Chad Childers
Sum 41 Put Their Stamp on Queen Classic ‘We Will Rock You’
It’s not uncommon for bands to pull out covers in their sets, but it is rather interesting when a group toys with the arrangement a little. That’s what Sum 41 did while performing a distinctly different version of the Queen classic ‘We Will Rock You’ in the Netherlands Sunday night (July 8).
Slash Receives Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
It’s been a big year for Slash. First there was the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, and now the musician has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Geoff Tate on Former Queensryche Bandmates: ‘I Think They’re Not Very Good Business People’
Queensryche and longtime singer Geoff Tate have gone their separate ways, but the vocalist is disputing the reasons why. Tate says rather than “creative differences,” which was cited by the band in their press release, he says it’s more related to the business side of their operations.
Van Halen Soundcheck Video of ‘As Is’ and ‘Light Up the Sky’ Surfaces
Van Halen have been keeping things fresh throughout their support of ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ by working both older and new songs into their sets. It appears as though the next two tracks that might finally appear in front of an audience will be ‘As Is’ and ‘Light Up the Sky.’
Queen, Beatles + John Lennon Lead U.K. Survey to Determine ‘Favorite No. 1 Single’
Rock history has provided us with many great songs, but which is the best? That’s what the folks at the U.K. Official Charts Company are determined to find out.
Ted Nugent Brands Chief Justice John Roberts ‘A Traitor’ Over Obamacare Vote
Rocker Ted Nugent is not afraid to speak his mind, and that’s exactly what he did in a new Washington Times op-ed piece that surfaced reflecting his views on the Obama Health Care package.
Van Halen Postponed Shows Now Cancelled
Van Halen may have bit off more than they can chew, and they know it. The veteran rockers made headlines earlier this year when they postponed 31 North American tour dates, and now those dates have been canceled.
Pearl Jam Pay Tribute to Joe Strummer at Isle of Wight 2012
The Isle of Wight festival is well on its way to being one of the concert events of 2012, with Pearl Jam following Tom Petty in delivering a memorable set.
Gwenda Evans, Mother of U2′s The Edge, Dies
There’s sad news to report as Gwenda Evans, the mother of U2 guitarist The Edge, has passed away. She died Monday (June 11) after a short illness. The guitarist was said to be surrounded by his family and bandmate Bono.
Watch Def Leppard’s Special YouTube Concert
After teasing it for the past week, Def Leppard made good Thursday afternoon with a full video performance and Q&A session for fans via their YouTube channel.
‘Queen Extravaganza’ Makes U.S. Debut in Detroit
Roger Taylor’s vision has come to life as the ‘Queen Extravaganza’ opened Thursday night (May 31) at Detroit’s Fox Theater. The drummer set out last year to put together a production of musicians that could pull off the Queen catalog with the idea that it would keep the aging band’s legacy alive for future generations.