Long Distance Runaround : Yes Sack Singer Benoit David Without Telling Him
Rock News Desk is reporting that Yes singer Benoit David reveals he’s been sacked over health problems – but the band didn’t tell him, leaving him to discover the news through a press interview.Davi..... [Read More]
 
Guitar Stars Come Together In Support Of Texas Blues Guitar Legend Bugs Henderson
Benefit Bugs, a special musical event and auction in honor of Bugs Henderson, will be held at the Palladium Ballroom, 1135 South Lamar Street in Dallas, Sunday, March 4, with doors opening at 1:00 p..... [Read More]
 
Drummer Bill Ward On Sabbath Reunion Situation : "I Remain Hopeful For A Signable Contract"
In a statement released on his official website, founding Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has issued an update regarding the current contract situation which the band is currently embroiled in regar..... [Read More]
 
Band To Keep An Eye On : UK Hard Blues Rockers Federal Charm
The impressive U.K success of blues rock guitar titan Joe Bonamassa seems to have rekindled a renewed interest in the genre by young musicians throughout the British Isles. Whether that be in an att..... [Read More]
 
Mick Jagger, B.B. King, Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy, Keb' Mo' To Play At White House Gig
Gibson.com is reporting that Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is following the likes of Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan and Sir Paul McCartney this month by playing a gig for President Barack Obama and ..... [Read More]
 
Beth Hart To Appear At Isle Of Wight Festival
Los Angeles based singer Beth Hart has confirmed she will play the Isle of Wight festival on Sunday 24th June, alongside Bruce Springsteen, Joan Armatrading and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.Sh..... [Read More]
 
New Album 'Great Gypsy Soul' By Late Guitar Wizard Tommy Bolin To Feature Performances From Joe Bonamassa, Derek Trucks, Peter Frampton, Glenn Hughes And Others
Classic Rock magazine is reporting that although the late guitar wizard Tommy Bolin passed away at the age of 25 in 1976, a new album is set for release out March 26. 'Great Gypsy Soul'  featur..... [Read More]
 
Fans Start Grassroots Effort On Facebook In Support Of Founding Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward
Rumors were swirling around the Internet today suggesting that Black Sabbath have replaced original drummer Bill Ward with Tommy Clufetos from the Ozzy Osbourne band. These rumors have not been conf..... [Read More]
 
Classic First Six Albums From Late Irish Blues Rock Guitar Legend Rory Gallagher Get Remastered Expanded Release
Sony Music in association with Capo Records and Legacy are proud to re-issue the first six original Rory Gallagher albums in chronological release date order – “Rory Gallagher” (1971), “Deuce” (1971..... [Read More]
 
Vocalist Mike DiMeo On Riot Guitarist Mark Reale's Passing :"The only thing that Mark cared about was making music that inspired him"
Former RIOT vocalist Mike DiMeo, who recorded six studio albums and one live album with the band between 1994 and 2006 has issued the following statement regarding the passing of the band's founding..... [Read More]
 
The Player's Guitar Wall offers FREE Wall Space
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Free Wall space for Guitar/Bass players. Welcome to one of the most efficient and engaging reference and referral vehicles on the web. The Player's Guitar Wall, developed by producer/publisher Jeffrey... [Read More]
 
From The Heart And Soul : An Exclusive Conversation With Beth Hart
Born in Los Angeles, California in 1972, it's quite clear that Beth Hart was born to be a musician.Beginning to play piano at age four, she later attended L.A.'s High School for the Performing Arts ..... [Read More]
 
Having A Riot With Winter : An Exclusive Interview With Mike DiMeo
Ever since joining heavy metal legends Riot back in 1993, vocalist Mike DiMeo has been responsible for some of the most soulful vocals laid down in the modern metal scene. Beginning with 1994's 'N..... [Read More]
 
New Guitarzapoppin Advertising Opportunities Available
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Zapoppin Media is now offering our Sidebar Blocks as well as combination packages of Leaderboard (top-blocks) available on Guitarzapoppin and the most popular of The Guitar Walls. Click the title for ... [Read More]
 
YES Legends Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman To Undertake Fall U.S. Tour
Music legends and former YES members Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman will be playing a select number of engagements this coming Fall 2011. The legendary duo performed a series of successful concerts i..... [Read More]
 
Black Country Communion Release Video Trailer For Upcoming 'Live Over Europe' DVD
Black Country Communion, the Anglo - American hard rock supergroup consisting of vocalist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Trapeze), blues rock guitar titan Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bon..... [Read More]
 
Seeing It Through : An Exclusive Interview With Guitarist Matt Schofield
Born in Manchester, England in 1977, raised on a steady diet of his father's Muddy Waters and B.B. King records, it perhaps should not come as no surprise that Matt Schofield would grow up to beco..... [Read More]
 
Make TABs and Get Paid
If you're handy notating Tablature with Guitar Pro, then you may be interested in this work offer from an iOS developer who needs Tabs for their Song Store. [Read More]
 
Legendary Mountain Guitarist Leslie West Recovering After Emergency Leg Amputation
Legendary guitarist Leslie West has undergone surgery in Biloxi, MS. West had flown in to Mississippi to perform at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino with his band Mountain. On Saturday, his leg began..... [Read More]
 
Black Country Communion Release First Video From 'Black Country Communion 2'
Anglo -American Hard Rock Supergroup Black Country Communion, featuring vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Trapeze), drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin), keyboardist Derek Sh... [Read More]