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A dream never dreamt
According to former Deep Purple keyboardist, Jon Lord, who recently spoke to UK’s Classic Rock magazine, a reunion of the Mk. III lineup is just a dream and nothing more.
“I think it’s a dream too far,” Lord said. “I know a lot of people would like it to happen, but it would have to have Ian Paice involved, and right now he’s committed to the current Purple lineup.”
Seriously, does anyone still care? What is it with bands with 73-year-old members talking about reunions? Just let it stay in the past. If you do care, however, read more here.
As I Lay Dying fashion conscious?
Not content with just being the frontman for Christian Metalcore mob, As I Lay Dying, Tim Lambesis has started his own clothing label, called Modern Rebellion.
Why do so many Metalcore and screamo bands end up starting their own clothing labels? Is it because, like the genres they are a part of, their only concern is fashion? What do clothes have to do with music?
But seriously, the point of this clothing label is apparently to support non-profit charity, Trees Of Glory, an organization dedicated to providing clean water for children in Duber, Ethiopia. Lambesis has also personally visited orphanages, which will be supported by his clothing label.
You can check out the shirts here.
Hired Guns make surprise appearance
Some of Axl Rose‘s hired musicians recently made a surprise visit at some rock school somewhere in England. Did the children even know who the hell any of them were? Probably not. In fact, I heard that one of the kids shouted ‘where’s the one that looks like Brian May, but with a stupid hat?’ Another apparently bellowed “where’s the ginger dwarf?”
One witty Blabbermouth user commented that by the time Axl showed up, the kids had graduated.
In case you’re wondering which musicians made the surprise appearance, it was legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal and drummer Frank Ferrer. Apparently, they went to ask the kids for some pointers.
Read the story here.
Pot calls the kettle black
Those are the words I read from one Blabbermouth user in regards to Godsmack frontman, Sully Erna‘s recent pathetic outburst on stage, in which he calls Creed vocalist, Scott Stapp a “f*ggot”. During his little rant, he attempted to encourage the fans to be “hardcore” and ‘fuck shit up’ blah blah etc.
It’s pretty embarrassing to watch, but if you want to watch Sully make a tit of himself, do so after the jump. Or you could just watch some real Metal instead.
Adler loves dogs more than Axl
The title above is the perfect example of how comments from artists can be taken out of context, because Adler actually seems to love Axl. He loves all of his former bandmates actually. I mean, you shouldn’t know that, it’s not like this is the millionth time the drummer has kissed their ass and begged for a reunion.
Basically this is yet another story about how much original Guns N’ Roses drummer, Steven Adler, really really wants a GNR reunion. He even prays to the invisible man in the sky for Axl Rose to consider it, although I can’t see that doing much help. I would think money would be more up Axl’s street, rather than prayers…
Adler admits there’s no one that he loves more than the GNR guys. That is except his grandmother and his dogs. Interview exerpts after the jump.
