Adler Performs 'Waterfall'

Here's another track from Steven Adler's new band, Adler. It rocks. I'm so, so, so excited for the Adler debut album. I really think it's going to go over well in the music world. I heard the band's first single "The One That You Hated" the other day on Ozzy's Boneyard (satellite radio) and I got really excited. This band is going places!

Video and Audio of Guns n' Roses Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame Induction

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony came and went and now Guns n' Roses are officially in the hall. As he promised, Axl Rose didn't show, nor did Izzy Stradlin; but Slash, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler, Matt Sorum and Gilby Clarke all did and they performed with the help of Myles Kennedy on vocals. The group of mixed-era Gunners performed "Mr. Brownstone," "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "Paradise City."

People booed and cat-called when Green Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong referenced the missing Axl during his induction speech for GnR. To that point, I do think it says something when Gilby showed up to perform... and he wasn't even inducted with the band!

The full Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be televised next month on HBO.

SIXX: A.M. Live at the Golden Gods Award Show

Did you see the footage from the Revolver Golden Gods earlier this week? I didn't watch the Internet feed while the show was happening, so I've just been checking out clips online as they come up. Here's SIXX: A.M. opening the show with "This Is Gonna Hurt" and "Are You With Me Now." Later in the show, Nikki Sixx won the award for best bassist.

The event will be broadcast on TV on VH1 on May 28.

Van Halen, 'She's the Woman' -- New Video

Van Halen just released an official video for "She's the Woman." I'm pretty excited about the clip, mainly because "She's the Woman" is my favorite song on A Different Kind of Truth. Also, the clip is of concert footage. Since I didn't see Van Halen on this run, it's sort of like being there -- and that's nice. Oh, and I think Eddie Van Halen looks better with a little meat on his bones. He looks happy and healthy. Check it out and let me know what you think.

James Durbin, 'Higher Than Heaven' -- Live

Last night, James Durbin returned to the American Idol stage to perform "Higher Than Heaven." After that performance, James headed down the road a little to the Sunset Strip to kick off his spring tour. He'll open shows for Evanescence, Buckcherry and even Steel Panther. I interviewed James for Noisecreep -- and I have some of the interview left over that I'll be posting here this weekend.

Axl Rose Declines Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame Induction

So Axl Rose refuses to attend or be inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. I honestly don't have much to say here, except I'm glad I sold my tickets to the Rock Hall induction ceremony a couple weeks ago. When it became apparent the Guns n' Roses reunion wasn't going to happen, I decided to let capitalism take its course. Anyway, Axl penned an open letter to the Rock Hall yesterday. It was originally posted on the L.A. Times music blog. I won't post the whole thing here - you'll need to go to the L.A. Times blog to check out the full letter. Here's the gist though:

For the record, I would not begrudge anyone from Guns their accomplishments or recognition for such. Neither I or anyone in my camp has made any requests or demands of the Hall Of Fame. It's their show not mine.

That said, I won't be attending The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction 2012 Ceremony and I respectfully decline my induction as a member of Guns N' Roses to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

I strongly request that I not be inducted in absentia and please know that no one is authorized nor may anyone be permitted to accept any induction for me or speak on my behalf. Neither former members, label representatives nor the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame should imply whether directly, indirectly or by omission that I am included in any purported induction of "Guns N' Roses".

This decision is personal. This letter is to help clarify things from my and my camp's perspective. Neither is meant to offend, attack or condemn. Though unfortunately I'm sure there will be those who take offense (God knows how long I'll have to contend with the fallout), I certainly don't intend to disappoint anyone, especially the fans, with this decision. Since the announcement of the nomination we've actively sought out a solution to what, with all things considered, appears to be a no win, at least for me, "damned if I do, damned if I don't" scenario all the way around.

In regard to a reunion of any kind of either the Appetite or Illusion lineups, I've publicly made myself more than clear. Nothing's changed.

Axl can do as he wishes, he has free will. While not wanting to attend the induction ceremony is one thing, I do think it is tacky that he is declining his induction award. Besides the Sex Pistols already did the bold "decline a Rock Hall nod via website thing" a few years ago. So whatever. I sort of feel bad for the rest of the Gunners, but I'm sure they expected Axl to have an outburst of some kind. My friend Johnnie wrote about Glam bands and the Rock Hall a few months ago. He wanted your opinion, so here's the article:

Guns N' Roses was recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. This comes three years after Metallica, who kicked off their recording career with 'Kill 'Em All' in 1983. G N' R's classic Appetite For Destruction hit in 1987. This is devastatingly bad news for Glam, Hair Metal, Guitar Rock - call it what you will. Just don't call it Hall Of Fame worthy, apparently.

We already know that the Hall Of Shame has ignored nearly all of the original theatrical guitar-slinging bands that came before Metallica - Rush, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Scorpions and Kiss to name a few. At this point, as the likes of Madonna, Abba and The Beastie Boys get in, these truly deserving providers of rock history may never get in.

All that aside, by admitting only Metallica from the early 80's and jumping to the late 80's to give Guns the nod, the Hall has effectively lip-glossed over an entire genre of music. They have completely ignored not only the biggest names in Glam, but some of the top selling artists overall from the decade of decadence. Have they ever heard of a band called Bon Jovi? Does 'Living On A Prayer' ring a bell? Because that is what this joke of an institution is currently doing to itself when it continues to ignore the "Fame" in it's very name. In fact, they give Halls a Bad Name.

Did Def Leppard not sell a bajillion albums world-wide, making fans of everyone along the way? Is Motley Crue not the most infamous band in American history, now in its 4th decade of controversy and great songs? Is Poison really nothing more than a good time, easily forgotten and cast aside? Has Twisted Sister not done enough with their life, creating anthems that hold up to this day? If these huge acts are not worthy, then bands such as Dokken, Ratt, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Queensryche, Cinderella, Tesla and Skid Row will be nothing more than surgeon general's warnings on the empty Aqua-Net hairspray cans of yore.

So, what do we have to look forward to from this increasingly irrelevant institution? Waiting around a few years until they decide that Nirvana represents an entire generation, while completely ignoring their closest (and superior) neighbors such as Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and Alice In Chains? Honestly, I don't know why I even care anymore. The people know what is important, and who is legendary, and isn't that what really matters?

'Cry Little Sister' -- Which Version?

Ok, I'll admit it: I had no idea that "Cry Little Sister" was a cover song. I honestly thought it was an original Season's After tune. I've even interviewed the band about the song and they never mentioned it was a cover! So, the song was written by Gerard McMahon (under his pseudonym Gerard McMann) for the soundtrack to the 1987 horror flick The Lost Boys. Well, I've never seen the movie... so how would I know the song was a cover, right?

Last night, I went out to YouTube looking for some really random L.A. Guns song... and ended up seeing their version of "Cry Little Sister." I was intrigued, clicked and then realized that Season's After song I love so much was a cover! Let's just say I was excited, embarrassed and all annoyed all at the same time.

So, turns out, everyone and their mother has covered "Cry Little Sister." And you know what that means! It's time to pick your favorite version of the Gerard McMahon song "Cry Little Sister."

Here's the original:

Here's my fave, Season's After:

Here's the L.A. Guns version:

Here's the famous Aiden version:

Here's the Ventana version (for fans of Mushroomhead):

Which Version of 'Cry Little Sister' Rocks Hardest?

• Gerard McMahon (original)
• Season's After
• L.A. Guns
• Aiden
• Ventana