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VELVET REVOLVER Frontman To Perform On VH1 CLASSIC's 'Decades Rock Live'
RollingStone.com is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland will be a special guest performer at the taping of a new episode of VH1 Classic's "Decades Rock Live". The show that focuses on Cyndi Lauper will be taped at the Trump Taj Mahal Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ on Nove...October 9, 2005
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The Day KISS Rocked Cadillac
Rick Coates of Michigan's Northern Express has issued the following report: Retired Cadillac High School teacher Jim Neff leans back in his living room chair each evening after dinner surrounded by his "15 Minutes of Fame." The plaque on the wall above him reads "Jim Neff Honorary Member of KISS." T...October 9, 2005
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ROTTING CORPSE Named Artist Of The Month
Reunited '80s thrash band ROTTING CORPSE, whose original lineup included current SOLITUDE AETURNUS mainman John Perez and former DEATH touring guitarist/roadie Walter Trachsler, have been named Artist of the Month for October 2005 by Stream of Consciousness. The Artist of the Month package features...October 8, 2005
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HATEBREED To Debut Two New Tracks On Upcoming Tour
HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta recently spoke to MTV.com about his two side projects — ICEPICK, with CROWN OF THORNZ and SKARHEAD frontman Lord Ezec; and KINGDOM OF SORROW, known formerly as CROWBREED, with CROWBAR singer/guitarist Kirk Windstein. "I had to get these two other records out of my syst...October 7, 2005
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ACE FREHLEY Jamming With PEARL JAM: Audio Available
An MP3 file containing PEARL JAM's rendition of the NEIL YOUNG classic "Keep on Rockin' in the Free World", featuring a guest appearance by original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, has been made available for download at this location. According to a posting on KissOnline.com, Frehley made the rounds at...October 4, 2005
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AZRAEL'S BANE To Kick Off TEXAS METAL MINI TOUR This Week
AZRAEL'S BANE, the Houston, Texas-based melodic power metal band featuring former DISTANT THUNDER drummer Rick Ward, will kick off the Texas Metal Mini Tour this Thursday, October 6 in Austin, Texas. Support at the dates will come from 1 OF 6 and IGNITOR. The details are as follows: Oct. 06 – Austin...October 4, 2005
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STATUS QUO Guitarist Misses Days Of Collective Masturbation
ContactMusic.com is reporting that STATUS QUO guitarist Rick Parfitt misses the days when the entire band use to masturbate together on one big bed — as it formed a special camaraderie between the rockers. Parfitt insists collective episodes of self-pleasuring was de rigeur in the 1970s, although he...October 3, 2005
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SLAYER Guitarist KERRY KING: 'We Never Got Sidetracked By Pop Music Like MEGADETH Did'
U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine recently conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. Several excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Hammer: Shouldn't you be releasing a record soon? It's been four years since "God Hates Us All". Kerry King: "It seems like everybody under the sun says, 'We wa...September 30, 2005
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TED NUGENT Thinking About Run For Michigan Governor
Launch Radio Networks reports: Is Ted Nugent planning to hang up his guitar and get into politics? It looks like that's a good possibility, according to the New York Times. Nugent told the paper that he was "99 percent ready" to run for governor of his home state of Michigan next year, but he's deci...September 29, 2005
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WET ANIMAL Schedule Live Dates
WET ANIMAL, the Illinois-based quartet featuring TROUBLE members Rick Wartell (guitar) and Jeff "Oly" Olson (drums),have lined up the following dates in November: Nov. 01 – Chicago, IL @ Delilah's Nov. 04 – Barrington, IL @ Penny Road Pub Nov. 05 – Chicago, IL @ Nitecap WET ANIMAL recently uploaded...September 28, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'A Big Surprise Is Coming Up In The Near Future'
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) has posted the following update at his official web site: "I really had a great tour 2003/2004. I teamed up with Dean Guitars and worked on a Michael Schenker model. It turned out great. "In December I did a project with Bob Kulick. He is th...September 27, 2005
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EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT: 'I'm Relieved That RICK HUNOLT Is Gone'
Germany's Terrorverlag recently conducted an interview with EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Terrorverlag: It was [reported] in the media that [former EXODUS drummer] Tom Hunting was ill, but nothing was said about whether he would return to the band again. I me...September 27, 2005
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STATUS QUO Hold U.K. Singles Record
BBC News is reporting that veteran rock group STATUS QUO have had more hit singles than any other band in U.K. chart history, according to research published by Guinness World Records. The band have scored 61 chart successes, dating from "Pictures of Matchstick Men" in 1968 to "You'll Come Around" i...September 19, 2005
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FOZZY Frontman Signs On As TV GUIDE CHANNEL Correspondent At EMMY AWARDS
According to a posting on FOZZY's official web site, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho (of WWE fame) will be a red-carpet correspondent, along with Joan and Melissa Rivers, on TV Guide Channel's "Live" at the Emmy Awards show this Sunday, September 18 beginning at 6:00 p.m. EST. Chris will also be appear...September 14, 2005
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MYTHIASIN Announce New Bassist, Prepare To Record Debut Album
Guitarist Mark Coglan of MYTHIASIN — the band fronted by former STEEL PROPHET vocalist Rick Mythiasin — has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We are VERY happy to announce our new bassist, Doug Truman. Doug played with Dave [Bellomo, drums], Star [Coglan, guitar] and I...September 12, 2005
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