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SCOTT WEILAND Arrested For DUI (Again)

According to TMZ.com, VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland was arrested for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) late last month. The former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS frontman was driving on an L.A. highway around 6:15 PM on November 21 when he crashed his car. While the California Highway Patrol was investi...

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VELVET REVOLVER: Australian Tour Postponed

News.com.au reports that VELVET REVOLVER has postponed next week's Australian tour citing "health issues." The band, formed by former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland with GUNS N' ROSES legends Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, had five Australian dates scheduled between December 4 and Dec...

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TWISTED SISTER Frontman: 'You Kicked Our Asses, KEVIN, You Really Did'

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has released the following statement regarding the passing of QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow: "Kevin DuBrow is dead. This hits pretty damn hard. "QUIET RIOT and TWISTED SISTER had a lot of respect for each other. The basis for this came from the fact that both QUIE...

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Former QUIET RIOT Bassist RUDY SARZO: 'All Of Us Are In Shock Trying To Deal With This'

Ex-QUIET RIOT bassist Rudy Sarzo spoke to Headbanger's Blog about the passing of his former bandmate, QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow. "All of us are in shock trying to deal with this," Sarzo told Headbanger's Blog. "The last thing you expect when you get up in the morning is something like this. He...

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Former THE DARKNESS Members Launch STONE GODS

When the rock 'n' roll rollercoaster that was THE DARKNESS came to an abrupt and messy halt with the departure of Justin Hawkins, the remaining members of the band — guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Richie Edwards and drummer Ed Graham — were staring premature retirement in the face. But when rock 'n'...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Thrown Out Of Rehab

The Pulse of Radio reports: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE were reportedly thrown out of a rehab clinic last week just one song into a performance, according to NME.com. The band accepted an invitation to play a six-song concert for patients at an unnamed California facility, but their set was abruptly cut...

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CELTIC FROST Mainman Ventures To 'The Godless Rural Settings Of HELLHAMMER's Rise'

CELTIC FROST mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his official blog: "In the course of the past three weeks, while working on the manuscript of the HELLHAMMER book, I ventured twice to the godless rural settings of HELLHAMMER's rise in the early 1980s. I encountered an are...

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LED ZEPPELIN Fans Gather In London For Flash Mob Guitar-Off; Video Available

According to The Sun, banned LED ZEPPELIN classic "Stairway To Heaven" returned to its spiritual home in London thanks to a gang of committed air guitarists. The track, which features on the rockers' new "Mothership" greatest hits collection, has long been unwelcome on Denmark Street — home to the c...

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No Trial For Shop Owner Who Sold 'Obscene' CRADLE OF FILTH T-Shirt

Lauren Crooks of Scotsman.com reports that a Scottish shop owner charged with religious prejudice after selling an obscene CRADLE OF FILTH T-shirt will not face trial. Captain Daniel Moore, 45, sold the T-shirt — which reads "Jesus is a cunt" and features a pornographic picture of a nun (see the off...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Concert Attendee Tased After Trying To Mosh

Travis Coleman of SiouxCityJournal.com reports that a teen was tased and arrested after allegedly fighting with officers during the OZZY OSBOURNE concert at Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa Sunday (November 4). The 16-year-old Sioux City boy was allegedly trying to start a mosh pit near the e...

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Maryland Couple Ending Wal-Mart Lawsuit Over EVANESCENCE Lyrics

According to the Pine Bluff Commercial, a western Maryland couple is ending their lawsuit alleging Wal-Mart deceived customers by selling a copy of the album "Anywhere But Home" by the rock group EVANESCENCE, containing explicit lyrics without parental advisory labels. An attorney for Trevin and Mel...

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DISMEMBER Bassist Talks About Upcoming CD, Split With Longtime Drummer

Vassilis Mazaris and Metalzone.gr recently conducted an interview with DISMEMBER bassist Tobias Cristiansson. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metalzone: Any future plans for the band? Is there a new album or an upcoming DVD? Tobias: We will enter the studio in October and be there for a month....

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Legendary Bassist BOB DAISLEY: New Audio Interview Available

A new podcast from Dim Lights Thick Smoke Promotions featuring legendary bassist Bob Daisley is available for download in three parts: Part#1, Part#2, Part#3. Daisley talks about his early influences; holding the bottom with RAINBOW, URIAH HEEP and BLACK SABBATH; plus his first meeting with guitaris...

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ALICE COOPER Talks About Upcoming Album

Rhys Saunders of Farmington, New Mexico's The Daily Times recently conducted an interview with Alice Cooper. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Daily Times: You're an artist who has always been known for elaborate stage productions, using storyline theatrics even during your early days....

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Report: Riot At PARKWAY DRIVE Concert Closes Australian Venue

Cameron Atfield of MX reports that rioting hardcore metal fans have led to the iconic Arena Entertainment Complex in Brisbane, Australia being closed after they caused extensive damage. A police spokeswoman said sections of the 2,000-strong crowd, there to see Byron Bay band PARKWAY DRIVE on October...