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ADLER'S APPETITE Schedules Hollywood Show
According to the web site of the Key Club in Hollywood, California, ADLER'S APPETITE — the band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler — will perform at the venue on January 17, 2009. Guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, HOOKERS 'N' BLOW) announced last weekend that has...November 28, 2008
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MATT SORUM Says 'Chinese Democracy' Is A 'Toe-Tapper'
TMZ.com has uploaded video footage of former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum at the Los Angeles airport on his way to Toronto to perform at tonight's (Friday, November 28) Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards with guitarist Stevie Salas. When asked by the cameraman if he's h...November 28, 2008
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DR PEPPER: 'This Was One Of The Largest Responses We Have Ever Received For A Giveaway'
Dr Pepper has commented on the harshly worded letter sent out by Axl Rose's lawyers on Tuesday (November 25) to the soft drink maker complaining of its "appalling failure to make good on a promise it made to the American public" that it would give out cans of its 123-year-old soft drink if ...November 28, 2008
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'I'm Definitely A Dictator; It's Just The Way I Am With Music'
Pat Prince of Powerline A.D. recently conducted an interview with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Powerline A.D.: Do you ever compare yourself — competitively — with some of the other contemporary guitarists out there? Yngwie: Never. And...November 27, 2008
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MATT SORUM To Perform With STEVIE SALAS In Toronto
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum will perform with guitarist Stevie Salas this Saturday, November 29 at the Sound Academy in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The three-piece band will be rounded out by Jara Slapbak on bass. According to Salas, "We will also do a song Friday night [Novemb...November 27, 2008
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TESTAMENT Guitarist ALEX SKOLNICK On 'The Metal File'; Audio Available
Guitarist Alex Skolnick of TESTAMENT and TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA was interviewed for this week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can stream the show online at this location. Rock House, the leader in music instruction, recently announced that Alex Skolnick has joined Rock Hous...November 26, 2008
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SEBASTIAN BACH Says 'Chinese Democracy' Is 'The Definition Of Great Rock 'N' Roll'
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach, who spent much of 2006 and 2007 touring as the support act for GUNS N' ROSES, has issued the following update: "Let's talk audio here. Just like you and the rest of the planet, since Sunday I have spent every waking moment I can listening to 'Chinese Democrac...November 26, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Democracy' To Debut At No. 2 On Billboard Chart
According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited new album, "Chinese Democracy", will move around 300,000 copies (including a reported 25,000 downloads at iTunes on November 23 not counted towards the opening week for the Sunday rel...November 26, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES Vs. DR PEPPER: Complete Letter Available
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has obtained a copy of the entire three-page letter (see below) that was sent by GUNS N' ROSES' and Axl Rose's lawyer to Dr Pepper, accusing the soda maker of failing to deliver on its "Chinese Democracy" free soda promotion, which the band was never involved in. According to Billbo...November 26, 2008
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SLASH's QUART Festival 'Wish List' Revealed?
According to Side2, former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash is trying to get Robbie Williams, Fergie (BLACK EYED PEAS),Jack White (THE WHITE STRIPES) and Fred Durst (LIMP BIZKIT) to join him for his headlining appearance at next year's edition of the Quart festival, set to...November 26, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES' Lawyer Blasts DR PEPPER
Billboard.biz reports: GUNS N' ROSES' and Axl Rose's lawyer has castigated Dr Pepper, accusing the soda maker of failing to deliver on its "Chinese Democracy" (Black Frog/Geffen) free soda promotion, which the band was never involved in. Beverly Hills-based Alan Gutman has written to Dr Pepper Snapp...November 26, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES Engineer Talks About Recording Process For 'Chinese Democracy'
Richard Abowitz of the Los Angeles Times reports: Next month will mark two years since audio engineer Mark Gray, 31, dropped by the studio at the Palms to say goodbye to his co-workers before departing for a vacation. His boss asked him if he would be willing to come back early to do ...November 26, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Democracy' Tops iTunes Rock Albums Charts Across The Globe
According to antiMUSIC, GUNS N' ROSES' "Chinese Democracy" has topped the iTunes Rock Albums charts across the globe. The long-awaited effort took the lead on the charts in U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlan...November 26, 2008
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VINCE NEIL Says 'Chinese Democracy' Is 'Not Really GUNS N' ROSES'
MÖTLEY CRÜE's Vince Neil has told MTV.com that he thinks KANYE WEST will win the battle of charts over GUNS N' ROSES. The rapper released his fourth album, "808s And Heartbreak", the same week as GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited "Chinese Democracy", and music-industry insiders are curious to see who will...November 26, 2008
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BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, DOKKEN, STEPHEN PEARCY Confirmed For CABIN FEVER ROCK FEST
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, DOKKEN and STEPHEN PEARCY are among the confirmed bands for the 2009 edition of the Cabin Fever Rock Fest, set to take place May 8-9, 2009 at the Halifax Forum in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, May 8, 2009: BLUE ÖYSTER CULT FOGHAT WHITE...November 25, 2008