Gonzo

They call me gonzo because I have an unhealthy fondness for The Muppets. I really enjoy snorkeling, decoupage, extreme ironing and blogging. If I had to sum my life in a single word, it would be: "breathtaking." Beneath my hard exterior lies the heart of a monk and the soul of a hummingbird. This bio was written by Woody, the company digital guy, who is, as you read this, being set on fire by Gonzo, who is not amused by this nonsense.

Live Returns With New Singer, New Album [VIDEO]

Live is back! Just in time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the group’s eight-million selling Throwing Copper, original members Chad Taylor, Patrick Dahlheimer and Chad Gracey have decided to move forward without singer Ed Kowalczyk...

New Gwar Documentary “Let There Be Gwar” On The Way [VIDEO]

With the loss of frontman Dave Brockie earlier this year, many thought we'd seen the last of Gwar. In fact, the band had planned on not touring next year as a result of the tragic death of Oderus Urungus (Brockie) - but with former bassist Michael Bishop stepping into the slot vacated by Brockie, apparently plans have changed...

Vintage Iron Maiden Being Reissued on Vinyl [VIDEO]

Iron Maiden (and vinyl fans) rejoice! The band has announced that their classic 1980's catalogue will be re-released on heavyweight 180g black vinyl this fall! The Maiden platters will be released chronologically across a two month period starting October 14th with the first three albums: "Iron Maiden", "Killers" and "The Number Of The Beast...

Behind the Making of “Royal Blood”, Part Deux [VIDEO]

Last week, we were discussing the upcoming release of "Royal Blood", the debut full album from British duo Royal Blood. The album is out now, and it's everything I expected - with advance apologies to Jack White...Jack, buddy, don't accuse Royal Blood of ripping off your sound...

Avenged Sevenfold Release Video For “Unholy Confessions” [VIDEO]

Avenged Sevenfold fans are dancing in the streets over the release of "Waking The Fallen: Resurrected", the upgraded, updated reissue of their 2003 album "Waking the Fallen". What? That's just stock footage of Ferguson, Missouri? Not A7X fans...

Nickelback Deliver Info on New Album [VIDEO]

New year, new label, new album, and the best Nickelback ever? If you can believe Chad Kroeger - and why wouldn't you? If I'm not mistaken, he's never lied to you - the upcoming Nickelback album, "No Fixed Address", could be their best yet...

Doctor Who: XXX Style – Language NSFW [PHOTOS-VIDEO]

For the uninitiated, Doctor Who is a British Sci-Fi series (BBC TV). And the longest running TV series in history, with episodes going back as far as 1963. Don't feel bad if you've never heard of it...until recent years, it was regulated to a cult following in the U...

An Inside Look at the Making of “Royal Blood” [VIDEO]

The eponymous debut album from Royal Blood drops next week (8/25...the E.P. "Out of the Black" was released in February), with the first single "Figure It Out" already climbing the Rock charts. The band - all two of them - were so excited by the thought of spending millions of someone else's money to record their epic initial masterpiece that they brought a film crew into the s

Steven Tyler Releases New Song From “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” [AUDIO-VIDEO]

The long awaited new Robert Rodriguez movie "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" hits theaters this Friday (8/22), nine long years after "Sin City" became an international blockbuster (grossing $74 million in the U.S., and $158 million worldwide)...

Royal Blood Streaming New Album [VIDEO]

Royal Blood are one of those rare commodities in Rock these days. Not only are they a true two-piece band, they were what you might call an overnight success. Within weeks of self-releasing their first single, “Out of the Black,” a year ago, word of mouth and love from music critics turned into gigs at SXSW, Lollapalooza, and the Download and Glastonbury Festivals...

My Favorite Ice Bucket Challenge Videos [VIDEO]

Who'da thunk it??? At first glance, this 'Ice Bucket Challenge" appeared like just another B.S. Facebook time suck, but at some point in time, it got real. Now Facebook is loaded with Ice Bucket Challenges from everyone from Supermodels to Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, and the ALS Foundation has received more attention in a week than it has in years, and banking big from donations... Read

99X Under the Radar 3: New Music For Your Earholes [AUDIO]

Here at 99X, we try to play as much of the good new stuff as we can, but with all the new music that drops every week, there’s just not enough time to get it all on the air. But, we still want to give you a chance to check out some great new rock that may, or may not eventually find a place on 99X...