KISS’ GENE SIMMONS ON USING ACE AND PETER’S MAKEUP ON OTHER MUSICIANS, “WHY WOULDN’T WE USE THE CLASSIC MAKEUP? WE OWN IT”

Kory Grow of Rolling Stone reports: For over a decade, KISS’ Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer have both worn makeup associated with the band’s founding guitarist and drummer, respectively. Although the move has sparked some controversy among fans, singer-bassist Gene Simmons tells Rolling Stone it doesn’t bother him. “Why wouldn’t we use the classic makeup?” […]

4/5: EDDIE TRUNK PRE GnR MEET & GREET THIS SATURDAY IN VEGAS, MORE.

Back from S FL. Thanks to all the bands and fans I hung with at Rockfest 80’s. The event itself was well run and had a massive production. Most of the bands were really solid. However it was not as nearly well attended as it should have been. Hopefully it’s something that can build in […]

STEVEN TYLER ANNOUNCES BENEFIT PERFORMANCE AT LINCOLN CENTER

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Steven Tyler today announced his intimate concert performance Steven Tyler…Out On A Limb at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall on May 2nd. The award winning director Brett Ratner and the legendary frontman are collaborating on a unique experience to benefit Janie’s Fund, Tyler’s charitable initiative to help girls […]

LITA FORD STREAMS NEW SONG FROM “TIME CAPSULE”

American vocalist/guitarist Lita Ford is set to release her latest album Time Capsule on Steamhammer/SPV on April 15th. The very special and unusual recording turns back the clock to a time when honest, down-to-earth rock music was still handmade and recorded without digital tricks and contraptions. Time Capsule is a ”throwback” record that boasts identifiable […]

4/1: GUNS N’ ROSES MANIA IS UPON US

Guns N’ Roses mania is now in full swing! The club show tonight at The Troubador kicks it all off. Finally all the questions and rumors should be answered. As I’ve said all along I believe the lineup will be the last version of GnR with Slash in for the departed Ashba and Bumble, and […]