A representative for GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose has shot down persistent rumors that former GNR members Slash, Izzy Stradlin and Duff McKagan are in talks with Rose about taking part in a "reunion" tour this summer. The rumors gained strength a couple of days ago when unconfirmed reports surfaced that Slash had picked ...
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ADLER'S APPETITE, the band featuring former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, Chip Z'Nuff (ENUFF Z'NUFF; bass), Sheldon Tarsha (vocals), Michael Thomas (BEAUTIFUL CREATURES; guitar), and JT Longoria (IZZY STRADLIN; guitar), performed at Bikini in Barcelona, Spain on January 17. Check out pictures from A-Z Heavy Metal. ADLER'S APPETITE have just kicked off ...
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According to SputnikMusic.com, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Izzy Stradlin is contemplating making several new albums available over the course of 2006 and 2007, including new studio material and a rarities collection, which may feature sessions with ex-GUNS N' ROSES bandmates Slash (guitar), Duff McKagan (bass) and Matt Sorum (drums). In a brief ...
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Former GUNS N' ROSES and current ADLER'S APPETITE drummer Steven Adler recently answered several fan questions via his official fan site, StevenAdler.net. Read the question-and-answer session at this location. ADLER'S APPETITE — which also features Chip Z'Nuff (ENUFF Z'NUFF; bass), Sheldon Tarsha (vocals), Michael Thomas (BEAUTIFUL CREATURES; guitar), and JT Longoria (IZZY STRADLIN; ...
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GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose spoke to a Rolling Stone reporter at KORN's tour announcement bash at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in the early hours of Saturday morning (Jan. 14). The following are several excerpts from the article, which can be read in its entirety at RollingStone.com: On the long-awaited new GUNS ...
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Former ADLER'S APPETITE and current FASTER PUSSYCAT guitarist Brent Muscat has commented on the current tug-of-war between some of the other ex-ADLER'S APPETITE members — Jizzy Pearl (vocals), Keri Kelli (guitar) and Robbie Crane (bass) — and Steven Adler (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) over the ADLER'S APPETITE name. In an e-mail sent to Metal Sludge earlier ...
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RATT/ex-LOVE/HATE singer Jizzy Pearl has responded to comments made by ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler regarding Pearl's departure from Steven's ADLER'S APPETITE project. In an interview published by Argentina's Jedbangers magazine, Adler had the following to say regarding Jizzy: "Another jackass singer [was in the band for the recording of the group's ...
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Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler has unveiled the new lineup of ADLER'S APPETITE following the departure of the entire band that recorded the group's debut EP last year. The new group consists of the following musicians: Chip Z'Nuff (ENUFF Z'NUFF) – Bass Sheldon Tarsha – Vocals Michael Thomas (BEAUTIFUL CREATURES) – Guitar JT ...
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Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler has parted ways with the entire ADLER'S APPETITE band that recorded the group's debut EP, including guitarist Keri Kelli (VINCE NEIL, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT), bassist Robbie Crane (VINCE NEIL, RATT) and singer Jizzy Pearl (RATT, LOVE/HATE). Also gone from the band is guitarist Craig Bedford, who performed with the ...
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Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Izzy Stradlin, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) and ex-IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno are among the confirmed acts for "Rock the Boat", a two-day floating rock festival travelling between Oslo, Norway and Denmark. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, April 28, 2006: (Headliner - ...
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According to Kiss Kollector Online, both Richie Sambora and Yngwie Malmsteen recently stated in interviews that they were asked to audition for KISS. The two guitarists are believed to have been contacted by KISS around 1981 when Ace Frehley was too incapacitated by drugs to play with KISS any longer. Another guitarist who ...
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ADLER'S APPETITE, the new band featuring former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Dec. 31 - Las Vegas, NV @ Rainbow Bar & Grill Jan. 13 - Tarzana, CA @ Paladinos Jan. 14 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theater Jan. 17 - Barcelona, SPA ...
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Photos of ADLER'S APPETITE's recent trip to Argentina have been posted online at StevenAdler.net. ADLER'S APPETITE's lineup for the Argentine tour — which ended with a Nov. 7 appearance in Rosario — consisted of Steven Adler (ex-GUNS N' ROSES), lead singer Sheldon Tarsha, bassist Chip Z'Nuff (ENUFF Z'NUFF), and guitarists Michael Thomas (BEAUTIFUL ...
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La Voz del Interior On Line conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler prior to Adler's appearance in Córdoba, Argentina last week. Several excerpts from the chat follow (translated from Spanish by Xozy): On the commonly held perception that he was fired from GUNS N' ROSES because of a ...
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ADLER'S APPETITE, the band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, appeared on an Argentine soccer-related TV show called "Futbol Para Todos". They were interviewed and played five songs. During the last number, one of the hosts was dressed as GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose and he did Axl's trademark dance while ...
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Original GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler will be playing a warm-up show for his upcoming tour of Argentina at the Rainbow Bar & Grill in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 30, 2005. Playing with Steven at the concert will be ADLER'S APPETITE lead singer Sheldon Tarsha, bassist Chip Z'Nuff (ENUFF Z'NUFF), and guitarists Michael ...
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Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler will be touring Argentina in November 2005. Due to scheduling conflicts, ADLER'S APPETITE members Keri Kelli and Robbie Crane will be unable to play these shows. Playing with Steven for these concerts only are ADLER'S APPETITE lead singer Sheldon Tarsha, bassist Chip Z'Nuff (ENUFF Z'NUFF), and guitarists Michael ...
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Brook Ellis, webmaster of The Official Steven Adler Fansite, has issued the following update: "Steven's [Adler, ex-GUNS N'ROSES] been dealing with a lot of shit lately, but he's always been the bigger man, and doesn't want to be public about the crap that's been affecting him. However things are looking up. This isn't ...
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Reunited Los Angeles hard rockers BUCKCHERRY are rumored to be planning a "secret" club show at Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California on Friday, August 5. The band, who will allegedly appear under the name THE CHERRY BROTHERS, will be opening for MOLLY HATCHET. As previously reported, BUCKCHERRY have been confirmed for the Summer Sonic ...
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According to a posting on the Izzy Stradlin (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) fan site izzy.34sp.com, reunited Los Angeles hard rockers BUCKCHERRY have been confirmed for the Summer Sonic Festival, set to take place August 13-14 in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan. BUCKCHERRY — whose current lineup includes IZZY STRADLIN & THE JU JU HOUNDS bassist ...
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IZZY STRADLIN & THE JU JU HOUNDS bassist Jimmy Ashurst has slammed the recently published unofficial Izzy Stradlin (ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist) biography "Dust N' Bones" as "another example of schlock journalism." Writing to the Beenafix.com board, Ashurst — who was interviewed for the aforementioned book — stated, "I was surprised to see all of ...
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According to a posting on the Izzy Stradlin (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) fan site www.izzy.34sp.com, IZZY STRADLIN & THE JU JU HOUNDS bassist Jimmy Ashurst has confirmed that he has taken part in the recording sessions for the new album from reunited Los Angeles hard rockers BUCKCHERRY. "It is to be the band's third ...
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Reunited Los Angeles hard rockers BUCKCHERRY have completed work on their third album, tentatively due in Japan in late July/early August. The follow-up to 2001's "Time Bomb" was produced by guitarist Keith Nelson and marks the band's recording debut with their revamped lineup, featuring a new drummer, bassist and rhythm guitarist. There are rumors that ...
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Tune in at TheRockRadio.com this Sunday June 5, 2005 as the original GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, now on the road with his band ADLER'S APPETITE, talks about Axl Rose, how the singer threatened to kill him, the long-overdue "Chinese Democracy" album, drug addiction in the GUNS N' ROSES camp and why ...
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Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler recently called into "The Hairball John" radio show to talk about a new ADLER'S APPETITE vocalist and their recent EP. Adler also shared some great memories regarding GUNS N' ROSES' glory days as well as his very personal view regarding the yet-to-be-released "Chinese Democracy". An excerpt from the ...
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For the third time in 12 months, Los Angeles-based Cleopatra Records has prevailed in court against GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose, who tried to sue the label in June 2004 for releasing an album entitled "Hollywood Rose: The Roots of Guns N' Roses". The album featured the singer and other members of the infamous ...
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Izzy Stradlin's (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) longtime collaborator Rick Richards of the GEORGIA SATELLITES has revealed to Stradlin fan site www.izzy.34sp.com that his latest collaboration with Izzy was recorded in Miami at Criteria Studios and is currently in the mixing stage. However, when speaking about a possible release date for the "project," Rick was ...
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ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian posted the following message earlier today on the band's official web site: "First day of rehearsal and it's already tight. Any worries I had as to what it would sound like were assuaged (did I spell that fancy word correctly? It's 2:14 AM and I just got back from drinking with ...
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Janet Morrissey of The Associated Press has issued the following report: Axl Rose hasn't cut a new album in 10 years, but his name still draws crowds — even without the man himself. That was the case Friday night at Coyotes, a small club in Cartersville, Ga., about 40 miles outside of Atlanta. Contrary to ...
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In the special "Immortals" issue of Rolling Stone magazine chronicling "The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time," AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry pays tribute to GUNS N' ROSES: "I remember someone handing me a copy of 'Appetite for Destruction' and saying, 'You've got to hear these guys — they're the new big thing.' Bands ...
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