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Def Leppard, Blue Oyster Cult, Thin Lizzy Stars Lined Up for New 'That Metal Show' Season

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:21:35 +0000

Good news - Season 12 of ‘That Metal Show’ has been confirmed and several classic rockers have made the short list for guest spots over the eight new episodes. The guests dropping by the TMS studio throughout the season run the gamut from classic rockers to brand new members of some veteran acts, offering a balance of musical tastes.

Thin Lizzy Alumni Project, Black Star Riders, Announce 'All Hell Breaks Loose' CD

Ken Kelley — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:07:08 +0000

As reported by Ultimate Classic Rock this past December, Thin Lizzy member Scott Gorham announced the formation of a new group, Black Star Riders. Now, the group has confirmed details of their debut full-length effort, scheduled to be released in late May. 'All Hell Breaks Loose' is slated for release in the United States on May 28 via Nuclear Blast.

30 Years Ago: Thin Lizzy Release Final Studio Album, 'Thunder And Lightning'

Dave Swanson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:53:37 +0000

On March 4, 1983, Thin Lizzy released what would end up being their final studio LP, 'Thunder And Lightning.' Two years earlier, band leader Phil Lynott brought in guitarist John Sykes to replace Snowy White and join the core band of Lynott, guitarist Scott Gorham and the ever-loyal Brian Downey on drums.

Thin Lizzy Guitarist Scott Gorham Debuts New Band Black Star Riders

Jeff Giles — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:51:40 +0000

As promised, the members of Thin Lizzy have decided against recording new music under the band name; instead, guitarist Scott Gorham is soldiering on as the leader of a new outfit, Black Star Riders.

Thin Lizzy Memoir Gets North American Release Date

Jeff Giles — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:34:25 +0000

Longtime Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham is readying the publication of his musical memoir, and although readers in the UK will be able to buy it next Monday (Nov. 12), American fans will have to wait a few extra months. Bravewords reports that ‘Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back in Town’ has received a U.S. [...]

Thin Lizzy's Scott Gorham Penning Book About the Band's History

Chad Childers — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:44:52 +0000

Thin Lizzy‘s Scott Gorham has teamed with journalist Harry Doherty to trace his story as well as that of his famous band. ‘The Boys Are Back in Town’ will be released by Omnibus Press on Nov. 16. The official description of the paperback says that the band’s story is told by those who were directly [...]

Thin Lizzy's Gary Moore's Burial Plot Said to Be in 'Sorry State'

Chad Childers — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:50:30 +0000

Thin Lizzy great Gary Moore passed away last year, and there are numerous fans that are concerned over the state of the musician’s burial plot. Moore passed away at the age of 58 in February 2011 while on vacation in Spain and was put to rest in Saltdean, East Sussex. However, fans living close to [...]

Thin Lizzy To Return to Recording Studio

Dave Lifton — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:00:00 +0000

After a layoff of nearly 30 years, Thin Lizzy are currently working on a new studio album. Despite maintaining a steady touring schedule since reforming shortly after the 1986 death of original frontman and primary songwriter Phil Lynott, the Irish rockers have not released any new material since their initial breakup following 1983′s ‘Thunder and Lightning.’ They have, however, released several live albums.

Thin Lizzy Guitarist Dies

Kelly Stevens — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:52:38 +0000

Band mates say Gary Moore, guitarist with influential Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 58. Drummer Brian Downey said Moore’s death was a “total shock.” Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Moore was a member of Dublin band Skid Row before joining Thin Lizzy in 1973. He left after four months but rejoined [...]