MOTLEY CRUE bassist Nikki Sixx's collaboration with TANTRIC frontman Hugo Ferreira on a brand new track entitled "Going Under" is a big hit with the A&R department at Maverick Records and may make the next TANTRIC album, according to Sixx's latest posting on the CRUE's official web site. The bassist has also apparently written a ...
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The current incarnation of PRONG—mainman Tommy Victor (guitar/vocals), Dan Laudo (drums), Rich Gonzalez (i.e. DIESEL MACHINE bassist, DEVILUTION—guitar) and Brian Perry (ex-JAKE E. LEE, LIZZY BORDEN, DIRTY LOOKS—bass)—will embark on a six-week US tour in early April. The following dates have been confirmed thus far: Apr. 01 – San Diego, CA @ Cain's Apr. 02 ...
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The current incarnation of PRONG—mainman Tommy Victor (guitar/vocals), Dan Laudo (drums), Rich Gonzalez (i.e. DIESEL MACHINE bassist, DEVILUTION—guitar) and Brian Perry (ex-JAKE E. LEE, LIZZY BORDEN, DIRTY LOOKS—bass)—are presently shopping a new three-song demo to interested labels while preparing to embark on the band's first national tour in several years, which is tentatively scheduled to ...
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CELTIC FROST/APOLLYON SUN mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer recently commented on his contribution to the upcoming PROBOT project, led by former NIRVANA and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl, in the form of a track called "Big Sky", the final recordings for which were delivered over a year ago. According to Fischer, I haven't heard from ...
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Finland's THE 69 EYES and the Helsinki studio (owned by producer Johnny Lee Michaels) where the group are recording their new album, entitled Paris Kills, were victims of a robbery during the morning hours of March 7th when thieves broke into the facility and stole various studio equipment and musical instruments that were being used ...
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CANDLEMASS mainman/bassist Leif Edling has set KRUX as the name of his brand new project, which is tentatively set to feature ENTOMBED drummer Peter Stjrnvind, ENTOMBED bassist Jrgen Sandstrom (on guitar), ARCH ENEMY/SPIRITUAL BEGGARS guitarist Michael Amott and ex-RED FUN vocalist Tomas Person. At the moment, Edling is recording rough demos at the home studio ...
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An electronic press kit for former MOTLEY CRUE drummer Tommy Lee's upcoming Never A Dull Moment release, due on May 21st through MCA Records, can be viewed in streaming Real Video at the following locations: Dial-up High-speed ...
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THE REVOLUTION SMILE, featuring former FAR guitarist Shaun Lopez on guitar/vocals, have signed a six-album deal with Flawless Records, the label headed up by LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst. The band hopes to enter the studio in late spring to begin recording their Flawless debut for an early 2003 release. In the meantime, THE REVOLUTION ...
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Former MOTLEY CRUE frontman John Corabi auditioned (presumably in the role of guitarist) for ex-MOTLEY CRUE drummer Tommy Lee's new solo band (previously known as METHODS OF MAYHEM) on Monday, according to Metal Sludge, who cited “inside sources” for their report. ...
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Legendary axeman Steve Vai (i.e. DAVE LEE ROTH, WHITESNAKE) will perform with NELLY FURTADO at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards, which are scheduled to air live at 8:00 PM via CBS on Wednesday, February 27th from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Other performers include U2, ALICIA KEYS, THE DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, DESTINY'S CHILD, 'N ...
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The parents of a four-year-old boy who drowned in a swimming pool at the home of former MOTLEY CRUE drummer Tommy Lee have filed a lawsuit against him for wrongful death and negligence. Daniel Karven-Veres died last June while attending a birthday party for Lee's son at the rock star's Malibu home. At the time, ...
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DAVE LEE ROTH has been rejoined by guitarist Bart Walsh two weeks after the guitarist quit the group for undisclosed reasons. It is not presently clear what the future plans of Bart's replacement, Toshi Hiketa, are. ROTH has been reportedly been shopping his latest project to prospective labels, but has thus far failed to secure ...
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Welsh deathsters DESECRATION have completed work on their sophomore full-length CD, entitled Pathway To Deviance, with producer Martin Barbour (i.e. CAPDOWN, MEDULLA NOCTE) at Philia Studios in Oxon, UK. Set for release through Copro Records on April 22nd, the album is the group's first with new guitarist Lee Evans. In other news, DESECRATION have also ...
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Japanese guitarist Toshinori Toshi Hiketa is the new guitarist for DAVID LEE ROTH, according to an official statement by DAVID LEE ROTH drummer Ray Luzier. Toshi and I have been bros and have played together in various projects for a few years now, Luzier commented. He was asked to join last year as an additional ...
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"Dance D'Amour", the first single from THE 69 EYES' forthcoming Paris Kills effort entered the Finnish Singles Chart at position #2 has now been #1 for four weeks on in its seventh week of release. The band is presently hard at work in the studio with producer Johnny Lee Michaels recording the above-mentioned CD for ...
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CATHEDRAL frontman Lee Dorrian recently recorded a guest appearance on a “short, mid-80s-influenced hardcore” track called “Human Timebomb” for an American punk band called PSEUDO HEROES (featuring members of DOWN BY LAW) for the band's forthcoming album, which also includes guest vocal performances by Jerry A (POISON IDEA), Kam Lee (MASSACRE), John Stabb (GOVERNMENT ISSUE), ...
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VAN HALEN are "currently weighing all the options and seeing what the future brings, [but] it's still premature to say where the band will go [following their split with longtime label Warner Bros. Records]," the group's attorney, Alan Mintz, told Billboard magazine. According to Mintz, VAN HALEN will "seriously consider" major label offers, but he ...
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Former MOTLEY CRUE drummer TOMMY LEE has set "Hold Me Down" as the first single from his upcoming solo record, entitled Never A Dull Moment, which is due to be issued through MCA Records on May 21st. The single will likely hit radio in March. Never a Dull Moment is the follow-up to LEE's 1999 ...
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MOTLEY CRUE's Nikki Sixx will play bass on the forthcoming solo album from former MARVELOUS 3 frontman Butch Walker—the singer's first under his new deal with for Arista Records—according to the latest “Rock'n'Roll Diary” entry from the bassist at the group's official web site at www.motley.com. Here is Sixx's posting in its entirety: ...
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PROBOT, the much-anticipated metal side project of former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl, have made available for download an MP3 of the song "Shake Your Blood", featuring MOTORHEAD mainman Lemmy on lead vocals, at this location (to read the lyrics, click here). The trackwhich bears more than ...
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Bassist extraordinaire Tony Franklin (i.e. DAVID COVERDALE, BLUE MURDER) has shed light on his much-rumored “secret” project which he has been hinting at but not offered any concrete information about in his previous postings on his official web site. Until now, that is. According to Franklin, “the 'Secret Project' is now out in the open! ...
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VAN HALEN have parted ways with Warner Bros. Records after a 14-year run that stretches back to the group's 1978 debut, acording to Hits Daily Double. The band have also changed attorneys, hiring Alan Mintz to take over for Don Engel, who was with them for 15 years. VAN HALEN, who are presently without a ...
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Former DIO/WORLD WAR III guitarist Tracy G is at his recording studio working on a solo CD, to be issued later in the year. Among the musicians featured on the recordings is bassist Leon Randolph (aka Randy Wilde). In other news, Tracy G will be donating a track from his upcoming solo CD to the ...
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Former MOTLEY CRUE drummer Tommy Lee's girlfriend Mayte Garcia (also known as PRINCE's ex) makes a guest appearance on an as-yet-undisclosed track on the forthcoming album from Tommy's new project (formerly known as METHODS OF MAYHEM), which is set to issue its latest effort, entitled Never A Dull Moment, on May 21st through MCA Records. ...
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According to top Danish web site Jubii Rock and the official web site of VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist Kirk Hammett, producer Bob Rock and Roth are collaborating on one or more tracks for an upcoming movie soundtrack at Los Angeles' Henson Studios. MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 is ...
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METHODS OF MAYHEM, led by former MOTLEY CRUE drummer Tommy Lee, have set Never A Dull Moment as the title to their sophomore CD, which is due in stores on May 21st through MCA Records. The track listing for the effort is shaping up as follows: 01. Afterglow 02. Body Architects 03. Higher 04. Sunday ...
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FEEDER drummer Jon Lee tragically committed suicide on Monday, January 7th at his home in Florida. A statement issued by the band's PR company Hall Or Nothing reads as follows: "It is with the deepest regret that we must announce the tragic and premature death of FEEDER drummer Jon Lee... He is survived by his ...
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Finland's THE 69 EYES have received a gold award for sales in excess of 20,000 copies of their Blessed Be CD in their home country alone. In other news, Dance D'Amour, the group's first single from their forthcoming Paris Kills album (which is currently being recorded with producer Johnny Lee Michaels for a spring release) ...
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