Matthew Wilkening
Ace Frehley on New Book: ‘I See it on the Big Screen!’
Legendary original Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley has released his long awaited memoirs, ‘No Regrets,’ which details his time in that band and his own very successful solo career. The book comes partially as the result of five years of sobriety for Frehley, who has very publicly battled addictions to drugs and alcohol in the past.
Black Sabbath To Make ‘Special Announcement’ Next Week
Black Sabbath has reportedly revealed that they will make a special announcement at a press conference next Friday, Nov. 11. This is widely suspected to be related to recent reports that the legendary band is planning to reunite for a new album and tour.
Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour Recalls ‘Painful’ Start of ‘Wish You Were Here’ Sessions in New Interview
Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour recounts the “difficult” and “painful” beginnings of the studio sessions for the band’s 1975 album ‘Wish You Were Here’ in a new interview promoting the upcoming expanded two-disc and box set reissues of that classic record.
Guns N’ Roses’ Dizzy Reed Discusses Band’s Future: ‘There’s So Much Material’
Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed, who with over 20 years served is the second only to Axl Rose in terms of tenure, was recently kind enough to speak to us on the eve of the the band’s first North American tour (see dates below) in five years.
Win Journey’s ‘Greatest Hits’ Vol. 1 and 2 on Vinyl
One of five brand new vinyl copies of Journey‘s just-released ‘Greatest Hits, Vol. 2′ and it’s multi-platinum selling big brother ‘Greatest Hits, Vol. 1′ can be yours free from Sony Legacy and Ultimate Classic Rock.
Lou Reed & Metallica Album ‘Lulu’ Gets Blasted By Reviewers
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Lou Reed & Metallica must have known their intentionally difficult new album 'Lulu' would elicit a wide range of critical response, but we're guessing even these thick-skinned music legends might be a bit surprised by some of the venom that has been thrown their way via various album reviews from across the world.
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Sammy Hagar Accuses Van Halen of Using Tapes of Michael Anthony’s Voice in Concert
Sammy Hagar has accused his former bandmates in Van Halen of using their ex-bassist Michael Anthony‘s backing vocals via tape in concerts on their 2008 tour with singer David Lee Roth, even though Anthony was not performing with the band at the time.
Lou Reed & Metallica, ‘Lulu’ – Album Review
Lou Reed & Metallica should be commended for so bravely attempting to meld their very different musical approaches on their new collaborative album ‘Lulu.’
Joe Walsh On Dealing With the Digital World, Future Plans for Solo, Eagles and James Gang Projects
Joe Walsh is certainly planning on being a busy man in the near future, so it’s a good thing we got to talk to him now about his upcoming album ‘Analog Man.’ The guitarist has just hit the road for a solo tour in advance of the planned February 2012 arrival date of the new record, which found him recording his own music digitally for the first time.