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June 24, 2018

GUITAR MUSCLE … Kane Roberts talks about his next (new) solo release with Music Mania Podcast

GUITAR MUSCLE Kane Roberts talks about his next (new) solo release with Music Mania Podcast Music Mania Podcast — Former Alice Cooper guitarist Kane Roberts discusses his upcoming solo album which will be released on Frontiers records. Kane also talks about his time as musical director of the Alice Cooper Band and the albums “Constrictor” and “Raise your Fist and Yell.” Listen below. Kane Roberts @ WebSite – Facebook – Twitter – Instagram[…]

June 22, 2018

RIP … Pantera founder and Hell Yeah drummer Vinnie Paul dead at 54

RIP Pantera founder and Hell Yeah drummer Vinnie Paul dead at 54 Billboard — Drummer Vinnie Paul, co-founder of metal band Pantera, has died. Currently a member of Hellyeah, Paul was 54. His representative confirmed the legendary drummer’s death to Billboard, but added that no further details are available at this time. Along with his brother, Dimebag Darrell, Paul (born Vincent Paul Abbott) formed Pantera in 1981. The group found mainstream success with second[…]

June 22, 2018

GREAT HATE … Ex-Great White singer Jack Russell throws shade at Jizzy Pearl of Love/Hate

GREAT HATE Ex-Great White singer Jack Russell throws shade at Jizzy Pearl of Love/Hate Blabbermouth — Former GREAT WHITE and current JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell has parted ways with Frontiers Music Srl and has inked a new deal with Cleopatra Records. Russell confirmed his split with the Italian rock label during a March 31 interview with Eric Blair of “The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show” at the Rock Against MS benefit concert and award show in Los Angeles. Asked how his deal with Frontiers is different from some of the deals he had[…]

June 20, 2018

TWEET AT THE DEVIL … Tommy Lee tweets he spent $130k for sons rehab and $40k on his 21st birthday

TWEET AT THE DEVIL Tommy Lee tweets he spent $130k for sons rehab and $40k on his 21st birthday TWITTER — In the on-going battle between Tommy Lee and his son Brandon Lee, the Motley Crue drummer took another swipe at his eldest child. After a much publicized Father’s Day social media fight, Papa Lee has unloaded another choice post taking shots at his son. Tommy Lee tweets: “Rehab for son: $130,000 Party for son’s 21st[…]

June 19, 2018

PUSSY-A-GO-GO … Faster Pussycat launches summer tour at Whisky with Permacrush

PUSSY-A-GO-GO Faster Pussycat launches summer tour at Whisky with Permacrush HOLLYWOOD, Calif., USA — For a band with the word “faster” in its name, Faster Pussycat is in it for the long haul. The iconic glam act is touring extensively once again throughout the summer, and the fivesome got back into the swing of things Friday, June 15 with a launch-off concert at The Whisky before a capacity crowd. “We look forward to playing[…]

June 19, 2018

BACK IN BLOND … L.A. Guns bring back former member Adam Hamilton to play guitar

BACK IN BLOND L.A. Guns bring back former member Adam Hamilton to play guitar LOS ANGELES, California — Just as quick as they have lost a member, L.A. Guns have a new one. L.A. Guns are welcoming back former bassist Adam Hamilton. This according to Tracii Guns who posted a pic of Hamilton on his instagram and the words; “He’s back” Hamilton will now play rythym guitar for the recently departed Johnny Monaco. Hamilton[…]

June 19, 2018

GUITARIST WANTED … L.A. Guns and Johnny Monaco are no longer an item, word is Monaco bailed

GUITARIST WANTED L.A. Guns and Johnny Monaco are no longer an item, word is Monaco bailed As The World Turns — Just when you thought you knew who was in L.A. Guns they throw you a curve ball. Or was the curve ball thrown at them? In news spreading like an STD on a 80’s rock band’s tour bus, the word is Johnny Monaco has left L.A. Guns. Several industry sources have made the[…]

June 18, 2018

KETTLE BLACK … Tommy Lee calls sons and ex-wife Pamela Anderson “A??holes” on Father’s Day instagram

KETTLE BLACK Tommy Lee calls sons and ex-wife Pamela Anderson “A??holes” on Father’s Day instagram Daily Mail UK — Tommy Lee and his eldest son Brandon have engaged in another public spat – this time on Instagram. The Motley Crue drummer, 55, posted two throwback photos in honor of Father’s Day with an extensive caption in which he praised his own father before calling his two sons and wife Pamela Anderson ‘a**holes’. Brandon hit back with[…]

June 15, 2018

CAP’N NEEDS REST … Jack Russell’s Great White cancels weekend California shows

CAP’N JACK NEEDS REST Jack Russell’s Great White cancels weekend California shows Southern California — In a brand new social media post Tony Cardenas-Montana has annonced that Jack Russell’s Great White shows for the weekend are both cancelled. Montana a long-time past member of Great White, and current member of Jack Russell’s Great White took to Facebook to make the announcement. The band was scheduled to play shows in Southern California at “The Coach[…]

June 14, 2018

IT’S NOT LOVE … George Lynch says he was asked to join Ratt, but declined

IT’S NOT LOVE George Lynch says he was asked to join Ratt, but declined Eddie Trunk — George Lynch was on Eddie Trunk’s Sirius/XM radio show this week and had lots to say. Lynch talks about countless projects he’s involved in from music to movies. The original Dokken guitarist talks about his band Lynch Mob, Ultra Phonics with Corey Glover and a Native American film project called Shadow Nation. One subject that Trunk brings up is Ratt, to[…]