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SKUNK ANANSIE: New Album Title, Release Date Announced; Cover Artwork Revealed

Reunited '90s British rockers SKUNK ANANSIE will release a brand new studio album, "Wonderlustre", on September 13. The CD's first single, "My Ugly Boy", will precede the full-length effort in the U.K. on August 16. SKUNK ANANSIE drummer Mark Richardson previously stated about the forthcoming effort...
July 5, 2010
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Former KISS Guitarist VINNIE VINCENT Loses Bankruptcy Appeal

Annie Youderian of the Courthouse News Service reports that former KISS guitarist Vincent John Cusano, a.k.a. Vinnie Vincent, lost his 6th Circuit appeal of an order barring him from seeking bankruptcy protection from paying more than $81,000 to his former band mates, whom he unsuccessfully sued for...
June 29, 2010
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ACE FREHLEY On BILL AUCOIN: 'He Never Lost His Big Smile And Sense Of Humor'

Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's original manager, Bill Aucoin: "Bill was a very gifted guy with a great eye for talent! Through all the ups and downs, he never lost his big smile and sense of humor... We remained friends 'til...
June 28, 2010
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HELLYEAH's VINNIE PAUL Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO, PETER STEELE, PAUL GRAY

Cameron Edney of Soundwave Touring recently conducted an interview with drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott (HELLYEAH, PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN). A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Soundwave Touring: Only a few days back Chad [Gray, HELLYEAH singer] flew home for a family emergency, forcing you to cancel...
June 26, 2010
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HAIL! More Kiev Footage Available

Video footage of HAIL! — the supergroup featuring vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, BEYOND FEAR),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),drummer Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN) and bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH) — performing on June 6, 2010...
June 25, 2010
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ACE FREHLEY Remembers LES PAUL In New Video Interview

BackstageAxxess.com caught up with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley at Jeff Beck's June 9, 2010 tribute concert to Les Paul at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York. Watch the chat below. As previously reported, Ace Frehley has inked a deal with Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, to r...
June 24, 2010
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KISS: 1973 Promotional Photo Being Auctioned

A 37-year old promotional 8" x 10" photo of KISS has surfaced in an online auction of KISS memorabilia from eBay seller EliteWorks. The picture was taken in the band's rehearsal loft at 10 E. 23rd St in New York City in January 1973, just days after Ace Frehley joined bandmates Gene Simmons, Peter C...
June 21, 2010
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SLASH Wanted MICHAEL JACKSON To Sing On Solo Album

The Pulse of Radio reports that Slash apparently wanted the late Michael Jackson to contribute a guest vocal on his solo album before the singer died of cardiac arrest last June, according to Ace Showbiz. The former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist played lead solos on a handful of Jackson's songs in the pas...
June 15, 2010
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LYNCH MOB Frontman Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks'

The "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) recently conducted an interview with LYNCH MOB frontman Oni Logan. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Drummer Brian Tichy (FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL, OZZY OSBOURNE, VELVET REVOLVER) and bassist Michael "Denim" Devin (KENNY WAYNE...
June 10, 2010
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KIRK HAMMETT, ZAKK WYLDE, ACE FREHLEY Attend JEFF BECK's LES PAUL Tribute Gig

According to the Associated Press, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, METALLICA's Kirk Hammett and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's Zakk Wylde attended Jeff Beck's tribute concert in honor of his late friend and mentor, Les Paul, Wednesday night (June 9) at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City. Hammett, who...
June 10, 2010
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ACE FREHLEY To Release Memoir Via SIMON & SCHUSTER Imprint

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has inked a deal with Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, to release "No Regrets", a look back at his "life of sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll." Gallery plans to release the title under the VH1 Books imprint in the summer of 2011. Commented Frehley: "...
June 8, 2010
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MOTÖRHEAD: Pro-Shot Footage Of ROCK IN RIO Performance Available

Professionally filmed video footage of MOTÖRHEAD's May 30, 2010 performance at the Rock In Rio festival in Lisbon, Portugal can be viewed at this location (the footage originally aired on the Portuguese cable television channel SIC Radical). A couple of the clips are available below. "Lemmy" — the l...
June 6, 2010
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ACE FREHLEY, ZAKK WYLDE To Appear At 'A Celebration Of Les Paul'

Jeff Beck commemorates Les Paul's 95th birthday with a special intimate performance at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York, NY on June 9. A Celebration Of Les Paul, sponsored by Gibson Guitar, honors the iconic life of legendary guitarist and innovator Les Paul. Jeff Beck with THE IMELDA MAY BAND will...
June 2, 2010
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JOHN 5: 'The Art Of Malice' First-Week Sales Revealed

"The Art Of Malice", the new solo album from ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5, sold around 1,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 27 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and de...
May 19, 2010
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ACE FREHLEY's New Fiancée Has Revived His 'Spirit' In Every Way

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "I am now residing with and engaged to a lovely girl named Rachael Gordon [MySpace page; pictured below with Ace]. My inspiration and end all. She is the best thing that's ever happened to me and we constantly...
May 15, 2010