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: Recruiting Myles Kennedy to Sing at Rock Hall Ceremony Was ‘Very Last Minute’
Guns N’ Roses were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this month, and unless you’ve been living under a boulder of sorts, you already know that Axl Rose opted out of the festivities. During a press conference in Italy in support of his upcoming solo album, 'Apocalyptic Love,' Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash was questioned about that night and his feelings about Rose not being prese
Lacuna Coil’s Cristina Scabbia Remembers Late Type O Negative Singer Peter Steele
Lacuna Coil's latest album Dark Adrenaline' pays homage to some of the band’s biggest metal influences throughout the years. Case in point: ‘My Spirit’ off the release is dedicated to late Type O Negative frontman Peter Steele, the man whom singer Cristina Scabbia says turned her on to heavy metal music.
Mastodon’s Brann Dailor Talks Metal Music, Selling Records
Metal music has changed exponentially over the years, and one thing that’s really evolved is the way people describe metal sounds. Brann Dailor, drummer for Atlanta prog-metal guys Mastodon, gets a kick out of the many different ways people describe heavy music. Even so, he says he simply tries to stay away from labeling his art.
Ozzy Osbourne Unveils Details on 2012 Record Store Day Releases
It’s almost here: Record Store Day 2012! The annual holiday takes place on the third Saturday of every April, and it strives to bring together independently owned record stores to celebrate the art of music.
Call Me No One Unveil ‘Last Parade’ Track List
While the men of Sevendust take an indefinite break, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist Clint Lowery are keeping busy with their latest heavy music project, Call Me No One. The group just released their debut single, ‘Biggest Fan,’ and they’re set to release their first album, ‘Last Parade,’ on June 5. Check out the just-released track listing for ‘Last Parade’ at the bottom of the story.
Linkin Park, ‘Burn It Down’ – Song Review
One thing is for sure when it comes to Linkin Park: While they definitely have a signature sound, they've certainly experimented sonically in recent years. On the band’s latest single, ‘Burn It Down,’ the group continues to integrate new sounds into their music, but at the same time there's a familiar feeling that harkens back to Linkin Park's 'Hybrid Theory' days.
Taproot, ‘The Episodes’ – Album Review
Michigan-based hard rockers Taproot came up in the early 2000s, a period when Michigan’s music scene was all about hip-hop and electronica, and the boys carried the torch for riff-heavy, alternative metal with a razor-sharp edge. On ‘The Episodes,’ Taproot hold onto shades of the sound that made them a chart-topping rock band, while expanding and updating it for 2012.
Buckcherry Embarking on 2012 U.S. Tour With James Durbin and Redlight King
Rock ‘n’ roll boys Buckcherry are back, and they’re hitting the road this spring on a headlining jaunt with support from 'American Idol' guy James Durbin and fellow hard rockers Redlight King. The tour kicks off April 21 in San Antonio, Texas.
Megadeth’s David Ellefson Dishes on New Book ‘Unsung: Words and Images’
Megadeth bass player David Ellefson has a new book in toe, 'Unsung: Words and Images,' and this isn’t your typical metal read. The book features previously unpublished lyrics and images, showing the relationship between poetry and art.
Cavo, ‘Thick as Thieves’ – Album Review
Hard rock quartet Cavo gut out a sound that’s three parts hard rock braun and one part alternative pop zing. On Cavo’s latest full-length, ‘Thick as Thieves,’ the St. Louis, Mo.-based band has a little bit of everything for the active rock crowd, from the raspy, neo-grunge crunch of 'Celebrity' to the anthemic feel of 'Never Gonna Hurt.'