Search results for 'billy idol'
News
MEGADETH, DEEP PURPLE, ALICE COOPER Rockers Head Back To School
The soundtrack to the much-anticipated film "Rock School" will be released on May 31, 2005 through Trillion Records. The documentary, which will hit theaters early this summer through NewMarket Films, chronicles the inception and success of Paul Green's School Of Rock Music, which was founded in Phi...April 8, 2005
News
Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Joins 'Worship'-Oriented Project SYMPHONY IN RED
Former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson has joined forces with WHITE HEART member Billy Smiley to form the band SYMPHONY IN RED. Their worship-oriented album will also feature guest lead vocals by Bryan Oleson (NEWSBOYS) and new worship artist Aaron Shust. Song DISCovery's May/June disc fe...April 8, 2005
News
CARDBOARD VAMPYRES: New Tour Dates Announced
CARDBOARD VAMPYRES, the new "covers" band featuring former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell, ex-THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy and former MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi, have lined up the following dates in July: Jul. 08 - The Quest - Minneapolis, MN Jul. 09 - Summerfest Music Market Stage...April 8, 2005
News
Just Why Hasn't BLACK SABBATH Been Inducted Into The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME?
Jem Aswad of MTV.com has issued the following report: Every year since 1986, a handful of artists have been inducted with great fanfare into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, on the basis of the influence and significance of their music. And every year, another list grows: The artists you'd think woul...April 8, 2005
News
GENE SIMMONS' 'Rock School' Reality Show To Air On VH1
Variety is reporting that VH1 has partnered with British reality shop RDF Media ("Wife Swap") for "Rock School", ordering six episodes that take the premise of the Jack Black film "School of Rock" to the small screen. RDF just wrapped production on the skein for the U.K.'s Channel 4 — which has alre...April 8, 2005
News
VELVET REVOLVER To Perform 'Dirty Little Thing' On 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno'
VELVET REVOLVER will perform their new single, "Dirty Little Thing", from their platinum-selling debut, "Contraband", on Thursday (April 7) on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". In other news, VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan told the North County Times about a recent interview when a journalist...April 7, 2005
News
ROBERT PLANT: North American Tour Dates Announced
Billboard.com is reporting that former LED ZEPPELIN singer Robert Plant has confirmed dates for a North American summer tour in support of his upcoming album with the band STRANGE SENSATION, "Mighty Rearranger". Plant will open the run June 15 in Providence, Rhode Island, and has shows scheduled thr...April 6, 2005
News
PAPA ROACH And MUDVAYNE Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
PAPA ROACH and MUDVAYNE are the latest additions to this year's Download Festival, set to take place June 10-12 at at Donington Park in the U.K. PAPA ROACH will play on the Main Stage on Sunday afternoon, just before NIGHTWISH, their first U.K. festival date since Ozzfest in 2001. Performing just be...April 5, 2005
News
DEFTONES To Release CD/DVD Collection Of Rarities
DEFTONES are getting close to wrapping up the recording sessions for their as-yet-untitled untitled fifth album. The group have been recording with legendary producer Bob Ezrin (PINK FLOYD, KISS, JANE'S ADDICTION) and have 15 tracks recorded for the effort. The band are also said to be working on a...April 5, 2005
News
Former SMASHING PUMPKINS Leader To Release Debut Solo Album
Billy Corgan, one of alternative modern rock's most compelling artists, is set to release his debut solo album "TheFutureEmbrace" June 21 on Warner Bros. Records. Over shadowy guitar lines and beautifully lush cascades of sound, Corgan warmly and vividly delivers pure expressions of love and devotio...March 31, 2005
News
TESTAMENT Guitarist PETERSON: ' I Woud Love To Write With ALEX SKOLNICK Again'
TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson recently spoke to Sweden's Metalshrine.se about the new DRAGONLORD CD and TESTAMENT's upcoming reunion tour with guitarist Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian and drummer Louie Clemente. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Metalshrine.se: How come you...March 31, 2005
News
ROBERT PLANT: New Solo Single Posted Online
Former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant's new single, "Shine It All Around", has been posted online in streaming audio. Check it out: Windows Media, Quicktime. "Shine It All Around" comes off Plant's new solo album, "Mighty Rearranger", due May 10 via Sanctuary Records. Credited to Plant and his c...March 30, 2005
News
TESTAMENT Frontman Comments On 'Reunion' Tour
TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy has issued the following statement regarding the band's upcoming "reunion" tour: "Well, it is really happening. Alex [Skolnick], Greg [Christian], Johnny [Tempesta], Eric [Peterson], me and Louie [Clemente], we are joining together to play some shows in Europe in May a...March 30, 2005
News
ONI LOGAN: New Album Details Revealed
According to an update from the Oni Logan Fan Club, singer Oni Logan's (ex-LYNCH MOB) new album, "Stranger in a Foreign Land", will be "pre-released until the end of April." All eleven songs (total time: 46:15 minutes) were written and arranged by Oni. The band lineup for this production is: * Oni L...March 29, 2005
News
Former LED ZEPPELIN Frontman ROBERT PLANT Confirmed For U.K.'s V FESTIVAL
Former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant has been confirmed for the V Festival, a two-day event set to take place August 20-21 at Weston Park, Staffordshire, and Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex, England. All 130,000 tickets for the V Festival have sold out from official outlets, organizers have c...March 29, 2005
Prev 