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MONSTER MAGNET Frontman Talks About His Drug Overdose

MONSTER MAGNET frontman Dave Wyndorf recently spoke to U.K.-based music journalist Dave Ling about the occasion on which an overdose on prescription drugs almost killed him on February 27, 2006. "It had been a long time coming," recounts Wyndorf. "Eveything began when I couldn't sleep on tour, so th...

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PAUL STANLEY: Photos From Chicago Art Exhibit Available

KISS' official web site has been updated with several photos from guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley's Sunday (July 22) Chicago art exhibit at Wentworth Gallery. This gallery show attracted another huge crowd of art buyers and fans who waited patiently in the line that ran through the Mall. Those who p...

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SACRIFICE Frontman: 'This Will Be A Punishing Thrash Album'

Guitarist/vocalist Rob Urbinati of the reunited Canadian thrashers SACRIFICE has issued the following update: "People have been asking for an update... It's coming along slowly like every other SACRIFICE album. "We have been using 'Atrocity' as the tentative album title. "We have about five songs do...

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PAUL STANLEY: 'Art Is A Very Personal Thing'

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley recently spoke to Tom Lounges of The Times about his love for painting. "I started painting about seven years ago when I got divorced," Stanley said of what led to his new career as a painter of abstract art. "My friends got tired of me ranting and screaming, and...

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SLASH Returns Guitar To Hard Rock Café

According to ContactMusic.com, VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash showed his gratitude at a recent Hard Rock dedication ceremony honouring his music — by returning a guitar he stole from the organization. The ex-GUNS N' ROSES rocker's career was celebrated at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Veg...

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SKID ROW Guitarist: 'You Gotta Have Fun Doing This, Otherwise It Will Kill You'

Marko Syrjälä of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with SKID ROW guitarist Scotti Hill. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: After the first album you went into much heavier direction with "Slave to the Grind"... Scotti: Well, it was natural, man. We were on that first...

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PREJUDICE Continuing Work On New Album

Belgian death metallers PREJUDICE recently returned to Excess studio in Rotterdam, Holland to resume recording their fourth album, due later in the year via Greece's Sleaszy Rider Records. The band has issued the following update: "Chris [Piette; drums] and Erik [vocals] recorded all vocal lines and...

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EVANESCENCE Frontwoman On Lineup Changes, Marriage And FAMILY VALUES Tour

EVANESCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee recently took part in a conference call with members of the media to answer questions about the group's recent lineup changes and its participation in the Family Values tour. The interview follows here in its entirety: Q: So obviously, it's been a dramatic couple of mo...

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New IN FLAMES, CHILDREN OF BODOM, CLUTCH Songs Available For Streaming

New tracks by IN FLAMES, VIKING SKULL, CHILDREN OF BODOM, CLUTCH and CKY, taken from the forthcoming "Viva La Bands, Vol. 2" album, are available for streaming on VLB Radio at this location. In his position as one of the world's leading pop culture icons and most acclaimed action sports athletes, Ba...

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EVANESCENCE Frontwoman Says Lineup Changes 'Had To Happen' For Band To Survive

Kevin C. Johnson of St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently conducted an interview with EVANESCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On recent lineup changes: "It's really given the band the kick start it needed, and a real breath of new life. Things were at a point where they were...

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ROB HALFORD Wants To Release Original TWO Recordings

Sarah Kurchak of ChartAttack.com reports that JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford plans to offer more of his FIGHT and HALFORD material, including box sets and a FIGHT DVD, through his new company, Metal God Entertainment. Due to popular demand, he's also looking into releasing material by TWO, his pr...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Offers Fans 'All Excess'

Launch Radio Networks reports: AVENGED SEVENFOLD releases its first-ever DVD, "All Excess", on Tuesday (July 17). The disc features a number of live clips, music videos, three "making of the video" features and a documentary on the group's roots and history right up to the present. Frontman M. Shado...

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MAX CAVALERA Announces Name For New Project With Brother IGOR

Metal Hammer writer Jerry Ewing spoke to SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA Max Cavalera about his new collaboration with his brother Igor (ex-SEPULTURA). Metal Hammer: Who made the first moves to get in touch between you and Igor? Max: "Igor made the contact. I was touring Europe doing a lot of festivals and I g...

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'Viva La Bands, Vol 2' Track Listing Revealed

In his position as one of the world's leading pop culture icons and most acclaimed action sports athletes, Bam Margera has made it his mission to expose an entire generation of his peers to some original high-energy music through his "Viva La Bands" album and tour series. Brought to you by Ferret Mu...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'No One Has The Right To Argue With Me'

Allison Kugel of PR.com recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. A few excerpts from the chat follow: PR.com: Since you seem to be the ultimate entrepreneur, when you started KISS, when you co-founded KISS I should say, was it simply a means to an end for you? Gene Si...