At last weekend’s Summer Breeze festival in Dinkelsbühl, Germany, IN FLAMES singer Anders Fridén spoke to EMP about the recent departure of bassist Bryce Paul and addition of Liam Wilson (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN). Regarding the reason for the bassist switch, Anders said (as transcribed by BLABBERM…

BEARTOOTH has shared the music video for the song “Doubt Me”. The track is taken from the band’s fifth album, “The Surface”, which will arrive on October 13 via Red Bull Records.
Like its predecessors, “The Surface” is an intensely personal and powerful journey for singer Caleb Shomo, who has never…

A five-piece Polynesian band from South Auckland, New Zealand, SHEPHERDS REIGN are fascinating on paper and almost as intriguing in reality. With members of Pacific Islander, Maori and Asian descent, they are already doing much for diversity in the metal scene, and “Ala Mai” seems certain to expand…

Legendary multi-platinum rockers FOGHAT will release their long-awaited 17th studio album, “Sonic Mojo” — their first in seven years — on November 10 via the band’s label, Foghat Records, which is distributed by Select-O-Hits (part of the Sun Records family). The official music video for the LP’s fi…

Bernie Marsden, the gifted guitarist known for his contributions to rock and blues, has passed away at 72. According to a statement by his family, Marsden died peacefully on Thursday evening with his wife, Fran, and daughters, Charlotte and Olivia, by his side.Marsden co-founded Whitesnake, a rock band that became famous for hits like “Here I Go Again” and “Fool for Your Loving.” His exceptional guitar skills and songwriting talents were central to the band’s success.Aside from his Whitesnake days, Marsden pursued solo projects and collaborated with various artists. He went on to form Alaska with Robert Hawthorne on vocals and Richard Bailey on keyboards. He had a long string of solo albums that stretched from 1979’s And About Time Too! to 2022’s Trios, which featured his most identifiable guitar, a 1959 Gibson Les Paul dubbed “The Beast.”Good Morning…I’ve just woken up to the awful news that my old friend & former Snake Bernie Marsden has passed. My sincere thoughts & prayers to his beloved family, friends & fans. A genuinely funny, gifted man, whom I was honored to know & share a stage withRIP, Bernie XXX pic.twitter.com/KXwsDEICN6— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) August 25, 2023 Marsden’s guitar playing was known for its emotional depth, resonating with listeners on a personal level. His music was a testament to the experiences of life, capturing themes of love and loss.His impact went beyond his guitar skills; Marsden was known for his approachable demeanor and genuine connection with his fans. He will be remembered not only for his musical contributions but also for his generosity and passion.Just heard the sad news that dear Bernie Marsden has passed away. What a lovely man he was and his contribution to rock music was immense. RIP Bernie. pic.twitter.com/iBuexWGqaG— Phil Campbell (@MotorheadPhil) August 25, 2023 I cannot even begin to process this. I will say more later. But Rest in Peace my dear friend. You were one of a kind my friend. A whole community is devastated tonight. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8oW6z11vwN— Joe Bonamassa (Official) (@JBONAMASSA) August 25, 2023