Monthly Archives: December 2010

Bumblefoot is multi-faceted

Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, guitarist for the new Guns N’ Roses tribute band, has some tips for you if you want to do well in the music biz.

“You have to be able to multitask and be multi-faceted. If you’re just going to be a guitar player that plays in a band, your options are going to be very limited. […] [The] number one [rule], which will be funny coming from a guitarist in Guns N’ Roses, is don’t be late! That was always my cardinal rule for everything. In order to be on time you need to be early, then wait in your car for 15 minutes and walk in two minutes before whatever time you’re supposed to be there“ said Bumblefoot while eating a sandwich.

Read full interview here.

Well at least he has a sense of humor, right? I heard Axl abides by the same rules of never being late.

Interview & Review: Nuclear

If you don’t already know, Nuclear are a thrash metal band from Chile. I was fortunate enough to give their new album Jehovirus a listen (and one more, and one after that), and do a quick interview with Matias (vocals) and Francisco (guitars), read it after the jump.

Tuesday Trivia: Everyone in Sweden listens to metal

Well, I promised this article last week, didn’t I? You think I was kidding? Anyway, I just love writing for this site, it makes me get away with so much stuff. In case you are really wondering, no, the above sentence is not true. My careful research shows that there are few people (and I suspect Eastern European immigrants, hello to my cousins) who spoil the ratio of thousand metalheads to one Lady Gaga fan. For (only slightly) more accurate info, read on.

Ozzy rear-ended someone

Batman eater Ozzy Osbourne rear-ended someone in L.A. I know what you’re thinking… Was it Rob Halford??? No, silly, it was some stranger.

“Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, it all went down yesterday morning — Ozzy‘s Ferrari hit a Mercedes from behind right before entering an L.A. highway. We’re told both parties waited for police to arrive and then traded information — departing without incident. There were no injuries and damage was minor” writes TMZ.com

Watch the photos here.

Wait… Ozzy drives a Ferrari??? What?? The thought of Ozzy driving anything is scary to me, let alone a 300-horsepower beast. What was Sharon thinking letting him do that? He should be driving a Prius at best.

When asked if he’s still confused as to which side you have to drive on in the U.S., Ozzy had no comment. He just stood there and shook about.

Motorhead hate the US

Ok, maybe Motörhead don’t quite “hate” the US of A, but if you’re living in America and are eagerly awaiting Motörhead’s 174th album, The Wörld Is Yours, it’s bad news I’m afraid. The album will not be released until Febuary.

However, if you’re from the UK, you can get the album in a special edition of Classic Rock Magazine, from today. The album is officially released in January. Unless you’re from America of course…

More info here.