One of the most overused terms in the writing of music is “legend”. We should not kid ourselves to think that no matter how many times we have heard it we could live without “Appetite for destruction”. In fact we can’t pretend that the cool “November Rain” song does not make us want to howl at the moon. That is why Slash, a stage name of Saul Hudson, deserves the word of “legend” because the person along with Chris Cornell and Ozzy Osbourne has done well on the CD record recently released.
Slash, was born on July 1965 in Hampstead, the UK, is toothless at worst and inoffensive at best. This reflects his position today as the formerly edgy musician seeming like this guy has given up on pushing legal, musical and physical boundaries. His watery tracks with Fergie and Adam Levine shows him as a great guitarist by lending rock “credit” toward self parody to whatever American idol participant buys it.
The touring singer of Slash, Myles Kennedy, turns changes into characterless competent performances on his two songs. However from the icons are the best letdowns. The guitarist of Gun’s and Roses is as popular as this rock music group all over the world.
Modena Release Video for Second Time Around. :: By: Staff Hard rock band Modena release their first profession video for their popular single “Second Time Around.” The Second Time Around EP, produced by the legendary Jim Wirt (Incubus, Hoobastank), basks in rave reviews. Wirt, whose time in the studio with Modena was a mutually considered a raving success was thrilled with the turn out of the single’s video and how it represented the song. “Great looking video….
Metallica and Lou Reed Join Forces for New Album. :: Metallica confirmed last night (June 15) that they’ve recorded a full length album with Lou Reed. On their official website, the band writes: "Ever since we had the pleasure of performing with Lou at the 25th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden in October of 2009, we have been kicking around the idea of making a record together. We have been working at our home studio at HQ on and off over the last few months. In what would be lightning speed for a Metallica related project, we recorded ten songs during this time and while at this moment we're not exactly sure when you'll hear it, we're beyond excited to share with you that the recording sessions wrapped up last week." In a just-published interview with Rollingstone.com , Reed described the project as "a marriage made in heaven." "I knew it from the first day we played together," he said. "'Oh, man, this is perfection, right in front of me.' " No release date has been set for the album, which has yet to be titled
Rusty Paul: The Les Paul Interview Part II. :: By: Rick Landers In this Part II of our three-part interview with Rusty Paul, son of the legendary Les Paul, Rusty gives us a glimpse into Les Paul’s relationships with some of the most beloved guitarists and musicians in the music world, including Jeff Beck, Tommy Emmanuel, Slash and Steve Miller, among others. Let’s get right to it! ****** Rick: Les, I’ll say, when he was in his prime, well he was probably in his prime until he died, but in the late ’40s, early ’50s, he was kind of like a rock star, wasn’t he?
Second Annual GWAR-B-Q Details Announced!. :: GWAR-B-Q poster By: Staff Details on this year’s “GWAR-B-Q” have finally been solidified. The 2nd annual, obviously GWAR-themed event will be held on September 17th instead of the previously-reported date of August 27th at Hadad’s Water Park in Richmond, VA. As the host of the world-famous Best Friends Day, Hadad’s Water Park will now also be host to a barbeque of morbid proportions.
