Sammy Hagar on why he doesn't play Fenders: “For me, playing a Strat is like trying to wrestle a professional wrestler”
The former Van Halen vocalist also discussed the possibility of unreleased EVH material seeing the light of day
Read more »ALBUM REVIEW: Resentment Is Always Seismic – A Final Throw Of Throes – Napalm Death
While tempting, it would be inaccurate to say that NAPALM DEATH haven’t aged a day. Over 40 years since their formation, and 35 since the release of their genre-defining debut…
Read more »The Who announce 29-date The Who Hits Back North American tour
The comprehensive tour will be divided into two legs, and see the iconic rock outfit visit Madison Square Garden, Hard Rock Live and the New Orleans Jazz Festival
Read more »Devi Ever announces return to building guitar pedals
The comeback arrives after a failed Kickstarter campaign in 2012, with the brand’s builder saying they are revisiting pedals “for personal reasons”
Read more »ALBUM REVIEW: Synchro Anarchy – Voivod
After 40 years of forging ahead as the flag bearers of Canadian thrash, you’d be forgiven for finally phoning it in. However, few bands have been as consistently creative as…
Read more »ALBUM REVIEW: Visitor – Empath
Tipped as one of America’s most inventive psychedelic rock bands that whip up a magical maelstrom, EMPATH have become known for mixing art-rock experimentalism with the sparkle of dreamy pop…
Read more »Chris Holmes, former W.A.S.P. guitarist, diagnosed with throat and neck cancer
Holmes is at the start of a seven-week recovery journey, and hopes to hit the road for his Canadian and UK tours later this year
Read more »Watch Eddie Vedder cover the Beatles, Prince and Jimi Hendrix with Josh Klinghoffer, Andrew Watt and Chad Smith
Vedder and his band of Red Hot Chili Peppers vets have kicked off their Earthlings tour with plenty of setlist surprises, including Pearl Jam rarities and some big-name covers
Read more »EP REVIEW: No Vacancy Hotel – Krooked Tongue
Estranged rejects and misunderstood youths gather around a campfire, hand in hand, whispering sweet nothings into each other’s ears whilst the carnal festivities’ soundtrack, No Vacancy Hotel, spins in the…
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