The release date for Slash's solo album is fast approaching (May 10th) and as you no doubt by know, it'll include cameo's from a bunch of well known muzo's, like Ozzy, Dave Grohl, Chris Cornell, Iggy Pop, Miles Kennedy from Alter Bridge, and the original line up of the gunners, except of course Axl. Check out the promo trailer.
Ozzy vs Sabbath
(02/03/10)
A Manhattan federal judge ruled Thursday (February 25) that Ozzy Osbourne can proceed with his lawsuit against guitarist Tony Iommi over use of the Black Sabbath name.
Ozzy filed a lawsuit against Iommi in May 2009, claiming that Iommi illegally took sole ownership of the band's name in a filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Osbourne is suing Iommi for a 50 percent interest in the "Black Sabbath" trademark, along with a portion of Iommi's profits from use of the name. The Manhattan federal court suit also charges that Osbourne's "signature lead vocals" are largely responsible for the band's "extraordinary success," noting that its popularity plummeted during his absence from 1980 through 1996. [They seemed to do pretty well with Dio and continue to do so with him fronting Heaven and Hell]
Phil Anselmo Autobiography
(02/03/10)
Ex-Pantera lead singer Phil Anselmo has signed a contract with MetalSucks.net writer and acclaimed true crime author Corey Mitchell to help pen his autobiography. Says Mitchell, "Rest assured, MS Maniacs will be privy to many exclusives as I help Phil tackle his incredible story. I will do my best to take you behind the scenes of the making of the book, post advance chapters before the book hits the stores, and post deleted material that won't make the final cut but will be worth reading nonetheless."
Cops Raid Megadeth Video Shoot
(02/03/10)
Dave Mustaine says police were called to the set of a video shoot because Megadeth were using a tank in their promo film.
Checking in via his Live Line service, where he leaves phone messages for fans who can listen in, he explains that officers arrived to investigate the situation as the band worked with the war machine.
Mustaine says: "We're on location making the video for Right to go Insane. We've got an M68a tank. The cops are here – it can get pretty hairy with this video shoot."
Bret & Miley?
(02/03/10)
Bret Michaels says he has nothin' to apologize for about "Nothin' to Lose," his new song featuring Miley Cyrus. The song caused a bit of controversy with the teen pop queen singing about "slowly get undressed." Now the 46 year-old Poison "rocker" defends the lyric in an interview with US Magazine: "the part where it says she slowly gets undressed, Miley says, 'Yeah she does.' It has no reference to her and I. It's not even a duet... As God is my witness, there is nothing I have to be defensive about," he says. I just thought it was a beautiful song. " Are you seeing a 20 foot neon Tui Billboard right now or is it just me??? Yeah right Brett, we've seen Rock Of Love, you'll take any skank on offer!
Steven Tyler Returns
(01/03/10)
Aerosmith have confirmed that frontman Steven Tyler is back in the band and they are ready to hit the road this summer for a tour. Here is the official word: Aerosmith- the biggest, most enduring and thrilling band in rock history will make a spectacular return to the UK and Europe this summer with the COCKED, LOCKED, READY TO ROCK TOUR! spawning what will be the ultimate music event of the new decade.
New Foo's
(01/03/10)
According to drummer Taylor Hawkins, the Foo Fighters will regroup later this year to start work on the follow up to 2007's Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace.
Hawkins, who is currently putting the finishing touches to the second album by his side project, Taylor Hawkins And The Coattail Riders, told Rock Radio:
"We'll find time to sit down and start planning the next album. The aim is to get a really solid basis for it."
Taylor Hawkins And The Coattail Riders - which also features Foos frontman Dave Grohl - will release their new album, Red Light Fever, in April.
Rock Star Kiss?
This screen shot was apparently taken directly from the web site for CBS television.
The reality show is said to be the ultimate search to find new (younger) KISS band mates so that the legendary rock act can continue on long after Paul and Gene have retired.
Immediately after the screen shot was captured, the Rock Star KISS promo was mysteriously removed from the site.
If it is indeed true, there is as yet no word on the official air date for the new reality program.
More stuff from Jimi
(18/02/10)
We've already had a taste of new Hendrix (The new album is due out on March 8th). And now Jimi Hendrix's stepsister, Janie Hendrix, who controls Jimi's estate, has let it slip during an interview that a Hendrix edition of "Rock Band" will be coming before the end of the year.
Sebastian is Axl's new bodyguard?
(18/02/10)
Former Skid Row rocker Sebastian Bach was hailed a hero at a Guns N' Roses gig on Sunday - after he stopped a knife-wielding man from approaching his close friend Axl Rose.
Bach, along with a host of stars including Mickey Rourke and Ryan Phillippe, was at the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York for an exclusive show by the band.
But the rocker was stunned to see a man enter the bar carrying a blade and immediately confronted him, fearing he would try to attack one of the band or guests.
Security then evicted the troublemaker, according to New York Post's gossip column PageSix.
A source tells the publication, "The man walked in while Guns N' Roses was onstage and pulled out a knife and flicked the blade out.
"Sebastian, who was standing on a banquette said: 'Nobody is getting anywhere near my man Axl Rose with a knife,' and went after him. Security then immediately threw him out.
"The man appeared to be drunk. It was dealt with so quickly that none of the other guests or the band were aware of it."
Maiden Time?
(17/02/10)
Iron Maiden have reportedly finished recording the as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2006's A Matter Of Life And Death.
In a blog post last Friday (February 12), producer Kevin Shirley wrote:
"Last day in the studio today and all the music recording is done! There's still work to do, but the band portion is complete and in the can, so to speak."
Does this mean we'll have a new Iron Maiden album in time for their headline set at this year's Sonisphere festival on August 1?
An Unlikely Colaboration?
(17/02/10)
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor is set to make an appearance eon Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker's upcoming solo album.
Barker has also confirmed that rappers Lil Wayne and RZA are set to appear on the as-yet-untitled record.
"I just love music, so with my album it's no one genre," he told Spinner.com. "It goes from everything from punk rock to hip-hop to some electro stuff on there to a metal song with Corey Taylor from Slipknot. It's been really fun and interesting up 'till now."
An official release date is yet to be set for the record.
Megadeth reunite with original bassist
(11/02/10)
Megadeth have reunited with original bassist David Ellefson. The band will kick off their month-long Rust In Peace 20th anniversary tour on March 1 in Spokane, Washington.
"This shows the power of brotherly love and forgiveness," says frontman Dave Mustaine. "David Ellefson belongs in Megadeth. Next we are going to show you the power of getting your asses kicked. Hard!"
"This is a huge moment for all of us, band and fans alike," adds Ellefson. "It is a great celebration of the music from one of the biggest landmark albums of our career."
The Next Supergroup
(11/02/10)
We've got yet another supergroup in the works, headed by Rex Brown, the former bass player of Pantera and Down. It will include the drummer from King Diamond, and Ben Bunker from Gryn on gat, and Lance Harvill (who has amongst a very impressive resume, has worked with STP and Damageplan in the past) on gat and vocals. Thye've been in and out of the studio, and recorded a 13 track album with Terry Date (producer for Deftones, Pantera, Soundgarden). The album is due out at the end of the month to be released under the band name Arms of the Sun.
A Sublime Comprimise
(09/02/10)
A couple of months back I told about Sublime not being allowed to be called Sublime. Of course their original vocalist died a few years ago, and the family of Bradley took the other guys to court saying they had no right to use the name. Well they've now reached a comprimise. They can perform under the name Sublime with Rome (the new guitarist vocalist). W aste of time eh? I reckon they may have called themselves "Blime" Short for "Blimey, we can't even call ourselves Sublime!"
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