Big Motley News
Motley Crue have announced that their next studio release 'The Saints of Los Angeles' is to be released on 17th of June this year. The video for the title track can be viewed here. They also announced the dates for Crue fest but there's no UK or Irish dates so we'll not be going!!!
Firefest 5 Line up announced
Yes folks its that time of the year again when the much awaited line up is announced for Firefest in Nottingham's Rock city. For the weekend of the 24th -26th of October you will be treated to bands like, Valentine, Tyketto, Jeff Scott Soto, Danger Danger, Firehouse and loads more. Click on picture for the poster >>>
Danger announce UK dates.
The Swedish glam/hard rock band DANGER will hit the road again and has scheduled dates to rock the United Kingdom, just go here to see if they are playing in a town near you!!
The Coop Working on New Album
Recording is already under way for the new Alice Cooper album to be released on the German Label Steamhammer. The album is due in autumm of this year with a tour to follow.
Warrant back together after 14 years.
The original line-up of Warrant are back together and are set to co-headline American Rock Festival, Rocklahoma, with Cinderella this summer. There is also some talk about a possible live DVD later this year. Hopefully some UK/Irish dates will follow.
New tour dates added.
Its shaping up to be another great summer, with dates from WHITE LION and BON JOVI. Upcoming gigs

God help us all!
The men responsible for 'More than words', EXTREME are set to release a 14 track album sometime in 2008. There is also talk of a tour. Nuno had this to say on his myspace 'Yes... Lock up your daughters and lock up your wife... Lock up your back door and run for your life. Cause once we move back in...We plan to be around for the rest of our days... God willing... how ever long that may be'.

Sometimes you eat the Pussy!!!
American Dog have released the video for the latest track of their album 'Hard'. Its not very PC but its a great way to kick of 2008. “Normally the majority of our video budget goes towards beer,” explains Michael, “this time we spent half our budget on a midget"!!! Head on over the www.americandog.us to see the video and get up to date tour news!

Get you tickets now.
80's icons Whitesnake and Def Leppard are teaming up for a supertour. The confirmed 2008 UK dates are as follows:
Whitesnake and Def Leppard UK Tour 2008 confirmed dates...
June 2008
Tue 17 Glasgow SECC
Wed 18 Birmingham NEC
Fri 20 Manchester MEN ARENA
Mon 23 Sheffield Arena
Tue 24 Newcastle Arena
Thu 26 Wembley Arena
Tickets are available from livenation.co.uk ... we'll see you there!!!!
New!! Belfast date added - Sat 21st June 2008 Odyssey Arena, Belfast
New Video From Big Cock
The video of 'Built for speed' the new track from Big Cock can be seen here. The band who feature Robert Mason on lead vocals will release 'Motherload' sometime next month.
Kevin DuBrow Found Dead
Lead singer of Quiet Riot, Kevin DuBrow was found dead on Sunday 25th November at his Las Vegas home. He was 52. As yet the cause of his death is unknown, Are thoughts go out to Kevins' family, friends and band mates.
Hanoi Rocks plans for the new year.
Michael Monroe and co are kicking off the 2008 with a massive European tour. There is loads of UK dates listed here.
New!!! Interview with Stereo Junks here and review of Soundstone's EP Scratchin' at my Door here
Free Stuff!!!
There is free downloads off the sold out, out of print debut album from GYPSY PISTOLEROS at www.sonicbids.com/GypsyPistoleros. Hit audio tab & burn em, love em, use n abuse em!! In more news from the Gypsy Pistoleros camp, Eric Stacy of Faster Pussycat fame has just joined them on rhythm guitar!!
Ratt Tour Postponed
Ratt and the promotion company Live Nation have announced that the European dates on their upcoming tour, including those in the UK have been postponed until a later date. They have apololgised to fans and stated the reason for this is to keep on schedule with the writing of the new album, expected sometime next year. We'll keep you posted on the new dates.
Sad News
Pepsi Tate from Tigertailz has sadly passed away from cancer. He was 42.
Condolences go to Pepsi's friends and family

Here we go again
Tommy Lee has quit Motley Crue for the 2,867th time. The official line is that he resigned, and Nikki, Mick and Vince accepted his resignation. We're sure this 'resignation' probably took the form of yet another punch-up.
No doubt Tommy will be back in a few years when he needs the cash again, but until then, let's all laugh at his crappy reality TV shows and attempts to be a DJ.
Love/Hate gig news
Jizzy Pearl has announced that Love/Hate are planning live dates in the UK at the end of the year. The only know date so far is Cardiff on the 17th December so keep checking for further gig news.
New CD Review - Sixx Am - The Heroin Diaries >>> here
New Crash Diet song posted online
The new track from Crash Diet 'In the Raw' has been posted on their myspace. The album is expected later in the year and features 3 tracks which were co written with Motley Crue's Mick Mars.
Ratt UK tour dates added!!! >>> here
Gemini Five part ways with guitarist Snoopy
The band released a statement to say "It's with mixed emotions and great sadness we presents this change to the original line-up but we; Pete, Tin and Rod had come to the conclusion to cut Snoopy loose from the band" All shows and plans will be proceed as usual. A temporary lead guitarist will be filling in on the October shows until a permanent member will be chosen.
New tunes from old Dogs
Tyla and the Dogs D'amour have three brand new tracks fresh on their myspace page,check them out here.
Tyketto Reunion Announced
The 4 original members of Tyketto, Danny, Brooke, Michael and Jimi have reunited to play 4 gigs in the UK and Europe in October. "this is going to be the last time that Tyketto will perform together. First, there is the simple fact that each of us has very different lives and family situations. Recording and touring just isn't ever going to be a possibility again. Also, we all agreed that too many bands these days are "reunited" with only 1 or 2 original members, or doing a "farewell" tour every year!"
New Interview with the Soho Roses. New gigs added.
New CD Review - Tubronegro 'Retox' here
RIP - Kelly Johnston
Girlschool guitarist Kelly Johnston passed away yesterday (15th July) after a 6 year long battle with cancer. Kelly last played with the band in 2000 on 21st anniversary Not that innocent. Visit the Kelly Johnstone memorial page.
GASH!!!
One of the bands signed to Stephen Pearcy's (Ratt) record label Top Fuel Records is to release its debut album before the end of 2007. Its title is 'Sex Junkie' and Stephen says he has spent "years" putting the band together- and presumably mere seconds to think up their name. Yep, the all-girl band are charmingly titled Gash Inc.

Presumably C*nt & Co. was already taken.
I think i've fixed the forum sorry about that, ghosts in the machine!!
Drugdealer Cheerleader, fresh from recording their debut album 'Enjoy the time you waste' Out on Pebble Beach (via Pinnacle distribution) 3rd Sept, embark on a full UK tour. Recently raved about by Kerrang! And due to feature in next months Metal Hammer magazine, the London Beatnik glam punk rock n rollers are promising big things so go check em. Gig dates here.
Y and T UK tour dates added here.
Few forum problems folks i'll let you know when we are up and running!!!
New gig reviews Motley Crue and Danny Vaughn
Sixx:A.M is here!
Well not quite but the new album featuring Nikki Sixx, DJ Ashba, and James Michael is now available to pre order in the USA only. This is the soundtrack to the long awaited 'Herion Diaries'. We'll let you know when the CD and book are available in the UK.
Tommy Lee Injured during UK shows
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee is suffering from Tendonitis and therefore had to be replaced by Evanecense drummer Will Hunt for the bands London and Manchester dates. Tommy was still on hand though to dish out the Jagermiester and inane raps. Review of Motley's London gig to follow soon!!
Faster Pussycat man gets bitchy!!!
Taime Downe was interviewed recently by KNAC and made a few, less than pleasant comments about former band mates Brent Muscat and Eric Stacy. He stated ' I created it since day one in 86. I created the band. I put Brent in the band. I put Greg in the band. I put everyone in the band. I wrote the fuckin’ songs. I still write the songs. I do what I want to do, and that’s just the way it is. It’s my business. Faster Pussycat is my business.' For the full interview go KNAC.com.
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