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HANOI ROCKS Frontman Speaks Out On Reunion, Solo Album

In a recent interview with Metal Reference, Finnish sex icon Michael Monroe commented on the release of his upcoming solo album, "Whatcha Want", and the recent reunion of his '80s glam band, HANOI ROCKS. "One might say that my solo career and the rebirth of HANOI ROCKS go kind of hand in hand, but t...
December 20, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS: Why PENNYWISE Dropped Off WEST MEMPHIS 3 Benefit Album

Punk rock icon HENRY ROLLINS has revealed that one of the songs originally planned for the his West Memphis Three benefit compilation, "Rise Above", was pulled from the album's final track listing after the track's designated vocalist had a change of heart about the guilt of the three men convicted...
December 19, 2002
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THE SERVANTS Line Up Bay Area Gigs

San Francisco Bay Area's THE SERVANTS, featuring former MACHINE HEAD/TESTAMENT drummer Chris Kontos, have lined up the following dates during January: Jan. 09 – Palo Alto, CA @ The Icon (w/ GREAT WHITE) Jan. 10 – San Francisco, CA @ Blake's (w/ M.HEADPHONE, AUTOPUNCH) ...
December 19, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS: More Spoken-Word Dates Announced

Punk rock icon Henry Rollins has lined up the following "spoken word" performances during January/February: Jan. 07 - San Juan Capistrano, CA @ The Coach House Jan. 08 - San Francisco, CA @ Palace of Fine Arts Jan. 10 - Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre Jan. 11 - Vancouver, B.C. @ Vogue Theatre Jan. 12 .....
December 11, 2002
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THE ROLLINS BAND To Perform BLACK FLAG Set In San Diego

THE ROLLINS BAND, the group fronted by punk rock icon Henry Rollins, will perform an all-BLACK FLAG set featuring special guests at The Casbah in San Diego, California on Thursday, Dec. 5. The concert promotes "Rise Above", a new benefit CD for the Free the West Memphis 3 Defense Fund, on which Roll...
December 4, 2002
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DEEP PURPLE Drummer, Guitarist Line Up Outside Appearances

DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice makes a "special guest" appearance on Italian guitarist Tolo Marton's new double live CD, "Dal Vero". The album, which was recorded in 2001/2002, features Paice on live renditions of the JIMI HENDRIX classics "Stone Free" and "Hey Joe". In related news, DEEP PURPLE guit...
December 2, 2002
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DOKKEN Announce California Gigs

DOKKEN have announced four headlining shows during January. They are as follows: Jan. 09 - Palo Alto, CA @ The Icon Jan. 10 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre Jan. 11 - Agoura Hills, CA @ Canyon Club Jan. 12 - San Diego, CA @ 4th & B ...
November 21, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS Lines Up 'Spoken Word' Appearances

Punk rock icon Henry Rollins has lined up the following "spoken word" performances: Nov. 20 - Fairbanks, AK @ University of Alaska Fairbanks Nov. 21 - Anchorage, AK @ University of Alaska Anchorage ...
November 9, 2002
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KIP WINGER Lines Up Solo Dates

WINGER frontman Kip Winger has lined up the following solo dates during November/December: Nov. 14 - Ft. Meyers, FL @ Indigo Room Dec. 03 - Sacramento, CA @ Road House Dec. 04 - Palo Alto, CA @ Icon Dec. 05 - Orange County, CA @ Coach House Dec. 06 - Tarzana, CA @ Paladino's ...
October 18, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE Casino Chips To Make Vegas Debut

In conjunction with OZZY OSBOURNE's appearance at Rain In The Desert @ The Palms Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada on October 25th, casino chips will be issued to honor the legendary rock icon. $5, $25, and $100 chips will be released to the gaming tables and from the casino cage on October 25th at 10:00 a....
October 12, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS Speaks Out On Possible U.S. Invasion Of Iraq

Punk rock icon Henry Rollins recently spoke to Launch about Hussein's evasion of U.N. weapons inspections. "If he didn't have anything to hide, then why is he saying, 'Oh you can't go there,' " Rollins questioned. "I think a full 100-percent daylight, lights on, everything known, inspection needs to...
October 11, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS To Host Radio Talk Show

Punk rock icon Henry Rollins will be the guest host on KFI talk radio (AM 610) on Sunday, October 13th from 4-7 p.m. (PST). To listen to the show live via the Internet, click here. ...
October 11, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS: How I Landed SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR For Benefit CD

Punk rock icon Henry Rollins recently told Launch how he hooked up with SKIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor for the Rollins-produced compilation CD Rise Above: 24 Black Flag Songs To Benefit The West Memphis Three, due on October 8th through 2.13.61/Sanctuary Records. "It was one phone call," Rollins sai...
October 6, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS Lines Up 'Loveline', 'Rockline' Appearances

Punk icon Henry Rollins will appear on Loveline on Monday, October 7th. To listen to the show online or to view a list of the radio stations that carry the show, click here. Rollins and his ROLLINS BAND will also be appearing on Rockline on Monday, October 7th, to discuss the West Memphis ...
September 24, 2002
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HENRY ROLLINS Speaks Out On WEST MEMPHIS 3 Benefit CD

"One of the highest compliments I've ever been paid is that these people have all said yes to be on this album," punk icon Henry Rollins recently told Chart Attack about his West Memphis Three benefit compilation Rise Above for the three young men — Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin...
September 21, 2002