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August 11, 2021

BADASS AS EVER … Billy Idol drops new single “Bitter Taste” recalling Hollywood Motorcycle Accident

Blabbermouth — Billy Idol will issue a new EP, “The Roadside” — his first new release in nearly seven years — on September 17 via Dark Horse Records. Produced by Butch Walker (GREEN DAY, WEEZER) and featuring Idol‘s longtime lead guitarist and co-writer Steve Stevens, “The Roadside” was conceived, recorded, and mixed almost entirely under the shadow of the pandemic. The lead single “Bitter Taste”, premiering today, features some of Idol‘s most introspective and confessional[…]

August 1, 2021

ROADIE TO ROCK STAR … Robbie Crane tells Straight To Video podcast Vince Neil gave him $50,000.00 upon joining his solo band

Metal Sludge — Rock bassist Robbie Crane has recently spoke to the Straight To Video podcast at length about his music history. Crane who grew up in Hollywood ran in the same circles as members of Guns N’ Roses, Warrant and Red Hot Chili Peppers as a young teenager. “I was the kid outside the Rainbow with my skateboard” says Crane as he goes on to note seeing the likes of Nikki Sixx (Motley Crue)[…]

March 1, 2018

HORSING AROUND … Sebastian Bach converts backyard Lawn Mower Shed into Studio for next Album

HORSING AROUND Sebastian Bach converts backyard Lawn Mower Shed into Studio for next Album STUDIO CITY, California — Heavy Metal singer Sebastian Bach has turned down the loud music and says his next record will be “more uplifting and fun.” The former Skid Row screamer, who has boasted throughout his career for his love of heavy metal music says he is making some changes for his next recording. “I am looking for a new record label.”[…]

August 26, 2014

Viper Room 21st Anniversary All-Star jam feat: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens, Steve Vai and even includes a Sebastian Bach tantrum >Video

Viper Room 21st Anniversary All-Star jam feat: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens, Steve Vai and included a Sebastian Bach tantrum Joe Dolan PR — It happens here in Hollywood and like no other venue in town, the all-star birthday jams bring out plenty of surprises. The Viper is officially 21 and we were happy to share the evening with all the talent … including Steve Vai … what? Jeff Scott Soto …say what? Sebastian Bach having a[…]

June 21, 2014

Billy Idol to issue autobiographical memoir "Dancing With Myself" and new music release in the fall.

The punk rock veteran will release new material in October, around the same time as “Dancing With Myself,” his autobiographical memoir. Hollywood Reporter — Produced by Trevor Horn, the as-yet untitled album will be released around the same time as Dancing With Myself, Idol’s self-penned autobiographical memoir, which is set for publication on Oct. 7 through Simon & Schuster’s Touchstone imprint. The forthcoming release will be Idol’s first album since Happy Holidays in 2006, and his[…]

June 21, 2014

Billy Idol to issue autobiographical memoir “Dancing With Myself” and new music release in the fall.

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[…]