Two legendary titans of the extreme metal scene — Igor “Iggor” Cavalera (SEPULTURA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) and Shane Embury (NAPALM DEATH) — join forces for a unique split of brooding dark ambient, industrial strength noise, and […]
At the crossroads of striking illustration, imaginative storytelling, and heavy music, you’ll find Alan Robert — bassist for LIFE OF AGONY and the mastermind behind the hit coloring book series “The Beauty Of Horror”. A […]
Aerosmith may not be done just yet. Despite singer Steven Tyler’s vocal injury putting an end to the band’s activities, bassist Tom Hamilton is holding out hope that the legendary rock act can get back […]
CLOSE ENEMIES guitarists Trace Foster and Peter Stroud spoke to the “Is Breakfast Included?” podcast about how the band — which also includes AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton, drummer Tony Brock and vocalist Chasen Hampton — […]
AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton‘s new band CLOSE ENEMIES has signed with TLG|ROCK for management and label services. CLOSE ENEMIES debut single, “Sound Of A Train”, will be released on January 17 and will be distributed […]
FEAR FACTORY recruited LIONS AT THE GATE‘s Stephen Brewer to play bass on the veteran Los Angeles-based act’s recent shows in Australia and Japan. Brewer, who also previously played guitar for WESTFIELD MASSACRE, was filling […]
Sleep Token kicked off their European arena tour on Tuesday (November 5th) in Zurich, Switzerland, but they were down two members. Prior to the concert, the UK band announced that both their bassist, III, and […]
Phil Lesh, a founding member and bassist of the Grateful Dead, passed away on Friday morning at the age of 84. According to a post on his Instagram, Lesh “passed peacefully” while surrounded by his […]
THE GRATEFUL Dead bassist Phil Lesh has died at 84, leaving a legendary mark on rock & roll in his decades-long career. The musician’s death was confirmed on Friday by his family, who were alongside the beloved star […]
Photo Credit: Phil Lesh / Facebook Grateful Dead founding member and bassist Phil Lesh has died, with his family confirming the news on social media. He was 84. No further information about his death was […]
Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead’s co-founding member and bassist, has died at the age of 84. According to a statement posted to social media, Lesh “passed peacefully” on Friday, October 25th. “He was surrounded by his family […]
Phil Lesh of The Grateful Dead, seen here in 2005, died Friday at the age of 84. Michael Buckner/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Michael Buckner/Getty Images North America Phil Lesh, bassist and […]
Guitarist Ken Susi and drummer Nick Pierce have just quit As I Lay Dying, six days after bassist/clean vocalist Ryan Neff left the metalcore band. Susi explained that his “personal morals have recently been tested […]
A BASSIST who played with the likes of Sir Elton John, David Bowie and Paul McCartney has died aged 86. Herbie Flowers’ death was confirmed on Facebook by close family members. 4 Herbie Flowers has […]
Rob Zombie welcomed back bassist Rob “Blasko” Nicholson for his first show with the band in 18 years, kicking off a co-headlining tour with Alice Cooper. Blasko made his return on Tuesday (August 20th) when […]
Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper launched the 2024 leg of their “Freaks On Parade” tour on Tuesday, August 20 at the Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The concert marked Zombie‘s first live appearance with […]
Flea has shared his picks for some of the best rock musicians of all time, praising Chrissie Hynde as the greatest female singer and some guy named Paul McCartney as the best bassist. The Red […]
Spiritbox’s Former Bassist Bill Crook Has Died Skip to the content Bill Crook, bassist and former member of Spiritbox, A Textbook Tragedy and Living With Lions, has passed away. Crook was the live bassist with […]
Bill Crook, the former bassist of the metal band Spiritbox, has passed away. The sad news was posted by Kai Turmann, who had played with Crook in the mathcore act A Textbook Tragedy. Crook was […]
Big Thief have announced bassist Max Oleartchik is no longer part of the band for “interpersonal reasons.” “After many beautiful years together, Max is no longer in Big Thief,” reads a social media statement. “Our […]