AC/DC RELEASE STATEMENT REGARDING DRUMMER PHIL RUDD’S ARREST

AC/DC have released the following statement on their Facebook page: “We’ve only become aware of Phil’s arrest as the news was breaking. We have no further comment. Phil’s absence will not affect the release of our new album Rock or Bust and upcoming tour next year.” As previously reported, AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd had been […]
AC/DC DRUMMER PHIL RUDD CHARGED IN A MURDER FOR HIRE PLOT

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd allegedly tried to have two men killed. He appeared in the Tauranga District Court this afternoon, charged with attempting to procure a murder. According to the The Guardian, Rudd was also charged with threatening to kill and possession of methamphetamine and cannabis. Rudd, 60, dressed in jeans and a grey sweater, […]
CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOR: PAST AND FUTURE ICONS CELEBRATED AT ROCK N’ ROLL AWARDS SHOW LAST NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD
osted by UK-based Classic Rock magazine, the 10th annual Classic Rock Awards–the Classic Rock Roll Of Honor presented by Orange Amplification–celebrated some of the most influential and respected musicians in rock at The Avalon in Hollywood last night (11/4). A plethora of icons, innovators and straight-up legends attended the event and were honored with one […]
KISS’ PAUL STANLEY DISCUSSES WHY HE DECLINED TO PERFORM WITH ACE FREHLEY AND PETER CRISS AT THE ROCK HALL INDUCTION

In speaking with with KNPR News, KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley was asked why he declined to perform with fellow original KISS members Peter Criss and Ace Frehley at the band’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction in April. His answer has been transcribed by blabbermouth.net and can be read below. Stanley said, It’s a […]
11/4: KOTZEN, HALFORD, VANDENBERG, BOOKS, NEW APPEARANCES.
Thanks to Richie Kotzen and Rob Halford for being guests last night on my SiriusXM show. Richie is now on a solo tour of the US after returning from Europe. I’ll be hosting his show at BBs in NYC tomorrow night. If you only know Richie from The Winery Dogs he has a HUGE catalog […]
QUEENSRYCHE LAUNCH “BUILDING THE EMPIRE” – A NEW ALBUM PRE-ORDER VIA PLEDGEMUSIC

A newly revitalized Queensrÿche have partnered with PledgeMusic.com for a new album pre-order campaign entitled Building The Empire. Eddie Jackson, Todd LaTorre, Parker Lundgren, Scott Rockenfield and Michael Wilton will offer fans various unique experiences to bring them closer to the band than ever before. The band is offering everything from limited edition vinyl and […]