GUITARIST ANDY LA ROCQUE POSTS ABOUT HIS DECISION TO LEAVE THE KING DIAMOND BAND
On Sunday (July 26th), the Swedish-born guitarist, whose real name is Anders Allhage, took to his social media to write: “Hi everyone ! Just a short heads up: as many of you have seen I’ve left the King Diamond band. Leaving a ‘family’ after more than 40 years full of great music, friends and lots of good […]
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: IN TODAY’S AGE, DO YOU THINK IT IS BETTER FOR BANDS TO RELEASE SINGLES OR FULL LENGTH ALBUMS?
I think based on technology, especially short videos, making most of the youth’s attention spans extremely short, yes, releasing singles is probably a smarter business model. It is the older fan base, that will most likely prefer a complete album. Although, I must say, even in my youth, I would have preferred if bands had […]
BRET MICHAELS HAS SURGERY FOR KIDNEY STONE
Bret Michaels revealed he underwent an unexpected surgery after experiencing “intense” pain from a kidney stone, reports Page Six The Poison frontman, 63, shared an update from his hospital bed via Facebook on Wednesday, telling his followers that he’s learned “complete gratitude” for the hospital workers who helped care for him this week. Michaels was taken to […]
GUITARIST GUS G. JOINS KING DIAMOND’S BAND
King Diamond is thrilled to announce the addition of guitar virtuoso Gus G. (Firewind, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) to the band’s lineup. Gus G. joins as guitarist and will compose, record, and tour with King Diamond going forward, marking an exciting new chapter in the band’s storied history. The band extends their deepest gratitude and utmost respect […]
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE SHOW, DAVID LEE ROTH CANCELS THE REST OF HIS TOUR DATES, SAMMY HAGAR INVITES HIM TO PERFORM AT HIS LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY IN SEPTEMBER
With the exception of one date, David Lee Roth has reportedly canceled his remaining tour dates. According to Roth‘s official web site, only his August 7th appearance in Sturgis, South Dakota remains on the schedule, while stops in Dillon, Colorado; Clear Lake, Iowa; Louisville, Kentucky; and East Moline, Illinois, have been removed. No reason was given for […]
MÖTLEY CRÜE DRUMMER TOMMY LEE DISCUSSES HIS BATTLE WITH ADDICTION, RECOUNTS SHOOTING UP JACK DANIELS ONCE
As per Page Six, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee recalled the lowest point in his drug addiction during the height of the band’s success. “There was a point where, I was with my bass player [Nikki Sixx], and we were just doing a s—t load of heroin and we ran out,” he recalled on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast Wednesday. […]