May 1999 Archive
...Can't wait for the new CD releases by the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and DEF LEPPARD,
both due on June 8th? Well, now you can hear their new music a few days before it hits
record stores. Beginning June 4th, "Californication" by the Peppers and
"Euphoria" by Def Leppard will be available in their entirety online. Three
tracks will be posted each day from "Californication" and a repeating, four-hour
"Radio Free Euphoria" broadcast (which also features new interviews and
previously unreleased Def Leppard tracks) will debut "Euphoria." For more
information, visit http://www.real.com, http://www.redhotchilipeppers.com and http://www.rockuniverse.com/defleppard...
...The return of GUNS'N'ROSES? Well, sort of. According to a cover story appearing in the July issue of Spin magazine (on newsstands on June 8th), the band now consists of the infamous Axl Rose, keyboardist Dizzy Reed, bassist Tommy Stinson of the Replacements, Axl's childhood friend guitarist Paul Huge, session guitarist Robin Finck and veteran California punk drummer Josh Freese of the Vandals. In the midst of recording their latest album, the band was paid a visit by basketball superstar/rapper Shaquille O'Neal who added his rap over a new track. At the moment, Sean Beaven is the producer of record, with Mike Clink, Moby and Youth having been approached and/or assisted in the past. For more information, check out the stories at http://www.spin.com...
...VANILLA ICE, touring in support of his "hard-core hip-hop" CD release "Hard to Swallow" (click here to read our review) recently had to cut a Salt Lake City performance short when the crowd at the Tower Theater there. In a statement, Vanilla Ice (whose real name is Rob Van Winkle) said, "It was nuts. The mosh pit was out of control. Fights were breaking out everywhere. Some kid jumped on the stage and just went crazy throwing punches. It was so out of control, we had to stop the show." No word on any injuries or arrests at the venue...
...MOTLEY CRUE will re-release their entire catalog in June. Each CD will be remastered and all will contain bonus tracks such as rarities, demos and previously unavailable songs...
...Metal dominatrix THE GREAT KAT
will shoot her next music video, "Torture Chamber," on June 6 from 12:00 noon to
9:00 PM at Dublin Center's "Dungeon" in Long Island, New York. As if that news
isn't enough to get her legions of fans (slaves?) drooling, the Great Kat wants YOU to
participate! That's right - now is your chance to grovel before the metal goddess. The
Great Kat is looking for "submissive males ready to beg and grovel!" There are
some rules (which is unusual for the Great Kat) which are re-printed from the official
press release below along with directions. For more information, visit the Great Kat's
website at http://www.greatkat.com or read our
interview by clicking here:
Transportation: YOU GET THERE ON YOUR OWN!
Requirements: You MUST be over 18 years old and you have to sign a release.
Costume: Bring your own Leather, Bondage, Spikes, etc.
Acting Ability: BE PREPARED TO WORSHIP THE HIGH-PRIESTESS OF GUITAR SHRED KAT!
Contact: Call TOLL FREE: 1-800-KAT-9199 or 516-549-7575. Or email Kat at greatkat@greatkat.com.
Dublin Center's Directions: Southern State Pkwy-Exit 17 South (Hempstead Ave).
Bear left to Ocean Ave. At 2nd intersection, take left onto Merrick Rd. Go for 1/4 mile,
pass underpass, stay in middle at 3 corner intersection. After 1st light is 210 Merrick Rd
(Across from Chase Bank). Dublin Center's Phone # 516-763-1010.
...Sad news to report: NAZARETH
drummer Darrell Sweet, 51, died of a heart attack on April 30th as the band was beginning
the second leg of their U.S. tour. Sweet, a founding member of NAZARETH, was a founding
member of the veteran band and played on their latest release, "Boogaloo" (click here to read our review). In lieu of flowers, Sweet's
family would appreciate donations being sent to the DARRELL SWEET MEMORIAL FUND, which
will provide music lessons and instruments for children in Burntisland/ Kirkcaldy, Sweet's
home. Donations may be sent to:
DARRELL SWEET MEMORIAL FUND
c/o Nazareth Dunfermline Ltd.
27 Munro Street
Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 1PY
Scotland
...PHANTOM BLUE is scheduled to perform live at the Black Lodge (aka Club Lingerie) in Hollywood on May 26th at 11:00PM. The hard-rocking, all-female band will then head up to San Francisco for a Friday, May 28th, 10:00PM gig at the Club Cocodrie. Both shows are 21 and over. For more info, visit the band's website at http://www.phantomblue.com.
...Warner Reprise home video will release VAN HALEN - LIVE: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW to the DVD format on June 8th. The DVD is priced at $24.99...
...Fans of GEORGE LYNCH and LYNCH MOB can download an exclusive MP3 version of a song from LYNCH MOB's upcoming CD, "Smoke This." The track, entitled "What Do You Want," is somewhat different than LYNCH MOB fans might expect. We won't spoil the surprise, but check it out by visiting http://www.getsigned.com/bub/glynch.html. The site, Getsigned.com, is a site geared toward musicians with news, features and reviews about their industry...
...RAMMSTEIN will do a quick U.S. tour before heading back to the studio to record a follow-up to their Gold (soon to be platinum) recording "Sehnsucht" (click here to read our review). The band promises plenty of the pyrotechnics and powerful sound that have become their trademark. The tour begins June 1 in Washington DC and ends June 23 in Los Angeles. We'll post tour dates as soon as we have them (we've asked - but haven't received them yet). In addition, RAMMSTEIN will release an audio/video chronicle of its 1998 tour on VHS, CD and DVD, tentatively entitled "Live Aus Berlin," later this summer...
...HELARAGE will soon release their debut CD. The band continues to tour throughout Southern California. If you like your metal heavy, you can't go wrong with HELARAGE...
...Got an idea on how to end hatred among students in high schools? Well, that's all you'll need to get into a series of five RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS concerts, scheduled to promote teen tolerance. Originally designed as a "High School Spirit" tour, the band and their promoters decided to change the theme after the atrocities committed at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Phil Manning, Program Director at KNDD-FM (107.7) in Seattle explains, "We were already in conversations with the Red Hot Chili Peppers to do a free concert for high school students, but then the situation in Colorado forced us to rethink it, because we thought that wasn't the proper message and we wanted to do something to raise positive awareness." Hence, students are now encouraged to send their individual ideas on how to end hate and promote respect, compassion and tolerance in their high schools." Click here for "Teen Tolerance" and other RED HOT CHILI PEPPER DATES...
...Z Records has signed ARABIA, featuring Ged Ryland on keyboards and Alan Kulke on guitars with the remaining three members to be mysteriously revealed shortly. The band will be featured on a special CD sampler before the end of the year and live dates are planned as well...
...Z Records' SAVANNAH will appear live June 5th, 1999 at Club Millennium in Salem, MA. Admission is just $5.00...
...Congratulations to SAMMY HAGAR and songwriter JIM STEINMAN, both of whom are nominated for Tony Awards for their work on the hit stage play "Footloose" (based on the motion picture of the same name)...
...TOMMY LEE has officially bowed out of MOTLEY CRUE. The longtime Crue drummer has decided to step out of the band to focus more on his family, which includes PAMELA LEE ANDERSON with whom Lee was recently reunited. Lee will also work on his first solo album, due out later this year...
...It's the Year 2000 concert we've all been waiting for: SPINAL TAP may return to the rock scene to celebrate the new millennium. Nothing has been confirmed as yet, but it seems that a Tap reunion is in the works. If you've never caught SPINAL TAP live, you haven't lived. We caught their "Break Like the Wind" tour several years ago and it was an evening we'll never forget!...
...Here's something new: MARILYN MANSON in the news. This time, the shock-rocker abruptly ended the last performance of his tour (not counting the several cancelled dates; see below) because someone had taped a large yellow smiley face on a stage prop. The angry crowd erupted in a near riot and 23 were arrested for public drunkenness and more...
...LOLLAPALOOZA has been cancelled again, this time citing the lack of headliner big enough to guarantee filled theater seats. However, according to the William Morris Agency - who handle the event - the tour will return in 2000 and be bigger and better than ever...
...MARILYN MANSON has cancelled
the remaining dates of his tour "out of respect for those lost in the school
tragedy" in Littleton, Colorado. There has been no decision on whether the shows will
be rescheduled. Canceled dates include:
05/03/99 - Reno, NV
05/04/99 - Fresno, CA
05/05/99 - Las Vegas, NV
05/07/99 - Phoenix, AZ
05/08/99 - Universal City, CA
...RAMMSTEIN have issued a statement regarding the Littleton atrocity after the band was mentioned in connection with the killers. The statement reads, "The members of Rammstein express their condolences and sympathy to all affected by the recent tragic events in Denver. They wish to make it clear that they have no lyrical content or political beliefs that could have possibly influenced such behavior. Additionally, members of Rammstein have children of their own, in whom they continually strive to instill healthy and non-violent values." Also making similar statements were Marilyn Manson and KMFDM...
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