SINGER JEFF SCOTT SOTO, HONORS THE ONE YEAR PASSING OF BASSIST DAVID Z., WITH NEW SONG “DETONATE”

A year ago, Adrenaline Mob bassist David Zablidowsky was killed following a three-car accident in Florida. To honor the anniversary of his passing, singer Jeff Scott Soto has released the following statement: “Today marks the 1 year anniversary for probably the most horrible day of my life when SOTO bassist and one of my absolute […]
GENE SIMMONS SAYS “IN KISS, WE CAN’T CONTINUE LONGER THAN THE EARLY 70S”

Marko Syrjala Finland’s Imperiumi spoke with KISS frontman, and bassist, Gene Simmons. Highlights of the interview appear below. Imperiumi: How did you pick up the guys [in your solo] the band? Gene Simmons: Well, they played on the KISS Kruise. And they do a tribute; they have a big rock show or something. You know, […]
7/12: TRUNKFEST UPDATES, TULSA FOR DOKKEN, MORE
New podcast now up with guest Dizzy Reed of GnR. Free now www.PodcastOne.com or Itunes. A replay of my latest episode of TrunkFest airs tonight on AXS TV 8:30P ET from Voodoo Fest with Taylor Hawkins and Prophets Of Rage. All new episode this Sunday 9:30P ET from Zac Brown Band’s Castaway in Mexico with […]
BLACK STAR RIDERS BASSIST ROBBIE CRANE TO JOIN HOOKERS & BLOW FOR SUMMER TOUR WITH THE DEAD DAISIES

Hookers & Blow, a project formed by longtime Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed and Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi is celebrating it’s 15-year anniversary and is excited to welcome longtime friend Robbie Crane (Black Star Riders) on bass for their upcoming North American tour supporting The Dead Daisies. The twenty-five city tour will begin […]
TERRY ILOUS SAYS HE FOUND OUT HE WAS NO LONGER GREAT WHITE’S SINGER VIA EMAIL AND THE INTERNET

Former Great White frontman Terry Ilous posted the following message on his Facebook page: “As of Monday, July 9th I was informed through an email, and the internet, that I was no longer with the band Great White. After having just played a round of back to back shows this week, needless to say, I […]
RATT FRONTMAN STEPHEN PEARCY ON WHY GUITARIST WARREN DIMARTINI IS NO LONGER IN THE BAND, “[HE] JUST DIDN’T WANT TO [TOUR]”

Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy was a guest on Eddie’s Sirius/XM radio show, Trunk Nation, on July 9th. Excerpts from the interview appear below (as transcribed by Blabbermouth.net). On why guitarist Warren DiMartini is no longer in the band: “Warren just didn’t wanna go out there, and when you have a corporation, or a company, that […]