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BLACK SABBATH's IOMMI is Metal Hammer's No. 1 Metal Guitarist
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has topped the poll of "Riff Lords" — best metal guitarists — in Metal Hammer magazine's March 2005 issue. The magazine praises Tony's "highly distinctive style of fretsmanship that's economical yet crushingly effective." And it anticipates the comments from reader...March 17, 2005
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SLASH Comments On Return Of His Top Hat
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash's trademark black top hat — one of rock's most recognizable images — is finally back in his possession after it was missing for over four weeks. The acclaimed guitarist's hat was taken from his limo the night of the 2005 Grammy Awards (Sunday, February 13) in Los Ange...March 16, 2005
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Continuing Reports Of SLASH's Hat Being Missing Are False
Despite Internet reports to the contrary, BLABBERMOUTH.NET has confirmed that VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) has in fact recovered his top hat, which went missing, presumed stolen at the Grammys last month. The hat was collected last Friday night (March 4) and a "small reward" wa...March 11, 2005
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STEVEN ADLER's Book Collaborator Talks About Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer's Early Years
Swedish web site Metalshrine recently interviewed Brooke Ellis, who runs Steven Adler's (ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer) official fan site and who also worked on a book about Steven's life. The interview is mostly about the book, tentatively entitled "No Bed of Roses", with some stories from Steven's past...March 9, 2005
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It's Official: SLASH Gets His Top Hat Back
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) has finally recovered his top hat, which went missing, presumed stolen at the Grammys last month. The hat was collected late Friday night (March 4) and a "small reward" was paid to the man that claimed he bought the...March 5, 2005
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SLASH Still Doesn't Have His Hat Back
Slash's top hat — which went missing, presumed stolen at the Grammys — has been found, but is now being held hostage. A man claiming to have the hat won't hand it over until he gets a better reward, even though BC Ethic, the company that does Slash's T-shirt line, is now offering $5,000 for ...March 4, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER's SLASH Confirms Plans For Live CD And DVD
Billboard.com is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER have been working up bits of new songs in soundchecks, and are hopeful of hitting the studio in late summer after a run of European dates. But guitarist Slash says he's hesitant to play any of the new material live for fear bootlegs will appear on the...March 4, 2005
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Manager: AXL ROSE Is 'The Heart, Soul And Passion Of GUNS N' ROSES'
In a recent interview with Billboard magazine, Merck Mercuriadis, worldwide CEO for the Sanctuary Group and manager of GUNS N' ROSES, was asked when the band's long-awaited "Chinese Democracy" album will finally see the light of day. Mercuriadis said, "Axl [Rose] is one of the most extraordinary art...March 4, 2005
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SLASH Confirms That His 'Stolen' Top Hat Has Been Recovered
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) spoke by phone to Jim Bone of WBSX-97.9X in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA on Thursday (March 3) about finally locating his stolen top hat and performing at the Grammy Awards, among other topics. Asked about the status of his missing hat, Slash said, "Th...March 3, 2005
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SLASH, DUFF Vs AXL ROSE Case Delayed Until November
According to Sp1at.com, a lawsuit filed by former GUNS N' ROSES members Slash (guitar) and Duff McKagan (bass) against the band's lead singer, Axl Rose, claiming he ripped them off to the tune of at least a million dollars, has been delayed by an "ex parte" application until November 8, 2005. The .....March 3, 2005
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SLASH's Top Hat Recovered?
A California man has apparently come forward claiming that he has the top hat that was allegedly stolen from guitarist Slash's (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) limo that took him to the Grammy Awards on February 13 (as first reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET on Feb. 20). The man claims that he bought...March 3, 2005
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STEVEN ADLER Talks About ADLER'S APPETITE And GUNS N' ROSES
Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler and ex-LOVE/HATE/current RATT singer Jizzy Pearl spoke to Sweden's MetalShrine.se last Thursday (Feb. 17) when their new band, ADLER'S APPETITE, played in Stockholm. Several excerpts from the interview follow: MetalShrine.se: What's the plan after this? Are...February 21, 2005
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SLASH: Photographs Of Guitar Hero Sculpture Posted Online
KnuckleBonz, Inc. has released new photographs of the finished sculpture that details the likeness of guitar legend Slash along with his Gibson Les Paul. The sculpture is a hand-painted and hand-numbered collectible in the Guitar Hero series created by KnuckleBonz, Inc. The Slash figure is a very li...February 21, 2005
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SLASH's Top Hat Stolen
Guitarist Slash's (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) top hat that he's been wearing for the past 15 years was stolen out of the limo that took him to the Grammy Awards last Sunday (Feb. 13),informed sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The limo driver swears he knows nothing about it and Slash want...February 20, 2005
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UFO: More Details Revealed About Upcoming DVD Shoot
The current lineup of UFO — Phil Mogg (vocals),Pete Way (bass),Vinnie Moore (guitar),Paul Raymond (rhythm guitar, keyboards) and Jason Bonham (drums) — will film and record an official DVD on Friday, May 13 at the Pumpwerk in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. This will be the first DVD in over thirty years...February 19, 2005
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