Black Sabbath cancels European reunion tour dates
Friday, February 17th, 2012
This isn't fun for anyone. Sorry, Black Sabbath fans, but if you were all set to see the legendary metal band back in action this summer, you're not gonna get your chance.
The band announced that they're canceling all of their upcoming European reunion dates save for their appearance at the Download festival on June 10th. The reason behind the cancelations is due to guitarist Tony Iommi and his lymphoma treatments that he has to undergo.
Instead, the shows are… Read More
RiO!B episode – December 8, 2011
Thursday, December 8th, 2011Listen: William Shatner feat. Zakk Wylde – “Iron Man”
Friday, September 9th, 2011
I know you've been waiting for this one so let's get right to it. Down below, thanks to Revolver, is WIlliam Shatner and Zakk Wylde's cover of "Iron Man" from Shatner's forthcoming double album, Searching For Major Tom, which is out on October 11th. Just press play and listen to the soulful tones of the Shatner as he does his best… Read More
Hatebreed vocalist collaborates with Lamb of God, Zakk Wylde on forthcoming solo album
Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta has let loose some details regarding his forthcoming solo album, Jasta, which is out on July 26th via eOne Music.
The singer collaborates with Lamb of God, All That Remains, Zakk Wylde, As I Lay Dying and pro skater Mike Vallely on the album. The full tracklisting has also been released and you can check that out down below. Also down below is the album's first single, "Mourn The Illusion." Give that a spin as you get pumped for this album… Read More
RiO!B episode – January 27, 2011
Thursday, January 27th, 2011Zakk Wylde and…William Shatner are making an album?
Thursday, January 27th, 2011I couldn't make this up even if I tried whilst on every type of psychedelic drug ever invented. But this is happening. Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society and William Shatner are teaming up and making an album together. Need the proof? Watch the video up top.
Surprisingly, this move isn't shocking on the part of Shatner. After all, the man released his album, The Transformed Man, in 1968 which featured his spoken word renditions of… Read More
RiO!B episode – December 13, 2010
Monday, December 13th, 2010RiO!B episode – April 13, 2010
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010On today's Rock it Out! Blog episode, we ask the very debatable question: who is today's best guitarist?
Is it based on technique? Familiar songs or riffs? Relevance? Genre of music? Experimentation? Who do you think is… Read More
Who is today’s best guitarist?
Monday, April 12th, 2010
I was sitting around earlier this weekend and asked myself a puzzling question. "Sami," I said. "When will you try that new Double Down Sandwich from KFC?"
After nearly throwing up in my mouth, I moved on to the more puzzling question; who is today's best guitarist? Apparently, my question was answered twice over the weekend.
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante was recently voted "Best Guitarist" of the last 30 years according to listeners… Read More
