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BEAUTY OR BEAST? Heather Locklear arrested for second time in a week, attacks a Cop and EMT

BEAUTY OR BEAST? Heather Locklear arrested for second time in a week, attacks a Cop and EMT   7:20 AM PT — Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Sunday’s arrest was the second time deputies went to Heather’s home that day. We’re told they were there around 6 PM for another disturbance, but determined no crime had occurred. TMZ — Heather Locklear was arrested Sunday night for battery on a police officer … and this is the second time.[…]

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ABUSIVE SUICIDAL DRUNK … Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo’s wife seeks divorce, outrageous claims

ABUSIVE SUICIDAL DRUNK Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo’s wife seeks divorce, makes outrageous claims     TMZ — Dean DeLeo — guitarist for the rock band, Stone Temple Pilots — is heading for divorce … and his wife claims he’s an abusive, drunken mess who makes her fear for the lives of her and their daughter. According to the legal docs … Jenn DeLeo filed for divorce a couple weeks ago, just days after he made violent threats[…]

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SHE’S ONLY 17 … Cruefest to celebrate 17th year at Hollywood’s famed Whisky-A-Go-Go on July 28th

SHE’S ONLY 17 Cruefest to celebrate 17th year at Hollywood’s famed Whisky-A-Go-Go on July 28th   LOS ANGELES, California —  On July 28th, 2018, Cruefest Hollywood will once again be taking over the world-famous Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood, California. The bands performing this year include LA based bands LA Story and Villians in Vogue, Bad Boy Eddy from the San Francisco area, tribute bands Next Halen and Motley 2, Niterain from Norway and a[…]

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Vinnie Paul death reported to have been caused by ‘Major Heart Attack’

Vinnie Paul death reported to have been caused by ‘Major Heart Attack’    Las Vegas Review Journal — Las Vegas resident Vinnie Paul, a heavy-metal icon and drumming force with Pantera and Hellyeah, has died in Las Vegas, multiple sources have confirmed. Paul’s death was first reported by Billboard.com and soon after was revealed on Pantera’s Facebook page. The message read: “Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away. Paul is best known for his[…]

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GUITAR MUSCLE … Kane Roberts talks about his next (new) solo release with Music Mania Podcast

GUITAR MUSCLE Kane Roberts talks about his next (new) solo release with Music Mania Podcast      Music Mania Podcast — Former Alice Cooper guitarist Kane Roberts discusses his upcoming solo album which will be released on Frontiers records. Kane also talks about his time as musical director of the Alice Cooper Band and the albums “Constrictor” and “Raise your Fist and Yell.” Listen below.   Kane Roberts @ WebSite – Facebook – Twitter – Instagram[…]

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RIP … Pantera founder and Hell Yeah drummer Vinnie Paul dead at 54

RIP Pantera founder and Hell Yeah drummer Vinnie Paul dead at 54     Billboard —  Drummer Vinnie Paul, co-founder of metal band Pantera, has died. Currently a member of Hellyeah, Paul was 54. His representative confirmed the legendary drummer’s death to Billboard, but added that no further details are available at this time. Along with his brother, Dimebag Darrell, Paul (born Vincent Paul Abbott) formed Pantera in 1981. The group found mainstream success with second[…]

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GREAT HATE … Ex-Great White singer Jack Russell throws shade at Jizzy Pearl of Love/Hate

GREAT HATE Ex-Great White singer Jack Russell throws shade at Jizzy Pearl of Love/Hate   Blabbermouth — Former GREAT WHITE and current JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell has parted ways with Frontiers Music Srl and has inked a new deal with Cleopatra Records. Russell confirmed his split with the Italian rock label during a March 31 interview with Eric Blair of “The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show” at the Rock Against MS benefit concert and award show in Los Angeles. Asked how his deal with Frontiers is different from some of the deals he had[…]

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TWEET AT THE DEVIL … Tommy Lee tweets he spent $130k for sons rehab and $40k on his 21st birthday

TWEET AT THE DEVIL Tommy Lee tweets he spent $130k for sons rehab and $40k on his 21st birthday     TWITTER — In the on-going battle between Tommy Lee and his son Brandon Lee, the Motley Crue drummer took another swipe at his eldest child. After a much publicized Father’s Day social media fight, Papa Lee has unloaded another choice post taking shots at his son. Tommy Lee tweets: “Rehab for son: $130,000 Party for son’s 21st[…]

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PUSSY-A-GO-GO … Faster Pussycat launches summer tour at Whisky with Permacrush

PUSSY-A-GO-GO Faster Pussycat launches summer tour at Whisky with Permacrush   HOLLYWOOD, Calif., USA — For a band with the word “faster” in its name, Faster Pussycat is in it for the long haul. The iconic glam act is touring extensively once again throughout the summer, and the fivesome got back into the swing of things Friday, June 15 with a launch-off concert at The Whisky before a capacity crowd. “We look forward to playing[…]

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BACK IN BLOND … L.A. Guns bring back former member Adam Hamilton to play guitar

BACK IN BLOND L.A. Guns bring back former member Adam Hamilton to play guitar   LOS ANGELES, California — Just as quick as they have lost a member, L.A. Guns have a new one. L.A. Guns are welcoming back former bassist Adam Hamilton. This according to Tracii Guns who posted a pic of Hamilton on his instagram and the words; “He’s back” Hamilton will now play rythym guitar for the recently departed Johnny Monaco. Hamilton[…]

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