Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister died earlier Monday, December 28 at the age of 70. The surviving members of Motörhead said in a statement: "There is no easy way to say this… Our mighty, noble friend Lemmy passed away today after a short battle with an extremely aggressive cancer. He had learnt of the disease on December 26th, and was at home, sitting in front of his ... [read more]
Archives for December 2015
Metal News Recap – Week of December 18, 2015
Bruce Dickinson Is Working on His Next Solo Album In a recent interview, Dickinson revealed his plans, saying he’s already got “half an album” of material written for his next solo release — and actually ended up giving one song, “If Eternity Should Fail,” to Iron Maiden for The Book of Souls. Maiden’s plans for an extensive world tour in 2016 will make it difficult ... [read more]
Metal News Recap – Week of December 11, 2015
Scott Weiland – Last Video Interview The crew at Live In Limbo, a Toronto-based music interview and blogging company, were the last people to interview Weiland on video. They have posted the clip stating: This video shows Scott Weiland talking with Dawn Hamilton backstage at around 8:00pm, a few hours before his last performance at Adelaide Hall in Toronto on Tuesday, ... [read more]
Iconic 80s Rock Photos Available for Charity
Legendary photographer and HOH friend Mark Weiss captured the 80s in all its decadent glory and has generously donated a collection of his classic photographs to benefit the Rockit Live Foundation. These limited edition photographs, signed by the artist and Weiss are being auctioned through CHARITYBUZZ November 24th through December 17th. BID NOW on iconic autographed ... [read more]
‘We are Twisted F**king Sister!’ The Movie – Cover Artwork & European Release Announced
The Twisted Sister movie 'We are Twisted F**king Sister!' a documentary film by Andrew Horn will be released in Europe on January 29, 2016 via MONODUO FILMS. The film is 137 minutes long and includes an additional 2 hours of bonus material. It will be available on VOD (iTunes & Vimeo on Demand) and as DVD (Amazon Europe and Monoduo Films Shop). Check out the movie ... [read more]
Metal News Recap – Week of December 4, 2015
Mötorhead’s Phil Campbell Recovers Mötorhead came rocking back again on Tuesday night at their scheduled show in Gothenberg, Sweden. They had cancelled three European shows last week due to undisclosed health issues with guitarist Phil Campbell. Their Facebook post says: "Gothenburg rocked it, Motörhead rocked it, Philip Anthony Campbell double rocked it and the tour is ... [read more]
Velvet Revolver Issue Statement About Scott Weiland’s Death
Velvet Revolver bassist Duff McKagan has penned a statement from the band on the death of their former singer, Scott Weiland. The 48-year-old died in his sleep of cardiac arrest while on tour yesterday, December 3. The letter, which was also signed by Slash, Dave Kushner, and Matt Sorum, was posted to McKagan’s Facebook page around noon. Read more at Spin.com. ... [read more]
Stone Temple Pilots/Velvet Revolver’s Scott Weiland Dead at 48
Scott Weiland, the lead singer of rock bands Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, was found dead on his tour bus by his manager Thursday evening around 9pm in Minnesota. Weiland, 48, was scheduled to perform at the Medina Entertainment Center with his group Scott Weiland & the Wildabouts. The news was confirmed by Weiland’s wife, Jamie, and his longtime pal, guitarist Dave ... [read more]
Dee Snider Supports Donald Trump’s Use Of “We’re Not Gonna Take It”
Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider has told Canadian Business in a new interview that he has no issues with Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump using the band’s signature anthem “We’re Not Gonna Take It” as the “exit song” at the controversial politician’s recent campaign stops. Snider — who knows Trump personally after appearing more than once on “The Celebrity ... [read more]