Our office was shut down by a planned power outage. As a result we were unable to put together a Day in Rock report today. Instead we are bringing you the Top 11 Rumors, Feuds and Break Up stories of 2011! Enjoy, we will be back with a full report tomorrow!
Top 11 Rumors of 2011
Velvet Revolver Recording With New Singer
Speculation about who would replace Scott Weiland in Velvet Revolver just barely edged out Van Halen to become the No 1 rumor in our top 11 rumors of 11 countdown. Here it is: (hennemusic) Velvet Revolver have been doing some studio work with their potential new singer.
Drummer Matt Sorum posted an update to Twitter on Monday: "Did 4 days with an amazing singer and VR and have 9 killer demo tracks. Going to make the decision one way or another this week."
At least publicly, this sounds like things are further along than the band has been with any of the many singers who have auditioned to join VR. more on this story
New Van Halen Next Week?
Van Halen and rumors. The tightlipped group is easy fodder for keeping fans guessing and while we are used to some less than credible sites running stories based on so-called "insider sources" that often are proven wrong, when a mainstream newspaper runs with a rumor it becomes big news. Such as the case with the No 2 story in our top 11 rumors of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(hennemusic) The Boston Herald reports a rumor generated through distant sources that the first Van Halen single from their new album, "Late Term," is set for release next Tuesday, August 23. The paper admits the rumor is based on somewhat shaky information, so it's too early to tell if there's anything to this but mere speculation.
Since VH themselves never provide comments on things like this, the closest confirmation/denial of anything VH-related seems to be coming through the Van Halen News Desk, who have unofficially taken on the role on VH spokespeople, for some reason.
The VHND quickly shot down the Herald's rumors Thursday, saying: "There is a new, widespread rumor that specifically states the release date and song title of what would be the first single from Van Halen's upcoming album. As with nearly all rumors like this, this rumor is completely FALSE. Stay tuned to VHND.com for news you can trust…" more on this story
Upcoming Slipknot Shows May Be Their Last
The future of Slipknot has remained unclear after the tragic death of Paul Gray, this story where Corey Taylor expressed that uncertainty lands at No 3 in our top 11 rumors of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Gibson) Slipknot's Corey Taylor says the band's upcoming festival shows will help him decide if he can continue after the death of bass player Paul Gray.
According to the Daily Express, Taylor is still unsure whether the band can continue. He said: "There's a part of me that's ready and there's a part of me that's not."I have a lot of trepidation about it. I don't know how to feel. I know a lot of the guys in the band are trying not to show that side, and I can't."
While Gray's bass duties will be handled by the band's original bassist, Donnie Steele, Taylor is unsure whether Gray can be replaced. "Without Paul Gray, there would have been no Slipknot, and I mean that sincerely... It's strange for me to think about the future of Slipknot without him.
"This tour coming up is definitely going to be like baby steps... It's going to be a long time before I feel OK about it. I'm not saying that I'm not open to it. I'm just saying that I'm not there yet, and I don't know how long it's going to take me to get there. So we're just going to have to see what happens. Only time will tell." more on this story
Dave Mustaine Hints At Megadeth Retirement
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine scared die hard fans when he danced around the issue of retirement, earning the No 4 spot in our top 11 rumors of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Rock News Desk) Dave Mustaine is currently working on a new Megadeth album and the band will participate in Big 4 shows across Europe and in the US throughout the year. But he hints the outfit will roll to a halt at some point in the future.
"I've got the dubious honour of managing a band called Baptized in Blood, and my manager and I are managing Testament, which is awesome. We're doing some other things outside the scope of playing music, so once I hang up my guitar I'm still going to be very much involved – and I'm excited about that."
Mustaine also says rumors circulated about him in the press made it more difficult for him to clean up his life. And he regrets the fact that negative headlines were published about him even after he'd stopped saying and doing things which upset others. A lot more on that here
Vinnie Paul Responds To Asinine Pantera Reunion Rumor
Pantera fans did their best to put together a semi reunion as a tribute to Dimebag but when Dime's brother responded to their attempts that became the No 5 story in our top 11 rumors of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Rock AAA) Vinnie Paul has responded to rumors that Pantera could reform without his brother, late guitarist Darrell 'Dimebag' Abbott.
In an interview with Russia's Darkside, the current Hellyeah drummer – who was a founding member of Pantera alongside Dimebag – slammed the suggestions as 'disrespectful.'
He says: "It's ridiculous. Dime was such a huge part of it; it would be just completely asinine to even consider that. I think it's pretty disrespectful from people to even suggest it."
Kings of Leon Tour Canceled For Rehab?
Kings of Leon famously had an on stage meltdown earlier this year leading to the No 6 story in our top 11 rumors of 11 countdown when the rumor mill heated up in the aftermath. Here it is:
(RockAAA) The real reason for the cancellation of the Kings of Leon tour is so frontman Caleb Followhill can get help for his out of control drinking, claims US Weekly.
It has been claimed the remainder of their summer tour has been canned so Followhill can rest and recover from 'vocal issues and exhaustion' but US Weekly claims a source close to the band has laid the blame at the door for his boozing.
"They are trying to get Caleb to go to rehab. It is mostly for alcohol," the source says. "[That's why] they ended up cancelling the whole tour… he drinks like a fish."
Ozzy's Kids Fuel Black Sabbath Reunion Rumors
Black Sabbath fans were elated when months of speculation about the original lineup getting back together became a reality. There were numerous reports about the denials, guessing and behind the scenes actions in the Sabbath camp but when Ozzy's kids played coy earlier this year it captured the No 7 spot in our top 11 rumors of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Rock News Desk) Ozzy Osbourne was notably absent at the premiere of his documentary movie this week, fuelling rumors he's in England working with the original lineup of Black Sabbath.
God Bless Ozzy Osbourne was shown in Hollywood at a charity event for MusiCares, and while his son Jack, who filmed and produced the movie, was there, the star of the show wasn't.
Daughter Kelly Osbourne said: "My dad is doing something that is very, very exciting. But I don't know if I'm allowed to tell you. He's just finished a tour but he's doing something very exciting."
Jack said: "I can neither confirm or deny who he is with or where he is."
Dancing With The Motley Crue Star
A Motley Crue star in Dancing With the Stars? It would have happened had Tommy Lee accepted the offer. His response became the No 8 story in our top 11 rumors of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(hennemusic) "I've never hit the PASS button so quick." That was Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee's reaction Tuesday to receiving an offer to appear on the next season of "Dancing With The Stars," the tv dance contest show.
"Ok! Ready for the funniest sh*t ever!!!," tweeted Lee. "Dancing With The Stars just offered me a spot on the show!! I've never hit the PASS button so quick."
So, no high-stepping for Tommy, who will be back on TV soon enough: Lee is developing "Culture Shock with Tommy Lee," an investigative travel show for the SyFy network. more on this story
Ringo Shoots Down McCartney Reunion Rumor
The idea of the two surviving Beatles getting back together is always huge news so when Ringo addressed the latest rumor that easily landed the No 9 spot in our top 11 rumors of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Gibson) Despite rumors suggesting that ex-Beatle Ringo Starr may be part of an Olympics 2012 supergroup, the drummer has said he will not be involved at all.
According to the Daily Express, it was multi-gold-medal-winner Steve Redgrave who hinted that there could be a Beatles reunion of sorts with Starr and Paul McCartney and other iconic stars like Mick Jagger and John Lydon teaming up for the opening ceremony in London next summer.
Whatever the musical lineup, they'll have to find a different drummer. Ringo told Sky News: "I'll be touring America so I won't be doing it." more on this story
Mike Starr's Friends Refute Suicide Rumors
The sad death of former Alice in Chains star Mike Starr led to speculation that he commited suicide. When his friends spoke out against that talke that became the no 10 story in our top 11 rumors of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Rock News Desk) Friends of former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr have refuted the suggestion he killed himself – saying that he was making big plans for the future.
Starr, 44, was found dead on Tuesday after mixing methadone with an anti-anxiety drug, three weeks after having been arrested in possession of prescription pills for which he had no prescription. The mixture can stop the breathing reflex – and that's what's believed to have killed Starr. But his associates insist it was accidental, and he didn't plan to end his life.
Brett Gunn, a bandmate and Starr's sponsor on the Alcoholics Anonymous programme, tells the Salt Lake Tribune: "I don't think it was suicide. We had a lot of plans. more on this story
Axl Rose Addresses Guns N' Roses Rumors
Rumors and Guns N' Roses go hand and hand and when the often quiet Axl Rose speaks in public about anything, let alone rumors, that makes big news. When Axl took to Twitter earlier this year to talk GNR rumors that became the no 11 rumor in our top 11 rumors of 11 countdown. Here it is:
Axl Rose once again took to his Twitlonger account to address the recent rumors swirling around Guns N' Roses and also to announce yet another change in management.
The key issues addressed were the rumored U.S. tour plans as well as the relaunch of "Chinese Democracy." Here is what he had to say:
Contrary to anyone's claims there are no concrete plans nor were there ever for a tour, a relaunch or sponsors (n' certainly not to replace anyone in the band) beyond a collection of random ideas thrown out by various individuals w/out any real foundation or negotiations in place other than our prior involvements (which wouldn't take a rocket scientist to put together). And 4 the record Doc McGhee is no longer involved w/either myself or GN'R.
Axl's post
Top 11 Break Up Stories of 2011
The White Stripes Break Up
Meg and Jack White made waves when they announced they were parting ways and landed as the No 1 story in our top 11 break-up stories of 11 countdown. Here it is:
Meg and Jack White had bad news for fans of The White Stripes on Wednesday: they have decided to break up. Here is the what they had to say:
The White Stripes would like to announce that today, February 2nd, 2011, Their band has officially ended and will make no further new recordings or perform live. more on this story
Disturbed Breaking Up?
Disturbed lived up with their name with fans when speculation began that the band were planning to call it a day and as a result had the No 2 break up report in our top 11 break-up stories of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Gibson) Disturbed singer David Draiman has revealed that the band are preparing to enter an indefinite hiatus. Speaking to KQXR in Boise, Idaho, Draiman said the band were looking at an extended hiatus, and had "some things going on internally …personal things going on."
Later Draiman took to Twitter to elaborate: "We don't know what we're doing yet," he wrote. "All I can say is that we're certainly going away for a long while."
Draiman said the band would not be undertaking its Music as a Weapon tour in 2012, but might consider leasing the brand name out to other bands to use. "It has kind of become its own entity," Draiman explained. "It's something we have talked about in the past, and that's possible. But you're not gonna see a Disturbed tour for a while." more on this story
Judas Priest Star Quits The Band
K.K. Downing shocked fans when he parted with Judas Priest, he explanation for the departure captured the No 3 spot in our top 11 break-up stories of 11 countdown. Here it is:
The now former guitarist for Judas Priest, K.K. Downing has once again addressed fans about his decision to leave the legendary heavy metal band.
He writes on his website, "I would just like to say a big thank you for your support and kind words. It is most heart-warming for me to be the recipient of such graciousness and compassion from you all.
"For some of you that would seem to desire some more details as to why I have resigned from the band, I can only say that there is nothing more underlying than I have already put in my initial statement. I would like to reassure you that I am still here for you and I am still the same person with the same feelings and sentiments. more on this story
Staind Not Breaking Up
Staind suffered a lot of turmoil during the recording of the latest album. When the band addressed rumors of their breakup that became No 4 in our top 11 break-up stories of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Rock News Desk) Staind have shouted down rumors they're about to break up. The band's future became the subject of fan speculation after drummer Jon Wysocki left in May. More stories circulated after a documentary about the making of their recent self-titled album appeared to show an outfit dissolving in acrimony.
The success of frontman Aaron Lewis' country music side project has provided yet more grist to the rumour mill. But he and guitarist Mike Mushok say Staind have a long future ahead of them – although Lewis will be taking time out to work on his solo projects.
The band are currently touring Europe and Lewis explains what will happen afterwards: "I go back to doing my solo stuff and filming for my hunting TV show. After Thanksgiving Staind goes out for a couple of weeks.
"Then in January and February I finish up my solo stuff then we start our world tour in February. Then we're back for a States tour, then back to Europe, then I'll come back here and do something on the solo side. Then a Staind headlining tour in the States." But where did the signals get crossed?
Steven Adler's Appetite Loses Core Member
Steven Adler's Appetite's lineup looks a little like his former band's with members coming and going constantly but when he lost the other core member of the group, that made headlines and earned the No 5 spot in our top 11 break-up stories of 11 countdown. Here it is: (superLOUD) There's surprising news developing out of the Adler's Appetite camp today.
Bassist Chip Z'Nuff just announced on Twitter and Facebook that he's out of the band. Here is Chip's Facebook message:
"To Quote the Late Great George Harrison , All things must pass. So I move on with my life, as I'm no longer with Steven Adler's 'Adler's Appetite'. Keep your ears open for new music coming soon! Peace and Love, Chip!" more on this story
Marilyn Manson Loses Longest Running Member
Marilyn Manson has been a little quiet in 2011 perhaps that's why he lost his longest running member this year, landing the No 6 slot in our top 11 break-up stories of 11 countdown. Here it is: MansonWiki.com sent over word about a major personnel change within the Marilyn Manson band. They report:
Kenneth Wilson, better known as Ginger Fish has announced via Facebook that he is leaving Manson to pursue other opportunities. Ginger was the longest running member of Manson, after replacing Sara Lee Lucas in 1995.
Official statement from Ginger Fish: I am regretful to inform the fans that I have decided to step down as a member of Marilyn Manson, and see where my life , and the knowledge of my availability cares to take me . I can't stand by to watch opportunities pass me by simply because the knowledge of my availability wasn't clearly expressed by me .
http://www.mansonwiki.com/
Silverchair Break Up
90s rockers Silverchair decided to call it as day this year, earning the No 7 spot in our top 11 break-up stories of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Gibson) Silverchair have announced they are calling it quits, at least for the foreseeable future. In a lengthy statement posted on their Facebook page this morning, the veteran Australian three-piece said that "after much soul-searching … [we're] putting Silverchair into 'indefinite hibernation'."
"Back in 2009 we went into the studio to start work on a record," the statement reads. "Initially things were going well and as a result we did some shows in 2010 to maintain creative momentum. However, over the months that followed in the studio it became clear to us that we were moving in different directions. Despite our best efforts over the last year or so, it's become increasingly clear that the spark simply isn't there between the three of us at the moment."
Silverchair, which includes singer/guitarist Daniel Johns, bassist Chris Joannou and drummer Ben Gillies, released their last album, Young Modern, in 2007. In their statement, the band said the parting is amicable, and that they remain friends. "The three of us still truly care about each other," the statement goes on to say. "At the moment Ben's busy in the studio recording his own music, Chris is working on various business, musical and charitable ventures while Daniel is creating a film soundtrack and working on other musical projects. We hope you'll continue to take an interest in our individual work over the years ahead." more on this story
30 Seconds to Mars Send Mix Signals Over Break Up Rumors
When rumors that 30 Seconds to Mars were planning to break up or go on hiatus began the surface the band poured gas on the fire but sending mixed signals to fans which resulted in the No 8 story in our top 11 break-up stories of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Rock News Desk) 30 Seconds to Mars are refusing to take seriously rumors that the band is about to split but won't entirely discount the idea of taking a break.
Speculation has been building over brothers Jared and Shannon Leto's plans for the future after frontman Jared said the band might not record a follow-up to 2009 album This is War, adding: "We're not bound to continue walking down a path unless we're really inspired to do so."
But in an MTV interview they respond to straight questions with sarcastic answers. Shannon says: "We've been touring a long time, man. I mean, look at us – we're broken down. We're tired." more on this story
Phil Collins Explains Retirement Plans
Phil Collins saddened fans when he announced he was stepping away from music this year. His explanation for his decision was the No 9 story in our top 11 break-up stories of 11 countdown. Here it is:
Yesterday we told you that NME was reporting that a spokesperson for Phil Collins had denied reports that the star was planning to retire from music. It seems the spokesperson spoke out of turn because now Collins himself has announced his plans to retire and disputed press reports about his reasoning.
The Genesis star tells fans via a message on his official website: Greetings to all, I've decided to write this in response to the articles that surfaced last weekend regarding my retirement. Why they were printed at all is a mystery, as I haven't spoken to anybody in the press for a few months.
However, many of the articles printed over the last few months have ended up painting a picture of me that is more than a little distorted. Therefore, I would like to add my comments and try to explain again my reasons for calling it a day. more on this story
The Who's Roger Daltrey Talks Retirement
When a legendary rock frontman talks about retiring people take notice as they did with the No 10 story in our top 11 break-up stories of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Gibson) The Who's veteran frontman Roger Daltrey is gearing up for his performance of Tommy for the Teenage Cancer Trust concert series at London's Royal Albert Hall next month.
According to Music-news.com, Daltrey doesn't think he'll be performing for much longer: "I've probably got two or three years left to do that kind of music and I want to make the most of it, because again I've been given a gift, use it, use it or lose it, so I'm going to do Tommy at the Albert Hall.
"I'll start painting then. I do a bit of daubing in my spare time, but I know that when I start that seriously it's going to have to be serious, there won't be room for anything else." more on this story
RIP For R.E.M.
News of the break up of the once popular R.E.M. landed in the No 11 spot in our top 11 break-up stories of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Gibson) R.E.M. have decided to "call it a day as a band." After 30 years together, singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck and bassist Mike Mills have had enough. Founding drummer Bill Berry left in the mid-'90s.
In their own words: The guys share their thoughts on ending the band. Mike Mills: "During our last tour, and while making Collapse Into Now and putting together this greatest hits retrospective, we started asking ourselves, 'what next?' Working through our music and memories from over three decades was a hell of a journey. We realized that these songs seemed to draw a natural line under the last 31 years of our working together.
"We have always been a band in the truest sense of the word. Brothers who truly love, and respect, each other. We feel kind of like pioneers in this – there's no disharmony here, no falling-outs, no lawyers squaring-off. We've made this decision together, amicably and with each other's best interests at heart. The time just feels right." more on this story
Top 11 Feuds of 2011
Glee Creator Calls Slash A Stupid, Uneducated Has-Been
When the creator of the auto-tuned TV show Glee went after Guns N' Roses' Slash for refusing to let the show's Gleekbots butcher their songs, this became the No 1 in our top 11 feuds of 2011 countdown. Here it is:
Appetite for Destruction continues to outsell most new album releases, so will people still be listening to Glee's auto-tuned karaoke in 25 years... or even 5 years? Something to ponder as you read about the ironic attack from the man who gave us this decade's answer to Cop Rock and the Partridge Family. Gibson has the story:
After Slash called Glee "worse than Grease" in Entertainment Weekly, Glee creator Ryan Murphy lashed out at the guitarist via Rolling Stone. "Usually I find that people who make those comments, their careers are over; they're uneducated and quite stupid," Murphy said.
The former Guns N' Roses guitarist previously said that he does not want to see Glee do a GN'R-themed episode or see one of the band's songs sung on the show. "We got asked about that once already but it got turned down," he said. "In the current climate of what's going on in entertainment these days, I try to be more optimistic than negative because it's really easy to get negative about it, but I draw the line at Glee." more on this story
Sammy Hagar Vs Eddie Van Halen
Van Halen feuds are legendary and Sammy Hagar's lashing out at Eddie Van Halen easily captured the No 2 spot in our Top 11 Feuds of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Rock News Desk) Sammy Hagar's career with Van Halen started out so well the band nearly changed their name to "Van Hagar" but by the end of his time with them he was desperately trying to wriggle out of his contract.
The singer reveals he tried to quit after 40 shows of their disastrous 2004 reunion tour, during which guitarist Eddie Van Halen regularly turned in substandard performances. And he says the reason he's telling all in his book Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock is to explain to the band's fans why he did what he did.
"Eddie's always made me out to be the bad guy. He's always had the upper hand when it comes to the press, and he could tell the story and frame it the way he wanted," Hagar tells MusicRadar. "I thought the story needs to be told so the fans know why everything's happened the way it has. I didn't like what was going on at the time. I didn't like the way Michael Anthony was treated and the way they tried to treat me. Eddie and Alex Van Halen really made the experience unpleasant.
"After 40 shows I tried to quit – that's how bad it was. But they and their management had me sewn in and I was stuck. It was hell." He's not done.
KISS Off: Shannon Tweed Vs Gene Simmons
Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed's made for TV argument over marriage captured a lot of attention leading to the "reality" TV wedding landing as No 3 in our Top 11 Feuds of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(hennemusic) Shannon Tweed completely busted Gene Simmons' family jewels on US national TV Monday morning. The pair's visit to the NBC Today Show was scheduled to promote the upcoming new season of the KISS bassist's alleged reality series.
In a teaser clip from the show, Tweed confronts Simmons about a photo of the rocker posing outside a Hollywood restaurant with two young blondes on his arm. Simmons tries to explain that he had no idea who the women were, prompting Tweed to snap, "I'm sick of hearing it, I'm sick of seeing it, and I'm sick of looking at it... Gene, please don't play me for a fool."
Tweed looks visibly upset throughout the NBC interview while Gene is clearly uncomfortable, even to the point of being speechless, and how many times has anyone seen the fast talker in that shape?
When asked about their 28-year relationship, Tweed responded "the last two were a bitch," adding the relationship "has pretty much unraveled."
"I'm done. We held it together until [the kids] got to college," Shannon said. more on this story
Aerosmith Working On New Album Without Joe Perry
Not really a genuine feud but there was trouble in Aerosmith camp in 2011 so the news of Joe Perry not joining his bandmates in the studio lands at No 4 in our Top 11 Feuds of 11 countdown. Here it is: (hennemusic) Aerosmith are back in the saddle. Well, most of Aerosmith is: there's still no sign of guitarist Joe Perry.
But longtime Aerosmith collaborator Marti Frederiksen insists the group has been very productive during its first few days of writing for a new album at his studio Monrovia, Calif.
Frederiksen began working on Jan. 22 with frontman Steven Tyler, guitarist Brad Whitford, bassist Tom Hamilton and drummer Joey Kramer, with plans to continue through Feb. 2, when Tyler begins his live appearances as an "American Idol" judge. Guitarist Joe Perry was unable to attend the sessions due to an unspecified commitment, according to Frederiksen, but his bandmates were "missing" him. more on this story
Guns N' Roses Beat Up Fan
You can always count on plenty of drama and speculation when it comes to Guns N' Roses and they did not disappoint us in 2011. This tale of the band going after a drunk fans lands at No 5 in our Top 11 Feuds of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Rock News Desk) Guns N' Roses guitarist DJ Ashba has recounted how he and frontman Axl Rose "literally kicked the sh*t out of" a drunk fan who'd gatecrashed a private party.
The guitarist insists it was "all good" and that the fan in question took the attack in good spirits, later admitting he'd deserved it. "Me and Axl kicked the living sh*t out of this dude," Ashba tells Guitar International. "He snuck into this private aftershow party that was just held for the band and the crew. He was a drunk obnoxious big dude – he walks in and he's telling everyone he's our tour manager. We're like, 'What the f**k?'
"He actually punched one of our tour managers. I saw it, so I grabbed the guy by his throat and slammed him up against the wall and I said, 'You need to leave now,' he continues. "I walked him over to the door, but he turned round and punched me in the face. I just started unloading on him. Axl saw him hit me and flipped, and jumped in." more on this story
Johnny Rotten Vs Green Day
The Godfather of punk, Sex Pistols legend Johnny Rotten went after Green Day for their lack of punk credentials earning the No 6 spot in our Top 11 Feuds of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Rock AAA) John Lydon (a.k.a. Johnny Rotten) has dubbed Green Day 'coat-hangers' insisting they haven't done enough to earn the punk tag. The former Sex Pistols singer blasted the band in an interview with the LA Times this week although he was more generous with his praise for pop princess Lady Gaga. Speaking to the LA Times he said:
"Many of the punk bands are cop-outs and imitators and have made it easy for the likes of Green Peace – Green Day, who I hate. I really … I can't stand them.
"To me, they're like coat hangers, and haven't earned the right, they haven't earned the wings, to be wearing the mantle of punk. They haven't had to go through the violence, and the hate, and the animosity that us chaps way back when had to put up with.
Corey Taylor Slams Scott Weiland
Slipknot's Corey Taylor was considered for the frontman spot in Velvet Revolver. When he shared his feelings about the man he would have replaced in the group, that captured the No 7 spot in our Top 11 Feuds of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(Banana 101.5) Corey Taylor continues his pull-no-punches approach to the Q&A portion of his solo shows. At Monday's gig the Slipknot vocalist called Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland "a lazy piece of s—" and ridiculed his recently released Christmas album.
Just a few shows after he verbally assassinated mega-producer Rick Rubin for being "overrated," "overpaid," and "lazy," the outspoken Corey Taylor began disassembling Scott Weiland without even being prompted by the audience. Taylor started talking about commercials and movie remakes and eventually began warning the audience to be cautious of those looking to cash in on their curiosity and give them nothing in return. His first example ended up being the man whose old job (as Velvet Revolver's vocalist) he recently auditioned for: "I'll give you another example. Does anyone know who Scott Weiland is? Do you know that Scott Weiland has a Christmas album now? Oh, it's bad. It's bad. Let me f—ing explain to you how bad it is. There is a video online of him singing, and he's very serious. 'Cause Christmas is serious. His hair is all slicked back and he's in his f—ing s–-ty tuxedo."
Taylor began his lifeless impression of Weiland's take on 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' which ended with him attempting to swallow the microphone mid-lyric. He then further explained his beef with Weiland. Read what that was and check out video of Corey's rant here
Mike Portnoy Vs Dream Theater
Mike Portnoy's very public split with Dream Theater created plenty of headlines this year and this story of his legal wrangling with his former group lands at No 8 in our Top 11 Feuds of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(hennemusic) Here's some not-so-groovy news: drummer Mike Portnoy sued Dream Theater after he left the group last fall.
Courthouse News Service reports Portnoy, who left the band on his own after failing to convince fellow band members to take a break from the write/record/tour cycle, filed a lawsuit against his former bandmates in April claiming that they "wrongfully excluded" him from the group and continue to "wrongfully using the name of the band in connection with [their] recording of an album without the participation or consent of [Portnoy]."
The suit further alleges that Dream Theater "are wrongfully using the name of the band in connection with the promotion of live performances by the individual defendants, without the participation or consent of [Portnoy]. more on this story
AC/DC Singer Slams Reality TV Talent Shows
A lot of rock veterans have problems with TV talent shows for various reasons, when AC/DC frontman laid out his reasons that became the No 9 story in our Top 11 Feuds of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(RockAAA) AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has hit out at reality shows which turn wannabes into overnight music stars and claimed the format is chewing up and spitting out young hopefuls.
In an interview with the Belfast Telegraph the legendary AC/DC singer insists the only road to glory is the old fashioned graft to the top method. He said: "There's only one way to do it.
"You get on the stage, you learn your trade and you get out and play in front of people. You serve your apprenticeship just like anybody else. The shortcut ways leads to tears at the end of the day. It's all hype. And it's not fair on the kids to make them famous one week and then nobodies the next. It's just not right."
Def Leppard Vs 'Moron'
Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott suffered the tragic loss of his father this year, so perhaps that wasn't the best time to criticize the band's choice of songs they play in concert. Joe's response became the No 10 story in our Top 11 Feuds of 11 countdown. Here it is:
Def Leppard's Joe Elliott has lashed out at a fan who criticized their choice of songs on tour while they were trying to get to grips with the death of the singer's father.
Joe Senior, who'd actively supported the band since their earliest days, died last month. But he'd insisted they kept to their touring schedule despite his illness, and Elliott has admitted "I wasn't at the top of my game" during the difficult period.
Now he's called one supporter a "moron" for emailing him to complain about the band's setlist on the shows they did just after his dad passed away. "The guy accused me of being a fraud because on the first four gigs we did after the break we did exactly the same set," Elliott tells Spinner. "I wasn't going to say to the guy, 'Well, you know, my father just passed away – let's just keep it simple for the first week then we can get into the experiments.'" He goes off from there and moron is the tamest word he used
Steven Tyler Slams Simon Cowell
When Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler landed the gig on American Idol fans were split of their reaction. Steven's clarification on what makes him different from the man he replaced became the No 11 story in our Top 11 Feuds of 11 countdown. Here it is:
(hennemusic) Steven Tyler was a guest on Fox & Friends on the Fox News channel, talking about his purpose for being on the show and had a little go at his predecessor.
When asked about his love of country music, Tyler took the opportunity to clearly distance himself from previous judge, Simon Cowell.
"Well, it's not like that other guy who says 'I hate Country.' That's the one thing that turned me off about the show was that Simon passed on this kid and said, 'besides which, I hate Country.' Not my cup of tea. If I'm judging music, you don't judge the genre."
