7/9: RADIO & TV UPDATE, MOTLEY IN OK, MORE
Had a great chat with Slash on my Q104 show this past Friday night. He checked in from the road and we caught up with him on his first movie he produced (Nothing To Fear), his current US tour, plans for his next album, and the status of VR, plus much more. You can hear […]
JOE SATRIANI TO LAUNCH HIS U.S. TOUR ON AUGUST 29th
As Joe Satriani finishes up his hugely successful two-month European tour, the critical praise is overwhelming. Hitting seventeen countries in all, the tour has played to sold-out venues throughout the continent and the Euro-press response has been spectacular: “He left the singing to his guitars. And what voices they produced – at times pumping out […]
WINGER TO CELEBRATE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR SELF TITLED ALBUM BY PLAYING A SPECIAL SHOW IN NEW MEXICO
This August will mark the 25th anniversary of Winger’s self titled debut album and to commemorate this milestone the band will perform and record the first Winger album live in its entirety. This full reunion concert will take place on August 30th at The San Felipe Casino in Algodones, NM with Special Guests Warrant & […]
7/5: QUEENSRYCHE, TMS, SLASH, RADIO, KIKO, BOOK, MORE
Hope everyone had a great 4th. I spent it with family, BBQ, Fireworks, all the good stuff. Was super hot in NJ but that’s usually the case with the 4th. I will be LIVE tonight at 11P ET on Q104.3 NYC. Outside NYC area listen via www.q1043.com or with the free Iheartradio app. Also be […]
FANS PAY FOR DUG PINNICK’S HERNIA SURGERY
King’s X frontman dUg Pinnick has undergone successful surgery for a hernia – after fans paid for the operation. He’s needed medical attention for years but couldn’t afford it due to a lack of medical insurance. But supporters rallied round and raised $26,000 from 599 contributors via a GiveForward crowdfunding drive. Pinnick says, “Hernia surgery […]
QUEENSRYCHE DRUMMER ROCKENFIELD ON THE TWO VERSIONS OF THE BAND: “IT HAS CAUSED CONFUSION HAVING TWO BANDS WITH THE SAME NAME”
Ruben Mosqueda of the Oregon Music News spoke with Queensryche drummer Scott Rockenfield. Portions of the interview appear below. OMN: What’s your take on the current rift in the fan base? It seems like the majority of the fans have chosen sides. SR: It has caused confusion having two bands out there using the same […]