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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist: 'Chinese Democracy' Will Be Out 'Sooner Than Hell Freezing Over'
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson told the Pioneer Press earlier this week that the long-awaited new GN'R album "Chinese Democracy" is being finished as we speak." When pressed to elaborate on what could possibly be left to finish on a record that has been at least a decade in the works, Stinson s...January 20, 2005
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Original ALICE COOPER Drummer Says He Has No Hard Feelings About Band's Breakup
Original ALICE COOPER drummer Neal Smith recently spoke to Sleaze Roxx about the group's early years and his future plans, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Sleaze Roxx: The original ALICE COOPER band was able to shock the world in the early 70s, do you think any band w...January 16, 2005
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Guitarist Says He Is Uncomfortable With Being Tagged A 'Political' Band
SYSTEM OF A DOWN guitarist and chief songwriter Daron Malakian has told The Sydney Morning Herald that he is putting the finishing touches on two new studio albums — "Mesmerize", due this spring, and "Hypnotize", due this fall. He said he's not a perfectionist: "I just want it to be right, I don't n...January 13, 2005
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RHAPSODY Reject Rumors Their Debut Album Was Recorded By Another Band
Italian power metallers RHAPSODY spoke to Metal Temple magazine as part of their promotional press tour a couple of months ago, for their latest release, "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands II - The Dark Secret". During the interview, Alex Staropoli (keyboards) and Fabio Lione (vocals) put an end to the ru...January 10, 2005
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ROYAL HUNT Announce New Guitarist
Denmark's ROYAL HUNT have announced the addition of guitarist Marcus Jidell (JEKYLL & HYDE, THE RING) to the group's ranks. "Armed to the teeth with every guitar model ever produced, [Marcus] left his native Sweden to fill the upcoming ROYAL HUNT album with everything from monster riffs to 12–fi...January 9, 2005
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BEHEMOTH Frontman: We Are One Of The Most Hard-Working Bands On The Planet
Polish black metallers BEHEMOTH have just returned from their first-ever South American tour and within a few days, will kick off a U.K. trek, to be followed by a North American tour. Commented frontman Nergal: "To be honest, we didn't feel that much energy for a long time. Maybe it's the new lineup...January 9, 2005
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Vocalist KELLY KEELING To Pen Autobiography
Powerhouse rock vocalist and former Atlantic recording artist Kelly Keeling (BATON ROUGE, BLUE MURDER, MSG, JOHN NORUM) has posted the following message on his web site: "I will soon be back on tour with George Lynch, Marten Andersson, and Mike Fro with a new set of material. I’m finally enjoying my...January 8, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE, STEVEN TYLER To Record ERIC CLAPTON Cover For Tsunami Victims
According to ContactMusic.com, Sharon Osbourne has enlisted a host of stars to cover Eric Clapton's tragic song "Tears In Heaven" for a charity single to raise money for the victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami. The rock matriarch has joined forces with arch-rival Simon Cowell to produce a star-studd...January 7, 2005
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE To Record 'Peace Sells' For 'Rock School' Soundtrack
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forum" section of the group's official web site: "The last of the touring gear showed up here in Fallbrook yesterday. And excluding the new gear that we had to get, (James' bass cab cases) only my horses are left to complete my...January 6, 2005
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MARILYN MANSON's 'Murder' Pictures Shown At Scottish Murder Trial
Nicola Stow of Edinburgh Evening News is reporting that the jury in Scottish murder trial was today (Jan. 6) shown paintings by rock star MARILYN MANSON depicting the horrific murder of a young woman. Detective Constable Adam Brunton told the court he was asked to carry out research on Internet site...January 6, 2005
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MEGADETH To Film 'Of Mice And Men' Video
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the group's web site: "While 2005 brought much suffering and sadness to many people at its end, I hope for most of us here that were separated from such tragedy, that you had a terrific 2004. "My heart still goes out to the Abbott fa...January 4, 2005
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ILLDISPOSED Talk About Deal With ROADRUNNER, New Album
ILLDISPOSED members Bo Summer (vocals) and Jakob Batten (guitar) recently spoke to Denmark's Antenna webzine about the group's deal with Roadrunner Records and their recently issued album, "1-800 Vindication". Several excerpts from the interview follow: Antenna: That story on how you ended up signin...January 4, 2005
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GREEN CARNATION Members To Appear On Tsunami Relief Single
GREEN CARNATION members Kjetil Nordhus (vocals) and Stein Roger Sordal (bass) have accepted an offer to participate in the recording of a single to support the victims of the horrible tsunami tragedy in Asia. The single will be a product of Kristiansand's (Norway) premier musicians, producers, engin...January 4, 2005
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Producer: COURTNEY LOVE Prevented Early KURT COBAIN Recordings From Appearing On Box Set
According to a posting at The Internet Nirvana Fan Club, legendary NIRVANA producer Jack Endino talks in his latest newsletter about working on the NIRVANA "With the Lights Out" box set and explains why the fabled FECAL MATTER (Kurt Cobain's pre-NIRVANA outfit) demo was not included (you guessed it...January 3, 2005
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ANTHRAX To Play DIMEBAG MEMORIAL FUND Benefit With DISTURBED
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has posted the latest installment of his regular online column, dubbed "Blast Beat", on the group's official web site. A couple of excerpts from the column follow: "I've been playing my DimeSlime Gitar that Darrell [Abbott] gave me. The riffs are flying out of it. I'v...January 3, 2005