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June 3, 2014

London Quireboys 30th Anniversary Tour 2014 – North American tour leg announced.

London Quireboys 30th Anniversary Tour 2014 – North American tour leg announced. The LONDON QUIREBOYS – Featuring original founding members Spike (Vox) and Guy Griffin (Guitar)will be returning the U.S. for the first time in years as part of their 30th Anniversary world tour, performing all their classics including: “HEY YOU”, “7 O’CLOCK” , “TRAMPS AND THIEVES”, THIS IS ROCK & ROLL” and more….. With a sound that harks back to the 70’s heyday of[…]

June 3, 2014

Scorpions drummer James Kottak issues statement on his recent arrest and jail stint in Dubai.

Scorpions drummer James Kottak issues statement on his recent arrest and jail stint in Dubai. Statement from James Kottak: After years of drinking alcohol, on April 3rd, 2014 my addiction finally caught up with me during a 5-hour flight from Ekaterinburg, Russia to Bahrain via Dubai, during which I consumed 5 or 6 glasses of wine. While at the airport in Dubai I approached an airline representative to check on status of my flight.[…]

June 1, 2014

Steve Perry makes yet another appearance, this time live on stage in D.C. and sings Journey classics for stunned fans.

Steve Perry makes another appearance, this time live on stage in D.C. and sings some Journey classics. YouTube — The last few days have yielded some firsts for Steve Perry and the legions of Journey fans around the globe. The singer had not sung in public in nearly 2 decades. And the fans have wondered, will he ever return to the stage. Well as long as it has been, the wait is over,[…]

May 31, 2014

Pete Evick issues statement on Bret Michaels health issues: "I was there through the brain hemorrhage and watched him re-learn to walk and talk."

Bret Michaels still not out of the woods, band forced to cancel/postpone Albany New York show. Update From Pete Evick On Bret’s Condition & Today’s Show In Albany, NY – Team Bret Facebook — I’m sorry to announce that Bret will not be performing in Albany, NY today. As I’ve stated before I have stood with Bret for over 9 years and have been around the world with him. I was there[…]

May 26, 2014

Killer Dwarfs frontman Russ Dwarf airlifted and hospitalized after the band was involved in a multi-car freeway pileup while on tour.

Killer Dwarfs frontman Russ Dwarf airlifted after band was involved in a 5 car pileup returning from Rocklahoma Facebook – Canadian rock band Killer Dwarfs were involved in a multi-car pileup in Memorial Day traffic today in Indiana. The band was returning home from the weekend appearance at the annual Rocklahoma music festival in Prior Oklahoma. It’s noted that the bands frontman Russ Dwarf has been airlifted from the scene to a nearby[…]

May 24, 2014

Enuff Z'nuff loses 2 members in a month. Randi Scott issues statement; "With a grateful heart, I am leaving Enuff Z'nuff."

Enuff Z’nuff loses 2 members in a month. Randi Scott issues statement; “With a grateful heart, I am leaving Enuff Z’nuff.” Facebook — Enuff Z’nuff has just lost their drummer Randi Scott. And word on the street is that guitarist Tory Stoffregen left in recent weeks as well. According to wikipedia, it is noted that the guitarist’s tenure was 2008-2014 and he’s listed as a former member. Scott has been playing drums[…]

May 18, 2014

Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley hospitalized for kidney and liver failure.

Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley hospitalized for kidney and liver failure AP — Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley has been hospitalized for the past month due to kidney and liver failure via excessive alcohol consumption. In an official update from Whibley himself, he confidently stated that he has realized that he “can’t drink anymore.” Check out the vocalist’s full statement below. ————————————————— Here are some (rather shocking) images Whibley released with the update[…]

May 17, 2014

Tim Lambesis world exclusive interview: The As I Lay Dying singer breaks his year-long silence

Tim Lambesis world exclusive interview: The As I Lay Dyingsinger breaks his year-long silence By: Ryan J. Downey Tim Lambesis speaks about his case for the first (and possibly last) time anywhere, in a series of interviews with AP’s West Coast Editor Ryan J. Downey conducted in the final weeks and days leading up to today’s sentencing of six years imprisonment. “Shock” doesn’t even begin to describe the collective feeling of confusion and bewilderment that reverberated throughout[…]

May 17, 2014

As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Attempting to Kill Wife.

As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Attempting to Kill Wife By Jay Tilles with reporting by Eva Knott Tim Lambesis, singer for San Diego metal band As I Lay Dying, was sentenced today (May 16) to six years in prison in a San Diego Superior Courtroom for attempting to hire a hit man to kill his wife. Judge Carlos Armour handed down the sentencing. Last February,[…]

May 14, 2014

Metal Warriors THOR Return To Hollywood For An Exclusive Show, Celebrate The Deluxe Re-Issue Of ONLY THE STRONG!

Metal Warriors THOR Return To Hollywood For An Exclusive Show, Celebrate The Deluxe Re-Issue Of ONLY THE STRONG! Los Angeles, CA – Muscle-bound superheroes THOR are set to fly to heavy metal’s very own Valhalla, Hollywood CA, Saturday, May 24th, for an explosive performance at the Loaded club on Hollywood Blvd. This Vancouver outfit originated in the early ‘70s with body building champion and former Mr. USA Jon Mikl Thor, and quickly gained a devout[…]