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SLASH Shoots Down GUNS N' ROSES Reunion Rumors
Former GUNS N' ROSES/current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash has shot down endless months of rumors that he will rejoin Axl Rose in the band he helped create. Stories had been rife that Slash, real name Saul Hudson, would play with the band at their recent New York shows. However, the guitarist told...June 23, 2006
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Label: VELVET REVOLVER Still In 'Pre-Production' On Second Album
A spokesperson for VELVET REVOLVER's record label has told Launch Radio Networks that the group are still in "pre-production" on their second album, despite bassist Duff McKagan telling Launch three months ago that the band was slated to enter the studio in April. As previously reported, VELVET REVO...June 16, 2006
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BUCKCHERRY Singer: 'I Like Artists That Have Something To Say Themselves'
Steve Newton of Straight.com recently conducted an interview with BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd. A couple excerpts from the chat follow: On "American Idol": "I can't believe how big that thing has gotten. I don't know what to say about that, you know. I actually think [previous 'American Idol' winne...June 4, 2006
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DRY KILL LOGIC: Cover Of GUNS N' ROSES' 'It's So Easy' Posted Online
DRY KILL LOGIC's cover of the GUNS N' ROSES classic "It's So Easy" has been made available for streaming at this location. The song comes off the group's upcoming EP/DVD, entitled "The Magellen Complex", due on June 27 via Psychodrama/Repossession Records. Described by the band as a "tribute to the...May 28, 2006
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KIRK HAMMETT On HETFIELD: 'Being Clean And Sober Is Something That He Holds So Close To Heart'
Rolling Stone magazine spoke to METALLICA members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett at the MAP MusiCares MAP Fund concert on May 12 honoring Hetfield. The evening featured VELVET REVOLVER's acoustic version of PINK FLOYD's "Wish You Were Here", as well as performances by JASON MRAZ, BLACK...May 24, 2006
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ALICE IN CHAINS Joined By Former DAMAGEPLAN Singer In San Diego
Former DAMAGEPLAN and current THE MERCY CLINIC singer Patrick Lachman joined ALICE IN CHAINS on stage for renditions of "Rooster" and "Would?" at the group's May 19 concert at the House of Blues in San Diego, California. Also guesting at the gig was VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKa...May 20, 2006
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ALICE IN CHAINS Joined By SMASHING PUMPKINS, SCREAMING TREES Singers At L.A. Tour Opener
SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan, former SCREAMING TREES vocalist Mark Lanegan and VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) were among the guest musicians performing with ALICE IN CHAINS at the official kick-off date of their first tour since 1996 in Los Angeles on Thursday (Ma...May 19, 2006
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ALICE IN CHAINS Joined by Ex-GUNS N' ROSES, SOUNDGARDEN, QUEENSRŸCHE Members At Seattle Gig
ALICE IN CHAINS kicked off their five-city U.S. club tour with a special free open rehearsal Tuesday night (May 16) for their hometown fans. The 75-minute set — which included tracks "Rooster", "Man in the Box" and "Would?" — at the Moore Theatre featured guest appearances from Kim Thayil (SOUNDGARD...May 17, 2006
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DRY KILL LOGIC: New EP/DVD To Include Covers Of GUNS N' ROSES, DANZIG
DRY KILL LOGIC will be releasing a new EP/DVD, entitled "The Magellen Complex", on June 27 via Psychodrama/Repossession Records. Described by the band as a "tribute to the fans," the CD contains cover versions of GUNS N' ROSES' "It's So Easy" and DANZIG's "Dirty Black Summer", plus an original track...May 16, 2006
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SLASH Addresses GUNS N' ROSES Rumors, Talks About Upcoming VELVET REVOLVER Album
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash joined VR/ex-GNR drummer Matt Sorum this past Saturday, May 13, as a guest on Camp Freddy Radio. During the two-hour show, Slash addressed a number of topics, including the rumors that he was rejoining GUNS N' ROSES, Axl Rose's claim that Slash made a...May 15, 2006
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GUNS N' ROSES: 'Greatest Hits' Certified Triple-Platinum
GUNS N' ROSES' "Greatest Hits" collection, which was originally issued in March of 2004, was certified triple-platinum on April 11, 2006 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for shipments in excess of three million copies. The CD sold more than 13,000 copies in the United States l...May 14, 2006
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DUFF MCKAGAN Says New VELVET REVOLVER Album Will Contain Contributions From Different Producers
VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) recently spoke to RollingStone.com about VR's upcoming sophomore album. "Lenny Kravitz wants to record us. Daniel Lanois, we want to do a track with. Pharrell will probably do one," said McKagan. "And then a myriad of others are doing two or th...May 10, 2006
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BLOODSIMPLE To Record New Album In The Summer
BLOODSIMPLE guitarist Mike Kennedy (ex-VISION OF DISORDER) has issued the following update: "We are home and I'm writing to your from good ol' crooklyn NY. Working out some mean material for the new record. The new tunes are sounding killer so far and we should be hitting the studio in the summer to...May 9, 2006
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ALICE IN CHAINS: VH1 HEART Tribute Performance To Air Tonight
Launch Radio Networks reports: The first official performance from the reunited ALICE IN CHAINS will air tonight (Friday, May 5) on a new episode of VH1 Classic's "Decades Rock Live!" that pays tribute to fellow Seattle band HEART. Bassist Mike Inez told Launch about the enormous respect that ALICE...May 5, 2006
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ALICE IN CHAINS: First Two Club Dates To Feature SHOOTER JENNINGS In Support Slot
Country music artist Shooter Jennings, son of country greats Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, will be opening for ALICE IN CHAINS on the first two dates on their upcoming U.S. club tour. Shooter will warm up for Jerry Cantrell and company on May 18 at the Roxy in West Hollywood, CA and May 19 at .....May 4, 2006
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