Tag Archives: Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal

Boiler Room Returns After Almost 25 Years with Their Brand-New Album “Rectify” – Out Via Deko Entertainment

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Originally formed in 1996 in New York City, Boiler Room released their self‑titled, independent album that same year produced by future Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal. The addition of Rob Caggiano (Anthrax, Volbeat) in 1998 began a creative writing relationship between him and singer Chris Lino and elevated the bands sound and performance. 1999 saw the band opening for nationally recognized acts along the East Coast, including Type O Negative, Life of Agony, Clutch and Static‑X, helping them catch the attention of renowned NYC radio station 92.3 K‑ROCK. Upon the release of their album they toured with Disturbed, Mudvanye, Kittie, and also headlined a club tour in Europe. Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Bumblefoot of Whom Gods Destroy on Supergroups, Extreme Styles of Metal, and More

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Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with Bumblefoot of Progressive Metal supergroup Whom Gods Destroy! Their new album Insanium is releasing via InsideOut Music! We talked to Ron about how the group from from the ashes of Sons Of Apollo – his work at the same time on the new Art Of Anarchy album, the heavy direction of this band and influences such as Pantera! Ron also talked about songcraft, guitar technique, revisiting other projects he has been in such as Asia, and some thoughts on revisiting Guns N Roses’  – “Chinese Democracy!” 

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Cleopatra Records Share “All I Want For Christmas…’ Single (Tim “Ripper’ Owens and others) and Release 2 Metal Christmas Albums

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Cleopatra Records have put together a double Christmas treat this year, announcing two albums of seasonal covers; AVery Metal Christmas and A Very Metal Christmas II. Both records comprise of yuletide classics reinterpreted by well known rock and metal musicians. Head into the article below to check out the cover of Mariah Carey‘s *All I Want For Christmas Is You”, featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, and Dave Ellefson. 

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