Search results for 'alternate reality'
Review
Winter Hours
In another example of the hype matching reality, Brooklyn's TOMBS have created a monster with Relapse debut, "Winter Hours". The whole noise-meets-shoegaze-meets-pummel thing does not always work for me (usually because one aspect is pushed to the front at the expense of another, resulting in a wate...March 17, 2009
News
CHIMAIRA's 'Infection' Is Spreading
Cleveland, Ohio metallers CHIMAIRA have set in motion the next stage of their Spread-The-Infection.com web site. So far, fan response has been huge, and the band's forthcoming album, "The Infection", has been getting more underground exposure than the group could have ever hoped for. By visiting Spr...March 16, 2009
News
Music Industry Analyst Calls GENE SIMMONS An 'A**hole' And A 'Weasel'
Bob Lefsetz, who is described one of the music industry's most influential online analysts, and KISS bassist Gene Simmons took part in a hastily convened debate earlier today (Friday, March 13) in the main ballroom at the Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto during Canadian Music Week. A three-minut...March 13, 2009
News
CHIMAIRA Frontman Interviewed In Dubai; Video Available
Phride.com conducted an interview with vocalist Mark Hunter of Cleveland, Ohio metallers CHIMAIRA backstage at the Desert Rock festival's sixth edition, which was held in Dubai Festival City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Friday, March 6, 2009. Watch the chat in two parts below. CHIMAIRA filmed a...March 13, 2009
News
PAUL STANLEY To Guest On 'Showbiz Tonight'
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley will appear on CNN's "Showbiz Tonight" (which airs on CNN's HLN; formerly known as Headline News) on Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15 at 11:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 p.m. PT. The segment focuses on musicians that paint, featuring the art works of Paul Stanley. Stanl...March 12, 2009
News
CHIMAIRA: Photos From 'Destroy And Dominate' Video Shoot Available
Cleveland, Ohio's CHIMAIRA filmed a video for the track "Destroy And Dominate" last month in the band's hometown. The group's longtime videographer Todd Bell directed the clip, which is expected to debut online later this month. Commented guitarist Rob Arnold: "Todd is responsible for both of our do...March 12, 2009
News
CHIMAIRA: 'The Infection' Track By Track
Cleveland, Ohio's CHIMAIRA will release its new album, "The Infection", in North America on April 21 via Ferret Music and in Europe on April 24 through Nuclear Blast. The CD was mastered at Sterling Sound in New York City with Ted Jensen and Chris "Zeuss" Harris (HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL, AGNOSTIC FR...March 12, 2009
News
THE BERZERKER Inks Distribution Deal With RIOT! ENTERTAINMENT
Australia's THE BERZERKER has inked an exlusive distribution deal with Riot! Entertainment to release "The Reawakening", previously only available via the band's web site. THE BERZERKER's fifth album, was originally released last year through the group's self-run record label, Berzerker Industries....March 11, 2009
News
BRET MICHAELS' Autobiography Due In June
Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports that POISON frontman Bret Michaels will publish his autobiography, "Roses and Thorns: The Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy to My Reality" (Simon & Schuster),in June. "It will give people the untold story," Michaels tells Billboard.com. "It gives you the sex, the drugs,...March 11, 2009
News
THE AGONIST: Performance Footage Of New Songs Available
Fan-filmed video footage of the Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based female-fronted band THE AGONIST performing two new songs — "Birds Elope With The Sun" and "When The Bough Breaks" — on March 8, 2009 at the Underworld in the group's hometown can be viewed below (clip uploaded by "IAMFeAR7"). THE AGONIST...March 10, 2009
News
LAMB OF GOD Drummer: 'We Are Shattering Doors That Should Have Been Opened Long Ago'
LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler has commented on the the success of the band's new album, "Wrath", which sold around 68,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 2 (behind TAYLOR SWIFT's "Fearless") on The Billboard 200 chart. LAMB OF GOD's previous album,...March 9, 2009
News
SKINLAB Signs With STAND AND DELIVER RECORDS
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB have inked a deal with Cleveland, Ohio's Stand and Deliver Records. The band is currently recording its new album, "The Scars Between Us", with producer Juan Urteaga for a July 7 release. Commented bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel: "We are pleased to a...March 9, 2009
News
STRYPER Singer's Wife Succumbs To Cancer
STRYPER singer Michael Sweet's wife Kyle Rae Sweet passed away on March 5, 2009 after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was only 52 years old. Michael and Kyle met when she was hired to do makeup for STRYPER's first video, "You Know What To Do". They married in 1986 and had two children ...March 6, 2009
News
PAUL STANLEY: Pennsylvania Art Exhibitions Announced
Wentworth Gallery will present two art exhibitions by artist, rock icon and legendary KISS frontman Paul Stanley. Paul will make two special appearances at Wentworth Gallery in May. The details are as follows: Friday, May 15 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16 - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wentwort...March 5, 2009
News
BRET MICHAELS: 'The E! True Hollywood Story' To Premiere This Friday
Bret Michaels is rock's latest master of reinvention. As lead vocalist for the band POISON, Michaels secured a place in heavy metal history, but his current role as rocker with a heart of tarnished gold on the "Rock Of Love" reality series has earned Bret a brand-new generation of fans. Now, E!'s "T...March 4, 2009
Prev 