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AC/DC Road Movie: Casting Has Begun
The Herald Sun reports that casting has begun for the AC/DC road movie "Thunderstruck". The most prominent actor to be cast is Stephen Curry ("The Castle"). Newcomer Jason Gann, star of the short film "Wilfred", has also won a part. The film is about five friends who make a pact during AC/DC's Austr...February 6, 2003
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SEPTIC FLESH Part Ways With Drummer, Keyboardist
Greece's SEPTIC FLESH have parted ways with drummer Akis and keyboardist George Z and have replaced them with CASUS BELI members Fotis and Bob Katsionis, respectively. In addition, the group have recruited a touring guitarist in the shape of ENSEMBLE axeman Alex Haritakis. Upcoming SEPTIC FLESH tour...February 4, 2003
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COURTNEY LOVE Arrested At London Airport
Former HOLE singer Courtney Love was arrested today (Feb. 4) at Heathrow Airport in London after being "verbally abusive" to cabin crew. She was held as she landed on a transatlantic flight from Los Angeles, Virgin Atlantic said. She had been travelling in Virgin's Upper Class cabin when she alleged...February 4, 2003
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THE QUILL Commence Work On Fourth CD
Sweden's THE QUILL have commenced the recording sessions for their fourth full-length album at Slaughterhouse Studio in Halmstad, Sweden for a tentative late spring/early summer release through SPV/Steamhammer Records. Among the tracks set to be included on the as-yet-untitled effort are the followi...January 31, 2003
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PAIN OF SALVATION, FREAK KITCHEN Confirmed For Holland's HEADWAY Festival
PAIN OF SALVATION, FREAK KITCHEN, ZERO HOUR and PROTOTYPE are among the artists confirmed for this year's Headway Festival, set to be held April 4-5 at P60 in Amstelveen, Holland. The complete list of acts currently scheduled to make an appearance at the event is as follows: PAIN OF SALVATION FREAK...January 31, 2003
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WINTERS BANE Hard At Work On New Album
Akron, Ohio-based WINTERS BANE — best known as the former home of current JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens — are currently writing material for their next album, due later in the year. The follow-up to 1997's "Girth" — which will mark the recording debut with the group of new vocalist Alexan...January 27, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN Confirmed For Germany's ROCK AM RING, ROCK IN PARK Festivals
IRON MAIDEN are the latest act to have been confirmed for this year's Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park festivals, scheduled to take place Jun. 6-8, 2003 in Nürburgring and Nürnberg, Germany. Also set to appear at the event are METALLICA, MARILYN MANSON, LINKIN PARK, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, and DISTURB...January 27, 2003
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SKINLESS Joined By ORIGIN Drummer
New York-based death metallers SKINLESS have tapped ORIGIN drummer John Longstreth to join the group during the recording sessions for their forthcoming CD and the subsequent touring activities in support of the album. "John and SKINLESS have been good friends and we've always had the greatest respe...January 24, 2003
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Ex-AC/DC Bassist Goes Public About HALL OF FAME Snub
Former AC/DC bass player Mark Evans, who appeared on such classic albums as "High Voltage", "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap", and "Let There Be Rock", has issued a press release through his representatives urging industry and media contacts to lobby the U.S. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to have his ind...January 22, 2003
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METALLICA Sue METALLICA!!
The following article appeared in today's edition of The Edmonton Sun: Against its record label, MP3 swappers and even a French perfume company, the monster metal band METALLICA has been involved in many controversial legal battles. Now its sights are aimed at the Edmonton punk band called ... METAL...January 15, 2003
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THE WHO Guitarist Arrested!
THE WHO guitarist Pete Townshend has been arrested on suspicion of possession of child pornography, according to Scotland Yard. He has not yet been charged with a crime. The arrest comes after Pete, in a newspaper interview, invited police to come to his home and examine his computer, saying there w...January 13, 2003
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THE WHO's ROGER DALTREY: 'PETE Is Innocent'
THE WHO singer Roger Daltrey yesterday broke his silence on the claims of paedophilia against his guitarist bandmate Pete Townshend and said: "I believe Pete is innocent." Daltrey, 58, said Townshend had spoken to him about campaigning against paedophile material two years ago. He told The Sun: "Pet...January 13, 2003
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BLACK CROWES Guitarist Resurfaces In HOOKAH BROWN
HOOKAH BROWN, the new band launched by BLACK CROWES guitarist Rich Robinson, will kick off an eight-date tour on Jan. 21 in Baltimore, according to Rolling Stone. In addition to Robinson on guitar and vocals, HOOKAH BROWN features drummer Bill Dobrow, and a pair of British musicians, bassist Fionn O...January 10, 2003
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VINCE NEIL On 'The Surreal Life': 'I'd Never Do It Again'
Entertainment Weekly asked MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil why he agreed to do "The Surreal Life", which airs tonight on the WB. "I was a bit curious," he said. "It's kind of one of those once-in-a-lifetime things, you know. I'd never do it again." The reality series, which follows seven bigger-than...January 9, 2003
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MALEVOLENT CREATION: More U.S. Dates Announced
Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION have announced additional dates for their upcoming North American tour. The updated itinerary is as follows: Jan. 29 - Marquee Theater - Jacksonville, FL Jan. 30 - BackBooth - Orlando, FL Jan. 31 - Liar's Club - Tampa, FL Feb. 01 - Beta Bar - Tallahassee,...January 5, 2003
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