The former Guns N' Roses rocker slash (real name Saul Hudson) filed papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court last week citing 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason behind the split from Perla Ferrar.
The couple married in October 2001 and have two sons together, London Emilio, 8 and Cash Anthony 6.
The guitarist has listed the date of separation as July 15 2010. He is requesting joint physical and legal custody of the two boys and is willing to pay spousal support.
This is Slash's second marriage after splitting from first wife Renee Suran in 1997 after a five-year union.
It seemed fatherhood and marriage to Perla had a calming influence on Slash. The 45-year-old musician said: "I quit doing drugs. But because I'm a habitual kinda guy, if I quit doing drugs, then I drink. And then if I quit drinking, I do drugs - forever. So I quit doing drugs this one time, and I decided not to drink too. It's been four years. And I really don't miss it."
3 doors down plan charity event
3 Doors Down have unveiled plans for their latest charity event as part of their Better Life Foundation. The event benefiting Children's Charities will be held Nov 12-13, 2010 in Tunica, Mississippi. The weekend event will feature live performances from 3 Doors Down, Theory Of A Deadman, and Saving Abel.
The Better Life Foundation has donated close to $2,000,000 to various charities nationwide since it's inception in 2003, though the main focus this year is on Gulf Coast organizations. Past 'friends' who have joined 3 Doors Down for the annual event include Lynryd Skynyrd, Staind, Sara Evans, Shinedown, Hinder, James Otto, Big Kenny of Big and Rich, Aaron Lewis of Staind, Ed Kowalczyk of Live, Alter Bridge, Tracy Lawrence and Switchfoot.
The Better Life Foundation has donated close to $2,000,000 to various charities nationwide since it's inception in 2003, though the main focus this year is on Gulf Coast organizations. Past 'friends' who have joined 3 Doors Down for the annual event include Lynryd Skynyrd, Staind, Sara Evans, Shinedown, Hinder, James Otto, Big Kenny of Big and Rich, Aaron Lewis of Staind, Ed Kowalczyk of Live, Alter Bridge, Tracy Lawrence and Switchfoot.
two door cinema club ~ i can talk
Two Door Cinema Club are an indie rock band from Bangor and Donaghadee, Northern Ireland formed in 2007. They are signed to French record label Kitsuné Music, through which they released their debut album Tourist History on 1 March 2010.
The band's name came about after one of the members mispronounced the name of local cinema Tudor Cinema as Two Door Cinema.
cold war kids ~ hang me up to dry
Cold War Kids are an American indie rock band from Long Beach, California. Band members are Nathan Willett - lead vocals, piano, guitar, Jonnie Russell - guitar, vocals, percussion, Matt Maust - bass guitar and Matt Aveiro - drums.
Bret Michaels sues promoter
Bret Michaels is taking legal action against a promoter over allegations the rocker turned up to perform in New York only to be told the concert had been canceled without his knowledge.
The Poison star claims he arrived at the CNY Regional Market venue in Syracuse, New York on August 5, 2010 with his crew but left fuming when he found out the gig had been postponed. The concert promoter, Mike Banks, allegedly claimed he canceled the show because he found out Michaels was due to appear on American Idol that night, but the TV appearance was in fact pre-recorded.
Michaels has now filed a lawsuit against Banks and Aloha Events, accusing the promoter of "breaching his contract and exposing him to public contempt and ridicule with allegedly defamatory statements about his schedule."
The lawsuit is allegedly seeking more than $5 million in damages.
The Poison star claims he arrived at the CNY Regional Market venue in Syracuse, New York on August 5, 2010 with his crew but left fuming when he found out the gig had been postponed. The concert promoter, Mike Banks, allegedly claimed he canceled the show because he found out Michaels was due to appear on American Idol that night, but the TV appearance was in fact pre-recorded.
Michaels has now filed a lawsuit against Banks and Aloha Events, accusing the promoter of "breaching his contract and exposing him to public contempt and ridicule with allegedly defamatory statements about his schedule."
The lawsuit is allegedly seeking more than $5 million in damages.
white lies - to lose my life
White Lies are an English alternative rock band from Ealing, west London. Formerly known as Fear of Flying, the band consists primarily of Harry McVeigh (lead vocals, guitar) Charles Cave (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Jack Lawrence-Brown (drums). The band is joined by Tommy Bowen (keyboards) during live performances.
White Lies formed in October 2007, upon writing songs they felt didn't suit their original band. After delaying their first performance for five months to build up media hype, they earned a recording contract with Fiction Records days after their debut. The release of singles "Unfinished Business" and "Death" led to tours and festival appearances in the United Kingdom and North America, including a headline performance at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend and a place on the 2009 NME Awards Tour. Further singles "To Lose My Life" and "Farewell to the Fairground" led to further media attention and the band's first worldwide headline tour. Upon the release of their debut album, To Lose My Life..., White Lies became the first British act in 2009 to achieve a number one album.
semi precious weapons - i can't pay my rent
Semi Precious Weapons is a band from New York City consisting of Justin Tranter on vocals, Stevy Pyne on guitar, Cole Whittle on bass and Dan Crean on drums. Pyne replaced former guitarist, Aaron Lee Tasjan, in November 2008.
Led by one of the most charismatic vocalists, the Boston Globe declares that "SPW splits the difference between AC/DC and Queen, fronted by the fabulously fierce Justin Tranter.” The visual appeal of the band, who are masterfully thrusting sex, glamour, and loving violence back into the rock & roll spotlight, is undeniable.
buckcherry - on billboard
Buckcherry’s fifth studio album, ALL NIGHT LONG, their first since the band’s move back to independent rock label Eleven Seven Music, has debuted at #10 on the Top Billboard Top 200 Album chart and was the #1 Rock debut. ALL NIGHT LONG is winning rave reviews from fans and critics. The band continues their Top 10 success worldwide as they debuted at #7 on the overall chart in Canada (their highest chart position to date there) and scored their first Top 10 chart positions in the UK at #6 on the Independent Albums and #5 on the Rock and Metal charts.
hockey ~ song away
Hockey is an American Indie rock band.
The band consists of singer Benjamin Grubin, guitarist Brian Stuart White, bassist Jeremy Reynolds and drummer Anthony Stassi.
the raconteurs ~ steady as she goes
The Raconteurs is an American rock band based out of Nashville, TN, featuring four members known for other musical projects: Jack White (of The White Stripes), Brendan Benson (solo), Jack Lawrence (of The Greenhornes), and Patrick Keeler (also of The Greenhornes).
true blood in hd is better than ever
Guest written by Sergio Chaney
True Blood just keeps getting better and better. I've been a fan from day one but I think this is the best season so far. I have enjoyed watching True Blood now in it's third season, so much in High Definition. The images are just so much better in HD. The series literally pulls you into the storyline when watched in HD. True Blood is also such a sensory show anyway. Consider the sets, the eclectic Southern characters and the music used in the series. When I watch the series in HD I can see the amazing detail that goes into the show in high resolution, as well as enjoy the cd quality sound. Popular music and songs are used throughout True Blood and are a part of the true experience and impact of the show. I think if you don't hear it in HD you're missing part of the show. I love watching television in HD on our tv we got from direct tv promotions near Seattle. With the rise of vampires in pop culture there are plenty of vampire shows to watch these days but my favorite of the genre is True Blood. The screenwriter/producer Alan Ball, who also produced Six Feet Under and wrote American Beauty, does an excellent job of bringing the vision of True Blood from the novels by Charlaine Harris to screen.
True Blood just keeps getting better and better. I've been a fan from day one but I think this is the best season so far. I have enjoyed watching True Blood now in it's third season, so much in High Definition. The images are just so much better in HD. The series literally pulls you into the storyline when watched in HD. True Blood is also such a sensory show anyway. Consider the sets, the eclectic Southern characters and the music used in the series. When I watch the series in HD I can see the amazing detail that goes into the show in high resolution, as well as enjoy the cd quality sound. Popular music and songs are used throughout True Blood and are a part of the true experience and impact of the show. I think if you don't hear it in HD you're missing part of the show. I love watching television in HD on our tv we got from direct tv promotions near Seattle. With the rise of vampires in pop culture there are plenty of vampire shows to watch these days but my favorite of the genre is True Blood. The screenwriter/producer Alan Ball, who also produced Six Feet Under and wrote American Beauty, does an excellent job of bringing the vision of True Blood from the novels by Charlaine Harris to screen.
dierks bentley ~ free and easy down the road i go
Writers - Dierks Bentley, Robbie Harrington, Rod Janzen, Brett Beavers
"Free and Easy Down the Road I Go" is a 2007 #1 single by country music artist Dierks Bentley. The song was made available as downloadable content for the game Rock Band on December 16, 2008.
Chart (2007) Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs #1
Canadian Radio & Records Country Singles #2
crash kings - mountain man
Crash Kings is an American rock trio formed in Los Angeles, California in 2006. The members are vocalist-keyboardist Tony Beliveau, his brother and bassist Mike Beliveau, and drummer Jason Morris. The band's self-titled debut album was released May 26, 2009 on Custard/Universal Motown. "Mountain Man", the band's first single, was released to U.S. modern rock radio stations in October 2009 and entered Billboard's Alternative Songs chart the following month. The band is known for using analog keyboards such as the Clavinet with distortion effects and a whammy bar in place of a typical lead guitar.
manchester orchestra ~ shake it out
Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 2005. The group is made up of rhythm guitarist-singer-songwriter Andy Hull, lead guitarist Robert McDowell, keyboardist and percussionist Chris Freeman, bassist Jonathan Corley and, current drummer Len Clark. Former drummer Jeremiah Edmond parted ways with the band in January 2010 to focus on his family as well as running the band's record label, Favorite Gentlemen. To date they have released several extended plays and two studio albums to critical praise – I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child (2006) and Mean Everything to Nothing (2009). They are currently signed to the independent record label Favorite Gentlemen Recordings which is distributed through Sony Music Entertainment.
soundgarden ~ telephantasm
Soundgarden will release Telephantasm on September 28, 2010. It is their first release in 14 years. The retrospective album will feature the band's hits, previously released obscurities and "Black Rain," a never-before-heard track from the Badmotorfinger recording sessions. At least the band will include some special odds and ends to make this collection worth your while.
Soundgarden have also announced their partnership with Activision Publishing that will see Telephantasm exclusively released and bundled with 1 million copies of "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock" on September 28. The album will also be immediately available as downloadable content for the game before being released at retail stores and on the band's website on October 5. As if that were not enough for the masses, three expanded versions of Telephantasm will be released on September 28, including the band's first-ever DVD with 13 previously unreleased videos.
Soundgarden have also announced their partnership with Activision Publishing that will see Telephantasm exclusively released and bundled with 1 million copies of "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock" on September 28. The album will also be immediately available as downloadable content for the game before being released at retail stores and on the band's website on October 5. As if that were not enough for the masses, three expanded versions of Telephantasm will be released on September 28, including the band's first-ever DVD with 13 previously unreleased videos.
against me ~ stop
Against Me! is a punk rock band formed in 1997 in Gainesville, Florida. Their first full-length album, released on No Idea Records in 2002, was Reinventing Axl Rose. They have released music on Misanthrope Records, Crasshole Records, Plan It X Records, Sabot Productions, No Idea Records, and Fat Wreck Chords. In December 2005, they signed with Sire Records, and released their major label debut, New Wave on July 10, 2007. Their second album on Sire, White Crosses, was released on June 4, 2010.
john lennon - time capsule
In commenoration of John Lennon's 70th birthday (Saturday October 9, 2010), the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum" and "BoxofVision LLC" are creating three authorized time capsules of John Lennon's post-Beatles recordings and fan contributions, which can be submitted to carry his legacy of peace and love to future generations.
With the cooperation of Yoko Ono Lennon, the time capsules will be preserved and stored until they are opened in a ceremonial presentation on October 9, 2040. The time capsules will be stored at the Rock Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, and at two additional worldwide locations that have significance to John Lennon's legacy.
With the cooperation of Yoko Ono Lennon, the time capsules will be preserved and stored until they are opened in a ceremonial presentation on October 9, 2040. The time capsules will be stored at the Rock Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, and at two additional worldwide locations that have significance to John Lennon's legacy.
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