Matthew Wilkening
Kiss to Release ‘Destroyer’ Deluxe Edition with Original Cover Art
Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has revealed that producer Bob Ezrin is currently remixing the band’s legendary 1976 album ‘Destroyer’ for re-issue in “Deluxe Edition” form sometime in 2012, complete with unreleased tracks and re-instating the original label-rejected cover art as displayed above.
Axl Rose Blames Mistakes, and Slash, for Guns N’ Roses’ Late Concert Start Times
More clips from Guns N’ Roses leader Axl Rose‘s upcoming interview on ‘That Metal Show’ have emerged. In one, the singer blames the band’s notoriously late concert start times on various daily mistakes, and also says their reputation for such behavior developed twenty years ago, partially as a result of problems with former guitarist Slash.
Kiss Founder Gene Simmons Says Band’s ‘Heart and Soul Lies in England’
Kiss may come from America, but to hear bassist Gene Simmons tell it, their musical “heart and soul lies in England.” In London to serve as host of the Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards show recently, Simmons testified about the influence of English rock stars on his own music.
Led Zeppelin ‘IV’ Re-Created Through Cover Versions
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Led Zeppelin's fourth album turns forty years old today, and one of the easiest ways to measure the impact the record has had is to look at the long list of artists who have covered its songs over the years. W
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Ace Frehley on New Book: ‘I See it on the Big Screen!’
Legendary original Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley has released his long awaited memoirs, ‘No Regrets,’ which details his time in that band and his own very successful solo career. The book comes partially as the result of five years of sobriety for Frehley, who has very publicly battled addictions to drugs and alcohol in the past.
Justin Bieber Joins AC/DC in the Big Balls Club
Normally we would never write about Justin Bieber, but when we came across a news headline entitled ‘Justin Bieber’s Balls Have Dropped,’ well, we couldn’t help but think it’s time for him to channel his inner Bon Scott and start working on an AC/DC covers album.
Axl Rose Interview Clips Air on Eddie Trunk’s Radio Show
TV and radio host Eddie Trunk shared the first audio clips from ‘That Metal Show”s upcoming interview with Axl Rose of Guns N Roses on his radio program last night (Nov. 4), with the singer detailing the effort he puts into preparing for the band’s three hour long concerts.
Van Halen to Appear On Grammy Nominations Show
Van Halen are reportedly going to appear at the Grammy nominations show on Wednesday, Nov. 30 to make a “special live announcement,” presumably regarding their much-discussed new album and tour.
Black Sabbath To Make ‘Special Announcement’ Next Week
Black Sabbath has reportedly revealed that they will make a special announcement at a press conference next Friday, Nov. 11. This is widely suspected to be related to recent reports that the legendary band is planning to reunite for a new album and tour.
Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour Recalls ‘Painful’ Start of ‘Wish You Were Here’ Sessions in New Interview
Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour recounts the “difficult” and “painful” beginnings of the studio sessions for the band’s 1975 album ‘Wish You Were Here’ in a new interview promoting the upcoming expanded two-disc and box set reissues of that classic record.
Guns N’ Roses’ Dizzy Reed Discusses Band’s Future: ‘There’s So Much Material’
Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed, who with over 20 years served is the second only to Axl Rose in terms of tenure, was recently kind enough to speak to us on the eve of the the band’s first North American tour (see dates below) in five years.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, ‘Dream On’ – Song Premiere
We’ve got a very special treat for you today — the exclusive premiere of a song by Noel Gallagher‘s High Flying Birds, entitled ‘Dream On.’ The track is taken from the former Oasis songwriter’s upcoming album, which is also called ‘Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ and arrives on U.S. shores Nov. 8.