Matthew Wilkening
Jane’s Addiction Stage Spectacular Sing-a-Long at Detroit Concert
Jane’s Addiction brought great songs and an extremely impressive stage show to Detroit’s beautiful Fillmore this past Friday (Feb. 24). The set came complete with dazzling light and video displays, a gigantic sculpture and three live dancers hanging from the ceiling in oversized dresses.
Best Journey Album – Readers’ Poll
To celebrate Journey guitarist Neal Schon‘s 58th birthday today (Feb. 27), we’re going to ask for your help to figure out which album from his famous and ultra-successful band stands above the rest.
King’s X Drummer Jerry Gaskill Suffers Heart Attack
King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill suffered a heart attack Saturday night (Feb. 25). Fortunately, the group reports that he is in stable condition following surgery at an unknown hospital.
Dee Snider Dresses in Drag and Breaks Finger on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
Dee Snider had a big week on the second episode of ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ dressing in drag as part of a ‘Medieval Times’ show and breaking his finger by falling off a horse.
Meat Loaf Sees (And Talks To) Dead People
Meat Loaf has revealed that he has seen — and talked to — ghosts several times in his life. “I’ve seen them, I’ve been around them,” he explains. “Some are just energy left behind, and some are intelligent.”
Styx, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon Announce 2012 Tour
Styx, Ted Nugent and REO Speedwagon are teaming up for a 30-date triple-threat summer tour named “The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express,” which will kick off May 1 in Hidalgo, Texas and cross all over the country before winding up in Gilford, N.Y. on July 7.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Family Bulldog Lola Dies
Lola Osbourne, the bulldog best known as Ozzy Osbourne‘s co-star in the hit reality series ‘The Osbournes,’ has died at the age of 12. Ozzy’s son Jack, who seems to have been Lola’s owner, broke the news last night (Feb. 21).
Chickenfoot Announce 2012 U.S. Tour
Chickenfoot has announced a 20-date 2012 U.S. tour in support of their recent album ‘III.’ The trek, dubbed the “Different Devil Tour 2012,” will kick off May 4 in Lake Tahoe, Nev. and wind up June 10 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Kiss, Queen with Adam Lambert to Headline 2012 Sonisphere Festival
Kiss and Queen (featuring Adam Lambert on vocals) will headline separate nights of the 2012 Sonisphere Festival in England this summer. This news seemingly ends weeks of speculation as to whether or not Lambert would be joining Queen in some capacity.
Van Halen 2012 Tour Opening Night Photo Gallery
Van Halen kicked off their 2012 tour with a two-hour blitz of classics and new songs on Saturday night (Feb. 18) in Louisville, Ky., and we’ve got a great set of photos for you from that night.
Dee Snider Helps Sell $330,000 Worth of Sandwiches on the ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Debut
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider, known for his outrageous stage persona, revealed himself to be — and this is no surprise for his longtime fans — a thoughtful, caring and productive team member on the debut episode of this season’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ tonight.
MC5 Bassist Michael Davis Dies
Michael Davis of the highly influential band MC5 died on Friday (Feb. 17) at age 68 following a battle with liver disease. The bassist played on all three of the group’s studio records, including the legendary 1969 album ‘Kick Out the Jams.’