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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Says 'Rock Star' Was Too Good To Pass Up

Launch Radio Networks reports: Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted told Launch that he considered himself semi-retired after the death last year of Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, the guitarist in Newsted's current band, VOIVOD. But Newsted admitted that the chance to start a new group for the reality TV...

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TOMMY LEE Visits 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee visited ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday (June 27) to promote the new "Rock Star: Supernova" reality show on CBS. Lee talked about the competition to pick the supergroup's lead singer, his tattoos, how his love life is going "very well" being single, MÖTLEY CRÜE...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist NEWSTED Talks About 'Monster' Documentary: Audio Available

An 11-minute audio interview with former METALLICA and current VOIVOD/SUPERNOVA bassist Jason Newsted, conducted on Tuesday, June 27 by "The BJ Shea Morning Experience" on the Seattle station 99.9 KISW, has been posted online at this location. During the interview, Newsted talks about the METALLICA...

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AEROSMITH Vocalist Featured On Country Artist KEITH ANDERSON's New Single

According to CMT.com, AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler makes a guest appearance on country artist Keith Anderson's new single, the title track from his debut album, "Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll". The album was produced by BIG & RICH's John Rich, but the single being released was rem...

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RUSH Drummer Checks In With Songwriting Update

RUSH drummer Neil Peart has posted a lengthy update at his official web site. An excerpt from message follows: "My bandmates and I had decided to spend May working together in a Toronto studio, to refine some of the songs we had worked on long-distance over the winter, and hopefully to write some ne...

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Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer CORABI Signs With FLETCHER PARRY; Autobiography Due Next Summer

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi has signed with the New York-based literary agency Fletcher Parry to shop his autobiography for publication. The firm has repped books by Paul McCartney and Ali G, among other entertainment personalities. The as-yet untitled autobiography, co-authored with bio...

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EVANESCENCE Announce New Single

Launch Radio Networks reports: EVANESCENCE has officially picked "Call Me When You're Sober" as the first single from its upcoming new album, "The Open Door". The song will arrive at radio stations around August 7, while the new CD hits the streets on October 3. The band's second major label offerin...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Fresh Insights On Band's Formation Revealed

After releasing five MÖTLEY CRÜE books exclusively through CafePress in April, publisher Chronological Crue now launches a brand-new interview with an instrumental figure in the formation of the world's most notorious rock band. John Crouch, dubbed "Stick" by the CRÜE members, opens up and tells how...

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Former CARCASS Frontman Talks About Solo Album, Possible Reunion

Lords of Metal e-zine recently conducted an interview with former CARCASS frontman Jeff Walker. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Lords of Metal: "Welcome To Carcass Cuntry" is your first solo album. How did you get the idea of releasing a solo album? And moreover, an album full of country and bl...

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'Rock Star: Supernova' Contestants' Identities Revealed

Steve Rogers of RealityTVWorld.com is reporting that CBS has revealed the identities of the fifteen singers who will compete in "Rock Star: Supernova", this summer's new edition of the Mark Burnett-created "Rock Star: INXS" reality talent competition that the network aired last summer. Scheduled to...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman IAN GILLAN Announces Solo Tour Dates

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has announced the following North American dates in support of his new album, called "Gillan's Inn": Aug. 16 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom Aug. 17 - Toronto, ONT @ Danforth Music Hall Aug. 18 - Montreal, QUE @ Le Spectrum Aug. 19 - Quebec City, QUE @ Salle Albert ...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer TOMMY LEE's New Fashion Line: Photos Available

MTV.com has uploaded several photos of MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's new fashion line, which he's calling PL for TL (People's Liberation for Tommy Lee),inspired by his extensive ink collection. Check out the pictures at this location. The limited PL for TL line will mostly consist of jeans, T-shi...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Lines Up Japanese TV Appearances

The following update has been posted on the web site of ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman: "Marty can be seen on three separate TV programs on three separate major networks in Japan on July 3rd! His weekly show, 'Rock Fujiyama', will feature Andrew W.K. performing with Marty, and NHK's 'Pop Jam'...

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VAN HALEN Brothers EDDIE And ALEX Jam With KENNY CHESNEY In California: Videos Available

Eddie and Alex Van Halen joined country artist Kenny Chesney on stage during his Saturday, June 17 appearance at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. They performed two songs — "Jump" and "You Really Got Me" — with Kenny handling the lead vocals in the former and lead guitarist Clayton Mitchell sing...

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MARSHALL LAW Part Ways With Guitarist JACK FROST

Long-running Birmingham-based heavy metal band MARSHALL LAW, who at one time featured Lee Morris of PARADISE LOST, have parted ways with guitarist Jack Frost (SEVEN WITCHES) after less than three months. "Due to both Jack's and the band's various commitments in terms of availability, both parties fe...