Guns N' Roses Guitarist Caught On Fire During Concert

Ashba and Sixx AM bandmate James Michael share their most embarrassing spinal Tap moments in an interview with Ultimate Classic Rock. Ashba says: "I have tons, but the one that stands out is when I caught on fire by pyro. I was out there playing, and I just remember thinking, 'Wow, it's getting really hot up here.'

"It looked like Richard had seen a ghost - he just stopped playing. Evidently, I had a flame going all the way up my back, like way above my head. He's like putting me out and I'm trying to play.

"It burned a hole in the ass of my jeans and one of the techs thought it was a great idea to put duct tape over it to get me through the show. Which was clever until I had to rip it off, and it literally took all the skin off with it."

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Nickelback Frontman Reacts To Ban Attempt

Londoner Craig Mandell launched his bid this week, calling on fans to donate to his appeal with the aim of ensuring "that the band do not schedule any gigs here, do not attempt to come here - nor even phone here."

He set a $1000 target, which he's vowed to donate to charity - although he's only raised $270 so far. Kroeger tells The Pulse Of Radio: "I love it. More controversy that surrounds either myself, my personal life, the band, whatever - I think it's hilarious.

"All these critics, they're just tireless. They keep ragging on the band." Read more to see what he sees as the silver lining here.

AC/DC Preview Animated 3D Album Cover In New Video

Earlier this year, AC/DC released a statement explaining that due to illness, Malcolm would be taking a break from the band. Angus and Malcolm's nephew, Stevie, handled rhythm guitar on the album after Malcolm stepped away from the group to deal with ongoing health issues related to dementia, according to his family; he is now officially retired from the band.

AC/DC recorded the project at Vancouver's Warehouse Studio with producer Brendan O'Brien (Aerosmith, Pearl Jam) and engineer Mike Fraser.

The group will launch a world tour in support of "Rock Or Bust" in 2015. Check out the animated album cover preview video here.

Queen Release Trailer For New Album

Producer William Orbit, who worked on the Jackson track, says: "When I first played it in my studio I opened a trove of delights. Hearing Michael Jackson's vocals was stirring - so vivid, so cool, and poignant; it was like he was in the studio singing live. With Freddie's vocal solo on the mixing desk, my appreciation for his gift was taken to an even higher level."

Queen Forever is released on November 11th and it's available for pre-order in standard single CD and deluxe 2CD formats. Brian May and Roger Taylor tour the UK with Adam Lambert in January.

Watch the trailer here.

Foo Fighters Release Trailer For Upcoming TV Series

The trailer showcases just some of the big names interviewed on the shows, to be broadcast on BBC Four in the UK starting on October 26, while the album follows on November 10.

Frontman Dave Grohl - who just appeared in the BBC's Impossible Orchestra version of Beach Boys classic God Only Knows - says of Sonic Highways: "This is a musical map of America. It's a chronicle of our journey to unravel our musical identity." here.

Jack White Rocks Ellen

The singer joined the host for a shat before playing two tunes from his latest album, "Lazaretto." Jack and his band performed his latest single, "Would You Fight For My Love?", as well as "Alone In My Home."

White will play four concerts in Mexico this month in advance of a European tour, which starts in Istanbul, Turkey on November 7. The rocker has just announced a pair of concert dates in Nashville and New York as his first two live shows of 2015.

White will perform at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on January 28 and New York City's Madison Square Garden on January 30. Watch the Ellen interview and performances here.

Trail Of Dead Streaming New Song

The band say: "From the crowded streets of Phnom Penh to the vast empty landscape of West Texas, we have cut through, burned through and followed through to reach you.

"From the heat of the desert, to the heat of your city's sprawling squall. This transmission is here to transport and ruin you. It is the release of your mortal coil. Just let the rain wash it away from the mountains, down to the motherf***ing sea, wash it away, blow it all away and check this moment out."

Stream the song here.

Terror Release Animated Cold Truth Video

Cold Truth is taken from the Los Angeles hardcore outfit's new album Live By The Code, out now via Century Media Records. Frontman Scott Vogel says:

"How many times can you make a video of us jumping around acting all mad at the world? I'm sure we'll have a few more of those down the road but this is totally different, unexpected and a fresh look for a Terror video and that's a cool thing."

Watch the video here.

Supergroup Rated X Release New Video

Turner recently said they wanted to explore each other's musical styles when they entered the studio - and the album has a definite classic rock feel. He said: "We wanted to keep it retro with a modern edge. The songs are classic rock, but that's an understatement. They are what they are and they transformed as we went along recording."

On October 12, Turner, Appice and other artists will hold a benefit concert in New York for guitarist Cochran, who suffered a stroke earlier this year. The axeman spent the summer receiving therapy to help him walk again.

Watch the video here.

Within The Ruins Go Comic Book For Calling Card Video

He says: "Comics and metal go hand in hand and we are beyond stoked on how this video came out. It's definitely the most fun we've had on set for a music video."

Phenomena was released in July and a video for the song Gods Amongst Men was released soon after. Check out the album's tracklisting and watch the new video here.

The Leaves' Eyes' Liv Kristine Premieres New Song 'Love Decay'

Vervain follows 2012 album Libertine, while Leaves' Eyes recently completed a European tour and play a 10th anniversary show in Belgium on October 18.

Kristine lines up with Anneke van Giersbergen and Kar Ruslatten for a series of shows entitled The Sirens. The European tour includes an appearance at London's Proud on October 16.

Listen to the new song here.

Anna Phoebe Releases Mostar Video

She says: "The track is influenced by traditional Balkan music, and the idea of Mostar being a meeting point of diverse cultural ideas. We shot the video in Kent and it features the wild, natural beauty of the coastline, as well as my first-ever school violin, painted white, and my daughter Amelia with her kite."

She'll perform a launch event with her band in London on November 11. Full details will be revealed when tickets go on sale on October 13. Watch the video here.

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