Would Metallica's Kirk Hammett record a solo album? “One of these days when it feels right”
ABC/Randy HolmesWould Metallica‘s Kirk Hammett ever want to go to solo? In an interview with Metal Hammer, the guitarist muses about the possibility of striking out on his own. “I have so much material sitting around that’s
Full Stop: Fleetwood Mac to release career-spanning compilation, “50 Years — Don't Stop,” in November
Warner Bros. RecordsAs Fleetwood Mac prepares launch a new North American tour, the band has announced plans to release a career-spanning, 50-track compilation celebrating its 50th anniversary on November 16. 50 Years — Don’t Stop will be
Paul Simon to celebrate 77th birthday onstage at “Saturday Night Live”
Dana Edelson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesPaul Simon has been a fixture on Saturday Night Live from the show’s inception — his first appearance came in October of 1975 — and next month, he’ll be returning once
Paul McCartney pens new children's book, “Hey Grandude!,” about a magical grandfather
© 2011 Mary McCartneyBetween recording a chart-topping album, filming a “Carpool Karaoke” segment and touring the world, Paul McCartney has somehow found the time to write a new children’s book that’s scheduled to be published in September
Metallica's “Kill 'Em All” producer Paul Curcio dead at 74
Blacked RecordingsPaul Curcio, who produced Metallica‘s 1983 debut album Kill ‘Em All, has died at age 74. His daughter Brainne Curcio-Smith confirmed to Billboard that her father passed away September 10 from heart failure. Metallica recorded Kill
New Led Zeppelin digital releases celebrate 50th anniversary of debut album recording
Atlantic/Swan Song/Warner MusicLed Zeppelin‘s 50th anniversary celebration continues with a trio of new releases that were made available Thursday via digital retailers and streaming services. The releases are timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the
All-star 2004 KISS tribute album getting reissued with new title, bonus DVD
Deadline MusicIn 2004, a star-studded KISS tribute album called Spin the Bottle was released that featured contributions from Styx‘s Tommy Shaw, ex-KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, Motorhead‘s Lemmy Kilmister, and many other well-known musicians. Now, the record is
Giles Martin previews The Beatles' “White Album” reissue for press in NYC; says “the reaction's been amazing”
Courtesy of Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/ UMeOn Wednesday at New York City’s legendary Power Station recording studio, reporters got a first listen to the upcoming reissue of The Beatles‘ self-titled 1968 double album, a.k.a. The White Album. Giles