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Shock ’n’ Roll
Halloween is here and when it comes to frightening music and chilling stage theatrics, rock and metal have it covered. In honor of this most horrific of holidays, Gibson has created a Top 10 list of killer acts in makeup and masks. Among those who made the cut: GWAR, Rob Zombie Slipknot, KISS and, Mr...
He Aced the Test
KISS guitarist Ace Frehley publishes his memoirs, No Regrets, on November 1. Frehley has lived a colorful life, no doubt, and his book publishers have now posted a sample of what is to come in the book. One choice quote: “It was the … sort of ‘I told you so’ attitude that would compel me to challenge the other guys in KISS to an IQ test...
And 3D Glasses for All
Metallica are ready to take things to the next dimension. The metal legends are planning to make a 3D movie about themselves, according to the NME. The band members are self-financing the film and have hired producer Charlotte Huggins, who worked on the 3D movie Journey to the Center of the Earth...
Cuckoo for Spooky Puffs!
Ozzy Osbourne simple taste when it comes to dining and, apparently, he’s a mega fan of the honey-coated British breakfast food Sugar Puffs. Sugar Puffs aren’t available in the U.S., so Osbourne reportedly orders boxes and boxes of the cereal on a regular basis, just to stock up...
Start Me Up – Keith Richards Hints at 50th Anniversary Tour
Keith Richards has tossed out some hope to fans wanting to see The Rolling Stones reconvene next year for a 50th anniversary tour. In a just-published interview with GQ, Richards said down-time from the Stones is a bit like “being in purgatory...
Tickets for the Time Warp?
Let's do the Time Warp again. What do you say? There's nothing better than a time-honored tradition, and The Hawk is thrilled to get on board the Rocky Horror Picture Show Ball again this Saturday, Oct. 29th at the Alberta Bair Theatre. Even better , we're giving away free tickets. But you have to do the Time Warp to get 'em.
They Will Rock You? – Possible Queen Reunion for 2012 Olympics
After hearing that Queen drummer Roger Taylor had suggested a reunion for the 2012 Olympics in London, singer Paul Rodgers said, “I would be open to something like that.” Rodgers told Billboard that he was proud of what he and Queen accomplished during their years together...
Fall This Way
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler suffered a fall on Tuesday in his hotel in Asuncion, Paraguay. The singer was treated at a hospital for his injuries, according to a Reuters report. The hard rock legends had a concert scheduled tonight in the Paraguay capital, which has been postponed...
Black Together? – Black Sabbath Reunion Rumors Continue to Swirl
The Black Sabbath reunion speculation continues with guitarist Tony Iommi dropping some tantalizing hints during an interview with Metro.co.uk. When asked if Iommi will ever record with Ozzy again, the metal legend said, “You can never tell...
Bring It On Home – Rare Led Zepplin Vinyl Sells on eBay
Vinyl’s not dead. Indeed, it costs more than ever if you want the right disc. An early copy of Led Zeppelin’s first album, simply titled Led Zeppelin, has sold on eBay for £2,200 (approximately $3,500).
Steven Tyler’s Stones Songs
Over the years, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has been compared to Mick Jagger countless times. Although he tells Rolling Stone that he’s never appreciated the comparisons, he’s always loved Mick’s band. He recently named his Top 9 Stones tunes...
Metal Health – Judas Priest Talks Touring
The men of Judas Priest are having a killer bout during their Epitaph World Tour, guitarist Glenn Tipton told Noisecreep. When asked whether politics in certain countries have any negative effect on the response from fans, Tipton replied an unequivocal, “No...