via Blabbermouth. Even though artists are eligible for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 25 years after the release of their first album or single, iconic hard rock and metal bands like Motley Crue …

December 16, 2023 turned out to be tragic for the AC/DC fans and music community alike. News recently broke out that Colin Burgess, original AC/DC drummer and member of The Masters Apprentices, has passed away at the age of 77. It is noted that during youth, after a few attempts in different bands, in 1968, Burgess joined The Masters Apprentices, who …

Original Police guitarist Henry Padovani recently reminisced about getting expelled from the band after the arrival of Andy Summers. He highlighted that he has no ill feelings towards his former bandmates. It has been noted that Padovani entered the picture in early ’77, when a young American drummer under the name of Stewart Copeland was getting together a band to …

Ozzy Osbourne had been around since metal music was born. However, he is enraged when labeled as metal. In a recent interview with SPIN, he reflected on his career and expressed his discomfort at being labeled as a ‘metal’ artist. Thinking that his music should not be under the same label with more extreme metal bands, Ozzy said: “Well, I’ve …

Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese recently took to his Instagram account and posted pictures after finishing up 2023 tour. The picture also included his drum tech, Fiona. His caption read: “Foo Fighters just wrapped up an amazing 2023 and I wanted to give a big shout out/thank you to my fabulous drum tech (and favorite Aussie) Fiona! When I arrived …

Ted Nugent’s wife, Shemane Nugent recently took to Instagram to warn her followers about the ‘poison in the air.’ In a video clip, the ‘Killer House’ director claimed (via Rock Celebrities): “Guys, something nefarious is happening, and I don’t know why; I don’t know what the endgame is, I can’t imagine, but if you had been feeling a little bit …

Mick Mars recently recalled seeing Randy Rhoads perform live with Quiet Riot, and argued that “no one” can replicate Eddie Van Halen‘s playing. It has been noted that the grounded team player, Mick Mars never displayed the flashy licks or trailblazing techniques that would earn him the reputation of an ’80s electric guitar patron saint like the two aforementioned legends, …

Nikki Sixx recently gave an interview to 95.5 KLOS, where he talked about his experience touring with Def Leppard. During the interview, he explained how the band supported them while they were dealing with Mick Mars’ departure from the band. Nikki praised Def Leppard for being supportive and helping them through a difficult time. He said (via Rock Celebries): “It …