Archive
News - November 1997
All-female uk punks
Fluffy has disbanded.
Guttersluts are
entering the studio this November. The Sluts are also nominated in five different
categories at the annual Rock City News awards (read Glam & Glitzines report
elsewehere)
Queeny blast pop's
new demo is available for $6.00 (includes shipping & handling). Make check-
or moneyorders payable to Lesli Sanders. Sent it to: Queeny blast pop, 1767
Orchid ave. # 107, Hollywood, Ca 90028, USA.
Eric Stevens has
replaced Tommy Caradonna as bassplayer in Beat Angels. The Angles will tour
with Gilby Clarke in November.
LA Guns will release
a compilation called, "Hollywood rehearsals", in Japan
Danny has left
Slingshot kitty, which future may be on a hiatus, due to creative, musical and
image differences. "I am planning on relocating and getting something new
together... Now that I'm out of Slingshot kitty, I'm looking to join/form a
new band. I definitely plan on relocating out of Dallas. I may have a bassplayer
too. I want to join/form a PsychoGlamBondageNoise band with enough balls to
be different and NOT play it safe! Influences are Marylin MAnson, the Newlydeads,
Shotgun Messiah (violent new breed), The Impotent sea snakes and Lords of acid.
Male or female, anyone interested - Email me
NYC's Detox darlings
just had one of their shows broadcasted on TV. Spyder Darlins also reports "We've
been breaking in a new player... Mar"tay"ni Darling was mysteriously
kidnapped by alien bartenders from another galaxy. In his place we now introduce
Kandy Ken Darling on the Banzai bass. He's chinese, with a mohawk and platform
boots. He also takes no prisoners when it comes to playing his intrument.".
Detox Darlings are also negotiating with a couple of labels on some compilations
that are due out in early 97.
Rumours place Pearl
jam drummer Dave Abbruzzesi In Guns n' roses. Others claim that Chris Venna
and Robert Finch, both from Nine inch Nails, have joined the former kings of
sleaze. Well the soapdish seems to continue. In related news, ex. Guns n' roses
guitarsist Gilby Clarke will tour the club throughout November, supporting his
new excellent album - "The Hangover"
La Band Cutthroat
has released a demo which is available for $5.00. They also have a homevideo
for $12.00. The expect to have a full-length cd out by the end of this year.
Fast workers!
Spitkiss began
the mixdown on their new album "Violence is Golden" at the 7th November,
the recors should be completed in late december with a release in january. They
also recently signed a two album deal with ANTIMI records. Kelly Frost is currently
touring Europe with a band called Tura Satana, he has however NOT left Spitkiss.
Bret Michaels'
soloalbum has once again been postponed.
Foxy Roxx recently
headlined a sold-out show atthe Troubador on Halloween with Spiders & Snakes
and Rev'lon Red. The went onstage as M&M's! Their forthcoming second cd,
"Mixed up world", is finished and will be out in mid-january. They
have also recorded a song with Lan Mathias (Manowar, Kiss, Badlands) for an
Ace Frehley tribute cd which should be out in january as well.
Kiss final album
with Bruce and Eric was released on october 14th and is called "Carnival
of Souls". I've had this album for over a year and it's very mediocre
Ex. Kiss guitarist
Bruce Kulick has together with ex. crue vocalist John Corabi, signed a record
deal with Mayem records.
Young & Fabulous
is about to relase a new hitsingle titled "I get more pussy than Frank
Sinatra". It's a picture disc/collectors item and is available for $5.00
in the US and $8.00 everywhere else (prices includes postage)
Motley crue has
recorded a song with 2 live crew called "crew 2 crue"
LA's legendary
Tomorrow's child, unfortunately disbanded a couple of years ago, has a new cd
postumt available. This was an excellent and unique band that got suckerpunched
by the musicindustry and split up. Their recorded material have been unavailable
due to legal rights but is finally released.
Timothy Jay (Spiders
& Snakes) one of the organizers behind the "All that glitters"
project recently told Glam & Glitzine "The next Glitter 'n glam Rockfest
will be held at the Coconut Teaszer on Sunday, November 23rd and will feature
Glamvestite Vampirez (their farewell show), Trash Brats (Detroit), Spiders &
Snakes (Hollywood), Texas Terri (Hollywood), Rebel Rebel (Hollywood); ASM (San
Bernadino) and Premonition (just moved here from Connecticut). The Halloween
"All that glitters" show was a huge success at The Troubador in Hollywood...
I'm looking into booking another "All that glitters"-show again at
The Troubador in early January. I'll let you know as soon as I've booked it."
Sebastian Bach
is out of Skid Row. Another great bands from the 80's that maybe should get
their shit together.
Wicked Kin, a great
LA glammetal band, is currently working on their 2nd album. Their looking for
a drummer. Interested should call their hotline 8707) 762 - 3469
Canadian glampunks
Sassy Scarlet has reformed.
Bluesy Great White
will release a compilation cd called "Rock me"
Mother mercy played
a show on halloween at Club 369. It was a KNAC rock event, an attempt at getting
the fameous rockshow back on the air. Mother mercy is till waiting on the second
pressing of their "Love at first bite". More on that later on.
Ratt has signed
a majordeal with Columbia records. Eventhough Ratt have made some great albums
over the years I do think that there are bands with a lot more potential these
days.
The new D'molls
album "Beyond d'valley of D'molls" is now available from Delinquent
records. It contains left-overs from their Atlantic albums "D'molls"
ad "Warped", plus some livetracks. Order it by phone (205) 353-2585
or write P.O box 2594, Decatur, AL 25602, USA Visit their homepage for more
information.
Electric Religion
has got a 40 min set finished and will hit the road by the end of November
together with american Strawman. Fans of the Cult, Love/hate or Shake the faith
won't be disappointed.
Unfortunately I
got the wrong adress to order Voodoo Lovecats' cd "Children shouldn't play
with dead things" last issue. The correct one is:PLEASE SEND cheques/money
orders in american dollars made payable to M.Beers, c/o Lovecat Promotions,
P.O BOX 72767, Marietta, GA, 30007-2767 USA. Send $12 (includes postage within
the USA) Add $2 anywhere else in the world
Traci Michaels'
and Brandy Kates' Peppermint Creeps are playing their debut at the Roxy on November
13th.
Exit 21's 9 track
demo "Straight from the mirror" has now been extended with another
8 tracks. The new tape price is £4/$6 cheques, postal orders payable to D.Edwards.
The demo contains "Stars Moon Sunb" which has been released as a single;
£2.50/$4 Cheques etc. payable to D.Edwards. For more information, check out
their website.
Vamp is currently
working on their second album entitled "A Tale of love and lovelessness".
Pretty boy Floyd
will be opening for Dokken at The House of blues on December 7th. What a night!
The Rock City News
annual awards were held on November 6th. Plenty of todays finest glam-/sleaze
bands were represented. Read Glam& Glitzine's report.
Lipgloss, the glamproject
of ex. Ratpack members Dean D.Foxx and Darren, has finished some songs called
"Instigator", "Body Ride", Scarlet Woman" and "Unsaid".
More on that project in next issue.
Forbidden Planet
is rehearsing six new songs and playing a bunch of shows at the moment. As soon
as they feel comfident with the new material, they'' start to record it. Expect
a new cd by next summer.
Watch out for Prom
Queen Starz. One of the best glambands I've ever heard. Catchy hooks and candy-coated
vocals, too good to be true. Write 'em.
Kingsize has recorded
a video for "Gravity's Bed", they've also played some out-of-town
shows.
Davinci's Cradle
is still working on their cd "Poor Beautiful You"
German glamdolls
Hollywood Teasze has recorded a video for "I Don't wanna be alone".
They have finally found a sponsor for the recording of their awaited second
cd, expect a March/April release.
Delinquent Records
is seeking bands for their "Pink & Black" compilation, featuring
glam- and gothicbands. Interested should read the contract below:
Compilation
4: The Pink & The Black Goth 'n Glam '98 This contract details an agreement
between Delinquent Records (LABEL) and the band/artist _______________________________
(ARTIST). The song to be featured is "_____________________________".
This contract is only binding for the CD "Delinquent Compilation 4: The
Pink & The Black: Goth 'n Glam '98"; no other agreements are implied.
This compilation will be a double disk set featuring all the goth bands on one
disk with black ondisk artwork and all of the glam bands on the other disk of
the set, which will feature identical artwork illustrated in neon pink.
1. Artist agrees to pay Label the total of $250.00, in U.S. Currency, to cover
printing and mailing expenses. The $250.00 is non refundable and should be paid
in personal or business check (cheque), or international money order.
2. Artist will supply Label with a DAT tape (or CD/CD-R) of their material,
with full writing/publishing credit documentation.
3. All publishing and copyrights is the responsibility of the songwriters; all
ownership of songs remain those of the bands/artists including the sound recording
and the underlying composition.
4. Label will press no fewer than 1500 CD's of the compilation. Each artist
on the compilation will receive 30 copies of the double CD set for self promotion,
direct sales and distribution. Label will distribute no fewer than 500 copies
free of charge, at the Label's expense, to international magazines/fanzines/media
publications, distributors, promoters, and radio stations for review, airplay,
and consideration.
5. 200 copies will be furnished free of charge to U.S. retail stores such as
Tower Records, MusicLand, Virgin MegaStores, Newbury Comics, etc. These initial
copies will be intended for in- store play and marketing evaluation.
6. All additional copies will be made available for retail sale, direct mail
order and purchase by international distributors. Each band will be paid the
statutory rate of $.0695 to the owner of each song, as specified by the United
States Copyright laws for Mechanical Royalties for releases dated after January
1, 1996. Rates are updated by The Harry Fox Agency of New York and can be found
on the internet at http://tt.net/trg/mechanical.html.
7. Mechanical Royalties are paid only on copies sold and monies collected from
the distribution source. Royalties are paid quarterly on January 1, April 1,
July 1, and October 1. Royalty checks for ___________________(band) will be
made payable to the order of _____________________ (financial representative
for the band). _________________ _________________ _________________ _______________
(label initials) (band initials)
8. All press reviews will be kept on file by the Label. Copies of press can
photocopied and forwarded to each participating band or artist upon request.
The copy quality will be suitable for reprint in promotional packages.
9. This contract shall not limit artist from entering into any other contracts
or agreements with any other labels for distribution, publishing rights, re-recording
or partial or total sale to the rights of the song "_______________________________
" to any corporate entity, company or individual at any time in the future.
10. Delinquent Records will not reproduce any band or artist's song for any
other compilation without expressed written consent. Delinquent Records will
not intentionally allow any outside party access to reproducing any of the songs
or bands on the CD.
11. The Label does not seek any revenue from outside negotiations and contractual
agreements, not involving the Label, arranged by the Band or their management.
Signed, DELINQUENT RECORDS ______________________________________ Date ___________________
______________________________________ Signed, BAND/ARTIST ______________________________________
Date ___________________
Delinquent Records PO Box 2594 Decatur, Alabama 35602 Studio\Label Offices:
205.353.2582
fax 205.353.2830
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phone:205.353.2582
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E-mail
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Nightshade Little Rebel, D'Molls, Morphine Angel, Hollywood Teasze (Germany),
Paraidse Alley (UK)