FreeCreditScore.com hired Poison frontman Bret Michaels for a commercial to launch Score Planner, the company’s new online credit score simulator. Check out Bret’s ad video.
Chickenfoot’s Sammy Hagar says the band is going on hiatus for 2013. “Joe’s doing his thing and Chad’s just coming off a Chili Peppers tour and he’s not gonna wanna go into the studio. So I think Mikey and I and the Wabos, we’ll just go out and do
Motorhead is announcing the U.S. launch of Motörheadphönes at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next Tuesday. Motörheadphönes are professional audio quality headpones, specially geared for rock (but suitable for any style of music). Motörheadphönes feature a smooth warm bass, big, bombastic drums and clear mid-range plus distinct high-end due to the 40mm neodymium
Revolver and Guitar World team up with MusiCares and AXS TV to bring you the first-ever televised Rock & Roll Roast. With 2013 honoree, Dee Snider, this great night of comedy, calamity, charity and chaos can’t be missed. A portion of all the proceeds go to a great cause. Date: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Location:
Randy Gane, keyboardist for the Geoff Tate-fronted version of Queensryche, suffered a heart attack on December 26. Wrote Tate on Facebook the following day, “Please send your prayers and positive thoughts to my good friend and keyboard player Randy Gane who is currently recovering from suffering a heart attack last night.” Over in the other
On a sad note, Iron Butterfly bassist Lee Dorman was found dead in his car at his home in Laguna Nigel, CA, on Friday, December 21. No foul play was suspected; cause of death has not yet been released, although he had reportedly suffered from heart trouble in the past. He was 70 years old.
Want an autographed copy of SHUT UP AND GIVE ME THE MIC BY DEE SNIDER? Dee is selling MINT, NEW HARDCOVER 1ST EDITIONs of his book, SHUT UP AND GIVE ME THE MIC, on ebay. Each is autographed and comes with an emailed photo of authenticity! Because the eBay auctions change, go to this Ebay
Dee Snider has signed on as the announcer (think Don Pardo) for this hot new show that looks like it’s gonna be huge – Killer Kareoke. The NY Times calls it the greatest show in the history of television! (I don’t know about that, but ya gotta check it out!) But no other phrase
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has filed for divorce from his wife Julie Campbell … after 25 YEARS of marriage, according to TMZ. He cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for his split from wife Julie. The couple share two young daughters, ages 13 and 11. Supposedly, he is asking the judge for joint custody
Jon Bon Jovi’s 19-year-old daughter Stephanie Rose Bongiovi was arrested at her college in Upstate New York early this morning after allegedly overdosing on heroin, according to the AP and TMZ. She’s currently at home recovering. For the details, read more at TMZ, and at AP.
Slave to the Empire, the newly released album from T&N (which features three-quarters of Dokken’s classic lineup), contains eight new tunes and four re-done Dokken classics. Check out a few right here:
Previously only available as a limited UK fan club-only release, Saxon’s Heavy Metal Thunder – The Movie, an intimate and frank documentary that tells the story of the band’s beginnings and career (including current and former members), will be released on November 20th.
Tesla frontman Jeff Keith is gearing up to release Jeff Keith And Country Music Friends, a six-song country EP due on November 6. “Once upon a time I was playing a Tesla show in Canada when Kent Goodson and Pat Boone from The George Jones Band came to see us,” says Jeff. “The next thing
Alice Cooper was in the UK this week for some press, live shows and his third annual London Halloween bash at Wembley Stadium on October 28th. Alice is the only international artist to play on the grounds of Wembley five decades in a row, and his achievement was honored with a “hands in cement” event
Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose did his first live sit-down interview in over 20 years on last Wednesday’s (10/24) Jimmy Kimmel Live! Show. You can check out his interview in three parts: