LynyrdSkynyrd

People tend to frown upon rock bands licensing their names to non-musical commercial ventures, but this one feels right: Lynyrd Skynyrd is getting its own barbecue joint in Las Vegas. Opening this December within the Excalibur Hotel and Casino, Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer will feature a full menu of Texas-style barbecue, Roadrunner Records reports. At...

There have been a few updates on ailing rocker Bret Michaels of Poison fame. According to a post on his official Facebook page, Michaels remains in critical condition and under 24-hour supervision, as the first week and a half after a brain hemorrhage are the most crucial, since additional complications may arise...

"Along with the TiVo, the iPod is the greatest invention of the 21st century," Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy told Noisecreep. "I remember a time not too long ago that when I'd leave to go on tour, I'd have to pack giant CD folders with 100s of CDs to keep me company on the road ...

"Hello there, I liked your article on Ratt. I am or was a big fan back in the day when they first started out in California at the Roxy and such, when they were with Joe Cristofanilli on bass. I wondered why he ever left the band and what happened to him...

In This Moment have just released their latest single, a cover of Blondie's classic 'Call Me,' which appears on the 'Ultra-Violet' reissue of their second album, 'The Dream.' The U-V edition is in stores now, so accordingly, we asked very blond vocalist Maria Brink, who was knee deep in this summer's Warped Tour, what are her favorite metal covers are...

Anyone who has seen the Black Label Society live knows that it's more of some kind of cultural event than just a regular concert experience. For starters, outside of Iron Maiden, you'd be hard-pressed to see another band with more fans wearing their t-shirts...