Episode 2 of Uproxx's GUNS N' ROSES documentary series tells the story of how Tom Zutaut, former Geffen A&R executive who was responsible for signing GN'R to the label, saved "Appetite For Destruction" from an early death. After seven months of touring, the album had only sold 200,000 units, and Geffen wanted to ...
April 2015 - Blabbermouth Archive
OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE, DUFF MCKAGAN Take Part In 'Let A Bear Sh!t In The Woods' Campaign
On May 13, artists, comedians and celebrities are coming together. Their goal: to let bears shit in the woods. The "Let A Bear Sh!t In The Woods" campaign features major celebrities — including Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Simon Le Bon, Anthony Kiedis, Moby, Duff McKagan, Steve-O, and Matt Lucas — in a "Spinal Tap"-inspired condemnation ...
RUSH's GEDDY LEE Discusses His Fender USA Jazz Bass (Video)
In the video below, RUSH frontman Geddy Lee discusses his Fender USA Geddy Lee Jazz Bass. The Geddy Lee Jazz Bass has been a staple in the Fender line since 1998, but earlier this year, Fender announced the addition of the USA version. The new USA Geddy Lee Jazz Bass is a new version that ...
ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On Follow-Up To 'Worship Music': 'I Feel Like We've Taken That Next Step'
Bad Feeling Magazine recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Bad Feeling Magazine: How is the new ANTHRAX album coming along? Frank: Well, I just finished my bass tracks, which is wonderful. The rhythm tracks are pretty much done. Joey's [Belladonna] killing it on ...
HALESTORM's LZZY HALE: 'Sex And Rock 'N' Roll Go Hand In Hand'
In a brand new interview with HNGN.com, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked if she feels there is a double standard with there being many "Hottest Girls Of Rock"-type lists while we don't see a lot of similar lists featuring men. "You might be talking to the wrong girl, but I grew up ...
BEHEMOTH To Release Its Own Brand Of Beer, Sacrum
Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH have collaborated with Polish brewery Perun on the band's own brand of beer, dubbed Sacrum. With 6.2 percent alcohol by volume, this Belgian IPA-style ale will be available on May 11. A video clip promoting the Sacrum release can be seen below. A number of other bands have previously expanded their ...
OZZY OSBOURNE: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Entire São Paulo Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of OZZY OSBOURNE's entire April 25 performance at the Monsters Of Rock festival in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. The setlist for the concert was as follows: 01. Bark At The Moon - 00:01 02. Mr. Crowley - 04:35 03. I Don't Know - 09:51 04. Fairies Wear Boots - ...
SLIPKNOT: Multi-Camera Footage Of Hamburg Concert
Multi-camera fan-filmed video footage of SLIPKNOT performing the song "Sarcastrophe" on February 8 in Hamburg, Germany can be seen below. SLIPKNOT's "Summer's Last Stand" tour kicks off on July 24 in West Palm Beach, Florida, wrapping up six weeks later on September 5 in Dallas. Joining SLIPKNOT on the road trip will be LAMB OF ...
Video: JOURNEY Kicks Off First-Ever Las Vegas Residency
JOURNEY kicked off its first-ever, nine-show residency at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada last night (Wednesday, April 29) . The residency, produced exclusively by AEG Live Las Vegas, continues through Saturday, May 16. Fan-filmed video footage of last night's concert can be seen below. JOURNEY is blazing hotter ...