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TESTAMENT Guitarist Remembers LES PAUL
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has posted the following message on his official blog: "The words 'Les Paul,' for those of us who grew up after the '60s, brought to mind the guitar that bore his name. This guitar was symbolic of the of the notorious rock bands who wielded it, such as LED ZEPPELIN,...August 15, 2009
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SCORPIONS Frontman To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album
SCORPIONS vocalist Klaus Meine has recorded a duet with EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet for the forthcoming album from Tobias' AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "We played a couple of shows with the SCORPIONS here and there and they are not only the biggest and greatest rock band ever to emerge from...August 15, 2009
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JORN LANDE To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album
Powerhouse Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, ARK, MILLENIUM, VAGABOND, THE SNAKES) will guest on the forthcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Also scheduled to appear on the CD are acclaimed drummers Eric Singer (KISS, ALICE COOPER, BLACK SABBATH) and Alex Ho...August 14, 2009
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BLACK 'N BLUE And Z RECORDS Sever Ties
Despite previous reports to the contrary, BLACK 'N BLUE's long-awaited reunion album, "Hell Yeah!", will not be released in Europe through Z Records. The label and band reached an amicable agreement concerning the remuneration for Z's interests and a deal was signed last month allowing the group to...August 14, 2009
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ACE FREHLEY, MEAT LOAF To Lead ROCK 'N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP
Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports that Meat Loaf, YES singer Jon Anderson and former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will be the headline "counselors" at this year's Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, which will take place November 17-22 in Hollywood. A shorter and less expensive session will also be held Nov...August 13, 2009
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VAN HALEN, AEROSMITH, GUNS N' ROSES, KISS Members Pay Tribute To LES PAUL
Former and current members of GUNS N' ROSES, VAN HALEN, AEROSMITH,KISS, SKID ROW, TESTAMENT, ZZ TOP and BLACKFOOT have paid tribute to music icon Les Paul, just hours after news broke that the electric-guitar pioneer had died at age 94 of complications from pneumonia. Ace Frehley (KISS): "The music...August 13, 2009
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ACE FREHLEY On 'Anomaly': 'I've Been Trying To Get This Album Out For A Long Time'
Dr. Matthew Warnock of Modern Guitars recently conducted an interview with legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Modern Guitars: Your last solo album was released 20 years ago in 1989. Since then, you've been involved in a number of different projects...August 13, 2009
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ACE FREHLEY To Guest On 'Mad As A Hatter'
Legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will be the featured guest on the "Mad As A Hatter" show tomorrow (Thursday, August 13) at 1:30 p.m. EST. For more information and to listen to the program live via the Internet, go to this location. As previously reported, Frehley has inked a licensing deal with...August 12, 2009
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THE 69 EYES: Sixth 'Back In Blood' Promo Video Available
Finnish goth metallers THE 69 EYES will release their new album, "Back In Blood", in Europe (excluding Finland) on August 28 via Nuclear Blast Records (September 15 in the U.S. through The End Records). The CD, which was tracked with the Grammy-winning producer Matt Hyde (SLAYER, MONSTER MAGNET, FU...August 12, 2009
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WEDNESDAY 13's GUNFIRE 76: New Song Posted Online
A rough-mix version of the song "Casualties & Tragedies" from GUNFIRE 76, the new project featuring former MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track is the title cut of the group's debut album, which was recorded at a studio in Charlotte,...August 12, 2009
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GENE SIMMONS To TRENT 'REISER': 'If You're Going To Open Your B**** Mouth, Do It Properly'
According to AsiaOne.com, KISS' forthcoming Las Vegas show, which is estimated to cost between $40 million and $60 million, will be styled like a Cirque Du Soleil performance — with less talk by actors and more KISS songs, says vocalist/bassist Gene Simmons. The band will combine new material with f...August 12, 2009
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ACE FREHLEY Signs Australian Licensing Deal With RIOT! ENTERTAINMENT
Legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has inked a licensing deal with Riot! Entertainment for the Australian release of his fifth solo album, "Anomaly". Due on September 15 via Ace's own Bronx Born Records, with Rocket Science providing a full label service platform in the U.S., the CD was produced a...August 12, 2009
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KISS' 'Carnival Of Souls' Headed For Las Vegas
Singapore's The Strait Times reports that Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of the legendary rock band KISS will make appearances in a Las Vegas live theatre extravaganza co-produced by Singapore entertainment company Storm Lion. This was announced on Tuesday (August 11) by Storm Lion and its Los Angele...August 11, 2009
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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist Interviewed At Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Guitarist Phil Campbell of MOTÖRHEAD was interviewed by Rockalarm TV prior to the band's appearance at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which was held July 30 - August 1, 2009 in Wacken, Germany. Watch the one-and-a-half-minute chat below. Bunch TV conducted an interview with drummer Mikkey Dee...August 11, 2009
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OZZY OSBOURNE, ACE FREHLEY Perform With CAMP FREDDY: Video Footage, Photos Available
Ozzy Osbourne and Ace Frehley made surprise appearances with CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT, CIRCUS DIABLO),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary...August 11, 2009
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