They call me gonzo because I have an unhealthy fondness for The Muppets. I really enjoy snorkeling, decoupage, extreme ironing and blogging. If I had to sum my life in a single word, it would be: "breathtaking." Beneath my hard exterior lies the heart of a monk and the soul of a hummingbird. This bio was written by Woody, the company digital guy, who is, as you read this, being set on fire by Gonzo, who is not amused by this nonsense.
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Nine Inch Nails “Tension 2013″ Concert Film Online: Watch It Here [VIDEO]
Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails recently wrapperd up their 2013 'Tension' tour, and to celebrate, Trent released video from the November 8th show at the Staples Center in L.A. He had promised a 90-minute edit of the two-hour show, but he stiffed us and only dropped a 77-minute version...
Metallica Set World Record with Antarctic Concert – Watch it Here [VIDEO]
At this point in their career, Metallica have no one left to impress, and no one's expectations to meet but their own. But, to their credit, they don't rest on the laurels, and 30 years on, they continue to push the boundaries. They've created their own festival - The Orion Fest - that has been hugely successful, and earlier in the year, they dropped a s***load of money to produce "Through th
Watch Jason Kertson from ‘The Voice’ Cover Andy McKee’s “Drifting” Using Two Guitars [VIDEO]
You may have seen 16 year-old Jason Kertson showing off his vocal skills recently on "The Voice", but who knew he had guitar skills as well? Check out this video of Jason playing not one, but two, guitars (one for rhythm and percussion, one for lead) on a cover of Andy McKee's "Drifting":
Pretty amazing, huh? If...
Flashback: The Foo Fighters Play the Ed Sullivan Theater [VIDEO]
On April 12, 2011, Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters stopped by the Ed Sullivan Theater for a "Live on Letterman" webcast. The Foo were making the rounds to promote their new album "Wasting Light",
The band decided to make the show an homage to the Beatles (due to the Beatles history making appearance at the theater decades before) - dressing up in Beatle-esque suits and broadca
Lacuna Coil Perform at the Metal Female Voices Festival [VIDEO]
Lacuna Coil just finished recording their new album with producer Jay Baumgardner (P.O.D, SEVENDUST, EVANESCENCE AND PAPA ROACH), and while still hard at work in the studio, they took a break to perform at the Metal Females Voices Festival in Wieze, Belgium...
Corey Taylor, Zakk Wylde, and Geezer Butler Jam on Black Sabbath Classic [VIDEO]
On November 9, in Los Angeles, Bass Player LIVE! hosted tribute to Geezer Butler that featured an all-star cast of musicians performing Black Sabbath tunes.
Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor, guitarist Zakk Wylde, and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante joined Butler for "Fairies Wear Boots"...
The Making of “Day of the Doctor”: Behind the Scenes of Doctor Who’s 50th Anniversary Episode [VIDEO]
50 years ago, the BBC launched a sci-fi series, that by all accounts, should have short-lived filler at best. A rookie producer and director, horrible special effects, and a budget that couldn't produce a cheap TV commercial in today's world...
Aaron O’Keefe’s Middle School Kids Crush Pantera’s “Cowboys From Hell” [VIDEO]
When we last checked in on Aaron O'Keefe's students, they were schooling musicians much older on how to cover Tool's "46 & 2."
This time around, O'Keefe, who teaches at Loveland Music Academy, Maineville Music Academy, and Lebanon Music Academy booked some studio time at Saint Claire Recording Company in Lexington, Kentucky to pay tribute to the cowboys from Hell, Pantera.
Jake E. Lee is Back With Red Dragon Cartel [AUDIO]
Jake E. Lee, best known as the guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne (Bark at the Moon, The Ultimate Sin) and Badlands, has been keeping a low profile for over two decades now. He's popped up on tribute albums (Queen, AC/DC, Rush, Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, and Metallica), and performed as a guest guitarist on a few albums, but for the most part, has spent most of the 90's and new millenium A...
Phil Anselmo Brings ‘Technicians of Distortion’ Tour to Shreveport’s Riverside Warehouse [VIDEO]
Earlier this year in July, Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual) dropped his first solo album, Phil H. Anselmo & the Illegals "Walk Through Exits Only." Featuring guitarist Marzi Montazeri (SUPERJOINT RITUAL), bassist Steve Taylor (16 HORSEPOWER, WOVEN HAND) and Jose Manual "Blue" Gonzalez (WARBEAST) on drums.
"Walk Through Exits Only" is eight of the ha
Puscifer Set to Release “What Is…” DVD [VIDEO]
Having been a Tool and A Perfect Circle fan for years, when the opportunity came to see Maynard Keenan's other side project, Puscifer, in Baton Rouge last year...it was a road trip I had to make. And I'm glad I did. I've seen literally hundreds of concerts over the years, and that Puscifer show is a solid Top 3 ever...
Korn Plays Live on Guitar Center Sessions [VIDEO]
Korn is currently out on tour in support of their latest effort, "The Paradigm Shift", with a stop scheduled in Houston on December 5th (Bayou Music Center). They took a break from the road to kick off the 7th season of Guitar Center Sessions on November 1st...