Metallica’s “M72” Tour – Year Three Scheduled

A Jeff Beck tribute concert, organized by Eric Clapton and Sandra Beck, the guitarist’s widow, took place Monday night (5/22) at London’s Royal Albert Hall.  The event featured Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, ZZ Tops’ Billy Gibbons and actor/guitarist Johnny Depp.  A second all-star concert was held Tuesday night. Beck, who passed away earlier this year, was…

These days Marilyn Manson’s private life (which is not so private) is more shocking than his public persona. There was this kid, born in Canton, OH, who was attending a Christian school. For a school play he was cast as Jesus. But the lure of Rock was too much. Moving with his family to South…

A lawsuit filed on Friday claims Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee sexually assaulted a woman in the cockpit of a helicopter during a trip from San Diego County to Van Nuys, CA, in February 2003.  The woman (“Jane Doe” in the filing), an acquaintance helicopter pilot David Martz, thought she was going on a sightseeing…

June 15th – June 21st 6/15 A restructured Pantera plays its first U.K. show in more than two decades at the Download Festival in Donington Park. Classic-lineup members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) are joined by Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums). The latter pair replace the deceased brothers Vincent “Vinnie Paul” Abbott (drums) and “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott (guitar).  The…

Nickelback has been inducted into the BC (British Columbia) Entertainment Hall Of Fame (even though the band formed in Alberta). They were honored (on 6/28) with a StarWalk ceremony on Granville Street in Vancouver – where over 300 individuals are represented.   Nickelback were recognized for their “significant contribution(s) to the province’s entertainment industry and cultural landscape.”…