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Kinks Guitarist Dave Davies Announces New Solo Album

Jeff Giles — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:17:52 +0000

Former Kinks guitarist Dave Davies will return from a six-year solo recording break on June 4 when he releases his sixth full-length collection of original studio recordings, the defiantly titled ‘I Will Be Me.’ Davies — whose last release, 2007′s ‘Fractured Mindz,’ came after he suffered a stroke that required him to re-learn the guitar [...]

Commuter Train Goes to Ridiculous Lengths to Help Singles Hook Up

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:52:10 +0000

There’s a city out there that wants you to join hands and start a love train. Officials in Prague are working on creating separate cars for singles on the subway in a way to guarantee people look for the one, as well as a seat. The transportation authority that runs the Ropid subway system in [...]

Metallica's James Hetfield: We've Got Enough Material for a New Album

Chad Childers — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:46:33 +0000

Even though James Hetfield was recently quoted as saying Metallica hadn't started writing for their next album, fans shouldn't worry about creativity being a problem. Hetfield says in a new interview with Billboard that the band has enough material to start an album right now, but the biggest issue is finding time in their schedule to focus on it.

Queen's Brian May Calls Singing Competition Shows a 'Stupid, Stupid Idea'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:43:55 +0000

Singing competition shows have been popular for decades, and they’ve proliferated all over the TV dial since ‘American Idol‘ debuted over a decade ago. But don’t expect to find one playing on Brian May‘s set anytime soon. The Queen guitarist is particularly disdainful of NBC’s hit series ‘The Voice,’ as he explained in a recent [...]

Nightclub in Trouble for Putting Two-Way Mirror in Women's Bathroom

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:33:46 +0000

There are two sides to every story. And sometimes there are two sides to every mirror. In a story that, ahem, reflects poorly on the establishment, a new Scottish hot spot called the Shimmy Cub has found itself in hot water for installing two-way mirrors in the women’s room, without telling anyone. As you can [...]

Rob Halford Suffers Back Injury, Promises 'The Metal God Will Be Bouncing Back'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:52:58 +0000

If Judas Priest had scheduled a film premiere 30 years ago, Rob Halford would have showed up on a Harley. But time stands still for no one -- not even a Metal God -- and Halford was rocking a decidedly different set of wheels at the New York screening of the band's 'Epitaph' DVD on May 14.

Short on Cash? Restaurant Lets You Work Off Your Bill

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:36:39 +0000

There’s a restaurant out there that will let you eat up without making you pay up. But, there is a catch. While we in the US are greeted with gimmicks like Chili’s two-for-20, a restaurant in the Spanish city of Terrassa has come up with a novel way to serve cash-strapped customers, as the country [...]

The Winery Dogs Announce Release Date for Self-Titled Debut Album

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:24 +0000

The Winery Dogs, a new all-star trio whose video ‘Desire’ premiered on UltimateClassicRock.com, will release their self-titled debut via Loud and Proud Records on July 23. The Winery Dogs feature Billy Sheehan of Mr. Big, Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater and Richie Kotzen, who had stints in both Mr. Big and in Poison. ‘The Winery [...]

Longtime Uriah Heep Bassist Trevor Bolder Dies

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:45:51 +0000

British rock bassist Trevor Bolder has passed away at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer. Best known for his long stint with Uriah Heep, the rocker also played with David Bowie during his '70s prime.

Nikki Sixx Blasts Kim Kardashian Via Twitter

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:11:32 +0000

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx took socialite and all-around media . . . uh, "personality" Kim Kardashian to task on Monday (May 20), after the bad-reality-TV-star-turned-product pitch woman posted to Twitter to promote her new bronzer line during the horrific tornado that touched down in Moore, Okla. and struck an elementary school, reportedly leaving at least 51 people dead in its wake.

Jon Bon Jovi Says Justin Bieber Is an A–hole

Michael Gallucci — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:16:44 +0000

Jon Bon Jovi called Justin Bieber an a--hole for showing up late to his shows. The Bon Jovi frontman told London's Evening Standard that the 19-year-old pop star is in danger of losing his fans with that attitude. “Every generation has guys that do that," Bon Jovi said. "None of that is new."

5 Eye-Catching Fountain Ideas for Your Garden‬

Carl Pettit — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:56:40 +0000

Water adds so much to a garden. And while ponds and pools are nice, the trickle and splash of an active fountain breathes fresh air and even a bit of a mystical quality into your garden oasis. When it comes to choosing or building a fountain for your garden, there are many options available to you. Some of these options can be quite complex (if you so desire), but they don’t have to be.

The 14 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:14 +0000

Sure, college isn’t for everyone, but you know what is? A good salary. There are plenty of careers where you don’t need to go to college and can still earn a nice living. CareerCast.com has ranked the best jobs that don’t require a college degree, using data from the Department of Labor and Bureau of [...]

What Little Trick Could Help You Get a Lost Wallet Returned?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:59:26 +0000

It costs a lot of money to raise kids, but who knew having them might actually help keep money in your wallet? A new study has found that people who find wallets with baby pictures inside them are more likely to return them than they are wallets without pictures of any cute lil’ buggers. (We [...]

Former Mott the Hoople Guitarist and Singer Steve Hyams Dead

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:11:31 +0000

Guitarist and singer Steve Hyams, who briefly worked with British rockers Mott the Hoople, has passed away at the age of 62 after battling heart problems for years. Hyams got his start in 1971 with a band called Dolls House, then went on to perform with the Samuel Prody Band before launching a solo career. [...]

Woman's Ridiculous Reason for Not Having a Job — 'I'm Too Attractive'

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:58:33 +0000

If you think you’re just too darned pretty to work, then you should either apply to be on the ‘Real Housewives’ franchise or do what one woman in Britain does. Nothing. Laura Fernee hasn’t had a job for two years because she claims her good looks are too distracting, which still puts her several years [...]

John Fogerty Releases New 'Mystic Highway' Song

Jeff Giles — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:34:57 +0000

Most of John Fogerty's new album, 'Wrote a Song for Everyone,' finds the former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman looking back on his distinguished catalog. But he did make room for a couple of new songs -- and one of them, 'Mystic Highway,' now has its own video.

Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.

Nazareth Deny Retirement Rumors

Jeff Giles — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:15 +0000

At 45 years and counting — and a fair bit of the original lineup still intact — Nazareth is one of the longest-tenured rock bands currently working. And despite rumors to the contrary, they don’t seem to have any plans to hang it up anytime soon. Bassist and founding member Pete Agnew took to the [...]

Ozzy Osbourne Spends 'An Evening with Women' at All-Star Fundraiser

Jeff Giles — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:39:57 +0000

He's got to be pretty busy with Black Sabbath these days, what with the band's upcoming album and latest tour, but that didn't keep Ozzy Osbourne from turning out to support a good cause on Saturday (May 18).