There are three English-language books about thrash metal titans Slayer, and D.X. Ferris wrote two of them, including the new full biography, "Slayer 66 2/3: The Jeff and Dave Years..." His previous book is part of Bloomsbury's prestigious 33 1/3 series. Ferris is an Ohio Society of Professional Journalist. He digs the new hotness, but he mostly kicks it old-school.
D.X. Ferris
Could Led Zeppelin Have Helped ‘Guitar Hero’ Fly?
For a hot minute, the 'Guitar Hero' video-game franchise was hailed as the savior of the music business, but now it’s dead and buried. Could Led Zeppelin have saved it? The CEO of Activision, the long-running software company that developed the game, thinks the band might have.
Deep Purple, ‘Phoenix Rising’ – DVD Review
Deep Purple's new DVD 'Phoenix Rising,' is a hell of package. This impressive collection documents the group’s "Mark IV" lineup -- the short-lived, post- Ritchie Blackmore version of the band, which featured future Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale, recently added singer-bassist Glenn Hughes, keyboardist Jon Lord, drummer Ian Paice and often-overlooked guitar ace Tommy Bolin.
Leslie West, Michael Schenker, Uli Jon Roth Join Forces for ‘3 Guitar Heroes’ Tour
Guitar heroes Uli Jon Roth, Michael Schenker and Leslie West will combine forces in a tour titled, appropriately enough, 3 Guitar Heroes. All three guitarists will play sets, and the concerts will end with them jamming together.
Motorhead’s Lemmy Prepares Headcat and Solo Albums
Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister talked about his side projects in a new interview with Billboard.com, discussing the new album from rockabilly group HeadCat, then dishing on his upcoming solo LP.