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Former SCORPIONS Guitarist ULI JON ROTH Reportedly Declared Bankrupt
Gareth Morgan of icWales has issued the following report: A rock star who spent a fortune to become a Lord of the Manor in Wales has been declared bankrupt. Uli Jon Roth, former lead guitarist with the SCORPIONS, is believed to owe tens of thousands of pounds. Roth, 54, paid £250,000 (approx. $450,0...October 26, 2005
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H.I.M. Enjoy Group Masturbation
ContactMusic.com is reporting that Finnish goth-metal band H.I.M. prefer to indulge in group masturbation sessions rather than succumb to the allure of groupies, because they are scared of bedding a transsexual by mistake. Frontman Ville Valo claims that joint viewing of pornographic channels on hot...October 25, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST, WHITESNAKE, DEF LEPPARD, MOTÖRHEAD In Talks To Play Bulgarian Festival
According to the Sofia News Agency, Bulgarian producers have invited a bunch of heavy metal/hard rock giants to stage gigs in the country next summer. MOTÖRHEAD, SOULFLY, JUDAS PRIEST, WHITESNAKE, DEF LEPPARD, FEAR FACTORY and MINISTRY are some of the bands that have so far shown interest, media say...October 25, 2005
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GOD FORBID's FURY OF THE FALL Tour Recap
GOD FORBID are currently in the midst of the highly-successful Decibel magazine-sponsored Fury of The Fall tour with MESHUGGAH, THE HAUNTED and MNEMIC, which is the group's first U.S. trek in support of their highly-acclaimed new conceptual opus "IV: Constitution of Treason". The album entered The B...October 24, 2005
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DROWNING POOL Drummer Offers Update On New Album
DROWNING POOL drummer Mike Luce has issued the following update on the band's current activities: "As you may or may not know, DROWNING POOL is hard at work here in Dallas putting together the 'demos' for the next record — THE RECORD! "In case you're not privy to the process of 'demo-ing'... please,...October 24, 2005
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SEVENDUST Cancel FREAKER'S BALL Appearance
SEVENDUST were reportedly forced to cancel their appearance at last night's (Oct. 22) annual "Freaker's Ball" in Kansas City, Missouri. According to one attendee, SEVENDUST called off the show "at the last minute due to 'technical difficuties.' Supposedly, they were having problems with their equipm...October 23, 2005
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HOUSE OF LORDS Frontman To Guest On Greek Radio: Webcast Available
HOUSE OF LORDS frontman James Christian will be interviewed by Greek radio station Rock Radio 104.7 this Monday, October 24 at 11:00 p.m. local time (10:00 p.m. Central European Time). Christian will discuss the band's upcoming appearance at the Greek edition of the U.K.'s premier hard/melodic rock...October 22, 2005
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H.I.M. Film 'Killing Loneliness' Video
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. shot a video for their next single off their "Dark Light" album, "Killing Loneliness", earlier in the week in the Los Angeles area. "Dark Light" has sold 85,000 copies in the United States in its first three weks of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The follow-up...October 20, 2005
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Former NIRVANA Bassist At Opening Of Seattle's HOTEL MAX
According to MJI Interactive, ex-NIRVANA bassist Krist Novoselic was on hand at the opening of Seattle's Hotel Max on Saturday (Oct. 15). The rocker cut the ribbon of the downtown facility, which displays works by local artists and photographers on the doors of its rooms. The hotel's fifth floor is...October 19, 2005
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BEHEMOTH Frontman Checks In From BLACKEST OF THE BLACK Tour
Polish black metallers BEHEMOTH are currently in the middle of their most prestigious U.S. tour with DANZIG, CHIMAIRA, HIMSA, MORTIIS and THE AGONY SCENE. The band have just hit the East Cost. Mainman Nergal checks in from the road with the following statement: "This tour has been great success for...October 19, 2005
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Win Chance To See Exclusive BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Set In Cleveland
"The Metal Show", as heard on Cleveland, Ohio's 92.3 FM Sundays from 10 p.m. until midnight EST, is looking for local fans interested in seeing an exclusive set with the BEAUTIFUL CREATURES on Monday, October 24 at 2:00 p.m. EST. at the Lava Room Recording Studio (owned by ex-WARRANT guitarist Billy...October 18, 2005
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FU MANCHU Launch New Orleans Benefit eBay Auction
FU MANCHU have posted the following message on their official web site: "In an effort to pay tribute to the great city and people of New Orleans that have hosted the band on many an occasion, FU MANCHU have put up special collectors' items for auction. All proceeds from this auction will be donated...October 18, 2005
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H.I.M. To Tour Germany With THE RASMUS, NEGATIVE
H.I.M. will be teaming up with THE RASMUS and NEGATIVE for a short German tour in February. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 09 – Essen, GER @ Grugahalle Feb. 10 - Böblingen, GER @ Sporthalle Feb. 11 - Mannheim, GER @ Mozartsaal Feb. 12 - Köln, GER @ Palladium Feb. 14 - Hannover, GER ...October 18, 2005
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NINE INCH NAILS To Play Both VOODOO Shows
Billboard.com is reporting that NINE INCH NAILS will play both nights of the Voodoo Music Experience, which will be held Oct. 29 in New Orleans and the following night in Memphis. SECRET MACHINES, CAKE, NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS, NEW YORK DOLLS, CARL COX, BETTER THAN EZRA, THE DECEMBERISTS and H.I....October 18, 2005
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ROB ROCK's VICE Reunion Was A 'Smashing Success'
VICE, the long-defunct '80s heavy metal band featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA),reunited for one show only on Saturday, October 8, 2005 in Somers, CT. The four original members, who played 300 dates a year performing original and cover songs, were joined at the...October 13, 2005