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'Decline Of Western Civilization' Director Was 'Horrified' By CHRIS HOLMES Pool Scene
Documentary filmmaker Penelope Spheeris spoke to Goldmine magazine about the the infamous scene in her "The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" movie in which then-W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes can be seen guzzling vodka in his pool. "When I shot Chris Holmes, you know, I tho...August 2, 2015
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W.A.S.P. Recruits YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer PATRICK JOHANSSON
W.A.S.P. has tapped YNGWIE MALMSTEEN drummer Patrick Johansson to sit behind the kit for the band's currently scheduled shows following the recent departure of Mike Dupke. Johansson previously toured with W.A.S.P. in 2006, shortly after the band parted ways with Stet Howland. Fan-filmed video footag...July 19, 2015
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W.A.S.P.: 'Golgotha' Cover Artwork, Release Date, Track Listing Revealed
W.A.S.P.'s fifteenth studio album, titled "Golgotha", will be released on October 2 via Austria's Napalm Records. The cover artwork for the CD can be seen below. Commented W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless: "There are times in any band's career that somehow all things mesh together. Their experiences...July 14, 2015
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W.A.S.P. Parts Ways With Drummer MIKE DUPKE
Drummer Mike Dupke was left W.A.S.P. after a nine-year stint with the band. A replacement drummer has not yet been announced. Said Dupke in a statement: "I would like to wish the guys in the band all the best in the future. I must also send thanks out to all the W.A.S.P. fans who welcomed ...July 12, 2015
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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Announces New Drummer For MEAN MAN Project
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes's MEAN MAN project has announced the addition of drummer David Amore to the group's ranks. MEAN MAN is: Chris Holmes: Lead Guitar, Vocals Thomas Cesario: Guitar Pascal Bei: Bass David Amore: Drums Holmes's latest video, "Born Work Die", can be seen below. The t...July 10, 2015
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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Releases 'Born Work Die' Video
"Born Work Die", the new video from former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes's MEAN MAN project, can be seen below. The track appears on Holmes' new album, "Shitting Bricks", to be made available later in the year via M & O Music. MEAN MAN celebrated the release of "Shitting Bricks" with a special...July 6, 2015
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Director PENELOPE SPHEERIS Says Making 'The Decline Of Western Civilization' Films Was 'Life-Changing' Experience
The highly celebrated and long-awaited trilogy known as "The Decline Of Western Civilization" will receive a deluxe box set release on June 30 from Shout! Factory. The four-disc set will be available in both Blu-ray and DVD formats, and will contain Penelope Spheeris's "The Decline Of Western Civili...June 30, 2015
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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK: GENE SIMMONS And PAUL STANLEY 'Were Always Really The Driving Forces'
In an extensive new interview with music writer Joel Gausten, former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick discusses various topics, including the recent release of the "Got To Get Back" EP with his very first band KKB, the new vinyl version of his 2010 solo album "BK3" and the...June 25, 2015
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Video: Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Performs 'Let It Roar' In France
MEAN MAN, the new band fronted by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, celebrated the release of Chris's new album, "Shitting Bricks", with a special show on May 2 at at Le Ferrailleur in Nantes, France. Video footage of MEAN MAN performing the song "Let It Roar" at the Nantes concert can be seen...May 26, 2015
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Video: Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Performs 'S**tting Bricks' In France
MEAN MAN, the new band fronted by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, celebrated the release of Chris's new album, "Shitting Bricks", with a special show on May 2 at at Le Ferrailleur in Nantes, France. Video footage of MEAN MAN performing the "Shitting Bricks" title track at the Nantes concert...May 15, 2015
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Former SKID ROW Drummer ROB AFFUSO Joins FOUR BY FATE
FOUR BY FATE, the band featuring vocalist/guitarist Tod Howarth (FREHLEY'S COMET, CHEAP TRICK) and bassist John Regan (FREHLEY'S COMET, PETER FRAMPTON),has announced the addition of former SKID ROW drummer Rob Affuso to the group's ranks. Says FOUR BY FATE in a statement: "Rob will finish out the r...April 15, 2015
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KILL DEVIL HILL Returns To Studio
KILL DEVIL HILL, the band featuring former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown alongside Mark Zavon (RATT, W.A.S.P., 40 CYCLE HUM) on guitar, Jason "Dewey" Bragg (PISSING RAZORS) on vocals and Johnny Kelly (TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG on drums, was recently at Stagg Street Studios in Van Nuys, California with eng...April 9, 2015
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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES's MEAN MAN Schedules First Live Show
MEAN MAN, the new band fronted by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, will celebrate the release of Chris's new album, "Shitting Bricks", with a special show on May 2 at at Le Ferrailleur in Nantes, France. MEAN MAN is: Chris Holmes: Lead Guitar, Vocals Thomas Cesario: Guitar Pascal Bei: Bass Ga...April 6, 2015
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ABBATH Puts IMMORTAL To Rest, Launches New Band
2015 will bear witness to the return of Abbath. IMMORTAL's frontman and founding member, whose real name is Olve Eikemo, has been writing and rehearsing fervently, with a deluge of new material ready to be recorded. Unable to come to an agreement in order move forward with the other members of the b...March 26, 2015
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'The Decline Of Western Civilization' Films To Receive Deluxe-Box-Set Release This June
The highly celebrated and long-awaited trilogy known as "The Decline Of Western Civilization" will receive a deluxe box set release on June 30 from Shout! Factory. The four-disc set will be available in both Blu-ray and DVD formats, and will contain Penelope Spheeris' "The Decline Of Western Civiliz...March 25, 2015