KISS’ TOMMY THAYER DEBUNKS ACE FREHLEY’S CLAIM THAT KISS COULD NOT SELL OUT NYC’S MSG ON THIER “END OF THE ROAD” TOUR
KISS’ Tommy Thayer was recently interviewed by 4Sound at the Sweden Rock Festival, where he disputed KISS’ original guitarist, Ace Frehley’s claim that the band couldn’t sell out New York City’s Madison Square Garden during the first leg of the band’s End Of The Road farewell tour. Frehley reportedly stated on Oklahoma’s KATT Rock 100.5, that it was “a sad […]
AEROSMITH’S JOE PERRY AND BRAD WHITFORD DISCUSS THE STATE OF ROCK IN 2019, MAKING NEW MUSIC AND RETIREMENT
Richard Bienstock of Guitar Player spoke with Aerosmith guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford. Highlights from interview appear below. Guitar Player: As guys who have been playing rock and roll for almost half a century now, what do you think of the state of rock in 2019? Perry: Rock definitely has its place alongside pop and […]
SEBASTIAN BACH INVITES HIS FORMER SKID ROW BANDMATES TO JOIN HIM ONSTAGE
Earlier this week, Sebastian Bach announced he would celebrate the 30th anniversary of Skid Row’s self titled debut album when he heads out on tour later this year. The band’s former frontman will perform all 11 tracks from the 1989 release along with a selection of other songs from his back catalogue, with the first date set […]
JUDAS PRIEST CANCEL CONCERT AS THE METAL GOD BATTLES BRONCHITIS
Judas Priest have been forced to cancel their show at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs tonight (June 5th) as frontman Rob Halford battles bronchitis. Halford has been ill for more than a week and has now been told by doctors he needs rest to fully recover before hitting the stage again. Judas Priest say […]
FASTER PUSSYCAT AND BANG TANGO ANNOUNCE “THE RETURN TO THE SUNSET TRIP” TOUR
As the saying goes “If you remember the 80’s, you weren’t actually there” For better or worse, Faster Pussycat and Bang Tango were actually there – and they remember. With the recent renewed interest in the 80’s Hollywood rock scene, many bands have adopted the look and demeanor in order to recreate a place and time that […]
SEBASTIAN BACH TO PLAY FIRST SKID ROW ALBUM IN ENTIRETY
Revered vocal powerhouse Sebastian Bach will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Skid Row’s acclaimed, self-titled breakout debut album with a U.S. Tour where he’ll be performing the record in its entirety plus other songs from his celebrated catalog. The tour will begin in Nashville, TN on August 30th and will end in Pinellas Park, FL on November 2nd. Tickets and VIP […]