Metallica's James Hetfield reflects on early love for Flying V guitar
ABC/Randy HolmesJames Hetfield has obviously played a ton of guitars in his life, but when he was a kid, he had only eyes for one: a white Flying V. In a new episode of his “Guitar Talk”
Would Dave Grohl ever want to replace Neil Peart in Rush?
ABC/Andrea McCallinWith their drummer Neil Peart retired, Rush are, as guitarist Alex Lifeson says, “basically done.” But what if Lifeson and bassist Geddy Lee offered Dave Grohl the job behind the kit? That’s a question Rolling Stone
Elton John finds lyricist for his “Devil Wears Prada” musical
Credit: David LachappelleElton John is planning a musical based on The Devil Wears Prada, the best-selling book that became a hit 2006 movie starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway — and now he’s found someone to write
Oh, Canada! Paul McCartney announces first Freshen Up tour dates
Capitol Records/UMeAhead of the September 7 release of his latest album, Egypt Station, Paul McCartney has announced the first dates of his Freshen Up tour. According to a post on his Twitter account, Sir Paul is headed
Hell Bent for Memoir: Ex-Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing to release autobiography in September
Da Capo PressFounding Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing has written a memoir titled Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest, which will be published September 18. In the book, Downing recalls his struggles growing up poor
The Beach Boys' Mike Love excited his band is receiving “wonderful honor” at “A Capitol Fourth” concert
Credit: Udo SpreitzenbarthFor the second straight year, The Beach Boys will perform on the popular annual PBS concert special, A Capitol Fourth, which airs live July 4 from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington,