Blue Cheer Founder Dickie Peterson Passes
Dickie Peterson, bassist and frontman for Blue Cheer, died October 12 in Germany, after a bout with liver cancer. He was 61. Named for a strain of acid, Peterson and Blue Cheer were influenced by Cream and Jimi Hendrix and released their first album, <em>Vincebus Eruptum</em>, in 1968. Their music - now sometimes referred to as "proto metal," stood in stark contrast to much of the pervasive music of the late ’60s. They... [Read More...]
3RD Power Introduces HLH100 Amp
3RD Power Amplification Systems has introduced its first product, a truly unique professional guitar amp system. The HLH100 Series system combines patent-applied-for technologies in both its tube amplifier and triangular 3×12 speaker cabinet to produce the ultimate medium-to-high gain guitar rig. The HLH100 features hand-wired circuitry from amp to cabinet and is made in the USA. This unique, large-format rig was designed for serious guitarists... [Read More...]
Morrissey Resume Tour In London Following Onstage Collapse
Morrissey has confirmed that he play his London Royal Albert Hall date tomorrow despite his on-stage collapse. Read More →
U2 Upset About Their Last Album
The band seem to think they might have made a mistake with their latest release. Read More →
Blue October Frontman Hospitalized
The Pick Up the Phone tour has been canceled because lead singer of Blue October “is being treated for suffering an extreme mental anxiety attack”. Read More →
Julian Casablancas: Details Of A Deluxe Edition Of His Solo Album
The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas has revealed details of a deluxe box-set edition of his debut album. Read More →
Puddle Of Mudd: New Album, Tour
Puddle Of Mudd will take on a slew of theater and arena shows this fall in anticipation of their fourth studio effort. Read More →
Chickenfoot: ‘Sexy Little Thing’ Video
“Sexy Little Thing”, the brand new video from Chickenfoot, has been posted online. Read More →
Duff McKagan Talks Loaded, ‘Chinese Democracy’
AskMen.com recently conducted an interview with Duff McKagan. Read More →
Anthrax In The Process Of Regrouping With John Bush
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante states the band is “in the process of regrouping with” singer John Bush. Read More →
