Archive for October 28th, 2009

Interview with Michael Cartellone (Part Three)

This is the third installment of my recent in-depth interview with drummer Michael Cartellone. In this podcast episode we discuss the start of Damn Yankees; jamming with Tommy Shaw and Ted Nugent; early Damn Yankees demos; jamming with Tommy, Ted and Jack Blades; more demos; possibility of Styx reuniting at that time; and the chemistry between the [...]

John Paul Jones Says Zeppelin Tried To Replace Plant

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John Paul Jones has spoken for the first time about attempts to carry on Led Zeppelin without Robert Plant.
Talking to BBC News, the bassist – who is now with Them Crooked Vultures – said:
“Jimmy Page and I rehearsed a bit [last year] with Jason Bonham, and we couldn’t really agree on singers and that fell [...]

Bon Jovi To Inaugurate New Meadowlands Stadium

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Yesterday, Bon Jovi announced that they will be the first musical act to perform in New Jersey’s nearly completed new Meadowlands Stadium.  Following the announcement, the band performed in front of five-thousand lucky contest winners, fan club members and construction workers currently constructing [...]

Christmas Pudding With Alice Cooper

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Every year, Alice Cooper holds an event to raise money for a recreation center for teenagers.  The show is called Christmas Pudding and its in its ninth year.  When the event takes place on December 18th in Phoenix, some big names will join [...]

Tomy Iommi Gets Stem Cell Treatment On His Hand

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Lately, Heaven & Hell guitarist Tony Iommi has been having some hand problems and the rocker recently spoke about the issue with BBC Radio.  Iommi explained that the cartilage between his joints has been worn out, so the bones are rubbing against each [...]

Halford’s ‘Winter Songs’ Pushed Back To November 3rd

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Halford fans looking forward to picking up the band’s holiday album – listen up.  While it was expected to come out tomorrow, the record, called Halford III – Winter Songs, is now due out on November 3rd.  The effort includes Judas Priest singer [...]

Timothy B. Schmit Talks About ‘Expando’

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Timothy B. Schmit from the Eagles has ventured out on his own with his new solo album, Expando.  The 11-track set features guest appearances by a wide range of people including Graham Nash, Kid Rock, Dwight Yoakam and The Blind Boys of Alabama.  [...]

Metallica Donates $50,000 To Help Find Missing Fan

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Metallica has added 50-thousand dollars to the 100-thousand dollar reward to help find one of their fans. Morgan Harrington went missing after a Metallica show last week and is yet to be found. The 20-year-old Virginia Tech student has been missing since she [...]

New Springsteen Song On iTunes

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When Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played their final gigs at New Jersey’s Giants Stadium, they debuted a new song called “Wrecking Ball.”  That track is now available on iTunes.  According to BruceSpringsteen.net, the tune is bundled with a live video [...]

Joe Perry Project Announces Tour

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The Joe Perry Project has announced a tour in support of Joe Perry’s new solo CD, Have Guitar, Will Travel.  The trek will kick off on November 10th in New York City and runs through the 25th, when it winds down in San [...]