Former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade says that Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose is "nothing like the character" that he is made out to be in the press, after working with him.
Rose was recruited by AC/DC to fill in for frontman Brian Johnson on the final dates of the Rock Or Bust Tour in 2016 after Johnson was warned by doctors that he faced possible hearing loss if he continued the trek. (continue)
Former Mr. Bungle saxophonist Theo Lengyel was arrested on Tuesday, January 2nd, in connection of the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Alice "Alyx" Kamakaokalani Herrmann, according to the Capitola Police Department.
The agency shared the following announcement via social media, The Capitola Police Department, in collaboration with the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office, El Cerrito Police Department, and the Department of Justice, has successfully apprehended Thoebald "Theo" Lengyel (54 years old) in connection with the homicide of his girlfriend, Alice "Aly" Kamakaokalani Herrmann (61 years old), a Capitola resident. (continue)
Putting truth to the viral rumors, Joe Bonsall, tenor singer for fifty years for The Oak Ridge Boys, has officially announced his plans to retire from touring. During a Saturday, December 30th concert in Greenville, Mississippi, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban introduced Ben James (Doyle Lawson, Dailey & Vincent) to an enthusiastic audience at Harlow's Casino Resort.
Bonsall shares this message with his legion of Oak Ridge Boys Fans: "Many of you know I have been battling a slow onset (over four years now) of a neuromuscular disorder. I am now at a point where walking is impossible, so I have basically retired from the road. It has just gotten too difficult. It has been a great 50 years, and I am thankful to all the Oak Ridge Boys, band, crew, and staff for the constant love and support shown to me through it all. I will never forget, and for those of you who have been constantly holding me up in prayer, I thank you and ask for you to keep on praying. There is a young man named Ben James singing for me out there, and he needs your love and encouragement ... his sound is different than mine, but he brings a ton of talent to the table! The Oak Ridge Boys will finish the Farewell Tour without me, but rest assured, I am good with all of it! God's Got It!!!" (continue)
G. Love & Special Sauce's self-titled debut album has been remastered and newly expanded for its 30th anniversary and will be released on January 12th by Epic Records/Legacy Recordings.
They are celebrating the announcement by sharing a previously unreleased live version of the album's hit track "Cold Beverage" that was recorded at the Knitting Factory in New York City on July 20, 1994. (continue)
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Hookers & Blow, the now legendary side project led by longtime Guns N' Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed & Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi, will be headlining the first annual "BLOWCHELLA" festival on Saturday, January 6th at the Fremont Country Club in downtown Las Vegas.
BLOWCHELLA's lineup will feature an eclectic mix of artists ranging from New York punk icons Dead Boys (featuring founding guitarist Cheetah Chrome & Les Warner of The Cult) to Grammy Award Winning blues guitarist Micki Free (Prince, Shalamar, Chappelle Show) to rock n' roll comedian & VH1 "That Metal Show" host Don Jamieson. (continue)
REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin shared the story of the long in the making of the band's hit ballas "Can't Fight This Feeling" during an appearance on Dan Rather's Big Interview podcast.
AXS TV sent over the following details: "Can't Fight This Feeling" is easily one of the most beloved singles by REO Speedwagon. But lead singer Kevin Cronin revealed that composing the song was actually a lengthy and difficult endeavor. (continue)
Sammy Hagar Believes Dysfunction Preventing Eddie Van Halen Tribute Show was a top 23 story of Oct 2023: Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar says that he is disappointed that dysfunction in the band has reportedly prevented the suggested tribute concert to late guitarist Eddie Van Halen from happening.
The Red Rocker was asked if he thinks the special concert will ever take place during a new interview with the Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern podcast. (continue)
Steve Riley Of W.A.S.P. and L.A. Guns Dead At 67 was a top 23 story of Oct 2023: Former L.A. Guns and W.A.S.P. drummer Steve Riley has died at the age of 67 from a severe case of pneumonia, according to Riley's L.A. Guns Facebook page and his former bandmate Blackie Lawless has paid tribute to the drummer.
Riley family broke the news with the following social media message, "We are devastated to share that Steve Riley has passed away at the age of 67. Steve had been battling a severe case of pneumonia for several weeks, and on Tuesday, Oct. 24, succumbed to the illness. His wife Mary Louise and son Cole were by his side in his final moments. (continue)
Ozzy Osbourne Addresses Alleged Ant Snorting Incident was a top 23 story of Oct 2023: Ozzy Osbourne addressed Motley Crue's claim that he snorted a line of ants like cocaine during his Bark At The Moon Tour, on the latest episode of the recently relaunched The Osbournes podcast.
In a famed scene in Motley Crue's Netflix biopic and autobiography, "The Dirt", a drunk Ozzy reportedly approached the band at the pool of a hotel they were staying at during the trek in support of Ozzy's 1983 album, where they were the opening act. (continue)
Stryper's Michael Sweet Reveals Cancer Surgery was a top 23 story of Oct 2023: Stryper frontman Michael Sweet took to social media to share the bad news that he will be undergoing surgery in December to remove part of his thyroid after a "slow growing cancer" discovered.
Sweet shared via Instagram, "Hello my friends, I wanted to give you all an update on my eyes and my thyroid. First, my eyes are actually doing fairly well right now. My right eye is still attached (after 2 detachments and 4 surgeries) and although there is still some retinal swelling, I'm very thankful that I did not lose my vision in that eye. (continue)
Jason Aldean Takes 'Try That In A Small Town' To No. 1 was a top 23 story of Oct 2023: (BBR Music) Jason Aldean's "Try That In A Small Town" today topped the Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts, earning the Georgia-native his twenty-eighth career No. 1. The chart-topping single, which hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart earlier this year, marks the first No. 1 off of his highly-anticipated 11th studio album, HIGHWAY DESPERADO, out November 3rd.
HIGHWAY DESPERADO features fourteen total tracks and in addition to "Try That In a Small Town" includes "Whiskey Drink," written by Kurt Allison, Jonathan Edwards, Tully Kennedy, and John Morgan, as well as "Tough Crowd," and "Let Your Boys Be Country." The album also features three tracks co-written by Aldean, including the album's title track. The ACM Artist of the Decade entertainer first introduced new music from the album in May with the release of the fan-appreciation anthem, "Tough Crowd" at this year's ACM Awards, where the 3X ACM Entertainer of the Year winner was again an Entertainer of the Year nominee. (continue)
Maneskin Get Their Breadsticks On With KROQ was a top 23 story of Oct 2023: Italian rockers Maneskin were invited by Los Angeles radio station KROQ's Klein. Ally. Show to join them for a family dinner at Olive Garden, and the station has shared video of the experience.
KROQ's parent Audacy sent over these details: Not even a little bit surprising, but it was actually the Italian Rock band's first time ever eating at one of America's "finest" Italian establishments. (continue)
The Black Moods Recruited The Doors' Robby Krieger For 'Roadhouse Blues' was a top 23 story of Oct 2023: (SRO) The Black Moods are excited to announce their new single, an electrifying cover of The Doors' 1970's hit "Roadhouse Blues," which features none other than The Doors' guitarist Robby Krieger himself and rock singer-songwriter Diamante.
Recorded at Krieger's Los Angeles studio, Love Street Sound, the band recorded the cover with most of the same gear used by The Doors in its original recording, keeping its nostalgic and gritty sound while allowing The Black MoodS to add their modern flair. The Black Moods-Josh Kennedy (vocals, guitar), Chico Diaz (drums), and Jordan Hoffman (bass)-have debuted the music video for "Roadhouse Blues (feat. Robby Krieger and Diamante)," which features live footage from the recording session. (continue)
Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain Feeling Stronger Following Stroke was a top 23 story of Oct 2023: Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain revealed during a guest appearance on Trunk Nation that he is "85 to 90 percent back to strength" following the stroke that he suffered back in January of this year.
Nicko said, "I'd say I'm 85 to 90 percent back to strength, but I still have a little less dexterity with speed in my fingers. My fingers are the ones that... this is the last thing to strengthen up. But I had to change certain drum fills. Some fills that everybody knows me for on certain songs, I've had to improvise those at rehearsals to be able to actually play the songs. (continue)
We Came As Romans Canceled Concert Halfway Through Show was a top 23 story of Oct 2023: We Came As Romans were forced to pull the plug on their concert on Sunday Night (October 23rd) at the Fete Music Hall in Providence, RI halfway through the show due to issues with the venue's security, according to the band.
The band shared the following details via social media, "Our show in Providence, RI last night had to be canceled. During Bodysnatcher's set, multiple attendees were wrongfully & aggressively dragged out of the venue. (continue)
Nick Oliveri Recruited Slash For 'Chains and Shackles' was a top 23 story of Oct 2023: (Purple Sage) Nick Oliveri is streaming his previously unreleased track "Chains and Shackles" featuring Guns N' Roses legend Slash, which is the first track from the ex-Kyuss, Queens of The Stone Age star's eighth and ninth chapters of his "N.O. Hits At All" compilations - featuring previously unreleased and fresh songs from his past and current projects - that will arrive on January 19th through Heavy Psych Sounds.
NICK OLIVERI is an American bassist, guitarist and vocalist from Palm Desert, California, most widely known for playing bass in Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, and The Dwarves. He also performed with the reunited Kyuss under the names Kyuss Lives! and Vista Chino. As a bandleader, his main project is Mondo Generator, a punk/metal hybrid that he formed in 1997. Throughout his 35-year career in rock'n'roll, Nick Oliveri has formed and taken part in numerous projects, including Nick Oliveri's Death Acoustic, Death Machine, Stoner, Desert Sessions, The Uncontrollable with Blag Dahlia, as well as appearing on Mark Lanegan Band, Masters of Reality or Turbonegro albums over the years. (continue)
Dolly Parton And Miley Cyrus Duet On 'Wrecking Ball' was a top 23 story of Oct 2023: (True Public Relations) Dolly Parton has released the latest track from her upcoming Rockstar album (November 17th) - a powerful duet of "Wrecking Ball" with her fairy goddaughter, Miley Cyrus. The dynamic pair first performed the track on Miley's New Year's Eve Party which aired live on NBC.
"When I heard 'Wrecking Ball' I almost wept in my car. When it started into the chorus it hit me like a wrecking ball! I thought how great can a song be and how great can Miley Cyrus be? I thought, I have to have that song on my rock album and I have to have Miley sing it with me! I love it and I hope you do!" -Dolly Parton (continue)
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