Jani Lane, Former lead singer of Warrant, found dead in hotel
August 12, 2011
“Jani Lane’s is yet another sad story of a boy who attained his dreams of greatness, only to be blindsided by the pressures, temptations and disappointments of those same dreams. We all watched over the years, as he soared, stumbled, fell, then got up again and again. Tragically, he will get up no more. RIP Jani.”
– Dee Snider 8/12/11
Listen to Dee’s Statement, here
Executive Producer of the HOH, Pam Edwards, speaks about Jani Lane
Read it here: HOH’s Pam Edwards, remembers Jani Lane
Warrant’s Video Tribute to Jani Lane
Headbangers Mourn Jani Lane
UPDATE: 8/15/11, 10:45A –
TMZ.com is reporting that Jani Lane had been kicked out and banned from the Hilton Woodland Hills hotel earlier last month for trashing his room.
Read more here
UPDATE: 8/12/11, 9:45P –
EOnline.com is reporting that Jani Lane’s autopsy is inconclusive, and his cause of death is pending toxicology tests that may be weeks away…
Read more here.
UPDATE: 8/12/11, 4:11P CDT -
An anonymous source told the L.A. Times that Authorities on Friday were trying to determine why Jani Lane, former lead singer of the 1980s glam-band Warrant, was at a Woodland Hills motel when he died.
Lane has a home in the South Bay, so it is unclear exactly why he was at the Ventura Boulevard motel, according to law enforcement sources familiar with the case. Alcohol and prescription drugs were found in the motel room, the sources said, but there was no indication he took intentionally took his own life. Lane’s body was found about 5:30 p.m. Thursday in a room at a Comfort Inn in the 20100 block of Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills.
“He was discovered unresponsive,” said Coroner’s Deputy Chief Ed Winter. Lane was pronounced dead by fire department paramedics.
Read more here.
UPDATE: 8/12/11, 3:06P CDT -
Jani Lane to be Honored By Warrant at their show this evening.
TMZ is reporting that Jani Lane ’s former band will pay tribute to the fallen singer at their concert tonight in North Dakota. Guitarist Erik Turner told TMZ, “We will be making a tribute before we play the song ‘Heaven’ (written by Lane in 1989) tonight.” He adds, “We never thought that when the song ‘Heaven’ was written we would be playing it someday in the memory of Jani’s untimely death. This is a very sad day for rock and roll. One of the great things about music is that it lives on forever.”
UPDATE: 8/12/11, 10:06A CDT -
The L.A. Times is reporting the L.A. County Coroner’s office is planning an autopsy on Jani Lane, former lead singer of the 1980s glam-band Warrant, who was found dead Thursday evening in Woodland Hills.
Read the entire story here.
The HOH is saddened to report that Warrant singer, Jani Lane, is dead.
Jani Lane, the former lead singer of the 1980’s glam metal band Warrant, has been found dead in a hotel. He was 47.
According to TMZ, the body of the singer, whose real name was John Kennedy Oswald, was discovered at the Comfort Inn hotel in Woodland Hills, Calif. yesterday evening.
The cause of death has not yet released. Lane, 47, wrote Warrant’s hits “Heaven,” “Cherry Pie” and “I Saw Red” in the late 1980s. Eventually he left the band to pursue a solo career. In 2005 Lane joined VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club. He rejoined Warrant in 2008 only to leave it again months later, for good. According to TMZ, Lane had a history of alcohol-related issues, and was arrested twice on DUI charges.
We’ll post more updates on this story as soon as we get them.
R.I.P Jani Lane
You will be missed!!!
DORO PESCH ANNOUNCES TWO U.S. DVD RELEASE SHOWS THIS FALL
July 26, 2011
In 2008, legendary metal queen, DORO PESCH, celebrated her 25th anniversary concert at the ISS Dome in her hometown of Dusseldorf, Germany. With over 8,500 people in attendance, the magical, full-documented performance included guest appearances by Overkill’s Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth, Grave Digger’s Chris Boltendahl, former Nightwish singer Tarja Turunen, Scorpions’ Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker, Liv Kristine (Leaves’ Eyes), Floor Jansen (After Forever), Axel Rudi Pell and many others. The set was recorded in its entirety and resulted in the mammoth 25 Years In Rock 2 DVD/CD set which includes the once-on-a-lifetime concert as well as out-takes from DORO’s 2,500th concert and more. 25 Years In Rock will finally be available to North American fans on September 13, 2011 via Nuclear Blast Records.
In conjunction with the Stateside release, DORO will perform two special shows – her previously announced appearance in New York City on September 9th and an additional show in Chicago on September 11. Both nights will include clips from the DVD, limited edition merchandise and an autograph session followed by a performance by the metal queen herself. Tickets are on sale now through all local ticket outlets!
DORO PESCH 25 Years In Rock US Release Shows:
9/09/2011 Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY [BUY]
9/11/2011 Reggie’s Rock Club – Chicago, IL [BUY]
In related news, PESCH recently did a short run of shows in Spain with Dio Disciples filling in for singer Tim “Ripper” Owens. Dio Disciples is the new project featuring former Dio members Rudy Sarzo (bass), Simon Wright (drums), Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards), along with Owens and additional singer Toby Jepson, who pay tribute to legendary vocalist, Ronnie James Dio. Owens was unable to make the Spanish shows to celebrate his daughter’s wedding.
Watch fan-filmed footage of DORO performing “Don’t Talk To Strangers” HERE.
More DORO news, to come. In the meantime, be sure to check out DORO’s new (and official) fan page at: www.facebook.com/DoroOfficial
www.doropesch.com
www.nuclearblastusa.com
Def Leppard Post Tribute to Joe Elliott’s Late Father: A tribute to Joe Elliott Sr.
July 12, 2011
As most of you are probably aware of by now, sadly Joe Elliott’s father, Joe Elliott Sr., passed away last week.
Here is a touching tribute to him by Malvin Mortimer (Def Leppard’s tour manager) on Leppard’s website. You can read the entire letter here: A tribute to Joe Elliott Sr. – by Malvin Mortimer (friend & tour manager)
“At the age of 18 Joe had an opportunity to join a band. The band met regularly in Joe’s bedroom in the family home in Sheffield, UK- with the full support of his parents.
That band came to be known as Def Leppard.
In 1978 Joe asked his dad for some help to finance the recording and release of the first few songs written by the young and up and coming musicians. Joe senior put up 150 UK pounds. (at that time, about $500.) They recorded at Fairview studios in Hull, East Yorkshire, it cost 148.50 and with the loose change they shared fish and chips on the way home. (Joe’s mother Cindy played guitar and taught Joe his first few chords, Joe Sr. actually recorded, on a primitive cassette device, Joe’s first ever song. Joe was eight years old. The song was entitled “Goin’ Forever”).
Joe Senior will be missed by Cindy, Joe and all of us that knew him.”
Here is a photo of Joe’s Dad & Mum with the band backstage at New Jersey’s Meadowlands (1988)
Catch Dee on The Apprentice!
May 17, 2011
Did you catch Dee Snider on Sunday’s episode of The Celebrity Apprentice? He’s helping out his friend John Rich by making a rockin’ star turn in a commercial for 7Up Retro. See the full episode here online! Dee and his wife, Suzette, walk in at the 67 minute mark…
Jay Jay French Unveils The Pinkburst Project
April 18, 2011
Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French has launched The Pinkburst Project, a collection of custom-made guitars and amps built to create awareness for the Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation. As part of the Project, the equipment will be auctioned to help raise funds for research, education and support for those affected by uveitis and other inflammatory eye diseases. On a very cool note, Twisted Sister will play a benefit concert for The Pinkburst Project on Friday, April 29, at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square, NYC.
The incredible one-of-a-kind collection up for auction includes custom guitars from Gibson, Fender, Paul Reed Smith, Epiphone, Gretsch and Martin, and custom amps from Marshall, Fender, Vox, Mesa, Orange, Hartke and Diamond. All will be offered for sale during the Skinner Fine Musical Instruments Auction on Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Boston.
“The Pinkburst Project was my way of calling attention to the virtually unknown disease called uveitis,” says Jay Jay. “In a world of cookie-cutter fundraisers, I wanted to do something that was different and really exciting, something that would get lots of attention with collectors of musical instruments, something never done before (and probably never again) and something that could hopefully raise a lot of money.” Uveitis is the leading cause of blindness among American girls, and one that Jay Jay and his family have been dealing with since his daughter, Samantha, was diagnosed with the condition at six years old. Samantha has successfully kept her sight thanks in no small part to the work of Dr. Stephen Foster and his associated doctors at MERSI (Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution) in Cambridge, MA. Dr. Foster and his Foundation will reap the benefit of this auction. You can check out more info on The Pinkburst Project, and get up close and personal with the items up for auction right here.
Tickets for the Twisted Sister concert can be scored through Ticketmaster or directly through the Best Buy Theater box office (no service charge!) located at 1515 Broadway at W. 44th Street in NYC. Phone: 212.930.1950.
Twisted Sister’s A.J. Pero announced as National Spokesperson for Fallen Blue
April 4, 2011
Fallen Blue was created as a means to provide support, both emotional and financial, for the families of police officers who are killed outside the line of duty. It is with great pride that we are honored to announce that A.J. Pero has become our National Spokesperson. Mr. Pero has spent his life entertaining rock music fans as the drummer for Twisted Sister. He has also dedicated his life to helping others less fortunate with his charity work.
“My name is A.J. Pero and I play drums for the Heavy Metal Band, TWISTED SISTER. I have been asked by John and Rachael from Fallen Blue to be a part of the Brotherhood. I jumped at the opportunity. I have become the National Spokesperson for this non-profit organization called Fallen Blue. I am honored to be a part of this family, this vital organization. I will help out 150%, so we can achieve our goals. Our goals are to help the families of these brave men and women who die outside the line of duty. When a police officer is killed outside the line of duty – whether accidentally or by their own hand due to job related stress – they don’t receive the benefits. Some families can’t even afford to have a funeral, never mind future bills. I’ve experienced that years ago when a friend on the job, stressed out and emotionally fried, shot himself. Our neighborhood stood together to help the wife and children. We had benefits and cookouts to raise money, but it just wasn’t enough. This organization can and will become vital nationwide if we all recognize this is a reality and pull together our resources for all Law Enforcement Officers. Even though there are many different branches, we are all the same underneath and need to be treated as such. We would also like to eventually erect a physical Memorial where we can go and honor those killed outside the line of duty.”
Please join us in welcoming A.J. Pero to our cause, and check out http://fallenblue.org to keep up with our latest efforts to help serve those who protect us.
‘RECORD STORE DAY’ WITH DELUXE DIO PICTURE DISC AND MEET THE DIO BAND
March 29, 2011
CELEBRATE ‘RECORD STORE DAY’ WITH DELUXE, NUMBERED
DIO PICTURE DISC AND MEET THE DIO BAND IN CALIFORNIA!
To coincide with this year’s Record Store Day (which falls on Saturday, April 16th), Niji Entertainment will be issuing a very special, LIMITED EDITION, Deluxe Numbered Picture Disc LP of Dio’s 2002 release, ‘Killing the Dragon,’ of which only 2,500 copies will be made.
Each copy will be numbered in a unique way – by a special Dio hologram sticker.
Also on Saturday, April 16th, former Dio band members Craig Goldy, Simon Wright, and Scott Warren will participate in an in-store appearance from 12:30pm to 3:30pm at the Mad Platter record store, which is located at 1223 University Avenue, #160, in Riverside, CA 92507-7238. You can also call the store at (951) 328-1600.
‘Killing the Dragon’ marked the first collaboration between Dio and guitarist Doug Aldrich, who has subsequently joined Whitesnake. The album also spawned the single/video “Push,” which featured Tenacious D’s Jack Black and Kyle Gass. And exclusively for the picture disc edition of ‘Killing the Dragon,’ Dio’s longtime engineer, Wyn Davis, mixed and remastered the album.
Get ready to grab your copy quickly of the ‘Killing the Dragon’ picture disc, as this collector’s item is bound to disappear quickly!
‘Killing the Dragon’ Track List:
1. “Killing the Dragon”
2. “Along Comes a Spider”
3. “Scream”
4. “Better in the Dark”
5. “Rock & Roll”
6. “Push”
7. “Guilty”
8. “Throw Away Children”
9. “Before the Fall”
10. “Cold Feet”
For more information, visit:
www.facebook.com/OfficialRonnieJamesDio
FIRST ANNOUNCED ACTS FOR SHIPROCKED 2011
February 22, 2011
NOVEMBER 14-19, 2011 • FORT LAUDERDALE TO COSTA MAYA AND COZUMEL
MORE ACTS FORTHCOMING: Buckcherry, Hinder, Hellyeah!, Sevendust, In This Moment And Many Other Of Today’s Modern And Retro Rockers Set Sail Towards The Mayan Riviera.
ShipRocked 2011 Embarks For Five Days of Hard Hitting Music, Outrageous Crowds and Sun with Mexican Caribbean on the Horizon
“ShipRocked 2011 will be five days of wall-to-wall music, giving fans the rare opportunity to listen to and hang out with rock stars on a luxury cruise ship. With a vast array of rock bands, there’s enough music for whatever your mood desires from modern metal to old school hard rock sounds and many surprises in between”
Ft Lauderdale, FL February 22, 2011 – The retro styling of LA’s multi-platinum Buckcherry and their string of hard-rocking anthems and power ballads lead the way for this year’s ShipRocked 2011. The Music and Life-style cruise sets sail November 14-19, 2011 heading for the tip of Mexico and its popular stretch of gorgeous Caribbean water known for scuba diving, shopping and bars aplenty. Buckcherry headlines along with fellow rockers Oklahoma’s Hinder (”Lips Of An Angel”,” Use Me”), metal titans Hellyeah! featuring members of Mudvayne and the legendary Pantera who bring their stampeding metal groove on-board and SR 2010 alum, Atlanta’s Sevendust, brought back by the demand of prior cruisers – bringing an intensity only matched by 20-foot sea swells, helping solidify a four-pronged trident of rock and roll mayhem.
ASK4 Entertainment’s Alan Koenig promises “ShipRocked 2011 will be five days of wall-to-wall music, giving fans the rare opportunity to listen to and hang out with rock stars on a luxury cruise ship. With the confirmed artists onboard (and additional acts to be announced), there’s enough music for whatever your heart rate can withstand” Main support comes from LA’s In This Moment led by the vocal pyrotechnics of Maria Brink. And we’re happy to have returning late-night favorites Lynam, as well as the inescapable Texas thunder of Broken Teeth led by the affable Jason McMaster, and new sensation Rival Sons and their brand of 70’s style guitar groove.
The setting is the MSC Poesia (Italy) one of the cruise industry’s most acclaimed new super cruise ships. It all begins in Fort Lauderdale, FL, visiting the premier Mexican ports of Costa Maya and Cozumel. Exuding her Italian roots, the Poesia features include the luxurious Aqua Spa, two pools, four Jacuzzis, a state-of-the-art cardio gym, salon, sushi bar, wine tasting bar, the Teatro Carlo Felice, a beautiful, 3-level, Las Vegas-style theater, and additional stages for ShipRocked bands and passengers to enjoy all night long!
Prices start at only $799 per person, based on double occupancy, and include exclusive access to all ShipRocked concerts and special events, deluxe stateroom, meals, ship activities, ship entertainment and much, much more! Space is limited so early booking is encouraged to guarantee your cabin. General on-sale begins on Monday, February 28, 2011.
Tickets for ShipRocked 2011 are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and are only available at www.GetShipRocked.com or by calling 1-888-438-9509.
For media inquiries, contact kell@wheelhousepr.com, justin@whelhousepr.com or media@getshiprocked.com
For sponsorship information, contact sponsorship@getshiprocked.com
Gypsy Pistoleros Confirmed For Rocklahoma 2011
February 12, 2011
Flamenco/Sleaze rockers Gypsy Pistoleros return to Rocklahoma this year. Rocklahoma returns May 27-29 to kick off summer with the nation’s biggest Memorial Day Weekend party at Catch The Fever Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK! Featuring Motley Crue, Whitesnake, Papa Roach and much more.
2011 marks the 5th Anniversary of the three-day camp & rock festival plus GYPSY PISTOLEROS 5th Anniversary of playing there. It will feature a mix of the best classic bands and today’s top active rock artists. Rocklahoma is proud to be presented by Bud Light.
DUENDE – The Last Of The Pistoleros streets May 3rd on Jamsync Music and is distributed in the U.S./EU/CAN via MVD.
Tracks from this release will feature in the forthcoming www.bhvr.com Behaviour Interactive highly-stylized third person shooter WET 2™ videogame.
More news coming on this soon
DUENDE – The Last Of The Pistoleros can be pre ordered here.
Gypsy Pistoleros and Modern Superstar are teaming up for a U.S. tour in support of DUENDE and Under My Skin beginning in May till June and then trekking over to Europe in late June through July Dates to be announced.
More on Gypsy Pistoleros @ jamsyncmusic.com
STRYPER GET BACK TO THEIR ROOTS ON COVERS-HEAVY SET, ‘THE COVERING’
February 12, 2011
Christian rockers Stryper are offering fans a headbanging view of who their influences were early on, with the arrival of an almost entire album’s worth of covers, ‘The Covering.’ Set for release on February 15th via Big3 Records, the album includes twelve rocking covers, as well as an all-new original tune, “God.” And most significantly, the album marks the return of original bassist Tim Gaines back into the Stryper fold, setting up the first Stryper release in years to feature the definitive line-up of Michael Sweet (vocals/guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Tim Gaines (bass), and Robert Sweet (drums).
According to Michael Sweet, the impetus for putting out a mostly covers set was a simple one. “Every Stryper album is pretty serious and pretty bold in the lyrical faith sense of the word. We just wanted to roll our sleeves up, cut loose, and have some fun.” And when it came time to pick out a listing of tunes to cover, all the band had to do was look back upon their club days. “Growing up, before Stryper was even Stryper, we were a cover band. We played Gazzarri’s on the Strip for years – we would do originals but also do covers, as well. We always did Priest covers and Maiden covers, all those bands that we grew up on and influenced us.”
What fans get is a CD that runs the gamut from 1970’s era classic rock (Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song,” Deep Purple’s “Highway Star,” Kiss’ “Shout It Out Loud,” etc.) to 1980’s era heavy metal (Black Sabbath’s “Heaven and Hell,” the Scorpions’ “Blackout,” “Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper,” etc.). “A few things we set out to do on this album was to stay true to the original – we didn’t want to disrespect the original versions,” explains Michael. “I’m never going to sound like Bruce Dickinson or Ronnie James Dio, nor would I ever try to. And having me sing the song puts our own spin on it. We just all did our own thing and with our own touches and feel – Robert, Tim, Oz, and myself – it has that Stryper feel to it as well.”
Big3 Records Chairman Bill Edwards adds, “We are excited to allow Stryper the creative freedom to do what they do best, and take this album to the next level. We are very excited about working with the band and helping make ‘The Covering’ a widespread success.”
To support ‘The Covering,’ Stryper is planning a tour that begins in March, and when it comes to the set list, it will contain quite a few surprises for longtime fans. “We’re probably going to pull out four Stryper songs that haven’t been played in the set in years. And then we’re probably going to do four covers. And then we’ve got a whole slew of other Stryper songs that we’ve been playing for a long time. So we probably have 20 songs in the set.” Stryper fans rejoice, more anthemic metal will soon be on the way!
‘THE COVERING’ TRACKLIST:
1. Set Me Free (Sweet) 2. Blackout (Scorpions) 3. Heaven and Hell (Black Sabbath) 4. Lights Out (UFO) 5. Carry On My Wayward Son (Kansas) 6. Highway Star (Deep Purple) 7. Shout It Out Loud (Kiss) 8. Over The Mountain (Ozzy Osbourne) 9. The Trooper (Iron Maiden) 10. Breaking The Law (Judas Priest) 11. On Fire (Van Halen) 12. Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin) 13. God (Stryper)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
www.stryper.com
Phil Kenemore of Y&T has died of cancer
January 7, 2011
The HOH has just learned that Phil Kenemore of Y&T passed away this morning. Our condolences to his family and the band. He will be missed by all in the metal community.
Here’s the note we received from Y&T,
It is with great sadness that I tell you Phil passed away this morning at 1:00 AM. The band, Dave & I, and Phil’s family were all there by his side as he took his final breath. Dave & I are completely spent (it’s now after 4:00 AM), and our hearts are shattered. Dave wrote a brief note, which you can read here and post a comment if you’d like.
Y&T’s Dave Meniketti’s Goodbye to Phil
He was alert and talking and holding my hand, and then barely 24 hours later he’s gone. It’s so hard to believe.
– Jill Meniketti
Manager, Y&T
Read more at:
www.YandTRocks.com
2011 LYNCH MOB tour w George Lynch from Dokken
December 21, 2010
Grammy nominated guitarist George Lynch reunites with LYNCH MOB for a new 2011 US tour. Ever since 1980 after joining the multi-platinum band DOKKEN to traveling the world over, George never stops rocking. He has over 25+ albums under his belt and can promise this show will not disappoint. Joined on this Lynch Mob tour is original singer Oni Logan and includes bass player Robbie Crane of Ratt. We are pretty sure George can’t leave the stage until he plays at least a few Dokken Songs.
Kansas City promoter Todd Strickland with Front Stage Productions states, “The midwest is really looking forward to this tour. It’s been a few years since Lynch Mob has toured through Kansas City.” Lynch Mob will play Crosstown Station in Kansas City on February 10th, 2011.
Opening tour support; Willie Basse is no stranger to rock and roll. Willie Basse is best known as frontman of the legendary Los Angeles based rock band Black Sheep. Willie Basse is currently working with legendary Led Zeppelin engineer/producer, Andy Johns.
2011 Lynch Mob Tour dates include:
1/21/11 Tucson, AZ
1/24/11 Denver, CO
1/25/11 Lincoln, NE
1/26/11 St. Paul, MN
1/27/11 Indianapolis, IN
1/28/11 Westland, MI
1/29/11 Bolingbrook, IL
1/31/11 New York, NY
2/02/11 Cambridge, On
2/03/11 Poughkeepsie, NY
2/04/11 Springfield, VA
2/05/11 Newark, DE
2/07/11 Greensboro, NC
2/08/11 Buford, GA
2/10/11 Kansas City, MO
2/11/11 Oklahoma City, OK
2/12/11 Houston, TX
2/13/11 Dallas, TX
Details about the new Lynch Mob 2011 Tour can be found at www.GeorgeLynch.com
ShipRocked 2011 Presale Begins Monday, Dec-20!
December 19, 2010
PRE-BOOK YOUR CABIN BEFORE DECEMBER 31st FOR A CHANCE TO
WIN A SHIPROCKED MERCHANDISE PRIZE PACK AND $250 ONBOARD CREDIT!
It’s been said by everyone from Ozzy to Godsmack and more recently Cage The Elephant… There ain’t no rest for the wicked. That couldn’t be more true for the crew at ShipRocked. A mere 30-days off the boat and we just can’t wait any longer to throw up our horns and shove off with you all again on the ultimate rock and roll cruise vacation with a backstage pass!
The 3rd voyage of ShipRocked is set to sail, and this one goes to 11… November 2011 that is! We’re working hard to make sure SR11 will be the biggest and best ShipRocked yet! We’re also eager to help you guarantee your spot onboard!
Beginning Monday, December 20th at 12:00pm-Eastern, you can click below to pre-book your cabin for ShipRocked 2011!
http://www.getshiprocked.com/2011
As a special holiday bonus, if you pre-book your cabin before December 31st, you will be entered into a drawing to win a complete ShipRocked merchandise prize pack, including a shiny new SR10 platinum album plaque, AND a credit of $250 to spend onboard SR11!
Your deposit will pre-reserve your cabin before the general on-sale date in early 2011. Bookings by SR09 and SR10 passengers will be given priority over first time ShipRockers, and cabins will be reserved in the order received. (Note: only one deposit per cabin will be applied to the final cabin
cost).
DEPOSITS & CABIN CATEGORIES
$100 Interiors & Oceanviews
$150 Balcony Cabins
$250 Deluxe Suites
Not sure you want to reserve a cabin before hearing all the other rockin’ details? No worries! You can pre-book with confidence! You will have 30 days from the date of the official SR11 announcement (dates, ports, lineup) to cancel your pre-booked cabin and receive a refund (less a $25 administrative fee). 30 days after the official announcement, the SR11 cancellation policy will apply according to our terms and conditions.
So be sure to click below on December 20th at 12pm-ET to Get ShipRocked in 2011!
http://www.getshiprocked.com/2011
Dee Snider on Jimmy Fallon
December 16, 2010
Did you miss Dee on last week’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon? You can catch it right here:
JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCE FAREWELL TOUR !!
December 8, 2010
After storming the world for nearly 40 years and taking their very special brand of heavy metal to all four corners of the planet, JUDAS PRIEST -one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time, have announced this will be their final world tour!!
However, the mighty PRIEST will certainly be going out strong as they rock the planet starting in 2011 on the massive EPITAPH tour – hitting all the major cities throughout the world, they will be playing the songs that helped make the name JUDAS PRIEST synonymous with heavy metal!
With all guns blazing and amps cranked to eleven, the band will be giving all their fans one last chance to witness the ultimate metal experience that is JUDAS PRIEST!
JUDAS PRIEST will be starting their world tour in Europe – we have just confirmed the following festivals for 2011 –
9th June Sweden Rock Festival, Sweden
11th June Sauna Festival, Finland
17th June Copenhell Festival, Copenhagen, Denmark
19th June Hellfest, Nantes, France
22nd June Gods of Metal Festival, Milan, Italy
25th June Graspop Festival, Belgium
23rd July HIgh Voltage Festival, London, UK
5th August Wacken Festival, Germany
Stay tuned as we announce more dates – information will be forthcoming soon – so start getting prepared to rock one final time with the incomparable JUDAS PRIEST!!
Tesla, Cinderella and High Seas Rock the Ship!!
November 22, 2010
The Shiprocked Cruise was marked by high seas, heavy winds and even heavier metal. As the Shiprockers boarded the ship, they were quite the spectacle to all the fanny pack and Velcro shoe wearing “Cruisers.” Many an unsuspecting retiree was heard commenting about all the long hair and tattoos on the passengers and band members as we embarked the vessel.
Day One was kicked of by amazing performances by Drowning Pool and Blackstone Cherry, a southern inspired hard rocking band from Kentucky. As we sailed the high seas, passengers saw two wedding proposals. Congratulations to both couples! There were many old friends that were reunited on the boat and shared a drink or two while trying to get pictures with their favorite stars from the past and the many stars of the future from the newer bands, all of whom made themselves accessible to the fans on the boat. Even if they were being pursued by photo taking maniacs with novelty sunglasses that were collecting shots of the stars like they were on some sort of Heavy Metal safari. Jeff Keith of Tesla and Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust earned especially high marks from all the fans for being cordial, endearing, and tolerant of the many people that wanted a picture with them. Tesla took the main stage for the opening night performance and delivered as usual. They played all the standards to a crowd that knew every word and sang along passionately. If you have ever been on a cruise ship you know how small the auditorium that the Magician in the sequined suit calls home, so to say the shows were intimate would be an understatement. It was like seeing a headlining national touring act in a small town movie theater.
On the second day, high winds made for rough seas and the boat was not only rocking figuratively, but literally as well. Cinderella, who was voted as the most requested band by the 2009 Shiprockers, was the much anticipated headliner for Friday night. Tom Keifer’s vocals were impressive and the stage presence of the entire band showed why they are still popular today. Other bands playing both before and after Cinderella included The Letter Black, Aranda and late night shows by Drowning Pool and Broken Teeth. Drowning Pool played until after 2 am in what was one of the most memorable of the trip. After finishing an ear splitting set of their music they played an encore of several Pantera songs that included lead singer Ryan McComb taking the show into the crowd.
Day 3 featured another full day of music and the first chance to see Atlanta based Sevendust prior to catching Vince Neil in main theater. They had the crowd on the pool deck bouncing and fist pumping in a frenzy. The show included a surreal scene seeing such a great band on a pool deck of a cruise ship while Tesla frontman Jeff Keith and New York Yankee outfielder Johnny Damon (who was on board as a fan of the rock) are rocking out to the show along with all the other fans. Vince Neil was the headliner for the final night and fought through a case of layringitis to play a mix of his new Tattoos and Tequila and classic Motley Crue standards.
The cruise was a great success and makes coming home to snow on the ground, temps in the 30’s and work a real drag. It’s great to see all the repeat offenders that showed up for Shiprock 2010. I’m already anticipating next years line-up and can’t wait for the announcement of when we can book the trip.
Check out all the photos in the HOH Headbangers community!!
- Dennis
ShipRocked Winner 2009
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