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April 16, 2014

KIX signs with Loud & Proud Records; first new album in the works in nearly 20 years, set for July 2014 release.

KIX signs with Loud & Proud Records; first new album in the works in nearly 20 years! April 16, 2014 — Look for KIX– Steve Whiteman (lead vocals), Jimmy Chalfant (drums, vocals), Ronnie Younkins (guitars), Brian Forsythe (guitars) and Mark Schenker (bass)—to release their first new album in almost two decades on July 22, thanks to their new partnership with Loud & Proud Records. What makes the project even more exciting and anticipated is[…]

April 15, 2014

Earl Skakel rocks his Inappropriate Earlcast with David Arquette and oddly was rocking a full Ultimate Warrior look days before the wrestling star dies.

Earl Skakel rocks his Inappropriate Earlcast with David Arquette and ironically was rocking a full Ultimate Warrior look just days before the wrestling star dies. Los Angeles — For anyone who loves comedy, metal and perversion – may we suggest Earl Skakel and his Inappropriate Earlcast. Earl is not only a metal head, he’s also a fan of sluts, rock royalty (like Ratt, yes Ratt, Earl loves Ratt) and all things Hollywood.[…]

April 14, 2014

The LONDON QUIREBOYS feat: original & founding members Spike & Guy Griffin set to tour the US for part of their 30th Anniversary World Tour.

The LONDON QUIREBOYS feat: original & founding members Spike & Guy Griffin set to tour the North America for first time in years! 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[…]

April 13, 2014

Night Ranger set to release "High Road" in June via Frontiers Records

Night Ranger set to release “High Road” in June via Frontiers Records Iconic arena-rockers Night Ranger are set to release their new studio album, High Road, on June 6 in Europe and June 10 in North America via label home Frontiers Records. Produced by the band itself, High Road will be available in two formats – a standard CD version and a deluxe version which includes two bonus tracks and a DVD[…]

April 11, 2014

Stevie Rachelle of TUFF invades Europe fronting Shameless for April tour of Germany, Italy, Switzerland & Czech Republic.

Stevie Rachelle of TUFF invades Europe with German band SHAMELESS for April tour! Europe — Guess who? yeah me! I guess since I own this site I better plug myself a bit. Come see me singing for SHAMELESS this month in Germany, Italy, Switzerland & Czech Republic. We’ll be playing all the cool songs that I sang on the six SHAMELESS studio records and of course the TUFF hits. I encourage all to come[…]

April 9, 2014

FATAL SMILE – "White Trash Heroes" – Cover Artwork & Track Listing revealed as they kick off European tour with SHAMELESS.

FATAL SMILE – “White Trash Heroes” – Cover Artwork & Track Listing revealed Stockholm, Sweden-based kick ass hard rockers FATAL SMILE will release their fifth studio album “WHITE TRASH HEROES” on April 25 via FS Records/GMR Music Group. The album is produced by MR.Y, engineered/recorded by Philty and mixed by the two of them together. The song “Hip MF” features a guest appearance by the guitarist Douglas Blair of W.A.S.P. and additional backing vocals on[…]

April 9, 2014

Slash, "I don't judge Duff. He's cool. He just has a way more amicable, neutral relationship with Axl (Rose) than I do."

Slash on Duff: “He just has a way more amicable, neutral relationship with Axl (Rose) than I do.” Slash says that he is not concerned about Duff McKagan‘s reunion with Axl Rose and says that he will never get a similar call to play with the GUNS N’ ROSES frontman. McKagan played the first of five shows with his former band this past Sunday night (April 6) at Estadio Ferrocarril Oeste in[…]

March 26, 2014

"I'm down for life. And since I've never been able to kill myself, that's forever!" Oderus Urungus of GWAR

“GWAR is the greatest band ever! I’m down for life. And since I’ve never been able to kill myself, that’s forever!” Oderus Urungus RIP — Some of the last words spoken by Dave Brockie (pka Oderus Urungus) lead singer of GWAR seem a little haunting. Check out the recent interview with Brockie at the Soundwave Festival in Australia. It was shot in late February only weeks before the singer’s untimely death.[…]

March 21, 2014

Sebastian Bach reacts to Rachel Bolan's recent comments and says: "I guess my band (Skid Row) is allergic to cash. They're happy not being big….playing a bowling alley."

Sebastian Bach reacts to Rachel Bolan’s recent comments and says: “I guess my band (Skid Row) is allergic to cash. They’re happy playing a bowling alley.” Yahoo — When Sebastian Bach opens his mouth, one of two things happens: Either a flood of high-pitched melodies pour out to accompany one of his uncompromisingly multifaceted metal tunes; or he says something that inevitably makes someone angry. “I can’t help it,” the 45-year-old solo artist[…]

March 21, 2014

Some of rocks biggest names join together in an auction to benefit famed music producer George Tutko cancer fund.

George Tutko and his daughters Some of rocks biggest names join together in an auction to benefit famed music producer George Tutko who has recently been diagnosed with cancer OWN A PIECE OF ROCK N ROLL HISTORY! Some of rocks biggest names have joined together in an auction to benefit famed music producer George Tutko (Ozzy, Kiss, Lita Ford,Pat Benetar, Journey, Rod Stewart ) who has recently been diagnosed with cancer. This is[…]