Paul Weller: “People should check out some of my bass playing on that first solo album”

The former Jam frontman lifts the lid on his bass playing career saying: “I’ve written some great bass parts”

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GEEZER BUTLER Explains Why He Doesn't Speak To OZZY OSBOURNE

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler, who is promoting his newly released autobiography “Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath – And Beyond”, addressed his current relationship with the band’s fellow original members. Speaking about the fact that he…

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Track by Track: Viral Sun – ‘Viral Sun’

Noisy sludge punks Viral Sun shed light on each song of their debut record with an exclusive track by track illumination.
The post Track by Track: Viral Sun – ‘Viral Sun’ appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

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EP REVIEW: That Was Then, This Is Now – Envy Of None

This new EP is as much a reminder as an appetiser: last year’s self-titled debut by ENVY OF NONE is a hidden delight, all things considered. The supergroup’s biggest name…

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New VOLBEAT Touring Guitarist FLEMMING C. LUND Says He Was Approached 'Weeks Ago' About Stepping In For ROB CAGGIANO

New VOLBEAT touring guitarist Flemming C. Lund (THE ARCANE ORDER) has commented on his decision to accept to offer to play with the Danish rock and rollers on their 2023 shows.
Lund said in a statement: “The cat’s out of the bag! Sometimes unexpected things happen in life and this must be said to be…

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SLIPKNOT's SHAWN 'CLOWN' CRAHAN To Sit Out Shows On Spring/Summer 2023 European Tour

SLIPKNOT co-founder and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) will sit out some of the band’s upcoming shows in order to stay home with his wife, who is suffering from some undisclosed health issues.
Earlier today, Shawn took to social media to write: “Hello to all of our fans, it’s the clown…

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HEAVY MUSIC HISTORY: Download Festival

As Rock and Roll All Nite ended KISS’ explosive set at Monsters Of Rock in 1996, nobody could have foreseen it would mark the end of an era. What started…

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Music photographer Mick Hutson has died, aged 58

Music photographer Mick Hutson, the man behind iconic shots of all your favorite guitarists, has died

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ALBUM REVIEW: Sight To Sound – Stellar Circuits

On their sophomore record, STELLAR CIRCUITS have a mission statement: “push past the point of comfort…to make something real and honest that we can all stand by“. There is no…

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That time Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner jammed with Tool: “It was pretty daunting… let’s just say it wasn’t like jamming some AC/DC”

The Flying V titan locked guitars with Adam Jones on a live performance of Jambi, but “almost throw up because of how technical the song is”

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