People the world over were shocked and saddened at the passing of legendary comedian and actor Robin Williams this week. Reactions from the world of heavy metal were many and heartfelt. Sadly, Williams, 63, took his own life after battling severe depression and addiction for many years. His widow has also just revealed that Robin had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's ... [read more]
Archives for August 2014
Bret Michaels to host “Life Rocks” Seminar in Orlando, FL
Multi-platinum selling artist, global entrepreneur and philanthropist Bret Michaels will turn life coach, and hold the first ever Life Rocks Seminar at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida on September 24, 2014. This ground breaking event will see Bret interacting with those seeking invigoration in their lives in an intimate setting listening to your stories, offering guidance ... [read more]
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will perform on the Tonight Show
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will perform on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next Tuesday, August 12, 2014, sitting in with The Roots for the show’s entirety. Ace Frehley will release Space Invader, his first new solo album in five years, via Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) on August 19th. The album features nine ... [read more]
HOH host Dee Snider Co-producing an off-Broadway, Muppet-style show “Puppet Titus Andronicus”
Master of Puppets? Twisted Sister frontman and HOH host Dee Snider is co-producing an off-Broadway, Muppet-style puppet show called Puppet Titus Andronicus. The show runs now through August 17 at the Beckett Theatre in Manhattan. It’s a modern spin on Shakespeare's "worst" play, with silly-string gore, angry goths, a villainous anthropomorphic boar and all of the deaths, ... [read more]
Sarah Palin Bagged Speeding to Hagar’s I Can’t Drive 55
One-time vice presidential candidate, former Governor of Alaska and current reality TV star Sarah Palin was pulled over last Wednesday, for reportedly going 63 mph in a 45 mph zone in her hometown of Wasilla, Alaska, according to TMZ. Despite being the former mayor of the town - to paraphrase Hagar's 1984 hit - once she exceeded the speed limit, "a big black and white ... [read more]
Bon Jovi, Chris Martin, Billie Joe Armstrong to play on Avicii’s Next Album
Swedish EDM star Avicii has recruited an all-star cast of rockers for his second studio album, including Jon Bon Jovi, Chris Martin of Coldplay, and Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day. According to Rolling Stone, Avicii is a good 70 tracks into the full-length, which will follow his blockbuster 2013 debut, True, which featured breakout hits "Wake Me Up" and "Hey ... [read more]