
Brian Ives


Watch a 12-Year Old Destroy in a Shredding Contest
Sevendust's Lajon Witherspoon called him "The Future," and he's probably right. Watch the kid burn up the fretboard.

Rock’s Not Dead: Inside America’s Thriving Rock Festival Circuit
Foo Fighters, Tool and System of a Down are among the major bands playing summer festivals that are a bit off the mainstream music media's radar.

Dave Navarro, Corey Taylor on ‘Above Ground': ‘It’s OK to Ask for Help’
The show will see music legends cover albums by the Velvet Underground and Adam & the Ants, and will raise awareness and funds for the treatment of mental health

Exclusive: Tobias Forge Talks Ghost’s New Song ‘Rats’ + New Album
He also discusses the upcoming album and reveals how Ozzy Osbourne inspired 'Square Hammer.'

Alice Cooper Guitarist Nita Strauss Gives Her Solo Album a ‘Kickstart’
The guitarist met her fundraising goal for her solo album in a matter of hours and discusses what fans can expect. Spoiler: no singers!

Mike Portnoy on Three Double Bass Drum Songs that Influenced Him – Gear Factor
In this episode of Gear Factor, the drummer also discusses his drum heroes and his relationship 'for life' with Tama and Sabian.

Rob Zombie’s ‘Shock… Shock… Shock!!!': Unboxed
The box includes 11 LPs, a mask, lithographs, and other creepy stuff. It's the Rob Zombie-est thing you'll ever buy.

Monster Magnet’s Dave Wyndorf: ‘Stupid Is the New Smart’
He adds, 'Political correctness has got to the point where it’s not fun to be a human anymore.'

Ministry Kick Off Tour: Here’s What They Played
Make sure you spend some time with 'AmeriKKKant' before you see them live, but you'll hear the classics, too.

Glenn Tipton Joins Judas Priest Onstage in New Jersey
He also joined the band for a record signing earlier in the day.

Warped Tour Announces Final Lineup Including Every Time I Die and Motionless in White
The tour's final trip around the U.S. will feature Every Time I Die, Motionless In White, Unearth and many more.

Greta Van Fleet Prepare to Jam With Elton John on Oscar Night
Guitarist Jake Kiszka says the "never meet your heroes" thing is wrong; he talks about the band's experience opening for Bob Seger in Michigan a few months ago.
