“Electric Lady: A Jimi Hendrix Vision” Documentary Coming

“Electric Lady: A Jimi Hendrix Vision” Documentary Coming

The full-length documentary “Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision“ will debut in New York City on August 9t.h, followed by a global roll out. The film chronicles the creation of the studio, from a bankrupt Manhattan nightclub to a state-of-the-art recording facility. But the original concept was to turn the building into Hendrix’s personal club so…

Book Report:  Rock Memoirs From Members Of Sum 41, Van Halen, Megadeth & Lamb Of God

Book Report: Rock Memoirs From Members Of Sum 41, Van Halen, Megadeth & Lamb Of God

Deryck Whibley (Sum 41): Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven And Hell Release Date: 10/8 The memoir covers Whibley’s work with the band plus his trials and tribulations. A decade ago, Whibley (pictured above) collapsed and was rushed to the hospital where doctors revealed his liver and kidneys had failed. He was placed in a…

SXSW Drops The Army

SXSW Drops The Army

South by Southwest, held annually in Austin, TX, announced Wednesday (6/26) that it has cut ties with the U.S. Army and other weapons manufacturers. “After careful consideration, we are revising our sponsorship model,” SXSW said in a statement. “As a result, the US Army, and companies who engage in weapons manufacturing, will not be sponsors of SXSW 2025.”  That roughly…

Mark Morton’s “Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir” Is Out

Mark Morton’s “Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir” Is Out

Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton has released his memoir, “Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir” (co-written with Ben Opiari). The book covers his musical career and journey from addiction to recovery. “Initially, I started writing this book just to see if I could do it,” offered Morton. “Unpacking my story, I was able to observe events in…