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DUFF MCKAGAN: 'My Life Is Not Defined By VELVET REVOLVER Or What I Do'

Australia's X-Press Online recently conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On touring: "I think that people really think that touring is like the cliché — glamorous and chicks and cocaine or whatever else. But touring i...

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DEF LEPPARD: 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Appearance Pushed Back A Week

DEF LEPPARD's performance on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has been pushed back to June 22 from the previously announced June 15. The event, which is being called an outdoor mini-concert, will actually air the morning of June 23 beginning at 12:05 a.m. DEF LEPPARD will be the featured guests on the...

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REVEREND To Headline TEXAS METAL HEALTH Benefit Concert

PICC Line Productions has announced the details of the fifth annual Texas Metal Health concert, an established fundraiser benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, to be held at Sam's Burger Joint in San Antonio, Texas on August 18, 2007. The 2007 show is a celebration of metal featuring a var...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Discusses Band's Summer Tour

Daily Herald reports: One of last summer's most successful collaborations was the combination of DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY — a tour which won a Pollstar Concert Industry award for the most creatively packaged event. That show hit USANA Amphitheatre in West Valley City in mid-August and sold upwards of...

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DEF LEPPARD To Perform On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

DEF LEPPARD will be the featured musical guests on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on the Friday, June 15 episode (which will actually air the morning of June 16 beginning at 12:05 a.m.). This summer's DEF LEPPARD tour is causing the band to make some schedule adjustments. They started writing materia...

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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Discusses Disability On 'Musical Abilities' Documentary

According to a posting at the DEF LEPPARD fan site Satellite Of Love, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen was interviewed by WFUV-FM (90.7) assistant news and public affairs director George Bodarky for "Musical Abilities", a special half-hour documentary airing May 23 at 8:30 p.m. on New York, NY radio s...

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DEF LEPPARD: New Audio Interviews With PHIL COLLEN Available

Two recent audio interviews with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen have been posted online" * Five-minute interview conducted on April 20, 2007 by Zakk Tyler of 97.9 FM WLUP in Chicago, IL. Phil talks about touring live, favorite songs reality TV, "Slang" and more. Click here to download. * Six-minu...

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DEF LEPPARD Taking A Break From Recording For Tour Rehearsals

Launch Radio Networks reports: This summer's DEF LEPPARD tour is causing the band to make some schedule adjustments. They started writing material for a new album while on the road last summer, and guitarist Phil Collen told Launch they have to put that project aside for a bit, in order to get ready...

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DEF LEPPARD Singer Promoting VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRLINES; Audio Available

DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott's radio commericial promoting Virgin Atlantic Airlines is available online. Check it out: Commercial, Outtakes. As previously reported, a brand new audio interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott, conducted on April 26, 2007 by The Bearman and Keith of the Allent...

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DEF LEPPARD Tops POLLSTAR's 'Top 50'

DEF LEPPARD has topped Pollstar's Top 50 chart. The chart is compiled according to the number of times the artist's tour itinerary is requested by fans visiting the Pollstar.com web site. View the chart at this location. As previously reported, a brand new audio interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman J...

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DEEP PURPLE, THIN LIZZY, STYX Perform In Bournemouth; Photos Available

DEEP PURPLE, THIN LIZZY and STYX performed live at the BIC in Bournemouth, England on Friday, April 27. Check put pictures from WENN. Tommy Shaw of STYX joined DEEP PURPLE for their classic song "Smoke On The Water" at the Wembley Arena in London on April 28. He has posted his impressions at ...

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DEF LEPPARD: Video Interview Available

DEF LEPPARD members Joe Elliott and Phil Collen appeared on WAGA-TV Channel 5 in Atlanta, GA mid-April to talk about their summer tour. Click here to view the interview (requires the latest version of Flash). Following on the heels of their massively successful 2006 concert tour, DEF LEPPARD recentl...

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REVEREND Drummer's Daughter Critically Injured In Car Accident

REVEREND drummer Jesse Vara's daughter was critically injured in a car accident early this morning (Sunday, April 29). She underwent emergency surgery and continues to be in critical condition. According to a press release, Amber Vara was returning from a special REVEREND performance in Austin, Texa...

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DEEP PURPLE: More North American Tour Dates Announced

According to TheHighwayStar.com, DEEP PURPLE has scheduled the following North American dates: Jul. 12 - Chastain Park Amphitheatre - Atlanta, GA Jul. 13 - House Of Blues - Lake Buena Vista, FL Jul. 14 - Pompano Beach Amphitheatre - Pompano Beach, FL Jul. 15 - Ruth Eckerd Hall - Clearwater, FL Jul....

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DEF LEPPARD: Summer Tour Dates Announced

Following on the heels of their massively successful 2006 concert tour, DEF LEPPARD, one of rock's most exciting bands, have announced a mega summer concert tour that is set to hit all corners of the United States, as well as Canada. This year's outing will include 50 dates, kicking off on June 27 i...