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PAUL STANLEY Is 'Not Opposed' To Idea Of KISS Carrying On With All-New Members
Roy Hilmar Svendsen of Norway's NRK reports that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has confirmed what has been some fans' biggest fear for some years now that KISS are indeed planning to keep KISS running and touring after founders Paul Stanley and Simmons decide to take off the make-up for good. D...June 1, 2008
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MOTRHEAD: New Album Title Announced
Legendary hard rock band MOTRHEAD has set "Motrizer" as the title of its new album, due before the end of the year via SPV Records. The follow-up to 2006's "Kiss of Death" is being recorded at FOO FIGHTERS frontman/ex-NIRVANA drummer Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. "Kiss of Death"...May 30, 2008
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ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA Reunites; VELVET REVOLVER, ZZ TOP Members Jam At 'Battleground Earth' Show
ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA, the band featuring MTLEY CRE drummer Tommy Lee, guitarist Gilby Clarke (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),vocalist Lukas Rossi and bassist Johnny Colt (BLACK CROWES, TRAIN),reunited for a May 28 performance at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles at a benefit concert for the reforestation of Grif...May 30, 2008
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SLASH To Appear At BOOK EXPO AMERICA In Los Angeles
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash will appear at the Book Expo America in Los Angeles on Friday, May 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Los Angeles Convention Center at Real Deal Media (Booth #3130). Slash will be signing copies of the book "Reckless Road: Guns N' Roses & The M...May 29, 2008
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TYPE O NEGATIVE Guitarist On The Art Of (Not) Making Videos
Stephanie Stevens of The Daily Rock recently conducted an interview with TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey. An excerpt from the chat follows. The Daily Rock: How much emphasis does TYPE O NEGATIVE put on their videos? Kenny: "We used to put a big emphasis on it but now there is no real ...May 28, 2008
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MATT SORUM: 'I Have A Newfound Liking And Love For AXL ROSE'
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum was recently asked by the Artisan News Service is his public spat with the now-former VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland has made him have newfound appreciation for one Axl Rose. He responded: "Yeah. (laughs) No, no... Both... I actually have a n...May 23, 2008
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MATT SORUM Reacts To The Wrath Of SCOTT WEILAND; Video Available
VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum recently spoke to the Artisan News Service about the circumstances that led to group's split with singer Scott Weiland. The band parted ways with Weiland last month following a European tour. Weiland has now reunited with STONE TEMPLE PILOTS. Sorum told the the Art...May 23, 2008
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Rock Giants Pay Tribute To LEMMY In Documentary
Jonathan Cohen of Billboard.com reports: The life and career of MOTRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister is being celebrated in a new documentary, tentatively titled "Lemmy" and slated for release in 2009. The film promises fans more access than ever before to Kilmister's life, and includes interviews with...May 22, 2008
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Ex-BLACK SHEEP Frontman/Producer WILLIE BASSE Launches NEW EMPIRE MEDIA
'80s metal pioneer Willie Basse has launched his new label New Empire Media with the release of his new album "The Money Grind". The LP is now available in stores and on iTunes, with a European release slated for September, followed by a European a tour in October/November 2008. Basse is best known...May 22, 2008
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SLASH Heads Down 'Rebel Road' With EDGAR WINTER
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash is among the guest musicians appearing on the new EDGAR WINTER album, entitled "Rebel Road". Due on July 8 through Airline Records via Sony Red distribution, the disc's eleven songs were co-written by Winter and Curt Cuomo, who has worked with EDDIE M...May 22, 2008
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SLASH To Perform At First-Ever SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL
According to NME.com, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash is among the artists who have joined the lineup for the first-ever Sunset Strip Music Festival. The three-day event is set to take place June 26-28 at legendary Los Angeles venues including the Roxy, Whisky A-Go-Go, House of Blues, Viper Room, Key...May 20, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer Says Singer Search Is 'Coming Along'
According to The Pulse of Radio, VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum officially launched his new line of clothing last Wednesday (May 14) in Los Angeles, at the grand opening of his new Sorum Noce boutique. Sorum teamed with fashion designer and longtime friend Max Noce to create a new line of "elega...May 19, 2008
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TED NUGENT Featured In 'Guitar Hero IV'
According to Slashgear.com, TED NUGENT confirmed his appearance on the Guitar Hero IV video game during a recent interview with a Detroit rock station. However, it won't just be his music that's included he's actually being featured in the game, similar to Slash and Tom Morello in Guitar Hero III: L...May 19, 2008
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TYLER, SLASH, SORUM, CANTRELL Jam At MusiCares MAP Fund Concert; More Video Available
Video footage of Steven Tyler (AEROSMITH),Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES),Billy Morrison (THE CULT, CIRCUS DIABLO) and Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS) performing LED ZEPPELIN's "Whole Lotta Love" at the fourth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit c...May 18, 2008
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