BLACK SABBATH’S “LIVE EVIL” TO BE RE-RELEASED AS 40TH-ANNIVERSARY SUPER DELUXE EDITION
BMG has set a June 2nd release date for the 40th-anniversary super deluxe edition of Black Sabbath‘s Live Evil. This new edition of Live Evil was remixed by Wyn Davis and remastered for the 40th anniversary and includes a 1982 The Mob Rules tour replica hardback concert book, a 40-page book with photos, artwork and liner notes and a 1982 The Mob Rules tour replica color […]
EXTREME’S GARY CHERONE DISCUSSES THE BAND’S NEW AND OLDER MATERIAL. REGARDING HIS TIME IN VAN HALEN, HE SAYS, “IN HINDSIGHT… I WOULD HAVE RATHER[ED] TOURED AND THEN RECORDED [VAN HALEN III]
Greg Prato of Songfacts spoke with Extreme singer Gary Cherone, excerpts from the interview appear below. Songfacts: Let’s discuss the new Extreme album, Six. How does the songwriting work now compared to earlier albums? Gary Cherone: As far as me and [guitraist] Nuno [Bettencourt], it’s pretty much always been the same, most of the time inspired […]
SWEET & LYNCH RELEASE NEW SINGLE “MIRACLE,” NEW STUDIO ALBUM “HEART & SACRIFICE” OUT MAY 19TH
Sweet & Lynch, the musical union of vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet (Stryper, Iconic) and guitarist George Lynch (Lynch Mob, The End Machine, ex-Dokken), have released a second single from their long-awaited third album, Heart & Sacrifice, out May 19th. The combination of Sweet’s powerful, high-octane vocals and Lynch’s immediately recognizable guitar heroics once again prove to be an unbeatable combination sure to please the […]
MÖTLEY CRÜE’S ATTORNEY PROVIDES SEVEN CREW COMPLAINTS AGAINST GUITARIST MICK MARS, MARS RESPONDS STATING “THOSE GUYS HAVE BEEN HAMMERING ON ME SINCE ’87, TRYING TO REPLACE ME”
As previously reported, Mötley Crüe guitarist, Mick Mars, is suing his former bandmates. Mars’ reasons for his suit, and the band’s response, via their attorney, can be read here. Now Variety has some follow up information to this circumstance. In addition to the band’s statement, Crüe’s lawyer has also provided seven crew members’ complaints about […]
MICK MARS SUES MÖTLEY CRÜE, CLAIMS HE IS BEING CHEATED OUT OF MONEY
According to Hollywood gossip site TMZ, Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars is suing his former bandmates, claiming they kicked him out of the band and ripping him off financially. The band’s lead guitarist announced last fall he wouldn’t be joining the band on the road, because of suffering from his ankylosing spondylitis — but in his lawsuit […]
ACE FREHELY RETURNS TO EDDIE’S SHOW AND CLAIMS PAUL STANLEY CALLED HIM AND SAID, “FUCK YOU,” GUITARIST DECIDES NOT TO SPILL THE TEA ON HIS FORMER KISS BANDMATES
Following up on last week’s war of KISS words, original guitarist Ace Frehley did return to Eddie’s Sirius/XM show, Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk, with a follow up, of sorts. When asked if he heard from vocalist Paul Stanley after last weeks appearance, Frehley replied (as per blabbermouth.net), “Yes, he did — not long after […]