Former ALICE IN CHAINS members Jerry Cantrell (guitar), Sean Kinney (drums) and Mike Inez (bass), ex-QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Chris DeGarmo, former NIRVANA bassist Krist Novoselic and HEART singer Ann Wilson are among the artists scheduled to perform at the 96.5 K-Rock Tsunami Continued Care Relief Concert on Friday, Febriuary 18 at the Premier Club in Seattle. ...
January 2005 - Blabbermouth Archive
ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERS: FEAR FACTORY Singer's Side Project To Perform In NYC
ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERS, the project formed by Burton C. Bell (vocalist of FEAR FACTORY) and John Bechdel (keyboardist, ex-PRONG, ex-KILLING JOKE), will make their live debut on Sunday, February 6 at CBGBs in New York City. Also appearing will be FALSE ICONS and STILL LIFE DECAY. Although Bell and Bechdel are known for their ...
FU MANCHU Bassist Auctioning Drum Kit
FU MANCHU bassist Brad Davis is selling a drum kit on eBay. "It's the black and white Ludwig Vistalite drum kit we used in the 'Squash That Fly' video," Davis writes on the group's web site. The auction ends February 4 at 18:58:10 PST. More details about the kit, including photos, can be found on ...
HATEFRAME Sign With RISING REALM RECORDS
HATEFRAME, the new Finnish thrash metal band featuring drummer Tonmi Lillman (ex-TO/DIE/FOR, SINERGY), guitarist Joonas Koto (MALPRACTICE, ex-TO/DIE/FOR) and bassist Make Kanki (ex-TO/DIE/FOR), have inked a deal with Rising Realm Records. The group's full-length debut, "Sign of Demise", will be issued in the spring/summer. The group, whose sound is being described as "old-school thrash" in ...
Record Executive Who Launched OZZY OSBOURNE Dies At 73
The Associated Press is reporting that Donald Dempsey Sr., a recording industry executive who is credited with having helped launch OZZY OSBOURNE's solo career, died Thursday (Jan. 27). He was 73. Dempsey died at home of what was believed to be a stroke, said his son, Don Dempsey Jr. of New York. Dempsey Sr., a ...
BLABBERMOUTH.NET Down Due To Technical Difficulties
BLABBERMOUTH.NET was inaccessible for much of the past 24 hours due to technical difficulties beyond our control. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for your continued support and understanding. ...
Does JUDAS PRIEST's 'Revolution' Sound Like JANE'S ADDICTION's 'Mountain Song'?
Former JANE'S ADDICTION/RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro was asked by a fan in an online posting if he thinks it was "intentional" that JUDAS PRIEST's new single, "Revolution", has the exact same riff as "Mountain Song" by JANE'S ADDICTION. "I have heard that, but I haven't heard the track," Navarro responded. "I do ...
NINE INCH NAILS To Headline COACHELLA
NINE INCH NAILS and COLDPLAY will headline the sixth Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, to be held April 30-May 1 at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California, according to Billboard.com. The fest will also feature reunion performances by pioneering rock acts GANG OF FOUR, THE COCTEAU TWINS and BAUHAUS, as well as the ...
SLIPKNOT's CLOWN Talks About DIMEBAG's Death
SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) has admitted to Australia's Beat magazine that while the group may have good intentions with their non-conformist attitude, it is possible that some may take their message the wrong way. "I know my responsibility," he said. "I know what's happening to my friends out in rock 'n' roll. I ...