DRUMMER CARMINE APPICE SAYS HE WOULD LIKE TO DO A BLUE MURDER TRIBUTE ALBUM
In a new interview with VRP Rocks, hosted by U.K. radio veteran Paul Stephenson, drummer Carmine Appice discussed the possibility of new recordings related to his power trio/supergroup Blue Murder. The band was formed by guitarist/vocalist John Sykes and released two studio albums — 1989’s self-titled effort and the 1993 follow-up, Nothin’ But Trouble — before calling it quits. Carmine, who played drums [for […]
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: DO YOU PREFER TO SEE A SHOW AT AN INDOOR OR OUTDOOR VENUE?
As much as I love seeing live entertainment at Jones Beach’s outdoor theater, and it is quite a cool locale, no matter how warm it is outside, being at these “rain or shine” shows when it is actually raining, is quite miserable. Therefore, due to mother nature’s unpredictability, I prefer indoor shows. Also, one ones […]
LONG TIME VAN HALEN ENGINEER, DONN LANDEE, PASSES AT AGE 79
The Van Halen News Desk reports: We are sad to report that the music recording world has lost an icon. Donn Landee, the recording engineer who played a pivotal role in crafting Van Halen’s groundbreaking sound, passed away from natural causes this past week. While his name may not have been widely known outside of […]
BLACKIE LAWLESS DISCUSSES HIS FORTHCOMING AUTOBIOGRAPHY SAYING, “IT’S CONSUMED MOST OF MY TIME”
Matt Wardlaw of Ultimate Classic Rock reports: W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has been working on his memoir for over five years now. He’s finally ready to share some more information about the project, which he hopes will be finished later this year. Tales From the Square Mile is what he’s calling the upcoming book. “What it’s about is that […]
ALICE COOPER ANNOUNCES GUITARIST ANNA CARA, AS THE REPLACEMENT FOR NITA STRAUSS, ON HIS FORTHCOMING TOUR DATES
Alice Cooper has introduced British guitarist Anna Cara in place of his longtime guitarist Nita Strauss, who announced earlier this year that she was taking a break to welcome her first child this summer. 22-year-old Anna, from Newcastle, England, has previously worked with Marc Storace (from the Swiss band Krokus) and Tommy Henriksen (guitarist with both Alice and the Hollywood Vampires). She has built anInstagram following with her […]
ACE FREHLEY DRUMMER SCOT COOGAN ISSUES A STATEMENT REGARDING HIS PASSING
Scot Coogan, Ace Frehley‘s longest-running solo-band drummer and lead vocalist since 2006, has issued the following statement regarding his recent public silence and his intentions moving forward: “I have remained silent intentionally—to give my crew, management, and most importantly Ace’s family the time and respect they deserve to grieve without noise, speculation, or opportunism. I […]