Tag Archives: Joan Jett

Some people won stuff at the Alt Press Awards last night

Posted by on July 22, 2014

[youtube]http://youtu.be/zOEo4E5zx8Y[/youtube] Let’s be honest, rock and metal generally get no respect in awards shows. The Revolver Golden Gods Awards are a nice try, but they’re still finding their footing even after a few years. There’s a new awards show that took place last night, but you’re forgiven for not knowing it happened. The first Alternative Press […]

Read more

Stevic and Kin of Twelve Foot Ninja’s favorite moments from the Revolver Golden Gods

Posted by on April 26, 2014

Whether you were happy or not about the final results from this year’s Revolver Golden Gods, there’s no denying that the competition was tough for the “Best New Talent” category. That’s why it was a joyous surprise that Twelve Foot Ninja ended up taking home the Golden God. While all the nominees were deserving in […]

Read more

Revolver Golden Gods Awards will be airing on VH1 Classic

Posted by on April 16, 2014

Many in the West Coast metal industry will be at the Club Nokia in Los Angeles next Wednesday  (23) for the Golden Gods Awards. However, for those not able to make it out that don’t want to hunker down around a computer screen, the event is returning to television, and will air on VH1 Classic […]

Read more

Nirvana plays at Rock Hall induction ceremony, Saint Vitus after-show

Posted by on April 11, 2014

[youtube]http://youtu.be/cshKaiIL-wo[/youtube] While much of this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony involved the drama around KISS, it was almost easy to overlook that Nirvana was also inducted into the Hall of Fame as well. A few days ago, rumor slipped out that Joan Jett might be fronting the band at their induction ceremony at […]

Read more

Rumor: Nirvana members to reunite for Hall of Fame performance with…Joan Jett?

Posted by on April 9, 2014

Here’s a story related to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that isn’t about KISS. Instead, we’re talking about Nirvana. Now, we know that bands who are inducted into the Hall of Fame usually perform at the ceremony, but there hasn’t been too much talk about Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic reuniting for a song […]

Read more

God Forbid’s Doc Coyle Talks Cover Band ‘Paradise City’

Posted by on July 15, 2013

In between his constant presence at metal shows and bartending shifts at Brookly metal bar Duffs, God Forbid guitarist Doc Coyle is a fixture in and around New York City. Now metal fans in the area will have another opportunity to see him, along with his fellow God Forbid guitarist Matt Wicklund in a new […]

Read more

Headbangers’ Brawl 10/5: Will Rush And Deep Purple Get Inducted Into The Hall Of Fame?

Posted by on October 5, 2012

Headbangers’ Brawl is a weekly column where Metal Insider’s contributors take a moment to debate and analyze opposing sides of a topical issue occurring in the world of metal and/or the music industry. Yesterday, it was revealed that Rush and Deep Purple are among the 15 finalists for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame’s Class […]

Read more

Lita Ford Talks ‘Living Like A Runaway,’ Her Hiatus, ’80s Resurgence

Posted by on May 31, 2012

Lita Ford has been through quite a bit in the last few years: a ‘comeback’ album that she was merely a participant in (2010’s poorly-received Wicked Wonderland), a painful separation from her husband and children, and almost getting hit by a train, then arrested for it (more on that below). However, things are turning around for […]

Read more

Rock Band 3 Might Actually Teach You Music

Posted by on June 15, 2010

The popularity of the Guitar Hero and Rock Band franchises has long been met by musicians and people that don’t like fun complaining that “if you’re going to spend all that time playing a fake guitar, you might as well learn how to play a real one.” Well, with the release of Rock Band 3, you […]

Read more