Guns 'N Roses refuse to play by the rules and get cut off!
Well, Guns 'n' Roses were warned well in advance of their show at Reading this weekend and of course Axl Rose has to be his usual prima donna self and keep the fans waiting for over an hour before going onstage at the event. Guns 'n' Roses even managed to get the promoter to 'somehow' extend a written, legal curfew that stands in Reading with the local council, as it does in many cities across the UK, that live performances do not continue beyond 11pm. That is a know law in the UK.
Most bands or should that read 99% of bands understand this law and abide by it.
As a consequence, officials at the festival pulled the plug after Guns 'n' Roses refused to come off stage at the end of the 'extended' curfew that organisers at the event allowed them to play to.
Blabbermouth got the story from information at the BBC and interviews with band members or got the extracts of interviews from some source.
It sounds like Axl Rose has got some well matched equally selfish band members who really don't care about letting the bands fans suffer.
The way this band treat their fans if you ask me, they're lucky to have them.
Go here to read the Blabbermouth story:
QUEENSRYCHE SIGNS TO ROADRUNNER/LOUD & PROUD RECORDS
New York, NY: Four-time Grammy nominees Queensryche have signed a multi-album, worldwide deal with Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records. The band’s label debut –their twelfth studio album overall- is tentatively scheduled for a Spring 2011 release. Singer and founder Geoff Tate remains the creative nucleus of the band, which continues to make relevant, against-the-grain hard rock that entices fans, both new and diehard.
Queensryche have been – and unquestionably remain- one of the most respected and innovative names in forward-thinking hard rock throughout the course of their nearly 30-year history. Since their inception over 25 years ago, Queensryche have sold over 20 million albums worldwide and have performed in over 22 countries.
“We are very happy to be signing with Road Runner/Loud and Proud. This is the rock label and a place where they are as excited about our music as we and our fans are,” Tate said.
“We are excited to welcome Queensryche to the label” stated Loud & Proud President Tom Lipsky. “They have earned global acclaim for their distinctive approach to music and we are confident of a successful partnership with them.”
Queenryche’s 1988-issued album Operation: Mindcrime is universally respected as a classic concept release about rock, revenge and redemption. The album elicited comparisons to The Who’s Tommy and Pink Floyd’s The Wall and is ultimately regarded as one of the most important and essential hard rock records in the genre’s expansive canon. 1990’s follow-up, Empire, yielded a #1 single, the Grammy-nominated ballad “Silent Lucidity,” which the band performed at the 1992 Grammy Awards accompanied by a supporting orchestra.
In 2006, the band released Operation: Mindcrime II, a scorching sequel to their original. The band then hit the road performing both albums Operation: Mindcrime and Operation: Mindcrime II back-to-back in their entirety in an incredible theatrical presentation throughout the year. The final performance was recorded at The Moore Theatre in Seattle that October and the Mindcrime at the Moore double CD/DVD release debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Music DVD Chart and eventually reached Gold status.
Visit www.queensryche.com/ for more information
Bonzo: "The Groove Remains the Same" A Tribute to John Bonham
On September 25th, 2010, it will be the 30th anniversary of the passing of LED ZEPPELIN legendary drummer, John Bonham.
By many drummers today, he's constantly cited as being their main influence.
Affectionately known as 'Bonzo' by many in the industry, his memory and influence on many big name rock drummers of today, will be captured in a one off show paying tribute to the man, in a special concert at the Key Club in Hollywood, California.
On stage, for one night only, they'll be a rotating cast of guest drummers perform their favorite LED ZEPPELIN songs.
At this time confirmed drummers for the event include:
* Steven Adler (GUNS N' ROSES, ADLER'S APPETITE)
* Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, DIO)
* Kenny Aronoff (JOHN COUGAR, JOHN FOGERTY)
* Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT)
* Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN, FOREIGNER)
* Fred Coury (CINDERELLA)
* Jimmy D'Anda (BULLETBOYS)
* James Kottak (SCORPIONS)
* Khurt Maier (SALTY DOG)
* Chris Slade (THE FIRM, AC/DC)
* Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, CHICKENFOOT)
* Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL)
* Joe Travers (ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, DURAN DURAN)
* Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO)
Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, ROD STEWART) will perform via video.
It promises to be something special for drummers everywhere.
Tickets for the event can be purchased here:
www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/15671
Bonzo: "The Groove Remains the Same" A Tribute to John Bonham
On September 25th, 2010, it will be the 30th anniversary of the passing of LED ZEPPELIN legendary drummer, John Bonham.
By many drummers today, he's constantly cited as being their main influence.
Affectionately known as 'Bonzo' by many in the industry, his memory and influence on many big name rock drummers of today, will be captured in a one off show paying tribute to the man, in a special concert at the Key Club in Hollywood, California.
On stage, for one night only, they'll be a rotating cast of guest drummers perform their favorite LED ZEPPELIN songs.
At this time confirmed drummers for the event include:
* Steven Adler (GUNS N' ROSES, ADLER'S APPETITE)
* Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, DIO)
* Kenny Aronoff (JOHN COUGAR, JOHN FOGERTY)
* Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT)
* Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN, FOREIGNER)
* Fred Coury (CINDERELLA)
* Jimmy D'Anda (BULLETBOYS)
* James Kottak (SCORPIONS)
* Khurt Maier (SALTY DOG)
* Chris Slade (THE FIRM, AC/DC)
* Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, CHICKENFOOT)
* Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL)
* Joe Travers (ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, DURAN DURAN)
* Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO)
Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, ROD STEWART) will perform via video.
It promises to be something special for drummers everywhere.
Tickets for the event can be purchased here:
www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/15671
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