Author Archives: GoldMark

Why ‘Performing Wasn’t Enjoyable’ for Dee Snider

Dee Snider looked back at the early period when he didn’t enjoy fronting Twisted Sister, saying his attitude was responsible for the feeling. In a recent interview with Classic Rock, he discussed what he had learned during the difficult periods of his career and why music was no longer the main part of it. “I viewed performing […]

Is Frank Iero Teasing His Brand New Band? – News

You’re going to be seeing the name LS Dunes in a lot of places very soon, it seems. Whilst in Europe with My Chemical Romance a few months ago, Frank Iero posted a statement that included information pointing towards him starting a new band whilst talking about his surgery recovery. Here’s that statement in full: […]

How ‘Hangman Jury’ Helped Aerosmith Bridge Their Career Gap

Aerosmith scaled the charts with a vengeance with their career-rejuvenating, multiplatinum 1987 album Permanent Vacation. But before glossy pop-rockers like “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)” and mega-ballads like “Angel” put them back on top, the bluesy “Hangman Jury” helped bridge the gap between Aerosmith’s raucous mid-’70s heyday and their new chapter as MTV golden boys. The Permanent Vacation sessions plunged […]

Travis Barker, Lars Ulrich, Justin Hawkins & More Added To Taylor Hawkins Tribute Show – News

And the tribute taking place in London is going to be broadcast live! The two Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts, in LA and London are fast approaching, serving as a celebration of the life and music of the Foo Fighters drummer who passed away earlier this year. And more acts have been added to both events.  […]

The Police Play First Show With Classic Trio Lineup

The infamous and often-exaggerated cliche with the Police is that they rarely agreed on anything, despite their obvious musical chemistry. Fittingly, the band’s memories of their first classic-trio show differ wildly — singer-bassist Sting seems to consider it a vital, enlightening moment, but guitarist Andy Summers looks back with disgust. Technically, it wasn’t the first Police three-piece. The […]

Motley Crue Reveal If They’re Quitting After Tour

Motley Crue frontman Nikki Sixx was recently asked about his upcoming plans. He responded to the fan on Twitter. Nikki Sixx reveals upcoming tours Sixx responded by the saying that the band is “working on SA-Mexico-Europe-UK-Asia- etc etc”  You can check it out below: We are working on SA-Mexico-Europe-UK-Asia- etc etc — 📷 (@NikkiSixx) August […]

Dreamers Never Die’ Doc Gets Worldwide Cinema Release Date

Dio: Dreamers Never Die, a new documentary about heavy metal icon Ronnie James Dio, will air in cinemas worldwide on Sept. 28 and Oct. 2. The film, executive produced by Dio’s widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio, will cover the fierce frontman’s 50-year tenure, including stints in 1950s doo-wop group the Vegas Kings (later Ronnie and […]

Waterparks Are Making A Version Of ‘SELF-SABOTAGE’ Featuring Good Charlotte – News

Waterparks + Good Charlotte = A Very Good Time Waterparks recently released a new track called ‘SELF-SABOTAGE’, a quintessential piece of leftfield pop-punk brilliance.  And according to the band, they are working on a new version of it with some very special guest.  Good Charlotte. Joel and Benji Madden.  Oh yes, the legends themselves have […]