Sarah Rodman of The Boston Globe conducted an interview last week with KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Boston Globe: Congratulations on the nomination [for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame]. How are you feeling about it? Stanley: There's a long way ...
September 2009 - Blabbermouth Archive
FILTER Covers THE TURTLES' 'Happy Together' For 'The Stepfather' Soundtrack
FILTER has recorded a cover version of THE TURTLES' classic "Happy Together" for the soundtrack to the film "The Stepfather", which will hit screens on October 16. The song is currently available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. "The Stepfather" soundtrack, which is due on October 13 through Lakeshore Records, will include ...
SLIPKNOT Frontman's JUNK BEER KIDNAP BAND Makes L.A. Debut; Video, Review Available
SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor's new solo project, COREY TAYLOR AND THE JUNK BEER KIDNAP BAND, made its Los Angeles live debut last night (Monday, September 28) at the Key Club in Hollywood, California as the support act for STEEL PANTHER. According to Rick Florino of ARTISTdirect, the band kicked off the festivities ...
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: South American Tour Postponed
Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have released the following statement: "KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will, unfortunately, have to postpone their upcoming South America tour due to the illness of lead singer Howard Jones. Howard is currently bed-ridden with a gallstone issue and has been told by his doctor that he should not leave his bed until further notice. ...
METALLICA's LiveMetallica.com Web Site Now Offering Single-Track Downloads
METALLICA's official web site has been updated with the following message: "When we launched www.livemetallica.com over five years ago, it seemed like the next logical step of service in the digital age as we've always encouraged you to record and trade our shows. The site gives us the chance to offer you a ...
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: New U.S. Dates Announced
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN will embark on tour in December with THURSDAY and FAKE PROBLEMS. The dates are as follows: Dec. 04 - Farmingdale, NY - The Crazy Donkey Dec. 05 - Syracuse, NY - Lost Horizon Dec. 06 - Montreal, QC - Foufounes Electriques Dec. 07 - Toronto, ON - The Mod Club Dec. ...
SILENTIUM Guitarist Forced To Sit Out Shows
Finnish atmospheric doom metallers SILENTIUMhave issued the following update: "Aapeli Kivimäki of SOULFALLEN will replace Toni [Lahtinen, guitars] at the forthcoming gigs at the end of the year. "Toni was diagnosed Hodgin disease earlier this year and his health condition doesn't allow him to get onstage. But don't worry, Toni shall return as soon as ...
EUROPE's 'Eden' Lands On German Chart
"Last Look At Eden", the new album from Swedish hard rockers EUROPE, has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 31. As previously reported, the CD topped the Swedish chart in its first week of release. "Last Look At Eden" was released in Germany on September 18 via earMUSIC/Edel Germany GmbH. The CD ...
'Behind The Music: Bret Michaels' Commercial Posted Online
A commercial for "Behind The Music: Bret Michaels" — which premieres Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on VH1 — can be viewed below. VH1's Emmy-nominated documentary series "Behind The Music" returns to focus on some of today's top artists who have had a major impact on the music world, from rock to ...
VADER: 'Never Say My Name' Video Released
"Never Say My Name", the new video from Polish extreme metallers VADER, can be viewed below. Inspired by Patrick Graham's bestselling book "L'Évangile Selon Satan" (translation: "The Gospel According to Satan"), the clip tells an alternate story of the death of a messiah who curses humanity before his death on the cross and chooses life ...