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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Contraband' Certified Platinum
VELVET REVOLVER's "Contraband" has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),signifying shipments of more than 1,000,000 units (with 707,832 copies sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan). The album's first single, "Slither" has held the No. 1 spot on all rock fo...July 29, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER: Photos From 'Fall To Pieces' Video Shoot Posted Online
VELVET REVOLVER fan site Velvet-Revolver.com has uploaded several photos from the "Fall to Pieces" video shoot, which took place this past weekend. The video was reportedly shot over two days on the Santa Monica pier, and features all bandmembers and their wives in the setting of the old 1970s Starw...July 28, 2004
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EXTREME To Play Reunion Show In Portugal
The original lineup of EXTREME, minus bassist Pat Badger, will reportedly reunite to perform at the 20th Maré de Agosto Internacional Music Festival (web site) on the Portuguese island of Santa Maria on August 22. EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, who was born on the Portugese archipelago of the A...July 25, 2004
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GOATWHORE Sign With METAL BLADE RECORDS
GOATWHORE, the New Orleans-based band featuring vocalist L. Ben Falgoust II (SOILENT GREEN) and guitarist Sammy Duet (ACID BATH, CROWBAR),have signed a deal with Metal Blade Records. "We are all very excited about this and will be doing a new album with Metal Blade Records in mid-2005," the band sa...July 20, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist To Embark On Solo Tour
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson will be embarking on a solo tour in August/September. Stinson will be touring in support of his solo debut, "Village Gorilla Head", due on July 27 through Sanctuary Records. The founding REPLACEMENTS member told Billboard.com last summer that he recorded the mater...July 20, 2004
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METAL CHURCH Jam With 'Old Friends': Photos Posted Online
METAL CHURCH's official web site has been updated with photos of the band jamming with former members, original bassist Duke Erickson and guitarist John Marshall, at Hell's Kitchen in Tacoma, WA on July 9 and at The Last Day in Santa Rosa, CA on June 24, respectively. Check out the pictures at this...July 19, 2004
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DUBROW, ADLER, LANE: 'Bad Boys Of Metal' Tour Dates Announced
The initial dates have been announced for the "Bad Boys of Metal" tour, featuring Kevin DuBrow of QUIET RIOT, Jani Lane of WARRANT, Steven Adler of GUNS 'N ROSES and BANG TANGO. They are as follows: Jul. 29 - Santa Ana, CA – The Galaxy Theatre Jul. 30 - San Diego, CA – Canes Bar ...July 13, 2004
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Ex-DOKKEN Bassist JEFF PILSON To Perform One-Off Show With FOREIGNER
Former DOKKEN/DIO bassist Jeff Pilson is going to be performing one concert with FOREIGNER on July 25. "They called a few days ago to ask if I could play in the band for this show, and I must say I was thrilled and honored," Pilson writes on his web site. "It’s a charity event held ...July 7, 2004
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KISS Fan Pays $7,000 For PAUL STANLEY Guitar Lesson
KISS frontman Paul Stanley auctioned off a guitar lesson to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The lesson went for $7,100, according to KissFanShop.de. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit foundation, based in Santa Monica, which provides funds for prostate cancer research. ...July 6, 2004
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D.R.I., STRONG INTENTION To Team Up For U.S. Tour
Crossover legends D.R.I. will be touring this summer with direct support from Baltimore's thrash terror squad STRONG INTENTION. The "If It Aint Fast, It Aint Shit" tour will start on July 6 and run through August 13. Here are all the dates: Jul. 06 - South Lake Tahoe, CA @ Whiskey Dick's Jul. 07 - ....July 1, 2004
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DEVILDRIVER: Watch The Making Of New Video Online
DEVILDRIVER, the new band fronted by former COAL CHAMBER singer Dez Fafara, are offering their fans a chance to see the making of their new video, "Nothing's Wrong?", live via the Internet. Tune in to DevilDriver.com later today (June 27) to view the band's new video being developed before your very...June 27, 2004
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KING'S X Music Featured In Upcoming Movie
The KING'S X track "Static", off their "Manic Moonlight" release (2001),appears on the trailer (and in the flick) for the movie "GhostWatcher" (web site). The movie is slated to be released by Artisan/Lion's Gate in October. The trailer should hit world theaters in August. In other news, KING'S X a...June 24, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD's 'Photograph' Topping Country Music Charts
California country trio MALIBU STORM's remake of DEF LEPPARD's 1983 hit "Photograph" has landed at No. 10 on the Billboard Country Singles Sales chart in its first week of release. Top sales markets for the single reportedly include Los Angeles, Louisville, KY, Nashville and Charleston, WV. The vide...June 22, 2004
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KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY Offering Guitar Lesson In Charity Auction
KISS frontman Paul Stanley is offering a guitar lesson in an eBay auction to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, according to the Associated Press. Other celebrities offering private lunches and other items in the auction include Donald Trump, Don King, Avril Lavigne and Ed McMahon. The...June 17, 2004
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DEVILDRIVER To Film New Video
DEVILDRIVER, the new band fronted by former COAL CHAMBER singer Dez Fafara, will be filming a video for "Nothing's Wrong?" on June 27. The video will be shot in the group's rehearsal space in Santa Barbara, "so people can get a feel of what the band does on a daily basis," according to a posting ...June 16, 2004
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