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Former Coheed and Cambria Bassist Michael Todd Indicted in Massachusetts
It’s gone from bad to worse for ex-Coheed and Cambria bassist Michael Todd.
A grand jury in Massachusetts’ Bristol County has indicted Todd, who was arrested in July for allegedly robbing a Walgreens in Attleboro just hours before his then-band was to open for Soundgarden in nearby Mansfield.
Dee Snider and Flavor Flav Will Trade Spouses on ‘Celebrity Wife Swap’
It was only a matter of time before ABC developed a ‘Wife Swap’ spin-off starring the famous (or formerly famous, depending on one’s perspective).
Well, the network has such a reality series in the works: the upcoming ‘Celebrity Wife Swap.’ And in one episode, two TV reality-show veterans — Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider and Public Enemy rapper Flavor Flav — will be the ones exchanging spouses.
Four Deep Purple Live Albums to Be Released Later This Month
Deep Purple fans might want to set aside a small pile of greenbacks for Aug. 16.
On that day, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release four Deep Purple concert collections that were recorded in the early to mid 1970s.
A Cancer-Free Tom Hamilton Is Ready to Tour with Aerosmith
Tom Hamilton will be back in the proverbial saddle this fall when Aerosmith tours South America, Mexico and Japan.
But life in recent years has been anything but the same old song and dance for the tall, blond bassist, who is currently cancer-free thanks to a radical — and somewhat risky — treatment method.
Blink-182′s ‘Up All Night’ Video Stars All Their Copyright-Infringing Fans [VIDEO]
Some fans of the pop/punk band blink-182 became the unexpected stars of its new video, ‘Up All Night’ — and only those who’d violated copyright law were included.
Wait. What?
Free EP by Crosses, Side Project by Deftones Singer Chino Moreno, Can Now Be Downloaded
Deftones singer Chino Moreno is moonlighting again — this time with friend and Far guitarist Shaun Lopez. And a taste of what he’s been working on is now available online.
A five-song EP by the new Moreno/Lopez project, dubbed Crosses, can be downloaded for free, and all you need to do is visit the band’s official Facebook page.
Coheed and Cambria Bassist Michael Todd Leaves Band Following Arrest
In the wake of his July arrest for allegedly robbing a Walgreens in Massachusetts, bassist Michael Todd has decided to leave Coheed and Cambria.
The move has been described by the band as a mutual decision.
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.
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.’
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.
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.