A short video message from Glenn Hughes (BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE) and Joe Bonamassa about BLACK COUNTRY, their new supergroup with Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian, can be viewed below.

BLACK COUNTRY takes its name from the industrial area in England from which Bonham and Hughes...

Multinational melodic metallers EDEN'S CURSE will film/record their first live DVD and album in the USA in May.

The band was approached by MelodicRock.com owner Andrew McNeice to appear at his Melodic Rock Fest 2...

Everyone knows more FOREIGNER than they think… classics such as "Cold As Ice", "Waiting for a Girl Like You" and the No. 1 hit "I Want to Know What Love Is" have cemented the band's status one of the most popular rock acts ever. FOREIGNER...

A short video message from Glenn Hughes (BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE) about BLACK COUNTRY, his new supergroup with Jason Bonham, Joe Bonamassa and Derek Sherinian, can be viewed below.

BLACK COUNTRY takes its name from the industrial area in England from which Bonham and Hughes...

A new supergroup has been formed with Jason Bonham, Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa and Derek Sherinian. They are calling themselves BLACK COUNTRY, taking their name from the industrial area in England from which Bonham and Hughes both hail. The band is currently in the studio with producer Kevin Shirley (BLACK CROWES, AEROSMITH, ...

Harmony Central conducted an interview with drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) at the Ludwig booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the chat below.

As previously reported, Bonham...

Drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) has joined forces with legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH), keyboardist Derek Sherinian (ALICE COOPER, DREAM THEATER, KISS, BILLY IDOL) and guitarist Joe Bonamassa in a brand new project tentatively dubbed BLACK COUNTRY...

Drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) has joined forces with legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) and guitarist Joe Bonamassa in a brand new project tentatively dubbed BLACK COUNTRY...

Guitar Center today announced Ramon Sampson as the winner of its Drum-Off, the search for the nation's top undiscovered drummer.

Performing in front of a capacity crowd this past Friday, January 8 at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, 19-year-old Ramon Sampson from Cordova, Tennessee beat out four other Drum-Off...

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) is currently involved in a brand new band which he calls "a mindblower." The group is currently in a California studio writing and recording material for its debut album.

Writing on his Twitter page, Hughes...

Russian rockers PUSHKING are putting the finishing touches on the on their new all-star album entitled "The World As We Love It" (formerly known as "Pushking - Duets"). The CD was produced by Fabrizio Grossi and is being mastered at Precision Mastering in Los Angeles by Tom Baker, who has previously worked with ALICE COOPER, JUDAS PRIEST, ...

Live footage of L.A. all-stars CHAD SMITH'S BOMBASTIC MEATBATS jamming THE WHO classic "Who Are You" in Tokyo, Japan with special guest Akira Takasaki of legendary metal band LOUDNESS can be viewed below.

The MEATBATS, featuring guitarist Jeff Kollman (COSMOSQUAD, GLENN HUGHES), bassist Kevin Chown (UNCLE CRACKER, ...

Legendary singer and bassist Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) will release his autobiography in 2010. The book, co-written with Joel McIver and featuring an introduction by METALLICA's Lars Ulrich, will appear in a luxury first edition complete with rare photos and an exclusive 10" vinyl EP. The publisher, Foruli Publications...

Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) joined the 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...

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...