Tag: Active Rock

James Hetfield, Metallica Frontman Dressed as Eddie Munson of Stranger Things for Halloween

This Halloween, Metallica frontman James Hetfield, paid tribute to Stranger Things by dressing up as fan-favorite character Eddie Munson, who performed of “Master of Puppets” in a season four episode. Hetfield posted the photo of himself to his Instagram just a few hours after Halloween ended. In the photo Hetfield is seen with two rock […]

Duran Duran Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Announcement of A Documentary Film

Duran Duran is celebrating their 40th anniversary with A Hollywood High, their 75 minute documentary concert film set for release in theatres November third. It will include a collection of their recent rooftop performance as well as gathered up archival footage and exclusive interviews. Bassist John Taylor shared a statement that read, “Duran Duran have […]

Nita Strauss Recruited Alissa White-Gluz For Latest Single

Demi Lovato guitarist, Nita Strauss dropped a new single and music video, “The Wolf You Feed.” The headbanging track features metallic riffs and the insane vocals of Alissa White-Gluz of ARCH ENEMY. Nita commented that, “If you look back at old interviews from the last ten years, any time I was asked about collaborating with […]

Motley Crue Announced John 5 Will Be Replacing Mick Mars

Motley Crue recently announced that John 5 will be replacing Mick Mars in the band’s touring lineup. Motley Crue put out a statement that read, “While change is never easy, we accept Mick’s decision to retire from the band due to the challenges with his health, No doubt will it take an absolutely outstanding musician […]

Nickelback Shares Latest Track ‘Those Days’

According to blabbermouth.net, Nickelback shared their official music video for “Those Days,” the second single off of their new album Get Rollin’, that is set for release on November 18th via BMG. The track reminisces about youthful adventures and is an honest ode to the good times had. Their last single, “San Quentin” has soared […]

Robert Fripp Speaks About Adrian Belew Rift at King Crimson Documentary Showing

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, last weekend’s London screening of the new King Crimson documentary, In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50, brought bandleader Robert Fripp out to address topics for the audience, including his schism with former guitarist Adrian Belew in recent years. Belew first joined King Crimson in 1981 after the […]

Green Day Claims Classic Rock Mantle in Austin

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Green Day embraced their legacy status during their performance at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas on October 21st, starting off a star studded Formula One Race weekend. The final performance of the band’s two year long global campaign, featured no songs that were newer then 2009. Fans ate up their performance, as […]

Brian Johnson Fell Into ‘Despair’ After Forced AC/DC Departure

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Brian Johnson said that he felt “despair” after he was forced to leave AC/DC during their 2016 tour due to hearing problems. He said he couldn’t even watch replacement performances by Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose, he confirmed this in his upcoming memoir, The Lives of Brian. He even went as […]

Def Leppard and Motley Crue are Set for 2023 World Tour

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Motley Crue and Def Leppard are set to go on a global tour with their Stadium Tour hitting Latin America and Europe in 2023. The global tour will start on February 18th in Mexico City and is scheduled to end on July 16th in Glasgow. According to a statement made by Motley […]

The Time Brian Johnson Met Bon Scott

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Brian Johnson says that he offered Bon Scott shelter during a winter storm for the only meeting of the two future AC/DC singers. Johnson recalls the event in his new book, The Lives of Brian, that is set for arrival on October 25th. At the time he was the singer of Geordie […]