Search results for 'damon johnson'
News
EVANESCENCE Frontwoman Says Lineup Changes 'Had To Happen' For Band To Survive
Kevin C. Johnson of St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently conducted an interview with EVANESCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On recent lineup changes: "It's really given the band the kick start it needed, and a real breath of new life. Things were at a point where they were...July 19, 2007
News
GIRLSCHOOL: This Weekend's Shows To Go Ahead As Scheduled
Veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL have posted the following message on their official web site: "Well, as you can imagine things aren't exactly 'cheery' in the GIRLSCHOOL camp right now with the loss of our beautiful and talented friend Kelly Johnson. For anyone planning to come along t...July 18, 2007
News
MOTÖRHEAD Pays Tribute To Late GIRLSCHOOL Guitarist
MOTÖRHEAD has issued the following update: "It is with extreme sadness to inform you that Kelly Johnson, original lead guitarist of GIRLSCHOOL, passed away on Sunday night, 15th July. She has been suffering from spinal cancer for the last six years. "Joining GIRLSCHOOL in 1978, Kelly was a face in t...July 17, 2007
News
BRIAN JOHNSON, CLIFF WILLIAMS, JOE LYNN TURNER: Audio Interview Available
Some of the musicians taking part in the "Classic Rock Cares" tour — including AC/DC singer Brian Johnson and bassist Cliff Williams, Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and Steve Luongo (JOHN ENTWISTLE BAND) — were the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show...July 17, 2007
News
JAGUAR Pays Tribute To Fallen GIRLSCHOOL Guitarist
NWOBHM heavyweights JAGUAR have posted the following message on their web site: "It is with much sadness that we have been told that Kelly Johnson, the ex-GIRLSCHOOL guitarist, passed away on Sunday after losing a six-year battle with cancer. JAGUAR extends it sincerest condolences and regards to Ke...July 17, 2007
News
Ex-GIRLSCHOOL Guitarist KELLY JOHNSON Dead At 49
Veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL have posted the following message on their official web site: "It is with extreme sadness to tell you that Kelly Johnson [photo], original member of GIRLSCHOOL, passed away on Sunday the 15th of July after fighting a six-year battle with cancer of the s...July 16, 2007
News
AC/DC Members Perform With 'Classic Rock Cares' In New Jersey; Photos Available
Photos from the July 13, 2007 Atlantic City, New Jersey stop on the current "Classic Rock Cares" tour — featuring AC/DC's Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams, Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) and a bevy of special guests — have been posted at Wire Image. Classic Rock Cares concerts are a serie...July 15, 2007
News
AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON, CLIFF WILLIAMS Perform At 'Classic Rock Cares'; Video Available
Video footage from the current "Classic Rock Cares" tour — featuring AC/DC's Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams, Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) and a bevy of special guests — has been posted at YouTube: * June 30, 2007 at Barbara B Mann Theater in Ft. Myers, Florida: Video * July 3, 2007 .....July 14, 2007
News
BRIAN JOHNSON Says New AC/DC Album, Tour Are In The Works
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson recently spoke to DailyRecord.com about his participation in the Classic Rock Cares tour, which raises money for the John Entwistle Foundation. The Fort Myers, Fla.-based charity, which is primarily dedicated to promoting musical education for disadvantaged children, is...July 13, 2007
News
THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD Confirms Late Summer Headlining Tour
South Carolina's THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD has confirmed another American headlining tour for August and September, this time featuring support from AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK, Prosthetic Records labelmates BENEATH THE MASSACRE, and ION DISSONANCE. Hitting many places the band hasn't played for a time,...July 11, 2007
News
ANNIHILATOR: Cover Of EXCITER Classic Posted Online
ANNIHILATOR's cover version of EXCITER's "Heavy Metal Maniac", featuring guest appearances by former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler and bassist Alan Johnson, has been posted on ANNIHILATOR's MySpace page. The song was originally included on the Japanese version of ANNIHILATOR's new album, "Met...July 7, 2007
News
New 'World's Fastest Drummer' Contest Announced
NAMM International has announced its tenth outing to find the "World's Fastest Drummer." This highly charged interactive event is a feature at this year's summer NAMM Show in Austin, TX. The contest, which consists of two categories — "Fastest Hands" and "Fastest Feet" — will be held each day on The...July 5, 2007
News
HIMSA: 'Summon In Thunder' Artwork Revealed
Seattle's HIMSA has revealed the artwork for its new album, "Summon in Thunder", due on September 17 via Century Media Records. Check it out at this location. Steve Carter (who produced the band's second album, "Courting Tragedy And Disaster") produced the music while Devin Townsend (LAMB OF GOD, DA...July 5, 2007
News
BLOODHORSE Signs With TRANSLATION LOSS RECORDS
Boston, Massachusetts-based band BLOODHORSE has inked a deal with Translation Loss Records. The group's Translation Loss debut release, "EP", was recorded solely by the band, mastered at M-Works in Massachusetts and will be issued on July 24. Clocking in at about 37 minutes, "EP" will "floor the roc...July 4, 2007
News
KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Performs At Party For Make-A-Wish Golf Classic
According to KissOnline.com, KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer and PGA tour pro/avid KISS fan Shaun Micheel performed for the second year in a row at the pairings party for the 2007 Shaun Micheel Make-A-Wish Golf Classic. With them on stage at the Rendezvous were fellow guitarists Gerry Finney and Do...July 3, 2007
Prev 