JON BON JOVI DONATES A MILLION DOLLARS TO HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF
Sayreville, N.J., native Jon Bon Jovi returned to his home state to donate $1 million to the New Jersey Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund, the charity led by first lady Mary Pat Christie. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was on hand to receive the rocker’s donation — a gift from his wife, Dorothea, and the band. […]
PHILIP ANSELMO’S PROMO VIDEO FOR THE SONG “BEDRIDDEN” POSTED ONLINE
One week from today, Philip Anselmo’s first-ever solo album, Walk Through Exits Only, will be released. Check out the album’s first promo video, for Bedridden below. Walk Through Exits Only was produced by Philip Anselmo and Michael Thompson, and recorded over the past couple of years at his New Orleans studio, Nodferatu’s Lair, with his […]
JOE SATRIANI TO LAUNCH HIS U.S. TOUR ON AUGUST 29th
As Joe Satriani finishes up his hugely successful two-month European tour, the critical praise is overwhelming. Hitting seventeen countries in all, the tour has played to sold-out venues throughout the continent and the Euro-press response has been spectacular: “He left the singing to his guitars. And what voices they produced – at times pumping out […]
WINGER TO CELEBRATE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR SELF TITLED ALBUM BY PLAYING A SPECIAL SHOW IN NEW MEXICO
This August will mark the 25th anniversary of Winger’s self titled debut album and to commemorate this milestone the band will perform and record the first Winger album live in its entirety. This full reunion concert will take place on August 30th at The San Felipe Casino in Algodones, NM with Special Guests Warrant & […]
FANS PAY FOR DUG PINNICK’S HERNIA SURGERY
King’s X frontman dUg Pinnick has undergone successful surgery for a hernia – after fans paid for the operation. He’s needed medical attention for years but couldn’t afford it due to a lack of medical insurance. But supporters rallied round and raised $26,000 from 599 contributors via a GiveForward crowdfunding drive. Pinnick says, “Hernia surgery […]
QUEENSRYCHE DRUMMER ROCKENFIELD ON THE TWO VERSIONS OF THE BAND: “IT HAS CAUSED CONFUSION HAVING TWO BANDS WITH THE SAME NAME”
Ruben Mosqueda of the Oregon Music News spoke with Queensryche drummer Scott Rockenfield. Portions of the interview appear below. OMN: What’s your take on the current rift in the fan base? It seems like the majority of the fans have chosen sides. SR: It has caused confusion having two bands out there using the same […]