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Chrissy Amphlett of Divinyls dies at young age of 53

April 22, 2013

Chrissy Amphlett Rest in Peace October 25, 1959 to April 21, 2013 Today I got the shocking news that we lost Chrissy Amphlett of the Australian rock band Divinyls to her battle of breast cancer. Chrissy was truly one of the most influential musicians for me when I was growing up from a rebellious teenager into an independent woman. Many people know of the Divinyls from their huge international hit, “I Touch Myself” in the’90s but long before I was already in love with many of their great songs like “Good Die Young”, “Pleasure and Pain”, and ‘Boys in Town”. I am going to have see if I can find my old cassettes, I swear I must have worn them out. Chrissy had such a great voice and her exuberant personality had everyone falling in love with her and their music. I can remember when I used to play my Divinyls cassettes and it wasn’t until I played their hit single, “‘I Touch Myself” that my parents literally told me they didn’t like me playing [Read More]

Deftones bassist, Chi Cheng dies at age 42

April 14, 2013

It is a sad, sad day for music today. We lost another great one, Chi Cheng, bassist for Deftones had battled for four years to survive a devestating car crash on November 4, 2008. Chi has spent most of his time in a coma and recently he was thought to have shown signs of improvement and showing signs of conciousness. Chi lost his battle at 3 AM on April 13th. The following statement was posted by his mother on their site www.oneloveforchi.com Our dearest Family, This is the hardest thing to write to you. Your love and heart and devotion to Chi was unconditional and amazing. I know that you will always remember him as a giant of a man on stage with a heart for every one of you. He was taken to the emegency [sic] room and at 3 am today his heart just suddenly stopped. He left this world with me singing songs he liked in his ear. He fought the good fight. You stood by him sending love daily. He knew [Read More]

Clive Burr, former drummer of Iron Maiden dies at 56.

March 13, 2013

We lost another great one! The incredible former drummer of Iron Maiden, Clive Burr died yesterday, March 12, 2013 peacefully in his sleep. Clive has been battling Multiple Sclerosis which had left him wheelchair bound and deeply in debt. Iron Maiden even held a few charity concert and created the Clive Burr MS Trust Fund and other charity events titled aptly titled Clive Aid. Clive was the drummer for Iron Maiden from 1979 to 1982 and he played on their first three albums including my personal favorite and breakthrough album, ‘The Number of the Beast”. Clive was a young one at only 56 years old. Clive was known to be someone who didn’t let his illness take over his great personality and optimistic attitude. People said that he was always in a good mood and a great guy on top of being an incredible drummer. The news was shared on the following post from Iron Maiden’s Website: Published: Mar 13, 2013 “We are deeply saddened to report that Clive Burr passed away last night. He had [Read More]

While She Waits inks a deal with TMG Records for their new album

March 6, 2013

While She Waits joins the TMG Records family. It has only been a couple months since I first introduced you to the awesome new rock band, While She Waits from Phoenix, Arizona. In that short amount of time, so many great things have been happening for them. They just recently announced inking a record deal with TMG Records. Their new album is planned to hit major music retails such as Walmart, Best Buy, etc by the end of this year. Luke Johns, TMG Records A&R representative, explains what caught their ear about the band, “What stands out to us about WHILE SHE WAITS is their great alternative and classic rock sound, but more than anything, we love their energy. We get hundreds of submissions every week from bands wanting us to check them out, but what’s really unique about WHILE SHE WAITS, beyond what we normally hear and even beyond what’s popular right in hard rock right now, is that their music hits hard and never stops. The music is intelligent, well written and really [Read More]

Forget the Oscars, we want the Revolver Golden Gods Awards!

February 22, 2013

It is that time of year again! Spring is in the air and everyone is talking about who is going to win and who will be walking the carpet. No I am not talking about the red carpet and the Oscars! I am all about the Revolver Golden Gods Awards and this year the 5th Annual award show will be held on May 2nd, 2013 at the Club Nokia in Los Angeles. If you have not bought your tickets, don’t even try… They are sold out! But you can enjoy the experience front and center in your own home, studio, garage, wherever you eat, sleep and breathe real rock and metal music!! For the first time ever this year’s show will air on an exclusive national television broadcast through AXS TV and global broadcast on XBOX Live and Facebook. Mark your calendars for May 2nd. We have our tickets ready and will be there to cover the show and will have a lot to share with you since this year has a real hard and [Read More]

Adler announces “Back from the Dead” 2013 Tour Dates!

February 21, 2013

Adler has just announced their tour dates for their upcoming “Back from the Dead 2013 Tour” today. I am so excited to see them and was so stoked to see that they will be playing at one of my favorite places, The Whiskey A Go Go on May 31st, 2013. I just got our tickets and can’t wait for the show. But now you have to take a look at the great list of tour dates and find out which show you are going to be heading out to. This is one show that has to be on your MUST SEE list for 2013! ADLER is comprised of Steven Adler, frontman Jacob Bunton(LYNAM, MARS ELECTRIC), guitarist Lonny Paul (ADLER’S APPETITE), and bassist Johnny Martin (CHELSEA SMILES). These guys together form the perfect Rock and Roll sound that you have been craving! Adler’s debut album “Back From The Dead” was released November 26th and has been getting some great airplay on Octane with “Good to be Bad” and “The One that I Hated”. The album is just filled with some great rock and roll that just [Read More]

Don’t miss Dave Grohl taking over Chelsea Lately this week!

February 4, 2013

One of my favorite television talk show host, Chelsea Handler of Chelsea Lately is out on vacation this week. I always look forward to hearing her tales from her travels but this time I am even more excited that she is out on vacation! She has none other than my fave Dave Grohl filling in for her all week as guest host of the show. Dave is going to be hosting the week with music themed guests and I am sure we will be able to hear the latest on his Sound City Players project. Dave recently released his documentary; Sound City: Real to Reel which is about the history of America’s greatest unsung record studio hidden in Los Angeles, Sound City Studios. Dave also has been performing with what he calls “Sound City Players” that is comprised of an all star lineup of musicians which are featured in the film including Rick Springfield, Stevie Nicks, John Fogerty, and many more including Grohl’s Nirvana bandmate Krist Novoselic and Foo Fighters bandmates Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel and Pat [Read More]