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Preview of new Gemini Five album One of the new tracks 'All Pistols' from Gemini Five is now on the bands myspace. So for a tast of what to expect from the new album head over to the bands myspace.
Soto Leaves Journey Jeff Scott Soto has left Journey only a year after he joined the kings of AOR in 2006. Neither Soto or Journey have revealed details of their future plans.
New!!! Review of Red Light Rippers 'Nobody Likes a Rat' here
Roadstar Split Roadstar announced on April 24th that they have split up. The band, formerly known as Hurricane Party, gave no official reason for the break-up, but it's thought to be due to a disagreement with their record label about their new album Glass Mountain. It's currently unknown whether this record will now be released. Sad news from a very promising band. Hopefully the members will go onto bigger things in the future!
New!!! Review of Million Dollar Reload's debut 'Anthems of a Degeneration' here!!
New Velvet Revolver album news The new date has been set for the follow up to 2004's 'Contraband' by Slash and co. 'Libertad' is now set to be released on the 3rd of July this year. Once again they have pipped Axl to the post as there is still no sign of the new G N R album!!!
Review of Stormzone's 'Caught in the Act' here!!
Motley Crue UK tour dates The three dates for the Crue Uk tour have been announced. We plan to go to them all!!! Yippee!!! Sat 9 ENG, Donington Park - Download 2nd Stage Mon 11 ENG, London - Hammersmith Apollo Tue 12 ENG, Manchester - Apollo
Whitesnake re-issue Whitesnake will release a 20th Anniversary edition of their classic album '1987' in the US on May 31st. With all the tracks from the original European release, it will also include four bonus tracks from 'Live... In the Shadows of the Blues.' The release also comes with a DVD featuring four songs from the band's 'Live... In the Still of the Night' concert, and four videos. Most of which will probably feature Tawny Kitean rolling around on the bonnet of a car.
Boston Frontman Dies aged 55 Brad Delp of AOR legends Boston died last week and the medical examiners report released today stated cause of death was self induced carbon monoxide poisioning. Sympathy goes to all of Brad's friends and Family.	Brad Delp 1951-2007
Support for WASP tour Support on WASP's UK tour from Swedish sleaze band Sister Sin. If you want to check them out go to www.myspace.com/sistersin
New WASP Album The latest studio album from Blackie and co is set to be release on the 16th of April and is to be called 'Dominator'. The UK tour to promote the album is as follows. 11-04-07 Liverpool Academy 12-04-07 Glasgow Academy 14-04-07 Leeds Rio's 15-04-07 Newcastle Academy 16-04-07 Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall
Crue Confirmed for Download Motley Crue have just confirmed that they are playing the UK's Download Festival in Donnington park on the 10th of June. Also playing on the Sunday are Slayer, Iron Maiden and Velvet Revolver so its looking like thats the best day to head over to avoid the EMO shit!!! Currently single day tickets are not available but fingers crossed for the next few months.
Buckcherry Update Email received about the Buckcherry video comp: Check out the details on our Make Your Own "Everything" Video Contest. Make your own version of the video, post it on the YouTube, and get the chance to win a trip to London and see our show at the Mean Fiddler on March 20th. There are only 8 days left - so be sure to get your submissions in soon!! Full contest details at: www.flashenhanced.com/buckcherry/ Upload videos here:youtube.com/group/buckcherrycontest
New Interview Added. One of Ireland's most popular Rock N Roll bands are about to release their debut album so we decided that seeing as how they were already rushed off their feet, we would add to their work load and make them answer our questions. HMI's interview with M$R is here.
Firefest IV The annual rock event is to be held this year on the 27th of October in Nottinghams Rock City. Confirmed acts so far are TYKETTO, JADED HEART AND VALENTINE. For further details go to www.thefirefest.com
Buckcherry Video Competition Fans of Buckcherry will be interested to know that the band have announced that they wish their fans to create a home made video for their next song 'Everything'. The band will then pick a winner on March 9th. If you are interested I have posted the full email with all the info here on our forum!!
Review of Johnny Kobra's 'The Smell of rock n Roll' here
Details of American Glam Slam tour dates added
Van Halen Rumour True Dave lee Roth IS back with Van halen and they are set to tor the US later in the year. Eddie Van Halen is reported to be very excited.
*New!!* Upcoming gigs added here and review of last Saturday'd RocKD with Fables Last Stand here!!!
New!! Oh dear god its actually a review!!! Pussy Sissters demo - Sleazy Things
Roth to tour with Van Halen??!! At HMI we have become slightly cynical about the things that we read on the internet, between the whole 'Crue to play Dublin' and 'GNR to release Chinese Democracy' incidents is it any wonder. But we are only reporting what we is said on Billboard.com. That is that Van Halen are set to tour and the new line-up will include Dave Lee Roth!! Apparently contracts are ready to be signed and Wolfgang Van Halen (Eddie's son) is to replace bassist Michael Anthony. But remember folks we are only passing on info, so if it doesn't happen, don't shoot the messengers!
New Upcoming gigs for UK and Ireland here!!
New band profile - Fables Last Stand here!! The Sleaze rockers from Newcastle upon Tyne are playing in at RocKD next week in Belfast as part of their 'Bite the Hook' UK tour so be sure to go down and check them out!!!
Buckcherry UK Tour dates. Buckcherry are set to return to the UK in March, with support coming from the Backyard Babies. Sadly there's no Belfast or Dublin dates this time... we can but hope that this may change! Dates planned (so far) are as follows: Mar. 20 - Mean Fiddler - London, England Mar. 21 - Garage - Glasgow, Scotland Mar. 22 - Rock City - Nottingham, England
Headrush Single Now available The time has finally come, Headrush's Debut single 'Livin In A Fantasy' produced by Stuart Epps (Led Zep/Bad Company/Elton John) is now available for pre-order through HMV. The lads also appear in this months 'Classic Rock'. HMI wish them all the best with the release of their single!!
News on 3rd Gemini Five album. Swedish Rockers Gemini Five have just finished recording 15 demo tracks for their 3rd album. Bassist Hot Rod promises that the album is 'just pure fucking energy'. HMI looks forward to the albums release and we keep our fingers crossed that the guys will make it to the UK this year.
New - Band Profile - Ireland's 'Aviator Shades'.
Bubblegum Slut Fanzine's 25th Issue Glam, sleaze and punk fanzine 'Bubblegum Slut' is now in it's 5th year of release and the 25th issue is out now. Featuring articles on Hardcore Superstar, Tigertailz, LA Guns and Kid Ego, to name plus loads more reviews, articles and interviews. This is the fanzine that any sleaze rocker will love. It even has fake fur cover!! All for only £2.40 to the door. For details of how to purchase this excellent fanzine go to www.myspace.com/bubblegumslutzine.
Crash Diet's new singer debut tonight!! A year since the death of original frontman Dave Leppard, Crash Diet are back and the new line up will be playing tonight at Sweden's 'Rest in Sleaze' festival. The band have been fairly secretive about their new frontman but it's great to see the band back in action. We will let you know of any news of a new album or possible UK tour!!!
Velvet Revolver studio footage online. Video footage of Velvet Revolver recording their latest album 'Libertad' has been posted here. The band hope to release the album around May of this year.
Hanoi Rocks Video posted online. 'Back in yer face' is taken from the bands latest album 'Another hostile takeover', featuring ex-Electric Boys guitarist/frontman Conny Bloom. It can be viewed here.
Mike Tramp UK dates cancelled The following UK dates have been cancelled by former White Lion member Mike Tramp Dec. 10 - JB's - Dudley, UK Dec. 11 - Camden Underworld - London, UK Dec. 12 - Corporation - Sheffield, UK Dec. 13 - Barfly - Liverpool, UK. No statement has been released by the band as yet but we will keep you posted if there are any plans to reschedule.
Tracii Guns tour dates Tracii Guns version of LA Guns, featuring original vocalist Paul Black, will play a short UK tour in January 2007. Support comes from Red Star Rebels and Jack Viper. For the dates go here
Gig Review - WASP and support, Belfast 19th November here
Gemini Five UK Tour Cancelled It's seems that the curse of Kerri has struck once again as Gemini Five will not be making to the UK as planned in November. This press release was sent out by the band: Unfortunately the United Kingdom promotor WhiteNoize Productions failed to provide the standards/arrangments agreed to the contract with the result of therefor WhiteNoize chosed to cancel the whole tour! Gemini Five and our booker Cramada tried our utmost to resolve the matter but to no avail. We offer our sincerest apologies to everyone inconvenienced. We promise our UK fans to be back on British soil as soon as possible.
The Dirt movie Vince Neil has revealed that several big stars will have cameo roles in the movie adaptation of the Crue’s bestseller ‘The Dirt.’ Bizarrely, Christopher Walken will play Ozzy Osbourne, while Val Kilmer will take the role of David Lee Roth… is Vince drunk again? Like the Loch Ness monster, Brigadoon, and Chinese Democracy; we’re not really sure if this movie actually exists, but we guess this latest revelation shows some progress on the whole thing.
The Rosetta Bars Electric Circus - details of the next night here
Dear God it's a review!!! Skid Row - Revolutions per Minute reviewed here!!
Another Get well soon Welsh hair metallers Tigertailz have given an update on bassist Pepsi Tate, who has been diagnosed with a stomach condition that can cause internal muscle seizure. Pepsi is currently out of hospital, having undergone treatment and tests. At the moment, it’s unclear whether he’ll be able to perform at the Wildside Festival in Nottingham, where the band are scheduled to play on November 18th. We wish Pepsi all the best- in fact since HMI began there seems to have been various illnesses befalling glam musicians. Perhaps it’s us?!
Just in case... ... anyone is planning a trip to Las Vegas in the near future, Motley front man is to open a tattoo parlour this November, check out the web site, www.vinceneilink.com for further info. Let's just hope Vince isn't doing any of the tattoo'ing!!! >>>>
Buckcherry to re-release debut The end of October will see the re-release of Buckcherry's self titled debut album. Along with the CD containing two studio tracks that were not released on the original album, there will be a bonus DVD contain live footage and video's for the biggest hits of the album, including 'Lit Up' and 'For the Movies'.
LA Guns bury the hatchet!!! The Cathouse's 20th anniversary party must have been a overwhelming time for some as Tracii Guns was joined onstage by not one LA Guns frontman but two. Both Paul Black and Phil Lewis joined Guns for a bizarre duet of 'Rip and Tear'! We hope that all the fans there got plenty of pics cause Blue moons only come along once in a while!!!
Release date for Skid Row Album The new 12 track Skid Row album 'Revolutions per Minute' is set to be release on the 24th of October this year. This is the bands second studio album without Bach since 2003's 'Thickskin'
Broken Teeth Video The video for hard rockers Broken Teeth's new song can be viewed here. The song is due to appear on their new studio album, but a release date for the same has yet to be confirmed.
Vain UK tour dates added here!!
New!! Buckcherry gig review here!!
New!! Interview - Danny Vaughn here!!
New CD Review - Billion Dollar Babies 'Ladies First' here
Aerosmith bassist drops out of tour. Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton has sadly been diagnosed with throat cancer, forcing him to drop of the band’s tour. His spokeswoman has confirmed that Tom has completed a seven week course of radiotherapy, and hopes to rejoin the band on the road in October for the Route Of All Evil tour with Motley Crue. Naturally HMI wish Tom all the best with his recovery.
New Skid Row album An October 31st release date has been penciled in for Skid Row’s new album Revolutions Per Minute. Recorded in Nashville, it will be the band’s second album with new vocalist Johhny Solinger, while Dave Gara replaces Phil Varone on drums.
Arcade reunion? Stephen Pearcy has recently posted on his web-site that there are plans to re-release his former band Arcade's debut album. Reportedly a DVD containing Live footage and recording sessions will also be released. Stephen say he is also hopeful that the original members will re-unite for a few live dates.
Some new tour dates added Waysted, the band formed by UFO’s Pete Way, has announced UK tour dates for September. Completing the band line-up will be Robin George (previously of Magnum) on guitar, Paul Haslin on drums, and Fin on vocals. AND... Mike Tramp, the vocalist of White Lion, brings his own version of the band, Tramp’s White Lion, over to UK in December for a four date tour. According to Tramp, this will be the “final roar” before retiring the band permanently. Mike plans to continue as a solo artist. Go here for dates
*New* !!! Review of Obsessive Compulsive's EP 'A Demon for Every Occassion' here.
Original LA Guns Members to Tour Three original members of LA Guns, namely Tracii Guns, Paul Black and Nicky Alexander are set to play serveral dates in the US this year and are recording material for a new studio album, which hopefully will be released in 2007. HMI hopes that Tracii has finally found something that he can stick for a while after all the previous 'projects' he has done this year.
New Band Profile - Redeye - here
SPREAD EAGLE Debut Album Gets Reissued HMI have received this press release from Lovember Records PR department. Lovember Records in association with Universal Music has reissued Spread Eagle's debut album. Considered to be a "classic" this record contains all 11 songs including the hits "Switchblade Serenade", "Scratch Like A Cat", "Broken City" "Thru These Eyes" and is newly remastered. The album is ONLY available for purchase at www.lovemberrecords.com.
*New!!!* Review of Jani Lane's latest album here
Bulletboys Reunion Marq Torien has revealed that this summer/autumn will see a Bulletboys ‘semi-reunion,’ meaning that all members apart from drummer Jimmy D’Anda are on board to perform some new shows together. Torien commented that guitarist Mick Sweda said “the only thing he’d ever turn down is a warm Budweiser.” Mick, you’re a man after our own hearts.
New!!! Band Profile for Ten Foot Dolls here
New!!! Review of Violent Divine's Debut CD here
New Band Profile for Steriod Freak Pussy here
Former Skid Row Drummer turned funny-man Phil Varone (Saigon Kick, Skid Row) has taken a dramatic career change and has become a stand-up comedian. On his myspace page Varone states that he burnt out from the rock star life style and that the stand up comedy is the most gratifying thing he has ever done. Who said Skid Row had become a joke??!! Read all of Phil's blog here.
Sixx and Ashba join forces Nikki Sixx and DJ Ashba are set to emabrk on a joint project, Funny Farm studios was has been described as 'amazing state-of-the-art facility which includes three full-service studios and an amazing photography studio'.
Live Release from The Scream John Corabi's former band The Scream are set to release their first ever live album in spring of next year. The show was recorded in 1992 just before Corabi joined Motley Crue.

Jan 2006

Dave Lepard The remaining members of Crash Diet have started a forum for people to visit and leave there thoughts and memory's on Dave. To visit the forum please click here. No more details have emerged on the frontmans sudden and tragic death.
HMI Updates. There have been new band profiles, links and reviews added in the past few days so check them out.
Slippery when wet. Jon and his band mates had a close call, when the Boeing 707 they were traveling on, over shot the runway in Canada. Luckily no one was seriously injured and Bon Jovi stated for the record that they were in fact NOT dead, as had been previously reported.	'Hey man, we're alive...'
Izzy is busy. It is reported that former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Izzy Stradlin may make several new albums available in 2006 and 2007, one of which could be ‘Like A Dog’, an album that was recorded in 2003 but never released. Other material may include rarities featuring ex-bandmates Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum. Chinese Democracy and now new Stradlin material? It could be a very good year for Guns N’ Roses fans!
More details on the death of Dave Lepard. Following the announcement yesterday (20th January) that CrashDiet frontman Dave Lepard had died, more details have now emerged. Apparently Lepard had not been in contact with friends or family for three weeks. Police entered his apartment in Uppsala, Sweden just before 1am yesterday morning following the discovery of his body by a close friend. A police spokesperson has stated that the cause of death is unknown but that foul play has been ruled out. It is rumoured that in recent weeks the other members of CrashDiet had become increasingly annoyed with Lepard’s drug use, and had either left the band or were considering it. They have declined to make comment to the media as yet. Describing his lifestyle recently, Lepard said: "You live in chaos, depend on welfare, are an addict and things fucking suck. That's why it often collides with the music; it's too much of the good stuff and the music is affected. You would need 48 hours per day, but you're so fucking stupid and get your priorities wrong."
HMI says 'Congratulations to the Crue' Motley Crue will be honoured with a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk Of Fame this Wednesday, 25th January by Honourary Mayor of Hollywood Johnny Grant and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President Leron Gubler. It will be situated at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the Musician's Institute, and will be the 2301st star on the Walk Of Fame. It's about time someone decent got a star- when HMI was in LA we couldn't find anyone we liked on Hollywood Boulevard! You deserve it guy's!!
Crash Diet are no more In a statement to the press the remaining members of Crash Diet, Martin Sweet, Peter London and Eric Young have said that Crash Diet will no longer be continuing as a band following the tragic death of Dave Lepard. This is a great loss to the world of sleaze metal but as the band stated they 'consisted of 4 people and now one has left us'.
Lead Singer of Crash Diet found dead. 20.01.06 HMI were saddened to hear of the death of Dave Lepard (pictured) from Swedish sleaze metal band Crash Diet. He was only 25. The band released an excellent album and we had high hopes for them in the future. We offer our condolences to the rest of the band and his family. His cause of death remains unofficial as yet.
Tommy Lee creates gothic/disco hybrid. Tommy Lee has apparently recorded a cover of the song Love Train; originally recorded by soul band the O’Jay’s in 1972, for the soundtrack to Final Destination 3. HMI cannot begin to imagine what this will sound like- nor do we want to. Tommy, we love you, but just… stop it. "I've always loved the song 'Love Train', and it was great being able to put my own darker spin on it for the movie," he said. A darker spin? How can you make the lyrics “People all over the world, join hands…start a love train” dark? The mind boggles.
Disturbed get 'Lynched'!! Former Dokken guitarist George Lynch is allegedly to make a guest appearance at Disturbed’s House of Blues gig in Anaheim, California on Sunday January 22nd. Having just completed a tour of the US with Vinny Appice (Dio, Black Sabbath) and Lizzy Borden’s Marten Andersson, HMI has no idea why George would do such a thing. Okay, so Dokken were never the most credible band, but come on… Disturbed?? Anyway, get down with the sickness, George. Or something.
'Crazy Bitch' The new Buckcherry song 'Crazy Bitch' is available for download on Yahoo!! It is taken from the bands forthcoming album '15' which is their first release since 2001's 'Time Bomb' It shall be available in stores from 11.04.06. You can also listen to 'Crazy Bitch' at Buckcherry's myspace.
Monsters of Rock acts announced. According to METAL HAMMER, the following acts have been confirmed for the MONSTERS OF ROCK FESTIVAL: Deep Purple and Alice Cooper. Many more acts will be announced over the coming weeks, but the news of the Coop playing should be enough to please anyone! The festival will take place on June 3rd 2006 at Milton Keynes Bowl, and you can buy tickets for £38.50 from January 20th. Call 0870 400 0688 for credit card payments. HMI wait for further line up details eagerly… can’t beat a festival and some booze.
Axl states 'Album will be released this Year' Axl Rose has recently stated in an interview that the next G N R album 'Chinese Democracy' will be released this year. He denied rumors of a reunion with Slash and Duff, saying that he hadn't spoken to them in years. When probed about the length of time 'Chinese Democracy' is taking to record he repiled 'It's a complex record'. It must be!!! We await with bated breath Axl. HMI will probably have a record out first!!
Union! Back for more John Corabi and Bruce Killick have put their own projects aside for the time being and have reformed the band Union enlisting the services of Alice Cooper's bassist Chuck Garric and Cinderella's drummer Fred Coury and are planning to tour the UK in support of the their new DVD 'Do your own thing - Live!'. They state that presently there is no plans to record a third album but HMI will keep you informed.

Danko's drummer quits. Damon Richardson has left Danko Jones. Damon who has played with Danko Jones for the past 5 years has quit the band. Session musician Dan Cornelius has replaced him.
Rattlesnake Remedy Tour and Single release. UK hard rock band Rattlesnake Remedy's debut single 'Drag You Down' will be released in May. The band are sure to raise their profile as they are on tour for the rest of the year with dates in the UK, Finland and Holland. HMI are going along to see them support the UK Guns n Roses on Saturday 21st January the Belfast Empire, so check back for a review of the show.
Guns joins Quiet Riot According to Metal Sludge, guitar whore, Tracii Guns, joined 80’s metallers Quiet Riot. He lasted three weeks before quitting the band stating it wasn't for him. He now states that rather than returning to the Brides of Destruction he is going to go on tour as the Tracii Guns Trio. We are unsure who the other two members are. Probably Tracii's other personality's!!!
Adler replaces entire band Steven Adler has apparently sacked or replaced the entire line up of his band, Adler’s Appetite. Gone are Kerri Kelli, Craig Belford and Robbie Crane, and in are Chip Z’Nuff from Enuff Z’Nuff, Michael Thomas from the Beautiful Creatures and JT Longoria from Izzy Stradlin. Adler’s Appetite play the Rosetta Bar, Belfast on February 3rd 2006, and Whelan’s, Dublin the following night. Support comes from Northern Ireland’s Twisted Rose on both dates and Nice 'N' Sleezy in Belfast. Buy a ticket. Remember, Steven has to pay the ‘rent’ somehow.
Crystal Pistol to tour UK!! The January issue of Classic Rock has a brief article on Canadian sleaze rockers Crystal Pistol, saying that the band are "girding their loins for their debut assault on the UK in 2006."This is VERY exciting news, and let’s just hope a decent tour is announced. A Belfast date is probably too much to hope for, but rest assured that we will put ourselves out to attend one of the gigs. All in the name of research………… Not as an excuse to party. For a review of Crystal Pistol's debut album click here.
Get Well Soon from HMI! Faster Pussycat guitarist Brent Muscat is reportedly making a good recovery following recent surgery to remove a tumour in his mouth. Dave "the Snake" Sabo from Skid Row is suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome and can’t play the guitar. He has been temporarily replaced by …………. Kerri Kelli (now there's a surprise!!) Mick mars is also recovering following allegedly being pulled into the crowd at Motleys New Years Eve gig by an over enthusiastic fan.Get well soon boys!!! Paul Stanley from Kiss is booked in for a hip replacement so let's hope that all goes well with that!! Get well soon boys!!