THANK HEAVENS FOR ROCK ‘N’ ROLL (and my year of birth)
But as I reflect on the losses of some of my heroes I also realize how very lucky I've been to experience so many of them as they emerged from the
BEST Top Ten List Ever!
This is the best music related Top Ten list I have ever read and just had to share this. This is NOT my original work but it is such a […]
Dave Mustaine Talks “Rust in Peace,” Era Lineup Reunion
In a brand new interview with RollingStone.com, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about his attempt to reunite the band’s “Rust In Peace”-era lineup, with Marty Friedman and Nick Menza, following […]
IRON MAIDEN Announce New 2015 Album and Tour
With the prognosis Bruce Dickinson’s fight with cancer pointing to recovery, U.K. legends Iron Maiden have confirmed the recent rumors about a new studio release by announcing the new album […]
JEFF HANNEMAN (SLAYER) DIES AT 49.
Jeff Hanneman, one of the founding guitarists of the pioneering thrash metal band Slayer, died today in Southern California of liver failure. He was 49. Hanneman had been on hiatus from […]
SAD NEWS: ORIGINAL IRON MAIDEN DRUMMER PASSES AWAY
SAD NEWS: ORIGINAL IRON MAIDEN DRUMMER PASSES AWAY Clive Burr had just turned 56. Now he’s gone. Time to pull out the first three Maiden discs and crank ’em ALL […]
HISTORIC DAY IN HARD ROCK/HEAVY METAL: VAN HALEN/JUDAS PRIEST
HISTORIC DAY IN HARD ROCK/HEAVY METAL: VAN HALEN/JUDAS PRIEST VAN HALEN I and JUDAS PRIEST’S STAINED CLASS were both released 35 years ago today. WOW! I was only 12 years old at the […]
ANTHRAX GUITARIST LEAVES BAND
ANTHRAX GUITARIST LEAVES BAND Guitarist Rob Caggiano has officially announced his departure from thrash legends Anthrax after 12 years and two studio albums. The news may come as a bit […]
ALICE IN CHAINS “DIRT,” TURNS 20 TODAY.
It was Sept. 29, 1992 when Alice in Chains released their sophomore set, ‘Dirt,’ a brooding masterpiece that would stand as one of the ’90s best works. Having made inroads with […]
Heavy Metal Messenger & Deano 