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TIGERTAILZ Frontman: 2007 Was 'Our Best Year Ever And Our Worst'
Reactivated UK rockers TIGERTAILZ have updated their official web site with a new interview with guitarist/lead vocalist Kim Hooker. An excerpt from the chat follows: Q: 2007 – your thoughts? Kim: Yes, I know, our best year ever and our worst. We had some great times and bad. Pepsi [Tate, late TIGER...March 3, 2008
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ILLDISPOSED: Another New Song Posted Online
A brand new ILLDISPOSED track, entitled "Weak Is Your God", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the Danish metallers' 10th album, "The Prestige", due on March 28 via AFM Records (april in the U.S. via Locomotive Records). The CD was mixed at Studio Fredman in Go...March 3, 2008
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ANGEL STACY AND THE BROKEN HALOS Confirmed For CRUEFEST ATLANTA
ANGEL STACY AND THE BROKEN HALOS, the band led by former GYPSY PISTOLEROS bassist Angel Stacy, will make its live debut at the Cruefest Atlanta, set to take place April 4, 2008 at the 10 High Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Also scheduled to appear are ASPHALT VALENTINE, PROGRAM THE DEAD, IRONHEAD, THE JU...February 28, 2008
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Punk Rock Legends D.I. Hold Benefit Concert For Guitarist's Cancer Treatment
California punk-rock legends D.I. will host a cancer benefit tonight (Thursday, February 21) at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, CA. The money raised from the show will go towards the treatment of D.I. guitarist CHKN (a.k.a. Craig Jewett) cancer. Jewett was diagnosed with throat cancer in November o...February 21, 2008
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SMASHED ALLEY, ROCK CITY DROPOUTS, THE SWEAR Confirmed For CRUEFEST ATLANTA
SMASHED ALLEY, ROCK CITY DROPOUTS, ANNA NICOLEMINER'S DAUGHTER and THE SWEAR have been confirmed for Cruefest Atlanta, set to take place April 4, 2008 at the 10 High Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Also scheduled to appear are ASPHALT VALENTINE, PROGRAM THE DEAD, IRONHEAD and THE JULIA DREAM. Tickets will...February 18, 2008
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ILLDISPOSED: New Song Posted Online
A brand new ILLDISPOSED track, entitled "Like Cancer", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the Danish metallers' 10th album, "The Prestige", due on March 28 via AFM Records (april in the U.S. via Locomotive Records). The CD was mixed at Studio Fredman in Gothenb...February 18, 2008
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VOIVOD To Complete Final Record
Canada's pioneering metal band VOIVOD will enter the studio this spring to record its final album using songs left behind by founding guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, who died in August 2005 from colon cancer. An official band statement reads as follows: "There remain 13 songs that Denis D'Amour (Pi...February 13, 2008
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GLENN HUGHES: New Voice Message Available
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has left an updated voice message regarding his new solo album, "First Underground Nuclear Kitchen" (F.U.N.K.),and tour dates, plus a plea to support hard rock guitarist Mel Galley (WHITESNAKE, TRAPEZE, PHENOMENA) — who was rec...February 11, 2008
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Terminally Ill Guitarist MEL GALLEY To Fans: 'You Are The Music - I Was Just In A Band'
British hard rock guitarist Mel Galley (WHITESNAKE, TRAPEZE, PHENOMENA) — who was recently diagnosed with cancer — has released the following statement: "Well, as some of you may already have read in the press or seen/heard on other websites, the verdict from the doctors following a full MRI scan is...February 9, 2008
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HELLYEAH: 'Thank You' Video Posted Online
HELLYEAH's video for the group's newly released third single, "Thank You" — a tribute to fallen heroes that's driven by a marching beat, delicate arpeggios and an unforgettable chorus — can be viewed below. "Thank You" is currently #35 and growing at rock radio and the group's first two singles — "Y...February 7, 2008
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HELLYEAH: 'Thank You' Video To Debut This Month
While in the midst of the second leg of their national headlining More Balls, More Volume, More Strength Tour with MACHINE HEAD, NONPOINT and BURY YOUR DEAD supporting, HELLYEAH is set to unveil the video for its newly released third single, "Thank You" — a tribute to fallen heroes that's driven by...February 7, 2008
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Former WHITESNAKE/TRAPEZE Guitarist 'Seriously Ill With Cancer'
According to Express & Star, Mel Galley — former member of the hard rock bands WHITESNAKE, TRAPEZE and PHENOMENA — is seriously ill with cancer, the 59-year-old Staffordshire musician has revealed today. The rock legend from Cannock has broken the devastating news to friends that he only has a s...February 7, 2008
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TRIUMPH Canadian Hall Of Fame Induction At JUNO AWARDS
At the 2008 Juno Awards nominee media conference held today in Toronto, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced this year's Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, the legendary rock band TRIUMPH. The original band members will be honored at the 2008 Juno Awards in Calgar...February 5, 2008
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer Narrates 'Dear Jack' Documentary
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has narrated the upcoming documentary "Dear Jack" which focuses on JACK'S MANNEQUIN founder Andrew McMahon's battle with leukemia. The feature film also chronicles the beginnings of JACK'S MANNEQUIN, Andrew's relationship with his now-wife Kelly and the immense impact b...January 29, 2008
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THIS IS HELL: New Song Posted Online
Long Island, New York-based hardcore/metal act THIS IS HELL has posted a new song, "End of an Era", on its MySpace page. The track comes off the group's upcoming sophomore Trustkill album, "Misfortunes", which is scheduled for release on February 19. According to guitarist Rick Jimenez, "End of an E...January 23, 2008
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