Original GUNS N’ ROSES drummer Steven Adler was interviewed on a recent episode of “The Trap Set”, a new, weekly podcast about the lives of drummers, with host Joe Wong. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On depression: “I was never depressed… […]
During a brand new interview with Austria’s Stormbringer webzine conducted on June 6 at the Rock In Vienna festival, GUNS N’ ROSES and THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Richard Fortus was asked about rumors that GN’R was working on the follow-up to “Chinese Democracy” and when fans can expect to see new activity from the Axl […]
SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan was interviewed by TeamRock Radio earlier today (Friday, June 12) at the U.K.’s Download festival. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On SLIPKNOT‘s current mindset: “I think these days, as far as myself goes, I’m just […]
KINDERGARTEN COP is the latest movie getting the remake treatment, this time without anyone close to the caliber of Ivan Reitman or Arnold Schwarzenegger involved. According to Showbiz 411, the new KINDERGARTEN COP is being developed by Universal’s 1440, a division responsible for VOD sequels. Their sources also claim the producers are looking for a […]
Dave Grohl tried to be the toughest man in Sweden … after falling off stage, breaking his leg — and attempting to keep the concert going. According to Swedish witnesses (thanks Google translate) … it seems the Foo Fighters frontman jumped down from the stage early on during the band’s concert Friday night, and sustained […]
YG was reportedly shot Friday morning (June 12) in Los Angeles. According to TMZ, the West Coast rapper was shot “three times in the hip” at 1:45 a.m. PT at a recording studio in Studio City. YG was driven to a nearby hospital, where police claim he was “very uncooperative” when questioned about the incident. TMZ […]
After nibbling on a few finger sandwiches at teatime, John Fogerty now feels energized to talk about his upcoming memoir and summer concert tour. Aptly called 1969, the 41-city tour represents that prolific year for Creedence Clearwater Revival: They released three albums — and Fogerty wrote one of the most profound protests songs of all time. […]
Motley Crue have made it clear that these final shows are it. They drew up a contract, they’ve repeatedly denied proposed loopholes that could bring them back to the concert stage and generally there’s been an air of excitement by each member about their post-touring Motley Crue careers. But if that’s not enough, the group is […]
As a child spending his summers in New Hampshire, Steven Tyler would run a 50-foot wire from the back of his radio to the top of an apple tree in order to pick up WOWO, a Fort Wayne, Indiana, station that would play some of his favorite country songs. “I’d listen to things like Johnny […]
WWE announced Thursday afternoon that Virgil Runnels, aka “The American Dream”Dusty Rhodes, passed away today at the age of 69. WWE’s statement reads, “WWE is deeply saddened that Virgil Runnels, aka “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes — WWE Hall of Famer, three-time NWA Champion and one of the most captivating and charismatic figures in sports […]
A handwritten poem by Jim Morrison found among his possessions in the Paris hotel where he died in 1971 ends with the line “Last words, Last words out.” Written on the last page torn out of a thick notebook, the double-sided document is the highlight of an online auction that went live Thursday. Auctioneer Paddle8 […]
Earlier this week, it was reported that Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke filed a defamation lawsuit against a woman who is accusing him of sexual assault. The alleged crime was supposed to have taken place June 3 in Murray, Utah, after one of Falling In Reverse’s shows. It was originally reported that the alleged victim, […]
