Matthew Wilkening
New Music Releases – June 2012
The June 2012 New Music Releases schedule features a wide range of classic rock artists, including new albums from Neil Young + Crazy Horse, Rush and most shockingly, the Beach Boys — complete with returning resident musical genius Brian Wilson!
Slash Denies Scott Weiland is Back in Velvet Revolver: ‘He’s Out of His Mind’
That Velvet Revolver reunion story from a few hours ago was pretty exciting, right? Well… hold onto that happy feeling, because according to Slash that’s all you’re going to get for a while: “I have absolutely no intention of going back to that.”
Lita Ford Accuses Ex-Husband of ‘Brainwashing’ Their Children Against Her On New Song ‘Mother’
With a new album, ‘Living Like a Runaway,’ hitting stores next month, this should be a very happy time for guitar hero Lita Ford. Instead, she’s dealing with a nasty divorce, claiming on a new song that her ex-husband has “brainwashed” their children and kept her from seeing them.
Tom Petty to Reveal More U.S. Tour Dates Soon?
Bummed out that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ all-too-brief 2012 spring concert tour didn’t stop by your hometown? Well, according to a new video message from Gainesville, Fla.’s favorite rock star, you (and we) might get a second chance very soon.
Ozzy Osbourne’s 1982 ‘Speak of the Devil’ Concert Film Headed to DVD
A live concert film from one of the least documented and most difficult times in Ozzy Osbourne‘s career, 1982′s ‘Speak of the Devil,’ will be released on DVD July 17 from Eagle Rock Entertainment.
Kiss Narrow In On Release Date for New Album ‘Monster’
Kiss fans can expect to hear the band’s much-anticipated album ‘Monster’ in July, according to a recent interview with bassist Gene Simmons. He also revealed — hopefully jokingly, for all the mail carriers in the world — that the band’s upcoming oversized photo book will weigh over 100 pounds.
Ted Nugent Explodes in Profane Rant on CBS News
Ted Nugent responded to the notion that he’s not a moderate during an interview on ‘CBS This Morning’ by, well, flipping out a bit, offering — in off-color language — to perform sexual acts on both the male reporter and a nearby female producer if they could find someone who cares more about people and the planet than he does.
Daily Rewind: Gene Simmons, Sammy Hagar + More
Today, Sammy Hagar starts making big plans to celebrate his 40th anniversary in the business, we find out if Gene Simmons looks good on the dance floor, and Ringo Starr offers the animal kingdom some help.
Plus, a Rolling Stone books an intimate series of shows in New York City, Courtney Love loses control of her deceased husband’s name and image, and Bruce Springsteen sings in tribute to Levon He
Amare Stoudemire’s Smashed Hand Recalls 1984 Tom Petty Incident
If there’s one rocker who can relate to how Amare Stoudemire feels right about now, it’s Tom Petty. The basketball star injured himself by smashing his hand against a glass door holding a fire extinguisher in frustration following a playoff loss Monday night (April 30), echoing a similar incident from Petty’s past.
New Music Releases – May 2012
Our May 2012 New Music Releases rundown is highlighted by the long-awaited return of Joe Walsh. The legendary guitarist and songwriter will release ‘Analog Man,’ his first solo album in 20 years.
Eddie Van Halen Reveals His Cancer Returned Twice Last Year
In his first interview in years, Eddie Van Halen discloses that his cancer returned twice last year, that he’s emerged victorious in his battle with alcohol, and that his son Wolfgang reminds him of his own father.
Izzy Stradlin Issues Statement on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
The last original Guns N’ Roses member, guitarist Izzy Stradlin, has finally weighed in with his own statement about the group’s upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.