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VH1 Classic’s ‘Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp’ Enlists Paul Stanley, Phil Collen
Aspiring musicians will soon be seen having a chance to ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’ and maybe experience a little ‘Hysteria.’
Paul Stanley of Kiss and Phil Collen of Def Leppard are among the special guests on the new season of VH1 Classic’s ‘Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp,’ which begins Aug. 20 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Classic Ford Model T Once Owned by Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Is on the Market
In the 1976 film ‘The Song Remains the Same,’ the four members of Led Zeppelin each had scenes showing them outside of the rock ‘n’ roll realm.
Drummer John Bonham, an avid car collector, can be seen driving a 1915 Ford Model T — and that very vehicle can now be had, its current owner says.
Rush Drummer Neil Peart’s New DVD Sheds Light on His Distinct Playing Style
Musicians know that the Rush catalog is loaded with Neil Peart’s distinct, intricate drum work.
Aspiring percussionists can get an inside look at the master’s approach via his new instructional DVD, which is scheduled for an Oct. 14 release.
Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons to Cover Early History of Kiss in Upcoming Book
Who better to tell the story of Kiss‘ early years than the two members who have been with the band for its entire run?
Guitarist Paul Stanley and bassist Gene Simmons are working with journalist Ken Sharp on a forthcoming book titled ‘Nothin’ to Lose,’ which chronicles the band’s birth through the success of the double-disc concert collection ‘Alive.’
Alice Cooper and Kesha to Team Up on New Song, ‘What Baby Wants’
Alice Cooper has welcomed some familiar names to help out with his latest “nightmare.”
Pop star Kesha duets with the shock-rock legend on ‘What Baby Wants,’ which will be included on Cooper’s upcoming album, ‘Welcome 2 My Nightmare.’
Ex-Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley’s Memoir, ‘No Regrets,’ Set for November Release
He authored the Kiss classic “Shock Me,” as well as the guitar solos on many of the band’s other signature tunes.
Now band co-founder Ace Frehley has penned his life story, which he’s titled ‘No Regrets.’ due Nov. 1.
Nikki Sixx Boots Fan from Motley Crue Concert for Bootlegging [VIDEO]
Nikki Sixx doesn’t mess around when it comes to the video bootlegging of a Motley Crue show.
Early in the band’s headlining set on Saturday, Sixx reportedly jumped into the Outlaw Jam festival crowd after spotting a fan with what has been described as a professional-quality video camera.
The Who to Release ‘Quadrophenia’ Boxed Set, Possible Tour to Follow?
The Who‘s ‘Quadrophenia’ is about to get a whole lot bigger.
The double-album rock opera from 1973 will be re-released in November as part of a boxed set compiled by Who guitarist/songwriter Pete Townshend, who says he and singer Roger Daltrey may perform ‘Quadrophenia’ next year on tour.
Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ Deluxe Anniversary Version — New Details Revealed
Demos, B-sides and concert recordings are among the rarities that will be included on not one, but two deluxe 20th anniversary editions of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ from Universal Music Enterprises.
Originally scheduled for a Sept. 19 release, the digitally remastered and beefed-up ‘Nevermind’ packages will now drop on Sept. 27 — 20 years and three days after the original album arrived.
Tom Morello Debuts Comic Book Series ‘Orchid’
Tom Morello’s music tends to pack some punch, whether it’s his work with Rage Against the Machine or Audioslave or his recent solo recordings as The Nightwatchman.
The same can be said of Morello’s new graphic comic series, Orchid, which he unveiled Wednesday night at the San Diego Comic Con.
Star-Studded Eighth Season of ‘That Metal Show’ Begins August 20 on VH1 Classic
A who’s who of hard rock heroes will grace the Los Angeles set of the VH1 Classic series ‘That Metal Show,’ which begins its eighth season Aug. 20 at 11 p.m. ET/PT.
The impressive guest list includes Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, ex-Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi and Slipknot/Stone Sour front man Corey Taylor.
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Guns N’ Roses Drummer Matt Sorum’s New Band, Diamond Baby, Hits Web with Star-Filled First Video [VIDEO]
Drummer Matt Sorum, of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver fame, has a new moniker to go along with his new band, Diamond Baby, which recently posted its first music video.
Sorum, who is calling himself Baron von Storm, now keeps the beat for Diamond Baby. The dance-pop quintet’s clip for ‘The Last Rockstar’ features cameos by Motorhead legend Lemmy Kilmister, actor Verne Troyer and actresses Jane L