Monthly Archives: August 2008

Music, Pop Culture

Can Somebody say “Axl Rose Publicity Stunt”?

According to This story from the LA Times, Kevin Cogill, a 27-year-old blogger suspected of streaming songs on his Web site allegedly from the unreleased, ten-years-plus-in-the-making Guns N’ Roses album, Chinese Democracy was arrested Wednesday (8/27). Somehow, this non-story has made national news overnight, so I can’t help but suspect that this might be just another one of eccentric douchebag Axl Rose’s desperate machinations designed to keep him and his band of posers in the public eye while he wanks away on an album that any sane person realizes will never see the light of day. Yawn city.

In related news: Here are Eight More reasons For the album’s delay!

Food and Drink, Lifestyle

For When You Crave The Sweet and Salty Snack: Chocolate Covered Bacon!

Mmmm...Chocolatey Bacon

Yes, it exists.

Image Courtesy of Motifake

Music, Pop Culture

Gail In Print: Modern Drummer, October 2008

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In the October 2008 issue of Modern Drummer magazine (Todd Sucherman on the cover) you’ll find my updates with George Michael drummer, Carlos Hercules and Spencer Smith of Panic at The Disco. Read the full issue online Here.

Film and Television, Pop Culture

NYC’s Best Hard Rock Band, Z02, Scores Its Own IFC Comedy Series!

Attention hard rock fans: a hilarious new show called Z-Rock debuted last night on IFC.com and I already know I’m going to be watching it for the next ten weeks! Z-Rock stars the amazing Brooklyn based hard rock trio, Z02, who I’ve been fortunate to see live a couple times. Considering the fact that I hate almost everything, I must tell you this show is just as awesome and entertaining as the band is ass-kicking. The basic premise of Z-Rock tells a “real life” story of a rock band that has to play kids’ birthday parties during the day to make a living.

Last night’s episode featured an appearance by ‘80s Hair Metal casualty, Sebastian Bach, playing himself as a dad who’d brought his kids to a party that Z02 were booked to play. Hilarity ensues, of course, but man, I gotta ask, have Bach’s former pretty boy looks taken the Bullet train to Hell or what? The guy looks like he barely survived a co-starring role in Fight Club. Ow! Previews of upcoming episodes indicate they’ve got all sorts of other special guests lined up for future adventures in rock and, oh yeah, besides Z02’s great fun music there’s lots of nudity and swearing and stuff, so you’ve got many reasons to tune in to IFC on Sunday’s at 11:30 PM for the next few months!

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Music, Pop Culture

Gene Simmons is 59 Years Old Today!

gene simmons street art photo by gail worley
Vintage Photo of Gene Simmons Taped to NYC Electrical Post (Photo By Gail)

Gene Simmons of Kiss turns 59 years old today, having been born on August 25th in 1949! Simmons may be a gross, arrogant douchebag with much less talent than he thinks, but hey, at least he’s rich!