Nirvana

Nirvana Cover Art Is Back In Court

Spencer Elden, who appeared as a naked 4-month-old baby swimming toward a dollar bill on the cover of Nirvana’s iconic ‘91 “Nevermind” album, can proceed with his legal claim of child pornography against the band following a federal appeals court ruling (on 12/21). The Ninth Circuit wrote “this conclusion is consistent with the Supreme Court’s…

Doro Honors “True Metal Maniacs”

Doro Honors “True Metal Maniacs”

Doro Pesch has announced the digital release of “True Metal Maniacs“ with live footage from Wacken Open Air, the Monsters Of Rock Festival in Brazil and her 40th anniversary show in Düsseldorf. “The song expresses the strong unity and shared love of music and tells of a deep bond,” Doro stated. “True Metal Maniacs” is one of the five bonus tracks…

Rock’s Huntley Wins “The Voice”

Rock’s Huntley Wins “The Voice”

Huntley (Michael Huntley) is the Season 24 winner of “The Voice.” Over the years it has been very rare that a Rock oriented singer has made the finals much less prevail in the singing competition. Huntley, with Blues/Country leanings and known for his signature “Viking” look sang a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ On Heaven’s…

Rolling Stones “Mess It Up”

Rolling Stones “Mess It Up”

The Rolling Stones have released the music video for “Mess It Up,” a track from their “Hackney Diamonds” album. The clip features actor Nicholas Hoult who has appeared in “X-Men” films and is lined-up to play Lex Luthor in the forthcoming “Superman: Legacy” movie, “Mess It Up” has late Stones drummer Charlie Watts. He is also heard on “Live By…

Induction Ceremony Next Month

Induction Ceremony Next Month

The seventh annual Metal Hall Of Fame induction ceremony and gala will take place on January 24th at the Marriott Delta hotel in Garden Grove, CA (north Orange County). Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach (pictured), former Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars, and ex-Judas Priest frontman Tim “Ripper” Owens are among the inductees. The Metal Hall Of Fame is a…

Avenged Sevenfold Guitarist Weighs In On Fan’s Reactions

Avenged Sevenfold Guitarist Weighs In On Fan’s Reactions

Fans have had mixed reactions regarding Avenged Sevenfold‘s eighth album, “Life Is But A Dream…” The experimental album, with a solo piano title track, dropped last June. The band’s first album in seven years peaked at #13 on the Billboard 200 and landed in the Top 3 on the Billboard Rock charts. But despite that…

Kobra Paige Says “Thank You”

Kobra Paige Says “Thank You”

 Kobra And The Lotus frontwoman Kobra Paige has released the video for the holiday ballad “Thank You.” “I’ve chosen to release this song now because this time of year can be difficult for many and I hope this will serve as a guiding light through the darkest hours,” explained Paige. “I can attest to how someone’s kind action can…

DURBIN Album Due In February

DURBIN Album Due In February

Fronted by James Durbin, DURBIN is set to release “Screaming Steel” on February 16th. The album, produced by Aldo Lonobile, features the title track. In addition to Durbin who handles vocals, DURBIN also features guitarists Lonobile and Luca Birotto, plus bassist Mike Roberts and drummer Marco Sacchetto. “Screaming Steel” Track Listing: 01. Made Of Metal02. Screaming Steel03. Where They…