Search results for 'alice cooper'
News
KISS Drummer ERIC SINGER Talks About The Music Business
Modern Drummer magazine recently had a "Artist Update" on KISS/ALICE COOPER drummer Eric Singer, in which Eric talks about the "business" part of show business. Eric openly discusses the money aspect of being a professional musician, and how he maintains his reputations as a well-respected and in-de...February 1, 2006
News
AEROSMITH Frontman Talks About Being A Grandad At 57
Tony Hicks of the Contra Costa Times recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: So you're a grandpa now. How's that feel? Steven: "Can you believe that? It's amazing. I'm 57 years old and in two years I'll be able to say I'm ...February 1, 2006
News
ROB ZOMBIE To Direct 'Foxy, Foxy' Video Next Month
ROB ZOMBIE will direct the video for his new single, "Foxy, Foxy", in Los Angeles in mid-February. Zombie will re-team with "The Devil's Rejects" cinematographer Phil Parmet. Parmet has also worked on LED ZEPPELIN's "The Song Remains the Same" and FRANK ZAPPA's "Baby Snakes". "Foxy, Foxy" — which w...January 30, 2006
News
EVERGREY, FACE DOWN, HELLFUELED Confirmed For Sweden's ARVIKA FESTIVAL
EVERGREY, FACE DOWN and HELLFUELED are among the confirmed bands for the Arvika Festival 2006, set to take place June 13-15 in Arvika, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE IN VIDEOLAND BURST CLIENT COLONY 5 COVENANT EVERGREY FACE DOWN FRANZ FERDINAND F...January 30, 2006
News
Report: Wichita's Rock And Metal Scene Is Thriving
Jillian Cohan of The Wichita Eagle has issued the following report: As the sun set outside the Cotillion Ballroom, Steven Gisich stamped his feet to stay warm, a prairie wind pushing back his long hair and sending the chill through his IRON MAIDEN T-shirt. He's the biggest metal fan among them, Gisi...January 29, 2006
News
ALICE COOPER, GILBY CLARKE To Take Part In California Benefit Concert
According to The Los Angeles Times, Alice Cooper and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke are among the musicians that will take part in a Feb. 1 concert at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in Cerritoes, California to benefit Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Organized by former EA...January 25, 2006
News
ZAKK WYLDE: More HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK Induction Photos Posted Online
A number of new photos of Zakk Wylde's induction into Hollywood's RockWalk have been posted online. Check them out: Abaca Photoshot Intertopics Film Magic Celebrity Photo Rex Features Getty Images Wire Image Shooting Star Daily ...January 24, 2006
News
MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY: 'Damage Case' Anthology Due Next Month
Sanctuary Records has set a February 6 release date for "Damage Case: The Lemmy Anthology", a unique career overview of the MOTÖRHEAD mainman Ian Fraser Kilmister — otherwise known as Lemmy. The two-CD compilation pulls together a wild and oft-unlikely range of tracks from right across his recording...January 23, 2006
News
SLAYER, SLIPKNOT, PANTERA, FEAR FACTORY Members At NAMM: Photos Available
Around 70 photos taken at this weekend's NAMM convention (National Association of Music Merchants) at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California have been posted online at DirtJunior.com: Galery#1, Gallery#2. Included in the batch are pictures of the following metal musicians: Vinnie Paul...January 23, 2006
Review
Amped
This band frustrates me. They've got the tools, but consistency is often a problem. While "Amped" has its moments, there is never enough going for it to make it a well rounded, quality album of traditional heavy metal. One can always find some satisfactory Jack Frost riff heft here and there, but wi...January 23, 2006
News
ALICE IN CHAINS Tap COMES WITH THE FALL's WILLIAM DUVALL For HEART Tribute Gig
COMES WITH THE FALL vocalist/guitarist and member of Jerry Cantrell's (ALICE IN CHAINS) touring band William DuVall has been tapped to sing lead vocals with the reunited ALICE IN CHAINS at the taping of an episode of VH1 Classic's "Decades Rock Live!", a tribute to HEART that will take place March 1...January 19, 2006
News
Heavy Metal Documentary 'A Headbanger's Journey' To Hit Theaters Next Month
Seville Pictures has announced that "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey", directed by Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen and Jessica Joy Wise, will be released on February 24 across Canada. The documentary follows Sam Dunn, a professional anthropologist, long-time heavy metal fan and practitioner through his own ba...January 18, 2006
News
DEEP PURPLE, ALICE COOPER Confirmed For U.K.'s MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival
According to Metal Hammer magazine, DEEP PURPLE and ALICE COOPER have been confirmed for the Monsters of Rock festival, set to take place June 3 at Milton Keynes Bowl. Tickets, priced £38.50, are on sale from January 20 from all usual agents, and via credit card on 0870 400 0688. A dedicated coach s...January 18, 2006
News
SILENT FORCE Guitarist Becomes First-Time Father
SILENT FORCE guitarist Alex Beyrodt and his wife have announced the birth of their first child. Melody Mimi Beyrodt was born on Sunday, January 15 at 6:49 p.m. She weighed in at 3.5 kg and is 52 cm tall. SILENT FORCE, which also features in its ranks ex-ROYAL HUNT singer D.C. Cooper, are currently r...January 18, 2006
News
ZAKK WYLDE Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK: Photos Available
Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy (MOTÖRHEAD),Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS),Rob Zombie and Carmine Appice were among the rock celebrities who were present on Tuesday, January 17, when OZZY OSBOURNE and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde was inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk. The event, which was free...January 17, 2006
Prev 