| Rockin' News for week of March 23 ,2009 |
Black Label Bash lineup set; Zakk and Ozzy to enter studio
Black Label Society are set to hit the road on the first Black Label Bash with Dope and
Sevendust as openers. After the tour, Zakk Wylde will jump in the studio again with Ozzy
Osbourne to work on The Prince of Darkness' new album. "We started working on it
already," Wylde said of Osbourne's forthcoming album, which, he added, is due out early
next year. "When we got off the road, everybody went home and decompressed a little bit;
we did, like, 16 months or something like that on the road--and went home." At any rate,
he said, Osbourne and his band went in the studio and wrote about 15-16 tunes. "After we
get done with the bash, we're going to go in the studio with Ozz and knock out a couple
more songs and the album should be done. Then Ozz has to sing on it," Wylde said. In early
2010, Black Label Society will head out on an arena tour with Osbourne and another band
to be named later. In between Osbourne's album and heading out on the arena jaunt, Black
Label Society will record its follow-up to 2006's Shot To Hell. To tide over fans, a
compilation CD will be released later this year. Wylde said he mainly writes in the studio.
"You always get inspired when you get in the studio because the bottom line is, everything
sounds good, the sky's the limit, man," Wylde said. "When you get in the studio, it's like a
Cracker Jack box--you never know what you're going to get until you hit the bottom."
In other Ozzy-related news, The Ozzman and THE ROLLING STONES' Keith Richards
have been named in a poll of the most controversial stars of the music world. They were
both beaten to the top spot by SEX PISTOL Sid Vicious, although former hellraiser Ozzy
was a close second in the survey by Orange.co.uk. (Courtesy of hardradio.com)
Black Label Society are set to hit the road on the first Black Label Bash with Dope and
Sevendust as openers. After the tour, Zakk Wylde will jump in the studio again with Ozzy
Osbourne to work on The Prince of Darkness' new album. "We started working on it
already," Wylde said of Osbourne's forthcoming album, which, he added, is due out early
next year. "When we got off the road, everybody went home and decompressed a little bit;
we did, like, 16 months or something like that on the road--and went home." At any rate,
he said, Osbourne and his band went in the studio and wrote about 15-16 tunes. "After we
get done with the bash, we're going to go in the studio with Ozz and knock out a couple
more songs and the album should be done. Then Ozz has to sing on it," Wylde said. In early
2010, Black Label Society will head out on an arena tour with Osbourne and another band
to be named later. In between Osbourne's album and heading out on the arena jaunt, Black
Label Society will record its follow-up to 2006's Shot To Hell. To tide over fans, a
compilation CD will be released later this year. Wylde said he mainly writes in the studio.
"You always get inspired when you get in the studio because the bottom line is, everything
sounds good, the sky's the limit, man," Wylde said. "When you get in the studio, it's like a
Cracker Jack box--you never know what you're going to get until you hit the bottom."
In other Ozzy-related news, The Ozzman and THE ROLLING STONES' Keith Richards
have been named in a poll of the most controversial stars of the music world. They were
both beaten to the top spot by SEX PISTOL Sid Vicious, although former hellraiser Ozzy
was a close second in the survey by Orange.co.uk. (Courtesy of hardradio.com)
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Countdown begins forMotley Crue's second annual Crue Fest
Tour also features Godsmack, Drowning Pool and others
NEW YORK, March 16 (UPI) -- Motley Crue announced in New York
Monday that Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman and Drowning Pool have
joined the lineup of its Crue Fest 2.
The announcement regarding Motley Crue's 2nd annual summer festival tour
was made during a press conference at the Fuse TV studio in Manhattan.
Also included on the bill are the newcomers Charm City Devils.
In addition to announcing the lineup, the Crue debuted a new music video
featuring members of all five Crue Fest 2 bands performing "White Trash
Circus," the single of which became available to radio Monday.
Tour also features Godsmack, Drowning Pool and others
NEW YORK, March 16 (UPI) -- Motley Crue announced in New York
Monday that Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman and Drowning Pool have
joined the lineup of its Crue Fest 2.
The announcement regarding Motley Crue's 2nd annual summer festival tour
was made during a press conference at the Fuse TV studio in Manhattan.
Also included on the bill are the newcomers Charm City Devils.
In addition to announcing the lineup, the Crue debuted a new music video
featuring members of all five Crue Fest 2 bands performing "White Trash
Circus," the single of which became available to radio Monday.
During the announcement, Motley Crue was joined on stage by Sully Erna
Motley Crue (L-R): Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, and Tommy Lee attend press
conference to announce their "Crue Fest 2" line up at Fuse Studios in New York on
March 16, 2009. (UPI Photo/Laura Cavanaugh)
conference to announce their "Crue Fest 2" line up at Fuse Studios in New York on
March 16, 2009. (UPI Photo/Laura Cavanaugh)
of Godsmack, Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman, Ryan McCombs of Drowning Pool and John Allen of Charm City Devils.
Crue Fest 2 is produced by Live Nation and set to kick off July 19 in Camden, N.J. The show is expected to tour across North America and
to conclude Sept. 5 in Darien Lake, N.Y.
"This is what we imagined when we came up with the idea of Crue Fest last summer -- putting together the most kick-ass bands on one bill
for a day of rock. All of the bands on this tour complement the others -- musically, theatrically and passionately," said Motley Crue's Nikki
Sixx. (Courtesy of United Press International)
Crue Fest 2 is produced by Live Nation and set to kick off July 19 in Camden, N.J. The show is expected to tour across North America and
to conclude Sept. 5 in Darien Lake, N.Y.
"This is what we imagined when we came up with the idea of Crue Fest last summer -- putting together the most kick-ass bands on one bill
for a day of rock. All of the bands on this tour complement the others -- musically, theatrically and passionately," said Motley Crue's Nikki
Sixx. (Courtesy of United Press International)
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Paul Stanley to produce
forthcoming KISS album
The first studio album from KISS in more
than a decade will include songs "about the
obvious things," says bassist-singer Gene
Simmons, citing titles such as "Rotten To
The Core". "No secret to life, no political
messaging, nothing like that," he says of
the lyrics. Simmons confirms KISS' first
album since 1998's Psycho Circus will be
produced by singer-guitarist Paul Stanley.
"I don't have enough time to tie my
shoelaces and there's nobody else I trust
more than Paul," says Simmons.
(Courtesy of hardradio.com)
forthcoming KISS album
The first studio album from KISS in more
than a decade will include songs "about the
obvious things," says bassist-singer Gene
Simmons, citing titles such as "Rotten To
The Core". "No secret to life, no political
messaging, nothing like that," he says of
the lyrics. Simmons confirms KISS' first
album since 1998's Psycho Circus will be
produced by singer-guitarist Paul Stanley.
"I don't have enough time to tie my
shoelaces and there's nobody else I trust
more than Paul," says Simmons.
(Courtesy of hardradio.com)
