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Although we’d much rather see No Doubt involved in a game that would find Gwen Stefani running from brain-starved zombies, the band is currenltly only slated to appear in the music themed Band Hero game—and that’s causing quite an uproar.
Much like Courtney Love, No Doubt is not happy about the video game company’s decision to allow players to use the band members’ likenesses to perform non-No Doubt songs. (Really, Gwen? We can’t imagine anything more embarrassing than singing a song like “Hollaback Girl.”)
Nothing says "rock" like an afternoon at the mall with Slayer...
Slayer’s massive tour in support of its new album has been canceled after singer/bassist Tom Araya announced plans to undergo immediate surgery, reports Spin.com (Tour Dates, below)
The band’s myspace page states that, “Slayer’s Tom Araya is currently under the care of a specialist for a back injury, thought to be related to his on-stage activity, and the physician has ordered an immediate surgical procedure to take place Tuesday [Nov.3].”
Related to his on-stage activity? Hmm…so your parents were right: head-banging really is bad for your health. Go figure.
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The release of Guitar Hero 5 was met with negative reactions from many music fans due to its inclusion of Kurt Cobain as a playable character capable not only of singing Nirvana songs, but of dancing and lips-synching to hits by everyone from Bon Jovi to Bush. (See video below).
So what do Cobain’s widow and his Nirvana bandmates think about it? Continue reading »
Lenny Kravitz has been added to the bill as a headliner at this year’s Voodoo Experience festival in New Orleans, according to a report on Bilboard.com. The rocker, who just wrapped up a 54-city European tour, will perform on the final night of the three-day festival, held October 31-November 1.
Kravitz joins previously announced headliners KISS, Jane’s Addiction, Widespread Panic and Eminem, who will play his first full set in over four years at Voodoo Experience. The full festival lineup consists of more than 160 acts playing on eight stages in three performance areas, dubbed Le Ritual, Le Flambeau and Le Carnival.
“The Voodoo Experience has been kicking ass for 10 years and adding to the spell New Orleans has on the rest of the country and beyond,” said Widespread Panic’s John Bell. The festival, now entering its 11th year, celebrates the music, culture, arts and cuisine of New Orleans.
As readers of this site might have noticed, we don’t exactly idolize Kurt Cobain and his selfish suicide around here, but we still sort of recoil when confronted with all of the products cashing in on him. (Top 10 Worst Cobain-related Products)
In the years since his death, Cobain has endured all manner of abuse, including a ghoulish and tasteless book, Journals, that features Xeroxed pages of his private journal. (Seriously, when you die do you want people passing around photocopies of your diary?), and countless episodes of Law & Order loosely based on his death.
Today, videogame company Activision confirms that Guitar Hero 5 will include Cobain as a playable character for the songs “Lithium,” and “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
Will virtual Cobain smash guitars and knock over amps? Stand with a glazed over look on his face? Can players select his wardrobe of frayed cardigan sweaters and dirty jeans? The possibilities are endless. (see his creepy videogame image here)
Who would’ve thought that the ’90s grunge bands epitomizing the antithesis of corporate rock and over-studied guitar acrobatics would wind up stars sharing the same videogame stage with Aerosmith and the Beatles?
We can’t wait until G.G. Allin gets his own wii game or some other interactive platform lets rec-room rockstars roll around in virtual glass like Iggy Pop.
ABOVE: Jeffrey Phillip Wielandt, AKA Zakk Wylde, with Ozzy Osbourne in the ’80s, talking about how Wylde became Ozzy’s guitarist-thanks to Howard Stern. Is Osbourne seeking to replace his guitarist of over two decades?
After the failure of Osbournes: Reloaded-Fox’s horribly misguided attempt to bring the colorful rockstar family back to TV as the hosts of a variety show-Ozzy Osbourne seems to be re-focusing on the thing that made him famous to begin with: music.
Classic Rock Magazine reports that Osbourne, who cancelled the latest edition of his popular Ozzfest summer concert in order to focus on writing a new album, is currently auditioning new guitarists for the project–unbeknownst to longtime guitarist Zakk Wylde. Rob Zombie guitarist Continue reading »
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Above: Gorillas, Mexican wrestler-masked guitarists and retro go-go girl triplets doin’ the twist-sure to brighten up your Monday a little.
Mondays can be kinda tough, so, because we like silly music videos, monkeys and alliteration, we’re revisiting a feature we like to call Monkey Monday. (Ok, so technically we invited a gorilla over for Monkey Monday, but he does the twist, so we think it’s ok.)
Eccentric, instrumental surf-rockers Los Straitjackets hit the road with go-go dancing burlesque triplets and glittery Mexican wrestler masks for a tour with equally entertaining trailer gothic “countrypolitan” moonshine-rock weirdos Southern Culture on the Skids (something like a backwoods B-52s, maybe). Retro surf-rock and wigged-out country music? It makes perfect sense, really.
Adding to the creepy fun, the band’s new songs “Soulful Garage” and “It’s All Over but the Shoutin’” have been featured on HBO’s new vampire series, True Blood.
After the jump: Find out where to catch Los Straitjackets & Southern Culture on the Skids on tour. Plus: Flash back to 1995 with a Southern Culture on the Skids classic featuring camels and oat meal pies. (Not to be confused with Wilco (the Album)’s camel and party cake.)
"I dont understand why they wont put any Sammy Hagar songs on the game. Yes, David was good for Van Halen, but there are a lot of people who will be very..."
Activision has confirmed that Guitar Hero: Van Halen is currently in development, and scheduled for release at some point in the second half of this year, according to a report on RollingStone.com
According to the report, the legendary rock outfit joins Metallica and Aerosmith as groups that have received “pixilated” treatment from the Guitar Hero franchise. So far, the Beatles are the only group to get their own branded Rock Band title.
Guitar Hero: Van Halen will include “greatest hits,” as well as tracks from guest bands Queen, Weezer, Blink-182, Queens of the Stone Age and the Offspring, according to RollingStone.com.
Quelling the concerns of longtime Van Halen fans, Activision has also confirmed that the game will include an avatar of David Lee Roth. “This is definitely Van Halen, not Van Hagar,” an Activision official was quoted as saying.
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