2009 October | Rock Confidential

Alice Cooper's ghoulish camp still does the trick

Posted October 29, 2009

Watching Alice Cooper onstage is like taking in a familiar movie. You know what’s coming, but it’s no less entertaining. From the opening bell of “School’s Out” to, well, the closing bell of “School’s Out” again — this time with...

Foo Fighters mark 15 years with hits set, VH1 show

Posted October 29, 2009

Almost 15 years ago, former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl quietly circulated among his friends copies of a demo tape on which he did all the singing and played all the instruments. He considered the project “a goof,” and he dubbed...

The Joe Perry Project announces more tour dates

Posted October 26, 2009

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry’s solo band, dubbed The Joe Perry Project, has scheduled the following dates: Nov. 10 – The Fillmore at Irving Plaza – New York, NY Nov. 11 – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ Nov. 13 – Hampton...

Vince Neil discusses upcoming solo album

Posted October 26, 2009

Jason Le Miere of RevolverMag.com recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RevolverMag.com: What stage are you at with [your new solo album] album? Vince Neil: Just working...

Dave Mustaine: "I am going to trust God to sort this out."

Posted October 26, 2009

Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine has responded to several fan postings on the band’s official forum in regards to the status of the group’s relationship with its record label, Roadrunner Records, and the possibility of Megadeth releasing another studio album as...

Lemmy Kilmister: Vampire of the Sunset Strip

Posted October 20, 2009

Lemmy Kilmister may be the most indestructible rocker alive. At 63 years old, he still spends nearly every day he’s not on tour swilling bourbon at West Hollywood’s legendary rocker hangout the Rainbow Bar & Grill — and his band...

Steel Panther puts X-rated humor back in heavy metal

Posted October 18, 2009

Most of the lyrics by the hard rock/glam metal band Steel Panther are too vulgar for radio. And Michael Starr, the parody act’s frontman, says MTV handed Steel Panther the longest edit sheet in the network’s history in response to...

Chuck Berry rocks 149th show at St. Louis restaurant

Posted October 18, 2009

On Sunday, rock & roll pioneer Chuck Berry turned 83. It’s a respectable enough age for kicking up one’s heels and taking it easy, but Berry’s got a still-active touring schedule, and the duck-walking octogenarian still performs once a month...

Peter Criss reveals breast cancer “Nightmare”

Posted October 18, 2009

Former Kiss drummer Peter Criss has revealed that he was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 but treated the disease before it could spread and is now cancer-free. To help bring awareness to National Breast Cancer Month, Criss talked about...

Rock Confidential Girl Bexy James

Posted October 18, 2009

Name: Bexy James Location: I’m everywhere! LA to Vegas Age: 28 Height: 5′ 10″ Weight: 130 Measurements: 34G-26-36 Relationship Status: Taken MySpace URL: www.myspace.com/bexyjames Photo credits: Right Image Photography, Joseph Donato, & Mr40Chevy Photography How do you like to say...