BLAZE BAYLEY’s Inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame In a recent conversation with Uros Veljkovic on the Denim And Leather podcast, Blaze Bayley, the former vocalist of the renowned British heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN, shared his thoughts on being listed as a member of the band set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame’s Class Of 2026. Bayley, whose tenure as the lead singer for IRON MAIDEN…
RACHEL BOLAN SAYS SKID ROW ‘NEVER RAN INTO ANY LEGAL PROBLEMS’ WITH LATE 1960S / EARLY 1970S IRISH BAND FEATURING PHIL LYNOTT AND GARY MOORE
Introduction to the Issue of Band Names In the complex world of music, where creativity often intersects with legal matters, issues related to band names can be particularly challenging. This is especially true when different bands, emerging from various parts of the world and at different times, inadvertently share the same name. Such was the case with the renowned American heavy metal band SKID ROW, who share their name with an earlier Irish blues-rock band.…
DAN DONEGAN – DISTURBED WILL PLAY ONLY ‘TWO SHOWS’ IN 2026
Introduction In a surprising announcement that has left fans both intrigued and eager for more information, Dan Donegan, the celebrated guitarist of the renowned band Disturbed, has revealed that the group will limit their live performances to just two shows in the year 2026. This unexpected decision has sparked a wave of curiosity and speculation among the band’s dedicated fanbase, who are now left wondering about the reasons behind this choice and what the future…
MEGADETH’S DAVE MUSTAINE ON TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI: ‘HE’S BEEN THE MISSING LINK THAT WE’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR FOR MANY, MANY YEARS’
Introduction to Megadeth’s New Addition In a recent interview with Finland’s Radio City, conducted during the Tuska festival in Helsinki, Dave Mustaine, the iconic leader of the renowned band MEGADETH, shared his thoughts on the band’s newest member, Teemu Mäntysaari. This Finnish-born guitarist officially joined the group in September 2023, following the departure of Kiko Loureiro. Mustaine’s comments provide an insightful glimpse into the dynamics and future direction of MEGADETH. Teemu Mäntysaari: The New Guitarist…
LZZY HALE ON WHY USING BACKING TRACKS IS NOT RIGHT FOR HALESTORM: ‘I FEEL LIKE I’D BE A TERRIBLE LIP SYNCER’
LZZY HALE On Why Using Backing Tracks Is Not Right For HALESTORM: ‘I Feel Like I’d Be A Terrible Lip Syncer’ Finding Strength in Challenging Moments In a candid conversation during a recently conducted interview with the Mark And Me podcast, Lzzy Hale, the charismatic and talented frontwoman of the rock band HALESTORM, was questioned about how she manages those inevitable moments when she might feel less than enthusiastic about stepping onto the stage. The…
STRYPER’S MICHAEL SWEET OFFERS UPDATE ON HIS THYROID CANCER BATTLE: ‘NOTHING HAS SPREAD TO MY LYMPH NODES’
Introduction to Michael Sweet’s Health Update Michael Sweet, the renowned frontman of the Christian rock band STRYPER, has recently provided an update concerning his ongoing battle with papillary thyroid cancer. This type of cancer, known to be the most prevalent form of thyroid cancer, has been the focus of Sweet’s health journey since his diagnosis. The Diagnosis Journey Michael Sweet’s diagnosis was delivered last fall, marking a pivotal moment in his health journey. This critical…