Steel Panther Perform On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Steel Panther performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday night. I can't help but be amused and wonder what the average American was thinking when these guys popped up on the tube? Nonetheless, performances on mainstream shows like Kimmel are nothing but good news for bands like Steel Panther. 

David Lee Roth: Still Got It

Today's content comes from regular poster and conversation starter HIM. 

To the chagrin of some posters on here I am a David Lee Roth fan. Always have been and always will be. Odd Christmas songs? Fine with me. Strange trailers for completely nonsensical Japanese revenge movies that will never exist? If that is what you fancy. Less than stellar vocal delivery? I will take what I can get and get what I can take. Yes, I am a fanboy.

I believe, however, that this video (and there are better versions out there) helps me emphasize a point I made a few months back: in limited doses, in controlled settings, DLR still brings it, crushes it, and makes a fool out of those who say otherwise (remember: I am a fanboy).

I admire David Grohl. I just don’t like much of his music. He strikes me as forthright and talented, dealing with a humongous legacy and carving out his own path. He loves the music of his youth. So do I. He also did something magical when he decided to make himself and the Foos a backing band (and a great backing band) for DLR. In the process, DLR honored the Foos and the Foos reciprocated. I can’t think of a recent event I would have paid plasma to be at and have witnessed live.

Oh, the bald thing? Yes, finally (I buried the lead). Great head to go along with a great persona. Wish more people would do this when the going gets tough and the hair gets going. Sure, the mighty mane is missing.  But it has been for years, replaced by plugs or glue or comb-overs (a modified-Mellencamp for the Dirty Little Mouth era). Yes, the floppy hat belongs on a certain lead singer of AC/DC’s head (his pate suits it and it suits him). But the “Ed Hardy slapped my butt” jeans and the matching jacket are a step up from the OshKosh B'gosh overalls he has been sporting.  And that tattoo that he is rolling out? Ink on, you crazy 60-year old Diamond. Ink on.

 

While his head will likely get the headlines, it is DLR’s vigor and Grohl’s largesse that deserve them. When the present feels like the past, it is hard to worry about the future.

I'm Totally Seeing This 'Movie'

Post by Aerosmith.

KIX, 'Wheels In Motion' -- New Video

KIX released Rock Your Face Off last year. Now one of my favorite bands is marking the start of 2015 with a brand new video for the track "Wheels In Motion." Love it. We've waited a really long time for this!

Michael Schenker's New Album Gets Release Date

Michael Schenker's Temple Of Rock will release Spirit On A Mission March 23. The first single from the album is "Vigilante Man." One of the best guitarists out there - I'm looking forward to this one. 

Quiet Riot Documentary Coming To Showtime

The Quiet Riot documentary, called Quiet Riot: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back is set to debut on Showtime January 29th. The film has been in production for what seems like forever, so I'm excited to finally see a release date announced. Here's the information about the movie from Showtime's website:

An inspiring documentary chronicling the rise, fall and resurrection of '80s metal band Quiet Riot. The career of Frankie Banali, the band's drummer, reached a serious crossroads when his best friend and bandmate died in 2007. Years later, Banali realizes he must forge ahead and make a new life for himself and his daughter and he goes on a quest to reunite the band and fill the immense void left by his bandmate.

Lenny Kravitz Joins Katy Perry For Super Bowl

Katy Perry will perform at this year's Super Bowl half time show. Last night, she announced that Lenny Kravitz would join her for the performance. Personally, I'm looking forward to him more than her. The Super Bowl takes place February 1.

Lenny will be joining @katyperry during the @pepsi @SuperBowl Halftime Show on February 1st on @SNFonNBC! -TeamLK

— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) January 10, 2015