@Monday, January 31, 2000 - 23:40:15 - The Baileys
Veteran rockers AC/DC may play a crucial role in resurrecting rock this year! Following a five year absence, the group are set to return next month with their studio album entitled "Stiff Upper Lip". Tracks on the album include "Safe In New York City", "Can't Stop Rock 'n Roll" and "All Screwed Up."
@Sunday, January 30, 2000 - 01:50:05 - Pantera Finally Return
Pantera finally return to the fold with the release of their new album on March 21st. Entitled 'Re-Inventing The Steel', the tracklisting is as follows: 'Hellbound', 'Goddamn Electric', 'Yesterday Don't Mean Shit', 'You've Got To Belong To It', 'Revolution Is My Name', 'Death Rattle', 'We'll Grind That Axe For A Long Time', 'Uplift', 'It Makes Them Disappear' and 'I'll Cast A Shadow'. Rumours are circulating of Pantera making various appearances on the European summer festival circuit.
| Enuff Z Nuff Unleash Yet Another Studio Album |
@Saturday, January 29, 2000 - 12:43:51 - Mick `N` Dez
Enuff Z Nuff unleash yet another new studio album in Japan on march 15. The album is through their regular Japanese label Pony Canyon.
US fans can be happy though, the band's entire catalogue, including the new album will be issued in the US through Spitfire Records soon.
The Van Halen hard rocking tribute album 2000 - featuring many of the same old regulars, will be released in Japan February 9. A US release will follow through Deadline.
Also on Pony Canyon's upcoming release schedule is a Yngwie Malmsteen Best Of, a new album from UK hard rockers The Almighty, Storytellers debut (MTM for Europe) and a new Praying Mantis studio album.
@Friday, January 28, 2000 - 01:37:25 - Mick Bailey
Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has become a dad. His wife Meg Mathews gave birth to a baby girl, Anais, at The Portland Hospital in London on Thursday afternoon. The baby was born at 1317 GMT and weighed 7lb 2oz. She is named after the French author Anais Nin. The birth was induced as the child was not due for another two weeks. A delighted Noel was at the hospital along with his mother Peggy, Meg's mother Chris, and their housekeeper - and there was a typical Noel quote to describe the birth of his daughter - he said "It was that big that the doctor said it was best to take it out before it got any bigger." Noel's brother and Oasis singer Liam Gallagher is already a dad as his wife Patsy Kensit gave birth to their first child a boy, Lennon Francis, four months ago.
@Friday, January 28, 2000 - 01:35:44 - Dez Bailey
Things got a bit too spicy for Mel C in America, when controversial DJ Howard Stern's infamous radio show. Sporty Spice was invited onto Stern's show but abruptly left when the DJ bombarded her with questions about her sex life
@Friday, January 28, 2000 - 01:33:46
Run DMC'S forthcoming album ''Crown Royal'' is set to be released next month. The rap pioneers have an impressive guest list on the record, which will feature Kid Rock, Nas, Method Man, Beastie Boys, ODB, Everlast and Aerosmith!
@Friday, January 28, 2000 - 01:09:44 - The Baileys
Sammy Hagar is confirmed as out of the race to join David Lee Roth on vocalist duties in Van Halen. Yes, this was always going to be an unlikely scenario, but it was being investigated.
It appears now that the band is already working together at the 5150 studio's in LA, with Dave in vocals. This is being kept quiet so as not to jinx the project. We all remember how long 1996 lasted when they went the high publicity route.
And yes, some radio stations in the US are broadcasting Dave's return. There is still no official announcement.
@Thursday, January 27, 2000 - 00:15:23 - The Bailey Brothers
It seems that pop icon Madonna is still not over her obsession with sex! She's just turned down a part in the new Meryl Streep movie ''Music of the Heart'' because she felt she wasn't getting enough sex scenes. Director Wes Craven admitted ''Madonna wanted to do much more with her characters relationship with men''.
@Thursday, January 27, 2000 - 00:13:23 - The Baileys
Apparently, the next album from Kid Rock will feature tracks from two of his early albums, along with a new cover of Metallica's "Sad But True". The as-yet-untitled compilation will consist largely of material from Rock's second full-length album, "The Polyfuze Method" (released in 1992 and reissued in 1997), and the 1996 follow-up, "Early Mornin'' Stoned Pimp", sources say. Rock is also nominated in two typically incongruous categories at next month's Grammy Awards: Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance.
@Thursday, January 27, 2000 - 00:10:04 - Mick `n` Dez
The London house of Sir Anthony Hopkins was gutted in a fire at the weekend, but luckily the actor's Academy Award was rescued from the blaze. Firefighters had no idea who the house belonged to, but they were able to save his Oscar along with all the other awards the actor has won. They will be held in a secure location unit until they can be handed back.
@Thursday, January 27, 2000 - 00:08:23 - The Bailey Brothers
There is life after Oasis it seems. Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, the band's former rhythm guitarist who quit last year, is believed to be recording solo material with Owen Morris, the producer of the first three Oasis albums. Meanwhile, there are rumours that former Oasis bass player, Paul 'Guigsy' McGuigan has been recording some dub reggae material.
@Thursday, January 27, 2000 - 00:04:08 - Dez Bailey
Pop heart-throbs the Backstreet Boys have signed a sponsorship deal with fast food chain Burger King for an undisclosed sum. The restaurant giant will back the group's autumn 2000 tour of the US, and will also issue a CD containing an advance single from the group's forthcoming Jive album along with previously unreleased live tracks. A video with backstage footage of the boy band will also be sold exclusively at US branches of Burger King.
@Thursday, January 27, 2000 - 00:02:16 - Mick Bailey
Pop star Robbie Williams stunned a theatre audience when he made a surprise guest appearance at a seaside panto. The former Take That heart throb appeared on stage at Brighton's Theatre Royal during a charity performance of Aladdin. Robbie's cousin Jonathan Wilkes was appearing in the title role and asked the superstar to take part and Rob sang his latest chart hit 'She's The One'.
@Thursday, January 27, 2000 - 00:00:25
It seems that Boyzone star Ronan Keating may want to set the record straight! The singer is rumoured to be working on an autobiography in which he apparently covers issues he has never publicly spoken about in the past. Despite only being twenty-two years old, Ronan is said to have plenty of experiences about which to write.
| DAVID LEE ROTH AND SAMMY HAGAR NEWS UPDATE |
@Tuesday, January 25, 2000 - 23:42:07
Although there is still no official announcement David Lee Roth is virtually guaranteed as the new vocalist for Van Halen.
The talk of using Sammy Hagar and Dave is also TRUE! Not just rumors. But with no movement in the Sammy camp, it is unclear what his thoughts are on this. I have received further news from several sources confirming this. Stay tuned for more updates.
This is the best news the Baileys have heard this year.
| Collins Beats Out Madonna, Mann For Golden Globe |
@Monday, January 24, 2000 - 23:53:11 - Mick Bailey
Former Genesis frontman Phil Collins was the big pop music winner at last night's Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, as "You'll Be In My Heart," a song he wrote for the animated Disney film, "Tarzan," was named Best Original Song
@Monday, January 24, 2000 - 23:12:42 - Dez Bailey
Bob Dylan has written the theme song to the new Curtis Hanson movie WONDER Boy starring Michael Douglas.
Dylan wrote the song Things Have Changed specifically for the movie, which also includes tracks by Neil Young,Van Morrison and John Lennon.
@Monday, January 24, 2000 - 23:10:47 - Dez Bailey
Celine Dion is reported to be pregnant with twins. after announcing a two year break from singing, to spend more time with he family and renewing her weding vows to husband Rene Angelil, who’s recovering from skin cancer.Celine is said to be “Thrilled” by the news.
| Macy Gray Forth-Coming Tour |
@Monday, January 24, 2000 - 23:08:48
Macy Gray says she’ll be singing with a 12-piece big band on her forth-coming tour.
Dates are
Brighton Centre ( march 20) Bournemouth IC (27) Birmingham NEC(30)
Manchester Apollo April (2/3) and Wembley Arena (5th)
Gray has been nominated for best New Artiste for the forthcoming NME Carling Premier Awards to be held in London’s Mermaid Theatre on Feb 1st
@Sunday, January 23, 2000 - 02:03:09 - The Bailey Brothers
The rumour roaming Hollywood at the moment is that those two titans of the '80s, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sly Stallone are looking for a project to star in together. If it happens it will be the first time these two have appeared in a movie together. Of course any Studio interested in taking on Arnie and Sly as a double act will need deep pockets, with both stars coming with a $20 million salary, we're talking $40 million before the budgets even started!
| Sharon Stone to hit stage |
@Sunday, January 23, 2000 - 02:01:14
Hollywood sex siren Sharon Stone is guaranteed to get the steam going if she decides to go ahead with her next career move! Press reports have revealed that the "Basic Instinct" star is considering taking to the stage as a lesbian in a live Broadway production entitled, "Boston Marriage".
| Michael Jackson Film News |
@Sunday, January 23, 2000 - 01:57:36 - The Baileys
Michael Jackson is getting ready to thrill us all again!!!! He is to take a look at the script for "The Nightmares of Edgar Allan Poe" next month and he will begin production of the film in September. "His whole new thrust is going to be films," the films' producer said. He also indicated that digital "image morphing" will be used to transform Jackson into Poe. Jackson's previous feature film role was as the scarecrow in the 1978 musical, "The Wiz."
@Sunday, January 23, 2000 - 01:54:27 - The Baileys
Rock legend David Bowie may very well be re-visiting his past - in music form, that is! The singer has plans to re-record some of his vintage 60's songs, reports say. The decision was apparently spawned following an overwhelming reaction to his first "Bowie" song, "Can't Help Thinking About Me."
| Mel C and Geri on same bill |
@Sunday, January 23, 2000 - 01:50:19
It was once about girl power and team work but now ex ginger spice geri halliwells taking on each spice girl one by one..........Not only is she following Poshs footsteps into TV documentaries but shes also on the same lineup as Sporty for a charity show to be held in Manchester very soon......
@Saturday, January 22, 2000 - 21:45:45
There's good news for Oasis fans as the band have announced a number of new dates on their European tour. Following some appearances in Japan the band will play Bataclan in Paris, France on Mar/21/00 and E-Werk in Cologne, Germany on Mar/22/00.
| Things go from bad to worse for Great White |
@Saturday, January 22, 2000 - 19:23:28 - Mick `n` Dez
Firstly, Mark Kendall has officially quit the band to be replaced by the guitarist that was featured on Jack Russell's solo album. There is a statement on Mark's Website.
And secondly, the due to the quick exit of Kendall, the band tried to continue their Spanish tour with a roadie who didn't know all the songs and at their gig in Madrid used tapes to playback Kendall's guitar parts.
We have two separate reports that after the show the audience complained loudly to the promoter demanding to get a refund for the tickets.
The remaining dates of the tour are now cancelled.
@Saturday, January 22, 2000 - 12:42:08
Any rumors that Dokken could be shifting to Portrait Records should be alleviated with the news their new live album is almost ready for release through their label CMC International.
Live From The Sun / Best From The West is a Live / Greatest Hits album featuring all of Dokken's greatest hits, including Just Got Lucky, Alone Again, Maddest Hatter, Breaking The Chains, Into The Fire and tracks from their latest studio album.
@Saturday, January 22, 2000 - 12:39:40
MTM Music have confirmed they have signed killer AOR band House Of Shakira.
The guys recently found themselves lableless, when BlueStone Music went under. MTM will now handle their next album, to be recorded in March and April, with a release due in the European summer. Both the band's previous albums (Lint & On The Verge) will be released at mid-price by MTM during the course of the year.
| Gibson Returns To The Screen |
@Friday, January 21, 2000 - 00:16:08 - Mick `n` Dez
Hollywood heart-throb Mel Gibson is to grace the silver screen once again in Wim Wenders' black comedy, "The Million Dollar Hotel." Set in the year 2030, the film centres on a hotel which attracts a special breed of client - the millionaire with mental problems. Gibson, who plays a federal agent in the movie, is called to the scene after one of the millionaire's is murdered in the hotel. Mel Gibson also shares the screen with model/actress Milla Jovovich, "La Bamba" star Lou Diamond Phillips, Hollywood bad-boy Sean Penn and U2 frontman Bono.
@Thursday, January 20, 2000 - 23:57:25
Night Ranger's Brad Gillis will have his new solo album released in Japan on March 15.
The album is a follow up to his debut solo album Gilrock Ranch. The difference this time is the new album is set to feature vocals - courtesy of Gary Moon - the vocalist featured on Night Ranger's Feeding Off The Mojo album.
Meanwhile fellow Night Ranger axe man Jeff Watson is about to start work on the fourth Mother's Army album.
@Thursday, January 20, 2000 - 01:21:53
Puff Daddy is gearing up against his weapons possession charge by forming a legal "dream team" of his own. He's believed to have Johnny Cochran, of OJ Simpson fame, and Benjamin Brafman, who has represented Mafia informant Sammy "The Bull" Gravano on his legal team. Puffy was recently indicted by a New York City grand jury on illegal possession of a firearm. The rapper still denies any involvement stating, "I'm innocent and we will prove it. I am putting my faith in God, and I know my name will be cleared."
@Thursday, January 20, 2000 - 01:20:18
Rock stars Oasis may have a ban lifted, preventing them from staying at 84 hotels in Britain. Noel Gallagher has been quoted as saying that he and brother Liam had been barred from the Forte Post House's hotels for their riotous antics. But the chain is said to be encouraged that the pair are now committed to their families.
| DAVID LEE ROTH DEFINATELY THE MAN ? |
@Wednesday, January 19, 2000 - 01:01:01 - Mick `n` Dez
More news on David Lee Roth's appointment to Van Halen. From what The Baileys have heard and trust to be true, Dave is DEFINATELY the man. (Great News Van Halen are Back)
| Jon Bon Jovi Shooting (Yet) Another Movie |
@Tuesday, January 18, 2000 - 00:38:35 - The Baileys
Jon Bon Jovi is in Italy shooting a new movie called "U-571," a WW2 submarine drama directed by Jonathan Mostow and starring Matthew McConaughey and Harvey Keitel. The filming is taking place mostly in Malta and Rome and is expected to take about four months. With his namesake band not due to record until April
| Insane Clown Posse Postpones Shows After Shaggy 2 Dope Collapses On Stage |
@Monday, January 17, 2000 - 09:22:51 - The Baileys
Insane Clown Posse has been forced to reschedule a week's worth of concert dates after Shaggy 2 Dope collapsed on stage at Chicago's House Of Blues.
In mid-stride, the rapper fainted and fell off stage, unconscious and not breathing.
Paramedics administered CPR and Shaggy was rushed to Chicago's Northern Hospital where his collapse was diagnosed as being flu-related in conjunction with abnormally low blood sugar.
| David Lee Roth New Vocalist in Van Halen ? |
@Saturday, January 15, 2000 - 15:30:59 - The Bailey Brothers
Expect David Lee Roth to be announced as the (sort of) new vocalist for Van Halen.
Confirmation looks likely in the near future.The Baileys thoughts are that there will now be a summer re-union tour before any new album is released. But that for now, is just hearsay.
| Stephen Pearcy has left Ratt. |
@Saturday, January 15, 2000 - 15:26:02 - Mick `N` Dez
All Ratt live dates are, for now, cancelled. The few problems that existed could not be straightened out, with this news the end result.
But there is some good news! Portrait Records/Sony will picking up the band's option, meaning that they are confident the band can continue.
The rest of the guys are searching for a new singer, as is the label, and there will be a NEW Ratt CD in the near future.
If a new singer is found in enough time, the band may still do the Japanese, Korean and Hawaiian dates as scheduled. Stay tuned for updates!
@Thursday, January 13, 2000 - 16:29:30 - The Baileys
LED ZEPPELIN release `The Best of Led Zeppelin Volume II Latter Days` on February 14, which features tracks from 1973`s Houses of The Holy` album to the rock titans` final studio record,1979`s `in Through The Out Door An enhanced CD. It also includes footage of Zeppelin performing the epic `Kashmir` at a gig at London`s Earl`s Court in 1975.
| Osbourne Drops Smashing Pumpkins From Management Roster |
@Thursday, January 13, 2000 - 00:30:36 - The Baileys
With less than two months until the release of the new Smashing Pumpkins album, "Machina/The Machines Of God," there's already turmoil brewing in the band's camp.
Sharon Osbourne announced that she was resigning as manager of the Smashing Pumpkins, effective immediately. And in a tersely worded statement, the wife of Ozzy Osbourne and head of Osbourne Management put the aegis squarely on the Pumpkins' frontman
| Megadeth Guitarist Marty Friedman Leaves Band |
@Thursday, January 13, 2000 - 00:19:38
Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman has left the band and will not be completing the group's current tour. Al Pitrelli, whose credits include Savatage and Alice Cooper, will be temporarily filling the void on guitar.
| AC/DC Likely To Keep A "Stiff Upper Lip" |
@Thursday, January 13, 2000 - 00:10:36
AC/DC has a tentative title and release date for its new album. The veteran Aussie rockers have "Stiff Upper Lip" penciled in for a February 29 release in the U.S. with an as-yet-undetermined single scheduled for late January.
@Wednesday, January 12, 2000 - 23:28:31
Eddie Money is no longer on the CMC International Label.
The label and Eddie parted ways after his last album Ready Eddie failed to do as well as expected. Which really is a shame, as it was one hell of a fine album.
Eddie's future plans are unknown at this time.
@Tuesday, January 11, 2000 - 20:58:58 - The Baileys
The recording process of Bon Jovi's new album, currently titled Bon Jovi 2000 (at least it isn't called Millennium...), is being detailed through the Rolling Stone Website.
Meanwhile Jon Bon Jovi has added that the album will be more New Jersey/Slippery When Wet and less These Days/ Keep The Faith.
@Tuesday, January 11, 2000 - 19:30:08 - The Baileys
David Bowie is launching an online bank. The rock star is already an internet entrepreneur, and now he's set to be the first celebrity to get involved in internet banking. Depositors in Bowiebanc.com will apparently receive cards, cheques and other banking gear - emblazoned with Bowie's name.
| Madonna`s New Cover Version |
@Tuesday, January 11, 2000 - 19:16:15 - Mick `n` Dez
Madonna plans to debut her new single, a cover of Don McLean's "American Pie," as part of the pre-game musical festivities for Super Bowl XXXIV, being held at Atlanta's Georgia Dome on January 30. "American Pie" was one of two new songs Madonna recorded for the soundtrack to "The Next Best Thing," the film in which she stars alongside Rupert Everett. "The Next Best Thing" is due to arrive on screens in America March 10.
| JUDAS PRIEST: SCREAMING FOR MERCY |
@Monday, January 10, 2000 - 22:40:18 - The Baileys
Could it be that, like a phoenix from the flames, the original Judas Priest will rise again to show America what it means to rock?
No.
But ex-Priest singer Rob Halford has extended the hand of friendship to the other members of the band. It's the first contact he's had with them since leaving in a huff after 1990's Painkiller album. The reconciliatory news came from Halford's manager, John Baxter.
@Sunday, January 9, 2000 - 02:24:50 - Mick `n` Dez
Rap superstar Jay-Z says he plans to go into partnership with basketball hero Magic Johnson to promote boxing bouts.
Jay-Z is currently top of the US album charts with Vol 3…The Life And Times Of O S Carter. Meanwhile, he may be in trouble after allegations of an attack on producer Lance Rivers at the launch of a Q-Tip album in New York in Dec.
Madonna is to preview her new single a cover of the Don Mclean classic American Pie-with a live performance at the Super Bowl on Jan 30.
The show at the Dome in Atlanta Gorgia also features Tina Turner. Phil Collins. Christina Aguilera and Enrique.
@Saturday, January 8, 2000 - 00:52:40
Posh Spice Victoria Beckham is being considered for a starring role in a sequel to "The Mask". The Spice Girl is allegedly favourite to replace Cameron Diaz, who has dropped out of the project. Jim Carrey, too is staying away from the project that originally made his name, saying he's after "more complex roles".
@Saturday, January 8, 2000 - 00:47:07
The new Oasis album has found a home! Noel Gallagher says that "Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants" will be released on the band's own label, Big Brother. The album is expected to reach shops on February 28.
@Saturday, January 8, 2000 - 00:41:49
It seems that Oasis star Noel Gallagher is not very happy with the band's latest video, "Go Let It Out." Today's press quotes him referring to the piece as "rubbish". Noel apparently blames brother Liam for influencing the director too much with his Beatles-style ideas
@Friday, January 7, 2000 - 23:27:02 - Mick `n` Dez
Is cheeky superstar Robbie Williams going all serious? The singer has apparently expressed interest in taking on the television acting role of an historic wartime hero. Production on the film is expected to take place later in the year. Robbie's movie star ambitions don't stop there - he has also apparently put himself forward as a future James Bond!
| New Year Offer at Z Records |
@Friday, January 7, 2000 - 23:17:55
We have produced a special cd sampler which will be given away FREE with any Z Records release or Z-2000 ticket
purchased while stocks last [people who have already purchased Z-2000 tickets will be sent a sampler shortly].
This offer will be available within all European territories & selected US specialist outlets.
This offer will run from January 15th until stocks run out, so dont hang around [Track listing below]
Title: Sacred Groove [for promotional use only not for resale]
AVAILABLE FROM JANUARY 14TH 2000
1] MVP - Chances [taken from "Animation" rel 7th February]
2] DREAMHUNTER - Kingdom Come [from the forthcoming album]
3] DANNY DANZI - Lost without your love [from "Somewhere lost in time"]
4] PRISONER - Italian Girl [ from forthcoming album "Blind"]
5] SEVEN WISHES - Life goes on [ from self titled album]
6] BADLANDS - Healer [ from "Dusk" rel: 14th February]
7] DAMNED NATION - Calling your loveline [from "Road Of Desire"]
8] THE RAINMAKER - Seriously [from the forthcoming debut]
9] PUSH - Waitin for the line [from forthcoming album "On the run"]
10] FREEDOM CAGE - Never Again [demo version]
11] HUMAN RACE - This is who we are [from the forthcoming album "Enter"]
12] 24K - Surrender in the name of love [ from "Pure" rel: 24th January]
13] GREAT KING RAT - Make it last [from "Out of the can"]
14] SHOUT - More than kisses [ from "Shout Back"]
15] AMAZE ME - Wonderland [ from "Wonderland"]
16] ECLIPSE - How many times [demo version]
@Friday, January 7, 2000 - 00:38:49
The Jimi Jamison's Survivor album has been a major sales disappointment in Germany, despite the label spending extensively on promotion within Germany. Other territories for this album have been handled by Frontiers Records, who report better sales.
The future of other diverse acts involved in the label is unknown, safe to say they are all now free agents.
@Friday, January 7, 2000 - 00:35:35
German rock label USG Records has gone bankrupt.
The label was most recently involved in the recording, licensing and release of the Jimi Jamison and Testament albums.
The label was heavily in debt previous to these two commitments, but even with Testament selling reasonable quantities, it was not enough to save the label.
@Friday, January 7, 2000 - 00:30:54
Savannah begin pre production on January 23rd for their forthcoming follow up to their hugely successful debut CD at Mixed Emotions studios in Middleton, MA. Z Records is tipping the bands new albums to be one of top sellers of 2000.
@Wednesday, January 5, 2000 - 23:15:45
George Harrison will be able to play guitar again despite damage to his thumb and fingers in the recent stabbing. The ex-Beatle now plans to spend time at home recuperating.
Martine McCutcheon and Big Breakfast presenter Johny Vaughn are to record a duet together. Who wants to be a millionaire from the 1956 movie High Society.
@Wednesday, January 5, 2000 - 01:10:18
Ex Guns N' Roses members Slash and Duff McKagen are being sued by their old management team Big F D Entertainment. Big F D says the pair owe them money.
@Wednesday, January 5, 2000 - 00:37:01 - The Baileys
Britney Spears is to make her movie debut this year. Britney will have a cameo roll in the movie.
Geri Halliwell has the best legs in the world according to a new award given by hair Removal Company Nair. She beat Catherine Zita Jones and Cameron Diaz.
REM return to the studio in May to record the follow up to their acclaimed 1998 album Up. The band are likely to be using strings on the album. The Great Beyond-their single from The Man In The Moon soundtrack features strings.
Shania Twain-whose Come On Over was the UK’S best selling album of 1999 is to take a year off. She will have a rest and spend more time at home with husband producer Mutt Lange. Look out for a new single in Feb called Don’t Be Stupid.
@Tuesday, January 4, 2000 - 01:42:52 - The Baileys
Those mystic trips to Thailand really do get to everyone - even pop stars! It seems that Oasis star Noel Gallagher and wife Meg Mathews have been touched by eastern religion. Press reports say that the couple are planning to build a Buddhist temple over their mansion's swimming pool. But in keeping with the rock star lifestyle, Noel and Meg apparently feel that the area would not be complete without a bar. Concerned neighbours are kicking up a fuss, as they feel that the new attraction would probably lead to late-night partying and boozing. The application for the new project is reportedly being heard on January 4th.
| Spice Girls Split Rumours |
@Monday, January 3, 2000 - 18:19:05
Spice Girls are to split in the new year, according to a British newspaper report.The group apparently discussed how they would break the news of their split to their fans at a private conference at London's Metropolitan Hotel, before later attending meetings with Virgin Records and their legal team. Victoria, Mel C, Mel G and Emma are reported to be planning to announce their split after their third album has been released.
@Monday, January 3, 2000 - 03:51:58
New Robbie Williams album
Details of a new Robbie Williams album are starting to the filter through as the Robster has spoken of his plans to return to the recording studio in January. One of the year's most successful recording artists and arguably pop's biggest showman, Robbie's third solo album is rumoured to include a track written at a music festival in Texas, titled "Forever Texas".
@Monday, January 3, 2000 - 03:40:02 - The Baileys
U2 are recording "the greatest record we've ever made", according to Bono. In an interview with Propaganda, the official U2 fanzine, bass player Adam Clayton said Bono believed the band are currently making an album not to match but better the likes of 'The Joshua Tree' and 'Achtung Baby'. Clayton said the record, which is still untitled, would surpass anything the band had produced in their 20 year career. "I'd like to think that we are making the greatest U2 record we've ever made. Bono already thinks that!" Following-on from the dance-based 'Pop', which found the band attempting to embrace club, pop and rock culture, the new album is expected to showcase a more stripped-down, natural sound. Clayton explained that the band were 'trying to preserve the recording the band as unit.' Although the record, which will feature production from Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, has no release date, title or tracklisting as yet, it is expected to come out in late summer 2000
@Monday, January 3, 2000 - 03:31:27
The Rolling Stones are the highest earning band in the world according to the Amusement Business magazine. They gathered a hefty £56 million last year - nearly twice that of nearest competitors, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band (£27.6m). N Sync made £27.6m and Shania Twain, was 4th with (£23m).
@Monday, January 3, 2000 - 01:40:49
George Harrison is in hospital after being stabbed in the chest by an intruder at his home.
The 56-year-old ex-Beatle and his wife Olivia tackled an intruder after being woken by the sound of broken glass at their Henley-On-Thames mansion .A man, believed to be a 33-year-old from Liverpool, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. It is thought the couple managed to detain the man until police arrived.
Police believe the attack was deliberate rather than a burglary gone wrong. It comes almost exactly 19 years after John Lennon was shot dead outside his home in New York.
Hospital reports state that although the blade pierced George Harrison‘s chest it missed all major organs and his life was never in danger.
@Sunday, January 2, 2000 - 15:03:11
CONFIRMED RELEASE DATES FOR EARLY 2000:
24th January 2000:
24K : PURE
A must for any melodic hard rock fan, this album features Mladen of Von Groove/Triumph,
Phil Naro of Naro/Talas, Billy Sheehan of Mr Big/Talas /DLR and a contribution from Peter Criss
of Kiss.
7th February 2000:
MVP : ANIMATION [plus two bonus tracks]
The latest release from ex Y Malmsteen, Loudness front man Michael Vescera which also features the mind
blowing guitar work of Roland Grapow of Helloween plus many more respected musicians.
14th February 2000:
BADLANDS : DUSK
Finally the 3rd album from Badlands will be released within Europe, the album features the classic line up of
Jake E Lee, Ray Gillen, Greg Chaisson and Jeff Martin on what many believe to be the bands best ever recording.
Need we say more !
13th March 2000:
PUSH : ON THE RUN
The bands second release for Z see's the band mature, a cracking melodic hard rock album that will embed itself in your head and have you singing along for months to come.
27th March 2000:
PRISONER : BLIND
This storming debut from one of Swedens best kept secrets has been tipped by many in the know to be possibly the
AOR release of 2000. The album combines all the great elements that have been missing from most releases over the past few years.
| David Coverdale or David Lee Roth |
@Friday, December 31, 1999 - 13:32:09
In a curious turn of events, we have it from a very reliable source that the recently publicized interview with David Coverdale, in which he talks about negotiations with Van Halen, is a fake!
we have been informed that Coverdale and Eddie Van Halen haven't even shared a room since 1993! So if that is true, David Lee Roth takes the lead as favourite for Van Halen's next singer.
@Thursday, December 30, 1999 - 14:44:37
Metallica's self-titled, or Black album has been announced as officially the best selling metal album of the 90's. Sales are in excess of 12 million.
@Tuesday, December 28, 1999 - 19:44:03
Happy Christmas and a Rocking New Year from The Bailey Brothers
| Van Halen Vocalist Shorten! |
@Wednesday, December 22, 1999 - 20:17:50
Van Halen Vocalist
The odds on a new Van Halen vocalist shorten!
There is a link to a recent interview with David Coverdale, in which he says he has been approached and talks still continue.
Interesting development and a pairing we would love to see -
Coverdale meanwhile has finished his new blues hard rock solo album in LA and will release it in the new year.
One of the other contenders Sammy Hagar seems to have ruled himself out, detailing his new year plans on his website - redrocker.com.
That leaves good 'ol David Lee Roth. This is by all reports the record companies preferred option and from what we have been told, a great deal is being done to persuade the band to take this option.
@Sunday, November 14, 1999 - 23:15:49 - MICK & DEZ
DAVID.BOWIE- whose new album `hours` is being previewed on his official website (www.davidbowie.com) has cancelled his proposed millennium show in New Zealand due to safety concerns.
@Friday, November 12, 1999 - 21:58:36 - MICK `N` DEZ
Sammy Hagar confirmed, live on air on KQRC 98.9 the ROCK in Kansas City, that
he has been approached by the VH camp to return to the band. Sammy said he
was considering the offer, but would have to consult his wife and family
before replying.
Meanwhile David Lee Roth has canceled his US tour !?
@Friday, November 12, 1999 - 09:59:58 - the baileys
Britney Spears pipped Geri Halliwell,Whitney Houston and Madonna to win MTV Europe best female award.She also won best pop act and best breakthrough act. " I can't wait to go phone my mum" she said after remarking on what she claimed would be " one of the most memorable years of my life".
Janet Jackson is to co star with Eddie Murphy in the Klumps the sequel to the Nutty Professor.
The Corrs release a new single Radio on November 25th .The song is taken from their unplugged album .You can see the band on your screens on Nov 27th performing an unplugged set on MTV at 10pm.The Irish sensation are currently working on a new studio album.
@Thursday, November 11, 1999 - 01:36:38
. Guns N' Roses have confirmed the title for their new studio album. It will be called 'Chinese Democracy'. There is as yet, no confirmed release date.
@Wednesday, November 10, 1999 - 18:00:20 - the baileys
THUNDER – will split after their December UK tour. The shock decision was made on November 5 when the south London rockers issued a joint statement, which says ``we`ll be going out in true thunder style on this tour, this decision is due to outside business and not down to any personal or musical differences.
@Wednesday, November 10, 1999 - 17:44:06
TERRORVISION –are planning a big come-back for the year 2000.
The band have spent the last three months holed up in various rehearsal rooms writhing new material for their fifth studio album. They currently have nine songs completed.
@Wednesday, November 10, 1999 - 17:30:27
KORN – have announced that, while their world tour for the new album `Issues` will start in Florida on February 22, 2000 , they will play a 21-date European tour in May - including two shows in Britain, at LONDON WEMBLEY ARENA May 19 & MANCHESTER APOLLO MAY 20
Tickets are not available until December.
Korn`s fourth studio album `Issues` is out November 15.
@Tuesday, November 9, 1999 - 18:58:42
Former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor has launched a new company which will enable fans to download music from the Internet.The web site can be found at www.onegig.com
@Monday, November 8, 1999 - 20:06:45 - MICK & DEZ
Oasis are to call their forthcoming album `Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants` and it will be released on February 28,2000.
The inspiration for the album title came from a £2 coin, as standing on the shoulders of giants` is written around the outer edge.
@Sunday, November 7, 1999 - 16:57:56 - THE BAILEYS
David Coverdale continues to record a new solo record at his home studio in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The guitarist is Earl Slick. What happened to Vandenburg?
@Sunday, November 7, 1999 - 16:55:41 - MICK & DEZ
Alice Cooper has signed to Spitfire Records and will use both Bob Marlette and Bob Ezrin to co-produce his next album, due next year.
Also newly signed to Spitfire is a solo Ace Frehley and Billy Idol. Both will have new albums out next year.
@Sunday, November 7, 1999 - 15:22:27 - THE BAILEY BROTHERS
Sammy will be cutting his hair on the Jay Leno Show, November 12, 1999 and donating it to the Locks of Love.
This organization makes hairpieces for those childern who have lost their hair from Medical treatment.
@Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 13:18:38 - the bailey brothers
Oasis- At fist it was said no-one would replace Bonehead and Guigsy, but now the band`s record company says an announcement on the replacements will be made any day now. Rumours have it already abounded the one-time smiths guitarist Johnny Marr would join, or ex-Verve six-stringer Nick McCabe.Also named was Richard Warren from the band Echoboy. Watch out for a world tour in June.
@Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 12:33:43
Cher is back in GREAT health and hit Wembley Arena in London for 3 sold out performances!! The reviews of the shows are amazing! Cher is in top form!
Yes, Cher, "we believe!"
@Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 12:05:47 - BAILEYS
ZZ Top's new album XXX features six new studio tracks & six live tracks, plus guest appearances from Jeff Beck and Lightnin' Hopkins.
@Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 12:04:12 - MICK & DEZ
Metallica's next album should be pretty interesting. The Best Of compilation was recorded with the San Francisco Symphony. It's out November 23 worldwide.
@Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 12:01:49 - THE BAILEYS
Don Dokken is set to complete his long 'in the works' solo album and release it towards the end of the year.
It's mainly acoustic and includes some Jimmy Hendrix Covers.
@Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 11:59:29 - bb`s
Apparently the Bullet Boys have reunited and will release a Best Of and a new studio album in the coming months.
Anyone hear their last album? Oh God!!!
@Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 11:54:35 - BB`S
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx has finished his solo project, under the band name 1958.
The album, tentatively titled Diet For A New America, is likely to be out in January.
@Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 11:52:17 - BB`S
David Lee Roth has picked up Ted Templeman as the producer for his next album - due early next year. Great news!
Bart Walsh and Terry Kilgore continue as his guitarists and John Lowery will co-write the album.
@Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 11:47:50 - BB`S
Van Halen's best of video - Video Hits, Volume 1 will be released on DVD on November 2 with the bonus track Without You, the semi-unreleased video from the band's III album.
@Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 11:36:55 - BAILEYS
Edward Van Halen has contributed two guitar solos to a song on the soundtrack of the movie The Legend Of 1900. The song is titled Lost Boys Calling, and features vocals by Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) and production by Patrick Leonard.
| ANDY TAYLOR & LUKE MORLEY |
@Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 11:34:13 - THE BAILEYS
Andy Taylor and Luke Morley of Thunder have got a 4 track demo CD available via the THUNDERCHANNEL.com website. They only issued 1000, so get in quick. The 4 songs are very cool and are in a the Black Crowes style of laid back blues rock.
@Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 04:09:58 - mick & dez
According to melodicrock.com Thin Lizzy will be the support band on the MSG / Glenn Hughes tour (starting in December).
The Lizzy line up features,
John Sykes, Marco Mendoza, Scott Gorham, Brian Downey and Darren Wharton.
@Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 03:04:01 - THE BAILEY BROTHERS
The members of Van Halen have announced that singer Gary Cherone is leaving the band. The band stressed that the departure was both mutual and amicable and they remain good friends. The band is currently working on its next LP and Cherone is pursuing new musical ventures.
| BOB CATLEY TO LEAVE HARD RAIN |
@Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 01:49:35
After very long and careful consideration long time front man of Magnum and Hard Rain, Bob Catley has made the
very difficult and emotional decision to leave Hard Rain in order to be able to pursue his solo career.
Bob's second solo album, "LEGENDS", will be officially launched a year after his highly successful debut album,
"THE TOWER", at this years Gods Of Rock in Wigan, which will take place over 2 days in November.
Bob Catley,
who will be backed by Paul Hodson on keyboards from Hard Rain and Canadian band Emerald Rain will be headlining
on Saturday 20th November and Ten will headline on Sunday 21st November.
A full scale tour is being planed for January/February next year when Bob will play comprehensively around the UK
and Europe before making his debut Japanese live performance at a special GODS style event featuring several
NOW & THEN / FRONTIERS artists.
Tony Clarkin is continuing to write and record, details of which will follow in due course.
| GUNS `N` ROSES (LIVE AT LAST) |
@Friday, November 5, 1999 - 22:34:36 - THE BAILEYS
Guns `n` Roses will release a live album, called ``Live Era `87-`93`, through Geffen on November 22nd. A double CD recorded at various shows over a six year period. The album was mixed by Andy Wallace with input from former guitarist Slash.
@Friday, November 5, 1999 - 22:09:25 - THE BAILEY BROTHERS
AC/DC – are currently recording their new album with producer George Young at Warehouse Studios in Vancouver, which is owned by Bryan Adams.
@Friday, November 5, 1999 - 19:09:13 - THE BAILEYS
The Cult are the latest band to reform, with original members Ian Astbury (on vocals ) and Billy Duffy
(on guitar) Matt Sorum (drummer) and bassist Martyn Lenoble. The Cult will start recording after the new year with the album to be released next summer.
@Friday, November 5, 1999 - 18:19:26 - MICK & DEZ
Now & Then Productions are proud to be able to confirm the recent signing of Ted Poley to a solo recording deal. The former Danger Danger/Bone Machine frontman (and Prophet drummer/singer) will soon begin recording his debut solo album which will be released through Frontiers Records in the Spring of 2000. Millennium's Ralph Santolla will produce the album. Musically the album will combine elements of classic DANGER DANGER, Y & T, RICK SPRINGFIELD and GIANT.
| BUSH THE SCIENCE OF THINGS |
@Thursday, November 4, 1999 - 22:32:47 - THE BAILEY BROTHERS
October 25th sees Trauma Records (via polydor) release the brilliant third album from Bush. Entitled `The Science of Things`, it features twelve new tracks all by Gavin Rossdale. The album was written in Ireland and was recorded in London throughout the year. Taking a more sinister turn, the songs are a bit darker, weirder and more twisted but still retain that special Bush sound. The first single `The Chemicals Between Us` will follow on November 15th and has already made history in the US where it was added to 100% of applicable radio playlists in its first week of release.
@Thursday, November 4, 1999 - 21:09:53 - THE BAILEY BROTHERS
IRON.MAIDEN-have completed their first new recording with returned singer Bruce Dickinson. The band-whose recent european tour saw them playing to 141,000 fans over 12 dates – will start recording with producer Kevin Shirley, who recently worked with Aerosmith ``.This will be a full, in your-face metal album,`` says Bruce Dickinson`` The music business has been based around pop shit for too long.
@Thursday, November 4, 1999 - 00:33:01 - MICK.
MARILYN MANSON`s early years in Florida are documented on a new home video which purports to be "Shocking" and "outrageous", Filmed by folk whom Manson used to hang out with in Florida, "Demystifying The Devil" features footage from the days when the star`s band was named Marilyn Manson & The Spooky Kids. Scenes are shown on the video`s website at www.mansonvideo.com
| Page and Crowes the album. |
@Wednesday, November 3, 1999 - 23:17:20 - Mick & Dez (The Baileys)
Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes have recorded live material for a possible album.
The Georgia rockers and the legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist have played six US shows since appearing together at a benefit at London`s cafe De Paris this summer.
Page`s work with the Crowes suggests to us that the guitarist is unlikely to resume his partnership with ex-Led Zep singer Robert Plant who has been playing solo shows.
| Jon Bon Jovi returns to band |
@Tuesday, November 2, 1999 - 23:18:46 - The Baileys
Bon Jovi are currently writing material for their first studio album since 1995's 'these days' they are hoping to start recording before the end of the year, expect a release around the spring time of the millenium, at this time the working title is 'sex sells' no one knows quite what to expect all Jon Bon Jovi will say on the subject is "hold tight and expect greatness"
