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 …

Recently, Ozzy Osbourne clarified his stance on potentially releasing songs that employ artificial intelligence (AI) to replicate Randy Rhoads’ playing, stating that he is not concerned about the introduction of AI and its effects on the music industry. Even while the full effects of artificial intelligence’s growing ubiquity have not yet been fully understood, it is already evident that the …

Mick Mars recently revealed he chose not to have John Corabi sing on his upcoming debut solo album, noting how the two musicians didn’t want to repeat what they did on Mötley Crüe’s highly underrated 1994 self-titled record. Despite his ongoing issues with Ankylosing spondylitis as well as his caustic spat & ongoing legal battle with Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil, …

It has been noted that Geddy Lee reminisced a conversation he and Alex Lifeson had with Neil Peart which led to Rush‘s farewell tour, recalling the rollercoaster of emotion that was happening behind the scenes as the band played their last ever show together. There comes a time in every relationship when difficult talks have to be had, and the …

When asked about traveling with the reformed Pantera, Zakk Wylde said it’s “a beautiful thing” that so many fans who were never able to see the band in their lifetime may now do so. The twenty years or so that went by between Pantera’s last performance with the late Abbott Brothers and that occasion did nothing to slake the fans’ …

Some friendly exchanges have occurred in the past few years between Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, his former Kiss bandmates (e.g., Frehley and Stanley joining forces for a cover of Free’s “Fire and Water,” Ace helping Simmons promote his “Gene Simmons Vault,” Ace joining the others for a Kiss Kruise show, etc.). But, there have also been …

One of the fans recently noted that a famous Brazilian reporter claimed that Blink -182 is not going to Brazil for the concert. However, Mark Hoppus recently slammed the report. He wrote: “I haven’t heard anything about Brazil not happening.” View post on imgur.com American punk rock band Blink-182 is seemingly returning to the music scene after a decade-long hiatus …

Metallica Bassist Robert Trujillo recently recalled hanging out with Geddy Lee while taking part in the Rush bassist’s new project, reflecting on the sheer amazement he felt while getting to casually spend time with one of his heroes. Robert is a man with an immense creative scope who is skilled in delivering funky grooves as well as heavy metal tunes. …

Roger Waters’ son Harry recently reminisced about the fateful day in 2016 when he was fired from his father’s band during in a recent interview with Rolling Stone. After fourteen years playing the keyboard and the organ in the band, and three massive world tours, Harry Waters was fired, shortly before the planned “Us + Them” tour: “I was fired. …