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Ex-ICED EARTH Drummer RICHARD CHRISTY Tries To Get Job On 'The Howard Stern Show'

Renowned heavy metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) is trying out for Stuttering John's job on "The Howard Stern" radio show all this week. Richard, who is the final contestant, was on the show Monday (June 21) for his first daily tryout and was, by all a...
June 21, 2004
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MARKY RAMONE Explains Decision To Go Public With JOHNNY RAMONE's Cancer Battle

RAMONES drummer Marky Ramone has issued a statement in response to newly published reports that RAMONES guitarist Johnny Ramone is expected to recover from an infection related to prostate cancer. Explaining his decision to go public with Johnny's cancer battle in an interview with Rolling Stone mag...
June 18, 2004
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Former LIEGE LORD Guitarist Records Tracks With Producer BOB EZRIN

Former LIEGE LORD guitarist Paul Nelson recently laid down "killer" tracks for famed producer Bob Ezrin (JANE'S ADDICTION, KISS, PINK FLOYD) for one of his new pet projects, according to Nelson's newsletter. In other news, Paul was recently invited to Oslo, Norway to arrange and produce a five-song...
June 18, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist: AXL ROSE In Producer's Chair For 'Chinese Democracy'

After having worked with a long list of producers — including Roy Thomas Baker, Bob Ezrin, Sean Beavan and Moby — GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose has taken over production duties for the group's long-awaited album, "Chinese Democracy", GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson has told MTV.com. The reason...
June 10, 2004
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VYNDIKATOR Part Ways With Singer, Seek Replacement

After four years of existence, VYNDYKATOR and Bob Mitchell (current ATTACKER and former SLEEPY HOLLOW and ALCHEMY X vocalist) have amicably parted ways. "Personal and private commitments as well as musical direction have led to this decision," the band write in a statement. "We thank Bob for all he...
June 9, 2004
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IN FLAMES/HAMMERFALL Producer 'Not A Fan' Of 'St. Anger' Production

DREAM EVIL guitarist Fredrik Nordström, who has produced albums from such acclaimed metal artists as IN FLAMES, HAMMERFALL, DIMMU BORGIR and THE HAUNTED, has spoken out about his dislike for the production on the latest METALLICA album, "St. Anger". Asked in an interview with "The Classic Metal Show...
June 8, 2004
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AEROSMITH: 'Honkin' on Bobo' Certified Gold

AEROSMITH's "Honkin' On Bobo" has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of more than 500,000 copies in the U.S. "Honkin' on Bobo", released in March through Columbia, features classic blues songs by MUDDY WATERS, FISHER/HOPKINS, BLIND WILLIE MCTELL...
June 8, 2004
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BOB GELDOF: No Plans For 'Live Aid II'

Reuters is reporting that Irish rock star Bob Geldof has denied he has teamed up with U2 singer Bono for a repeat of the 1985 Live Aid concerts to raise money to help ease third world debt. The Sun newspaper had earlier run a front page story saying Prime Minister Tony Blair was backing "Live ...
May 31, 2004
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BOB DAISLEY: OZZY Punched RANDY When He Found Out RHOADS Wanted To Leave

Former OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Bob Daisley spoke to Live4Metal last week about the lawsuit he and drummer Lee Kerslake filed against Ozzy claiming Osbourne, his wife and manager Sharon and Sony Music and Epic Records cheated them out of royalties for their work on the "Blizzard of Oz" and "Diary of a...
May 30, 2004
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METALLICA: The World's Smelliest Band?

METALLICA have been awarded the dubious title of the world's smelliest band by Swedish showbiz expert Mikael Jagerbrand. The Swedish tabloid writer ranked the top ten smelly stars for the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, basing it on interviews in the press where other celebrities talked about their c...
May 21, 2004
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TRENT REZNOR Slams LED ZEPPELIN Over Use Of Music In Car Commercials

NINE INCH NAILS mastermind Trent Reznor has accused BOB DYLAN and LED ZEPPELIN of selling out their principles by allowing their music to be used in TV commercials. Asked by a fan via the NIN.com web site how he feels about legendary artists such as BOB DYLAN and LED ZEPPELIN selling their songs for...
May 20, 2004
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Did METALLICA Use Strong-Arm Tactics To Land At WARNER BROS.?

Hits Daily Double reports: "Amid ongoing Atlantic-Elektra roster cuts, money-minting rockers METALLICA choose to leave, causing a stir by opting out of the new WMG East Coast order and heading for Tom Whalley's Warner Bros. How did they pull it off? Buzzers buzzing that the band’s tactics involved t...
May 19, 2004
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Unsigned Trio ZO2 To Tour U.S. With KISS And POISON

According to a posting on their web site, Brooklyn-based trio ZO2 have secured the prestigious opening slot for this summer's KISS/POISON tour. "This would be an outstanding achievement for any band but the truly remarkable fact is that ZO2 is as yet unsigned," the group write. "The thrill of a rela...
May 18, 2004
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DREAM THEATER's RUDESS, YES' WAKEMAN To Perform Together

DREAM THEATER's Jordan Rudess and YES legend Rick Wakeman will be performing together tonight, May 18h at the Moog Fest. The event will be held at B.B. King's in New York City. As previously reported, Jordan Rudess and Richard Lainhart, synthesist extraordinaire, will be performing live online on Su...
May 18, 2004
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Former MSG Singer ROBIN MCAULEY Announces New Solo Date

Former MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) singer Robin McAuley will perform at at Paladino's in Tarzana, California on Friday, July 16. Robin is expected to play songs from MSG, GRAND PRIX, UFO and his solo career. Click here to see photos from McAuley's last appearance at Paladino's. As previously report...
May 18, 2004