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SLASH Is A Smash Playing National Anthems At TORONTO BLUE JAYS Home Opener
Shi Davidi of The Canadian Press has issued the following report: Slash was doing a show with his band VELVET REVOLVER in Toronto recently when he decided to play a couple of bars from "O Canada". "The whole place went nuts," the rock guitarist recalled Friday. "I was like 'OK settle down, just wait...April 8, 2005
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SAVAGE CIRCUS: Former BLIND GUARDIAN Drummer Joins Forces With PERSUADER Members
Former BLIND GUARDIAN drummer Thomen Stauch has teamed up with PERSUADER members Jens Karlsson (vocals, guitar) and Emil Norberg (lead guitar) in a new project called SAVAGE CIRCUS. This collaboration is not to be confused with Stauch's as-yet-unnamed band with SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid,...April 7, 2005
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ADLER'S APPETITE Guitarist Talks About Singer JIZZY PEARL's Departure
ADLER'S APPETITE guitarist Keri Kelli (VINCE NEIL, ex-SLASH'S SNAKEPIT) recently spoke to StevenAdler.net about singer Jizzy Pearl's departure from the group and QUIET RIOT frontman Kevin DuBrow's allegations that Steven Adler is involved in illegal activities while on tour, among other topics. A co...April 7, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform 'Dirty Little Thing' On 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno'
VELVET REVOLVER will perform their new single, "Dirty Little Thing", from their platinum-selling debut, "Contraband", on Thursday (April 7) on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". In other news, VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan told the North County Times about a recent interview when a journalist...April 7, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer 'Not Affected' By Jump To Arenas
Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum said there's been little adjustment needed in making the jump from clubs and theatres to arena-sized venues on the band's current Electric Wonderland tour. "The stage is a little bigger, but it feels pretty much the same to me," he sa...April 6, 2005
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ILL NINO: 'New Songs Are A Shitload Heavier Than Anything We've Ever Done'
ILL NINO have issued the following update on the recording sessions for their new album: "Well, where do we begin? Drums are all recorded, electric guitars are done, and we're in the middle of recording the bass, percussion, acoustic guitars, and samples. "We know people are gonna trip when they hea...April 5, 2005
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DIECAST Track Featured In A National Volkswagen Commercial Spot
The new DIECAST track "Rise and Oppose" is currently featured in a national Volkswagen commercial. To view the commercial, click here. The group recently shot a video for the track with acclaimed director Kevin Leonard (HIMSA, TERROR, WALLS OF JERICHO); look for it to make its Fuse and MTV2 debut la...April 4, 2005
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MATT SORUM Says VELVET REVOLVER Didn't Want To Release 'Dirty Little Thing' As Single
Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER has a dirty little secret about its latest single, "Dirty Little Thing": the group members didn't want to release it as a single. In fact, the song's video, which depicts a train flying through the world and picking up people, was conceived for "Sucker...April 4, 2005
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Concert Being Staged To Raise Funds For PHIL LYNOTT Statue
Eddie McIlwaine of The Belfast Telegraph has issued the following report: A concert to raise funds to put up a statue in Dublin to the late guitar legend Phil Lynott of THIN LIZZY is to be staged in the Spring and Airbrake Club at Ormeau Avenue, Belfast — at the special request of ...April 2, 2005
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AC/DC Singer BRIAN JOHNSON Is Proud They Haven't Changed
Launch Radio Networks reports: If you watch the new AC/DC DVD "Family Jewels", you'll see a mix of live performances, TV show appearances, and video clips from throughout the band's history. Frontman Brian Johnson told Launch that when he watched the DVD, he was fascinated by the group's appearance,...March 31, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS Singer Talks About New Album: Audio Available
Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS have posted a four-minute audio file of the group's lead singer, Michael Monroe, talking about the songs on their new album, "Another Hostile Takeover". Download the MP3 file at this location (3 MB). Released today in Finland, "Another Hostile Takeover" is the group's fir...March 30, 2005
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QUIET RIOT Frontman: 'STEVEN ADLER Is Brain-Dead'
QUIET RIOT frontman Kevin DuBrow recently spoke to Maximum Metal about the new QR lineup, reasons for their prior breakup, the new live CD, Randy Rhoads material, "Bad Boys of Metal" tour, the Blackie Lawless/Frankie Banali issue and reality shows. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the...March 30, 2005
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POPULATION 1: European Appearances Announced
POPULATION 1, the new band featuring former EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, will be appearing in several cities throughout Europe and Asia as Washburn signature artist Bettencourt promotes the new N5 and N6 series guitars. POPULATION 1 will perform several songs, followed by a Q&A with the a...March 30, 2005
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ONI LOGAN: New Album Details Revealed
According to an update from the Oni Logan Fan Club, singer Oni Logan's (ex-LYNCH MOB) new album, "Stranger in a Foreign Land", will be "pre-released until the end of April." All eleven songs (total time: 46:15 minutes) were written and arranged by Oni. The band lineup for this production is: * Oni L...March 29, 2005
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HIRAX Singer Says There Was A Lot More Talent In The Old-School Metal
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary HIRAX vocalist Katon W. De Pena. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: You've obviously experience a lot of line-up changes over the years. Has there been one common factor behind these changes? Katon: "Basically, it's b...March 29, 2005
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