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TESTAMENT Frontman On 'American Carnage' Tour, Forthcoming Album
On June 29, Brandon Marshall of Sonic Excess conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco thrashers TESTAMENT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sonic Excess: The "American Carnage" tour is just one month away. How have you been preparing for the tour, and will TE...June 30, 2010
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RUSH Interviewed On 'The Legends Of Classic Rock With Jeff Woods'
"The Legends Of Classic Rock With Jeff Woods" recently conducted an interview with RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson. Watch the chat in six parts below. RUSH kicked off a 40-date North American tour last night (Tuesday, June 29) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The trek features...June 30, 2010
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BILL AUCOIN On 'Lance Hefts Inspiration'; Video Available
A clip from last month's episode of the PBS show "Lance Hefts Inspiration" featuring legendary rock manager Bill Aucoin can be viewed below. Aucoin, who discovered KISS in 1973, died on Monday (June 28) of surgical complications from prostate cancer. Aucoin, who was a former TV cinematographer sheph...June 30, 2010
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RUSH Kicks Off North American Tour; Setlist Revealed, Video Available
Canadian rock legends RUSH kicked off a 40-date North American tour earlier tonight (Tuesday, June 29) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The trek features the band's first-ever performance of its classic 1981 album "Moving Pictures" in its entirety. The band's setlist was as follows: Set 1: 01. Video Intr...June 29, 2010
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ACE FREHLEY On BILL AUCOIN: 'He Never Lost His Big Smile And Sense Of Humor'
Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's original manager, Bill Aucoin: "Bill was a very gifted guy with a great eye for talent! Through all the ups and downs, he never lost his big smile and sense of humor... We remained friends 'til...June 28, 2010
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Former DIO Keyboardist CLAUDE SCHNELL Interviewed On 'Good Time Metal Oldies'
On June 3, 2010, Jason Saulnier of the "Good Time Metal Oldies" radio show conducted an interview with former DIO keyboardist Claude Schnell. You can now listen to the chat in six parts below. "Good Time Metal Oldies" airs Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. EST on CIFA 104.1 FM in Nova Scotia and Tuesday nights...June 28, 2010
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BRET MICHAELS Meeting With 'American Idol' Producers
According to the World Entertainment News Network, POISON singer Bret Michaels has revealed he is in talks with "American Idol" bosses about possibly replacing Simon Cowell as a judge on the show. Michaels made his first live appearance after his recent brain hemorrhage and mild stroke on the talent...June 28, 2010
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CANCER BATS Announces Canadian Tour
After spending the past month igniting stages across Europe with BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and ATREYU, the CANCER BATS return home this summer to bring their mountainous grooves and explosive blend of punk and metal to venues across Canada. Since releasing their third studio album, "Bears, Mayors, Scr...June 28, 2010
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Former KISS Manager BILL AUCOIN Dead At 66
William Aucoin, beloved record industry executive, manager, entrepreneur, and creative visionary, passed away this morning, Monday, June 28 at 9:11 a.. EST at the Aventura Hospital and Medical Center in Aventura, Florida. Born December 29, 1943, Bill was battling prostate cancer, and passed away fro...June 28, 2010
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RUSH: CNN Report On 'Hollywood Walk Of Fame' Ceremony Available
Canadian rock legends RUSH received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday (June 25) in front of the Musicians Institute on Hollywood Boulevard. According to The Hollywood Reporter, on hand to induct the musicians were SMASHING PUMPKINS singer Billy Corgan and Donna Halper, a former music di...June 27, 2010
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Former BLACK SABBATH/GREAT WHITE Bassist DAVE 'THE BEAST' SPITZ Interviewed
Kol Halev, worldwide Jewish Israeli radio, conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH/GREAT WHITE bassist Dave "The Beast" Spitz about his memories of BLACK SABBATH, Ronnie James Dio and his new band WAR PIGS. The chat, which took place on May 30, 2010 at the Rock N Roll Ribs, the recently ope...June 26, 2010
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WE ARE THE FALLEN: New Video Interview With CARLY SMITHSON
Fury TV conducted an interview with WE ARE THE FALLEN singer Carly Smithson when the band played De Melkweg in Amsterdam, Holland on June 11, 2010. Watch the chat below. WE ARE THE FALLEN is the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members (John LeCompt on guita...June 26, 2010
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RUSH Receives Star On 'Hollywood Walk Of Fame'; Video Available
Canadian rock legends RUSH received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday (June 25) in front of the Musicians Institute on Hollywood Boulevard. According to The Hollywood Reporter, on hand to induct the musicians were SMASHING PUMPKINS singer Billy Corgan and Donna Halper, a former music di...June 26, 2010
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BILLY CORGAN To Speak At RUSH 'Walk Of Fame' Ceremony
Billy Corgan, vocalist, lead guitarist and songwriter for THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, will pay tribute to Canadian rock legends RUSH as they accept their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Billy joins Donna Halper, former radio personality at WMMS-FM in Cleveland where RUSH received their first radio ai...June 24, 2010
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WE ARE THE FALLEN Performs IRON MAIDEN's 'Flight Of Icarus' In Amsterdam (Video)
Fan-filmed video footage of WE ARE THE FALLEN — the group formed by EVANESCENCE co-founder Ben Moody (guitar) and other former members (John LeCompt on guitar and Rocky Gray on drums) along with "American Idol" powerhouse vocalist Carly Smithson and bassist Marty O'Brien (DISTURBED, KELLY CLARKSON,...June 22, 2010
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