Search results for 'frank zappa'

Filter by

Sort by


News

Report: Second Annual ROCKLAHOMA Is Delayed But Injuries Are Minor

Jennifer Chancellor of Tulsa World reports: Wnds in excess of 60 mph were blamed for the collapse of two stages at the Rocklahoma festival grounds [in Pryor, Oklahoma] at 6 p.m. Saturday [July 12]. Heavy rain, lightning and winds brought the '80s metal festival to a halt, but advance warning kept in...
July 13, 2008
News

Side Stages Collapse At ROCKLAHOMA; Video Footage, Photos Available

According to Tulsa World, two stages at the Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma collapsed Saturday evening as storms were moving through the area. [See photos: Photo#1, Photo#2, Photo#3.] More pictures are available below. The north and south side stages at the '80s metal music festival collapsed...
July 12, 2008
News

STEPHEN PEARCY To Perform Live At In-Store Appearances

RATT singer Stephen Pearcy has announced plans to perform live at in-store appearances in connection with his the release of his third solo album, "Under my Skin". Due on July 22 via Airline Records, the CD finds Pearcy returning to the early RATT roots, featuring material that is positive and aggre...
July 11, 2008
News

ANGEL: In Writing Mode

Legendary Los Angeles-based hard rockers ANGEL have just launched their official MySpace page at this location. According to a press release, the band is "drawing influence from its earlier albums" for its current songwriting sessions and may tour this fall. In 1998, Frank DiMino (vocals) and Barry...
July 9, 2008
News

TESLA: 'Comin' Atcha Live! 2008' DVD Trailer Available

A trailer for TESLA's forthcoming third DVD, "Comin' Atcha Live! 2008", can be viewed below. Due on July 15 on the band's Tesla Electric Company Recordings label (in partnership with Ryko Distribution),it's TESLA's first DVD in 17 years (since 1991's "Five Man Video Band") and is filled with over t...
July 8, 2008
News

'Working Class Rock Star' Documentary To Be Released In November

The long-awaited music industry documentary "Working Class Rock Star" will be released in North America on November 11, 2008 via distributor Cinema Epoch. Directed by Justin McConnell, the film's synopsis reads as follows: "The music industry is changing, record sales are down, artists are making le...
July 7, 2008
News

TESLA Guitarist Visits MARSHALL Factory; Video Interview Available

Paul Marshall of Marshall Amplification conducted an interview with guitarist Frank Hannon of TESLA on June 18, 2008 at the Marshall factory. Frank spoke about his band's current tour and new live DVD. The six-minute clip, which can be seen below, also includes an impromptu demo of the JVM410H. TESL...
July 7, 2008
News

WEDNESDAY 13 To Record First Live DVD/CD

Wednesday 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) will record his July 18, 2008 concert at the Crocodile Rock in Allentown, Pennsylvania for an upcoming CD/DVD release. Commented Wednesday: "Being a free agent in the music industry allows me to do a lot of the projects I have wanted to do for years! Our fans have been...
July 7, 2008
News

NAPALM DEATH: Video Interview With MARK 'BARNEY' GREENWAY Available

Norway's Eternal Terror webzine conducted an interview with vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway of the British grindcore legends NAPALM DEATH at this year's Neurotic Deathfest, which was held May 30-31 at 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. The nine-minute clip, which features footage of the band's perform...
July 3, 2008
News

BENEDICTION To Embark On 'No Reunion Needed' Tour

Long-running UK extreme metallers BENEDICTION have issued the following update: "Just to let you know that we will be embarking on a full headlining European tour starting on September 25th until October 25th, 2008. Dates will be added on our show page as they are confirmed. Our guests on the No Reu...
July 3, 2008
News

BENEDICTION: 'They Must Die Screaming' Track Available For Streaming

Long-running UK extreme metallers BENEDICTION have posted another new song, "They Must Die Screaming", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "Killing Music", due on August 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Organized Chaos" was produced by ANAAL NATHRA...
July 1, 2008
News

Former MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Talks Gear, Demonstrates His Playing Technique

Innerviewworld recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current OHM: guitarist Chris Poland and a got a tour of Chris' studio. Watch the footage below. Also available are several clips from LiveFrom featuring Poland demonstrating his playing technique and discussing his gear (filmed...
June 30, 2008
News

BENEDICTION: New Song Posted Online

Long-running UK extreme metallers BENEDICTION have posted a new song, "Immaculate Faade", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "Killing Music", due on August 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Organized Chaos" was produced by ANAAL NATHRAKH mastermind...
June 28, 2008
News

HATEBREED Members Discuss Hardcore Scene, Life On The Road; Video Available

HardTimes.ca spent some time with HATEBREED this past Saturday (June 21) at the Heavy MTL festival in Montreal, Canada. First they interviewed bassist Chris Beattie and Sean Martin, discussing a range of topics, including KISS parties with TYPE O NEGATIVE on tour, the early Connecticut hardcore scen...
June 26, 2008
News

CHRIS POLAND's OHM: New Album Release Date Announced

OHM:, the progressive rock fusion project of Chris Poland of MEGADETH fame, will release its new studio CD, "Circus of Sound", on August 26 via Shrapnel/Tone Center Records. "Circus of Sound" marks OHM:'s third studio album and fourth release overall and sees the band "exploring a heavier sound over...
June 25, 2008