Archive for May, 2012

GREAT WHITE: ‘Elation’ First-Week Sales Revealed

“Elation”, the new studio album from GREAT WHITE — Mark Kendall (lead guitar), Scott Snyder (bass), Audie Desbrow (drums), Michael Lardie (guitar, keyboards) and Terry Ilous (lead vocals) — sold around 1,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release.

TWISTED SISTER Frontman Schedules Stockholm Book-Signing Session

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider will take part in an exclusive book signing at Hard Rock Cafe´ in Stockholm, Sweden on June 5 between 4:00 p.m.

DEF LEPPARD To Play Rare Club Gig For ‘YouTube Presents’

In partnership with YouTube, DEF LEPPARD will play a one-time exclusive “YouTube Presents” club gig at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California on June 6 at 2:30 p.m.

QUEENSRŸCHE’s Publicist Downplays Rumors Of Strife In The Group

In the wake of a series of bizarre rumors about QUEENSRŸCHE’s relationship with lead singer Geoff Tate, the band’s publicist is downplaying reports of strife in the group.

Review: Rocklahoma Music Festival 2012

Photos and Story by Scott Smith Van Halen seemingly are stuck in a ditch with their recent tour derailment, but Chickenfoot is strutting and kicking. Former Van Halen members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony couldn’t have looked happier – or healthier – than they did during Chickenfoot’s headlining, unbelievably great set on May 27th at [...]

QUEENSRŸCHE Members Launch RISING WEST

According to TicketWeb.com, the core members of QUEENSRŸCHE will debut their new band RISING WEST on Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9 at the Hard Rock Café in Seattle, Washington.

SLASH Says ROCK HALL Induction Closed Book On Possible GUNS N’ ROSES Reunion

Former GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Slash told The Daily Beast that being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and the fact that the band’s lead singer, Axl Rose, refused to be inducted along with the rest of the classic GN’R lineup closed the book on a GUNS N’ ROSES reunion once and for all..

WEDNESDAY 13 Says Future Of MURDERDOLLS Is ‘An Open Book’

The latest installment of the “Iron City Rocks” podcast (web site) features an interview with MURDERDOLLS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Wednesday 13.

ZAKK WYLDE Says Next BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Studio Album Won’t Arrive Until 2014

On Friday, May 25, Niclas Müller-Hansen of Sweden’s Metalshrine conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE).

Ex-DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD Schedules First Appearance Of The Year

According to JonLord.org, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will make his first live appearance this year on July 6 during a special performance of the Durham Concerto in Hagen, Germany.