Anne Erickson holds bylines in several Gannett publications as well as Ultimate Classic Rock, Gibson Guitar, Premier Guitar, Guitar Edge and beyond. She's also a radio DJ and is currently working on-air on Townsquare Media rock station Banana 101.5-FM and is the programmer and managing editor of Audio Ink Radio. She holds a master’s degree from Michigan State University. Interview highlights: Billy Corgan from the Smashing Pumpkins, Ozzy Osbourne, Maynard James Keenan from Tool and A Perfect Circle, Alice Cooper, Skillet, RED, As I Lay Dying, Cake.
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Slash Releases Final ‘Apocalyptic Love’ Webisode
Slash’s sophomore solo album, “Apocalyptic Love,” drops May 22 on the guitarist's own label, Dik Hayd International. The famed six-stringer has been getting fans pumped for the release with a series of killer webisodes, the last of which has just been posted on his official YouTube channel.
Demon Hunter Frontman Ryan Clark Gets Graphic on New Album
Ryan Clark is long known for his work fronting Seattle-based Christian metal band Demon Hunter, but he’s also a professional graphic designer. As it turns out, Clark has worked in the visual arts for as long as he’s been screaming and singing with the Hunter. That eye for graphic design came in handy when envisioning the artwork for Demon Hunter’s upcoming full-length, ‘True Defiance,’ out April 1
King’s X Drummer Jerry Gaskill Moved Out of Intensive Care
Good news to report today regarding King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill’s health: The stickman, who suffered a heart attack on Feb. 26 and was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery, is on the upswing, according to a few positive updates from King’s X frontman Dug Pinnick.
DJ Ashba Talks Joining Guns N’ Roses, Getting Involved with Band’s New Album
DJ Ashba has been rocking the six-string with Guns N’ Roses ever since he replaced Robin Finck in 2009. While some GN'R fans weren't exactly welcoming when it came to a new band member joining their favorite group, in a new interview with Rock Over America, DJ Ashba explained that he got past that quickly, and now, the fans and press are welcoming him with open arms and ears.
Trivium Play ‘Built to Fall’ Unplugged at South by Southwest
Miss Trivium’s stint at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, this weekend? No worries, because a video of their acoustic performance of the single 'Built to Fall' at the festival has surfaced online. Apparently, South by Southwest couldn’t handle Trivium’s plugged-in power, so they had to go acoustic, which is a treat for fans that are used to seeing the band completely amped up. Watch the video,
Foo Fighters, ‘Bridge Burning’ – Song Review
Remember back at the beginning of 2011 when everyone was waiting in such great anticipation to hear the shiny new album from Foo Fighters? Well, to introduce fans to that album, ‘Wasting Light,’ Dave Grohl and company posted a 30-second clip of the disc’s opening track, ‘Bridge Burning,’ on their website. Just over one year later, the guys are finally releasing the track as a proper radio single.
Janus Frontman David Scotney Talks ‘Nox Aeris,’ Touring With Chevelle + More
Janus Frontman Discusses New Album 'Nox Aeris'
Taproot, ‘No Surrender’ – Song Review
'No Surrender,' the debut single from Michigan rockers Taproot’s upcoming album, 'The Episodes,' finds the band remembering its melodic roots. While the instrumentals in 'No Surrender' are still driving and heavy, they make way for longtime singer Stephen Richards to croon and soar with his silky smooth tenor and whispered accents.
Janus Go for Deep Concept on ‘Nox Aeris’
Janus aren’t the kind of rock band that’s satisfied with writing songs about getting wasted and partying hard every night. Just look at the concept behind their last album, 'Red Right Return.' The set took inspiration from the 1920s Russian Constructionist art, while the title refers to the famed nautical term that captains use when returning to home port safely.
The Veer Union, ‘Bitter End’ – Song Review
Canadian rockers the Veer Union are prepping to release their sophomore album, 'Divide the Blackened Sky,' out March 26 via Rocket Science Ventures. The band is jump-starting the release of their new collection with a power-packed lead single, 'Bitter End,' which is already at active rock radio’s doorstep.