Swedish studio band IMPULSIA was formed in 2008 by Uno Sjöström (main composer and acoustic guitars), Johan Längquist (vocals; ex-CANDLEMASS) and Marcus Jidell (producer and guitarist; ROYAL HUNT). The group's debut album, "Expressions", was recorded with the help of the following world-renowned musicians:

Marcel Jacob...

Los Angeles all-star band CHAD SMITH'S BOMBASTIC MEATBATS, featuring guitarist Jeff Kollman (COSMOSQUAD, GLENN HUGHES), bassist Kevin Chown (UNCLE CRACKER, TED NUGENT), and keyboardist Ed Roth (GLENN HUGHES, RONNIE MONTROSE), has tapped Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES...

SPV Records has set an October 30 German reelase date (November 2 in the rest of Europe) for "SPV- 25 & Alive", a special sampler for a special year.

In 1984, SPV and Steamhammer were founded. Steamhammer immediately signed two influential bands — SODOM and DESTRUCTION — and SPV finalized distribution deals with such labels as Metal Blade...

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has been added to the list of musicians who will take part in the Scott Ford Benefit show, set to take place tonight (Saturday, September 26) at The Roxy in West Hollywood, California. Also appearing are Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED), ...

Former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali will guest on KNAC.COM on Monday, September 21 at 4:00 p.m. PST.

Banali will present L.A. GUNS and the BULLETBOYS, along with a special performance by FRANKIE BANALI & FRIENDS, "The Led Zep Set," paying tribute to legendary LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham...

VoltageMedia.com.au recently conducted an interview with former ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.

VoltageMedia.com.au: "Back With A Vengeance" is the title of the upcoming record [from Turbin's band DEATHRIDERS...

Former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali presents L.A. GUNS and the BULLETBOYS along with a special performance by FRANKIE BANALI & FRIENDS, "The Led Zep Set," paying tribute to legendary LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California on September 25.

Commented Banali: "I am happy to be able to present ...

According to Metal Hangar 18, a building in the city of Kavarna, Bulgaria features a specially commissioned portrait of SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine painted onto it. The artist responsible for the Meine piece is Jasen Nenkov, who has previously painted portraits of Ian Gillan (DEEP PURPLE), ...

JJ Koczan of The Aquarian Weekly recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.

The Aquarian Weekly...

Bombastic, funky, sexy and loud, Chad Smith (drummer of RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and CHICKENFOOT) is breaking out on his own with guitar star Jeff Kollman, multi-faceted keyboardist Ed Roth, and Motor City bass ace Kevin Chown. Together, they comprise what is easily one of the most interesting and unpredictable instrumental bands to come along in years; ...

"Shooting Star", the new video from MOONSTONE PROJECT — the ambitious musical creature of Italian guitarist Matt Filippini — can be viewed below. The song comes off the project's new album, "Rebel On The Run", which is available now via Blistering Records.

According to a press release, "Rebel On The Run" features the amazing voice of James Christian...

Yngwie Malmsteen, Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH), Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL) are among the musicians that will appear at the Guitarfest and Drumfest 2009, set to take place at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England on July 11 and July 12, respectively. On July 13, ...

Former DEEP PURPLE members Jon Lord and Glenn Hughes are among the musicians who performed at the ChildLine Rocks concert this past Monday (June 1) at the IndigO2 in London, England.

Francesco at Deep Purple Italia, who attended the show, tells BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Jon Lord...

Although work on the much-anticipated sophomore album from HUGHES/THRALL — featuring Glenn Hughes and Pat Thrall — began nearly a decade ago, the CD has yet to see the light of day, and according to Hughes, the blame lies squarely on the shoulders of Thrall.

Hughes says in a statement: "I am finally putting the HUGHES/THRALL 2...

DEEP PURPLE are easily one of the most influential and dynamic British rock bands of the 20th century. On June 2, eager fans will have the opportunity to experience highlights from the early days of this legendary band, when Eagle Rock Entertainment releases "History, Hits, & Highlights"...

According to JonLord.org, the June 1 ChildLine Rocks charity show in London — featuring performances by formerDEEP PURPLE legends Jon Lord and Glenn Hughes; URIAH HEEP; THUNDER; THE PRETTY THINGS; HOT LEG; and Steve Balsamo — will be released on CD.

Concerts Live...

A brand new video message from legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) can be viewed below.

Hughes has completed writing the music for his new solo album, tentatively due in the spring of 2010. According to Glenn, his latest solo CD, "First Underground Nuclear Kitchen (F.U.N.K.)"...

URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box will be interviewed by Nicky Horne of Planet Rock on Tuesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 28 at 8:00 p.m. UK time about the band's involvement in this year's Childline Rocks event.

For more information, visit www.planetrock.com.

The Childline Rocks...

Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will visit TotalRock radio in London this Wednesday morning (May 20) for an interview with Malcolm Dome.

Lord will appear on Dome's "Phantasmagoria" program between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (U.K. time), chatting about his music and his appearance at the upcoming Childline Rocks...

Former DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes has long searched for a European guitarist and has now teamed up with Danish axeman Soren Andersen (OLIVER WEERS).

Commented Andersen: "I toured with Marco Mendoza and Tommy Aldridge (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE) last year around the release of Marco's solo album, ...

DrumChannel.com has posted a video re-broadcast of the March 15, 2009 Baked Potato show of CHAD SMITH'S BOMBASTIC MEATBATS, featuring drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, CHICKENFOOT), guitarist Jeff Kollman (GLENN HUGHES, COSMOSQUAD), bassist ...

CHAD SMITH'S BOMBASTIC MEATBATS, the band featuring drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, CHICKENFOOT), guitarist Jeff Kollman (GLENN HUGHES, COSMOSQUAD), bassist Kevin Chown (UNCLE KRACKER, TED NUGENT), and keybaordist Ed Roth (GLENN HUGHES, RONNIE MONTROSE...

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's Steel Mill web site has been updated with an exclusive interview with guitarist/producer/songwriter Roy Z who co-produced 2005's "Angel of Retribution", JUDAS PRIEST's first album in a decade and a half with Rob Halford...

A brand new video message from legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) can be viewed below.

Hughes has completed writing the music for his new solo album, tentatively due in the spring of 2010. According to Glenn, his latest solo CD, "First Underground Nuclear Kitchen (F.U.N.K.)"...

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes was interviewed on "The Classic Metal Show" on April 11 about his new album, "First Underground Nuclear Kitchen", and the 35th anniversary of the DEEP PURPLE classics "Burn" and "Stormbringer" (along with their recent remastered reissues). An excerpt from the chat follows below.

The Classic Metal Show: ...

According to Metro.co.uk, former DEEP PURPLE members Jon Lord and Glenn Hughes are among the musicians who will perform at the Childline Rocks concert on June 1 at the IndigO2 in London, England.

Childline...

Fan-filmed video footage of legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) and his band performing the DEEP PURPLE classic "Burn" on March 27, 2009 at Showcase Live! in Foxboro, Massachusetts can be viewed below (courtesy of "SteveLatham").

Hughes...

KFRC 88.9 FM in Ft. Collins, Colorado (also KBUT and MPR Mountain Public Radio) with Chris K and The Colorado Sound will host a two-hour special on Tommy Bolin on Saturday, June 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST. Expected guests are Tommy's brother, Johnnie Bolin, Stanley Sheldon (PETER FRAMPTON) and Bobby Berge (...

VOODOO CIRCLE/SILENT FORCE guitarist Alex Beyrodt will perform several shows this spring with legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH), starting with an appearance at this year's Ermstal Open Air festival in Bad Urach, Germany on May 30.

Commented Alex...

Swedish female singer Nathalie Lorichs — girlfriend of OPETH drummer Martin "Axe" Axenrot and a guest vocalist on OPETH's "Watershed" album — joined legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) on stage at his March 14, 2009 concert in Västerås, Sweden to perform Glenn's classic track "Coast To Coast"...