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CIRCUS DIABLO To Release Recordings Via Web Site
Former THE CULT touring bassist and current CAMP FREDDY guitarist Billy Morrison has posted the following update on CIRCUS DIABLO, his new project also featuring former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick and THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy, with help from VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum: "I can t...January 16, 2006
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THE CULT: First Show Announced
THE CULT will perform at the Key Club (at Morongo) in Cabazon, California on March 5. Tickets are $75 and are available from Ticketmaster. More dates are expected to be announced soon. As previously reported, THE CULT principals Billy Duffy (guitar) and Ian Astbury (vocals) recently inked a manageme...January 16, 2006
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Former THE ALMIGHTY Frontman Comments On CIRCUS DIABLO Project
Former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick has commented on CIRCUS DIABLO, his new project featuring former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison, THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy, with help from VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum. In a posting on his official web site, Warwick writes, "CIRCUS DIABL...January 15, 2006
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METALLICA, KORN, SLAYER, SLIPKNOT Members Join Forces For DIMEBAG DARRELL ART TRIBUTE
Some of the biggest names in hard rock — including members of such acts as METALLICA, KORN, LINKIN PARK, SLIPKNOT, MUDVAYNE, ROB ZOMBIE, DISTURBED — have joined forces for an amazing art exhibit in remembrance of late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and to support music educati...January 15, 2006
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BILLY MORRISON: Project With THE CULT Guitarist, Ex-THE ALMIGHTY Frontman Is Not A Supergroup
Former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison has commented on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story which referred to his new project, CIRCUS DIABLO (also featuring THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy and former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick, with help from VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum),as a "supergrou...January 13, 2006
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Ex-ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist JERRY CANTRELL To Play On New COURTNEY LOVE Demos?
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell has been tapped by Courtney Love to assist her with the demoing process for the the follow-up to Love's 2004 solo effort, "America's Sweetheart", according to NME.com. Love wrote eight songs on her own before leaving court ordered rehab at the end of N...January 13, 2006
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VELVET REVOLVER, THE CULT Members Form New 'Supergroup'?
VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy, former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick and ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison have spent some time at Sorum's Drac Studios tracking several songs written by Duffy, Warwick and Morrison. Commented Morri...January 12, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS' 'Family Jewels' Officially Unveiled
According to Variety.com, A&E has officially announced plans to air KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' own "Osbournes"-style docusoap. Dubbed "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels", the program is one of three new shows the channel will premiere this year. A&E exec veepveep-general manager Bob DeBit...January 12, 2006
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DEMIRICOUS Announce New Drummer
Indianapolis-based death/thrash metal band DEMIRICOUS have announced the addition of touring drummer Mike Rafferty to the group's ranks. "This will be a trial before making him the permanent band member," reads an official press release. "He has previously drummed for GOD BELOW and BRAND NEW SIN. He...January 11, 2006
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Former DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Gets Help From ZAKK WYLDE On New Solo Album
Former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian is currently working on his fifth solo album at his own Beachwood Manor Studios in Burbank, CA. This new album is slated to be released June 2006 on InsideOut Music in the U.S. and Europe, and Marquee/Avalon in Japan. After a nine-mon...January 10, 2006
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DAVE NAVARRO Spends New Year's Eve With SHARON And OZZY OSBOURNE
Former JANE'S ADDICTION and current THE PANIC CHANNEL guitarist Dave Navarro spent New Year's Eve at Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's house "with the Morrisons [former THE CULT touring bassist/current CAMP FREDDY guitarist Billy Morrison and his wife], Billy Duffy [THE CULT guitarist] and his girl Jennife...January 3, 2006
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Looks Back On 2005, Talks About Upcoming Solo CD
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently gave an interview to his official web site regarding his recent and upcoming activities. The question-and-answer session follows: Q: 2005 was a big year for you with 6 months on a hit TV series, three live DVDs, lots of new music of your own as well...January 3, 2006
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WARHEAD Continue Work On Fourth Album, Seek New Guitarist
Drummer Peter Breitenbach of the German metallers WARHEAD, whose original lineup included current REBELLION frontman Björn Eilen, has posted the following update on the band's official web site: "We're not finished the work on our new album, at this time (which, by the way, won't be named 'Alive' af...January 3, 2006
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GLENN HUGHES: New Album Update
Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) fan site GHPG.net has been updated with the following message: "Glenn will be entering the studio this month to begin recording his new solo album. It's not just any studio, but in fact, the Hollywood Hills home of none other than RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drumm...January 2, 2006
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THE CULT Sign Management Deal With RIDERS ON THE STORM's VITORINO
THE CULT principals Billy Duffy (guitar) and Ian Astbury (vocals) have inked a management deal with Tom Vitorino, who also represents RIDERS ON THE STORM (formerly THE DOORS 21ST CENTURY),the band featuring Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of THE DOORS with Astbury as Jim Morrison. As previously repo...December 31, 2005
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