Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum To Join "'Rock 'N' Roll Allstars" Tour

[FunkyMonkey]

As blood curdling as that is, this shot of Billy cancels that out:

That is a cool photo.

Here's footage of their South American press conference.  Seating can be very telling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcRWhmBmsTQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDaS0FNDEbs

And some footage of the opening show in Paraguay, plus pro-shot videos from Buenos Aires.  At the links:

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=172896
http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=172957

[jarmo]

Who's that sitting next to Baz?

Could it be...... No way!

 




/jarmo

[WAR41]

Don't get me wrong... I would totally have bought tickets for this if it were in the NY area, but these clips really do look lame hahaha. 

[FunkyMonkey]

"Welcome To The Jungle" - Duff McKagan - Matt Sorum - Sebastian Bach

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWkMJQoun3M

[Falcon]

Who's that sitting next to Baz?

Could it be...... No way!

 
/jarmo

I know, I know....Funky's been hammering me for a while now..

Just as long as that goofy SOB doesn't come anywhere near a Cult tune I'll survive this trying time.

[FunkyMonkey]

I know, I know....Funky's been hammering me for a while now..

Really.

Just as long as that goofy SOB doesn't come anywhere near a Cult tune I'll survive this trying time.

If he does I'll be sure to post it now.


But it doesn't look like I'll get the chance...

Rock-N-Roll Allstars Tour: What?s Going On?

24/04/2012

he Rock-N-Roll Allstars tour of South and Central America appears to be in serious trouble, with all future performances bar one being cancelled.

The Rock-N-Roll Allstars ? the much-hyped supergroup featuring past and present members of Kiss, Guns N? Roses, Def Leppard, Skid Row, Deep Purple, The Cult, Billy Idol and Alice In Chains ? now have just a single show remaining on their itinerary: in Lima, Peru on April 27.

The band were originally booked to play 11 gigs. They have done just two so far: in Paraguay and Argentina.

Advertised performances in Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Columbia and Venzuela have been mysteriously deleted from the Allstars? website.

The band previously decided to pull their April 21 show in Brazil. They issued the following statement:

?We are in South America and are ready to rock, but the circumstances are beyond our control. We were informed before flying to Brazil today that many other artists have pulled out of the event [the Metal Open Air Festival] as well as local security. We are very concerned for the safety of the fans and artists whom are already at the festival.

?We are receiving confirmed reports from other bands and friends on the ground that the event is dangerous and a disaster. Please be safe, and we look forward to rocking for you in the future.?

Watch the Rock-N-Roll Allstars playing live here. It might be the only chance you?re going to get?

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/rock-n-roll-allstars-tour-whats-going-on/

[Falcon]

This looks like the case of the promotor(s) taking the money and running, who knows..

[FunkyMonkey]

This looks like the case of the promotor(s) taking the money and running, who knows..

It appears that's the case...

Duff McKagan ‏

@RicardoSilva_19. Sorry my man. This event was WAY beyond my or the groups' control. Promoter went missing yesterday it seems. I'm pissed.

[overmatik]

Apparently the cancellations have to do with the fact that Charlie Sheen was supposed to be the MC for the band on the gigs, and the contracts included that as a condition. Charlie was nowhere to be seen in Paraguay, and the promoters are talking about suing the group because of that. 

[WAR41]

Apparently the cancellations have to do with the fact that Charlie Sheen was supposed to be the MC for the band on the gigs, and the contracts included that as a condition. Charlie was nowhere to be seen in Paraguay, and the promoters are talking about suing the group because of that. 

Interesting, but it conflicts with this report

http://news.co.cr/rock-roll-all-stars-concert-cancelled-charlie-sheen-not-coming-costa-rica/5276/

It says in the article that:

Doubts began to cloud the organization of the event last week. The problem was centered on the lack of confirmation by certain musicians, specifically:

    Vince Neil from Motley Crue
    Jason Newsted, formerly of Metallica
    Billy Duffy from The Cult

Crazy stuff.  It almost seemed too easy to pull of without a hitch

[FunkyMonkey]

It says in the article that:

Doubts began to cloud the organization of the event last week. The problem was centered on the lack of confirmation by certain musicians, specifically:

    Vince Neil from Motley Crue
    Jason Newsted, formerly of Metallica
    Billy Duffy from The Cult

Crazy stuff.  It almost seemed too easy to pull of without a hitch

That's just bad reporting.  Vince Neil and Jason Newsted were never a part of the tour.  But Billy Duffy is.

'Rock 'N' Roll Allstars' Tour: Tentative Setlist Revealed - Mar. 7, 2012

Despite the fact that he was previously announced as one of the musicians taking part in the Rock 'N' Roll Allstars tour, former METALLICA and VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted will **NOT** be making an appearance at the event.

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=170806

[FunkyMonkey]

'Rock 'N' Roll Allstars': All Concerts Except Lima Canceled - Apr. 24, 2012

Rock 'N' Roll Allstars, an 11-piece supergroup comprised of Gene Simmons of KISS, three former members of GUNS N' ROSES, Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW) and many other big names in rock history, has released the following statement:

"Rock 'N' Roll Allstars regret to inform our fans that the shows we had scheduled in Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala and Venezuela have been cancelled. An incredible effort was made to work with local promoters to bring our show to the fans but they made it impossible for us to do so. We are saddened that we will not be coming to Central America and will do everything possible to ensure that our fans receive refunds for all tickets purchased. We are in South America and just had amazing shows in Paraguay and Argentina where thousands of fans came to hear the hits of GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, DEF LEPPARD and more. The show in Lima, Peru [on April 27 at Jockey Club] is still on sale and the band is still playing this show. Thank you for your support and we hope to see each and every one of you soon."

Rock 'N' Roll Allstars played a special club show this past Sunday night (April 22) at Teatro Vorterix in Buenos Aires, Argentina as part of its tour of South and Central America. The band blazed through an abbreviated ten-song set that featured the biggest hits from all the musicians involved, including DEF LEPPARD's "Pure Some Sugar on Me", KISS' "Rock and Roll All Nite", SKID ROW's "Youth Gone Wild", along with GUNS N' ROSES' "Welcome To The Jungle", with Sebastian Bach singing.

The setlist was as follows:

01. Welcome To The Jungle (GUNS N' ROSES cover)
02. Youth Gone Wild (SKID ROW cover)
03. Highway Star (DEEP PURPLE cover)
04. Wildflower (THE CULT cover)
05. Rebel Yell (BILLY IDOL cover)
06. Shine (COLLECTIVE SOUL cover)
07. Tie Your Mother Down (QUEEN cover)
08. Pour Some Sugar On Me (DEF LEPPARD cover)
09. I Love It Loud (KISS cover)
10. Rock And Roll All Nite (KISS cover)

Comprised of musicians from some of the biggest bands in recent rock history, the Rock 'N' Roll Allstars is a live show unlike any before. Bandmembers include:

* Gene Simmons (KISS)
* Joe Elliott (DEF LEPPARD)
* Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES)
* Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES)
* Gilby Clarke (GUNS N' ROSES, ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA)
* Glenn Hughes (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH)
* Ed Roland (COLLECTIVE SOUL)
* Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW)
* Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL)
* Mike Inez (ALICE IN CHAINS)
* Billy Duffy (THE CULT)

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=173052

[jarmo]

Apparently the cancellations have to do with the fact that Charlie Sheen was supposed to be the MC for the band on the gigs, and the contracts included that as a condition. Charlie was nowhere to be seen in Paraguay, and the promoters are talking about suing the group because of that. 

 



Hopefully the fans get their refunds.





/jarmo

[Falcon]

Apparently the cancellations have to do with the fact that Charlie Sheen was supposed to be the MC for the band on the gigs, and the contracts included that as a condition. Charlie was nowhere to be seen in Paraguay, and the promoters are talking about suing the group because of that. 

I saw some video promos Sheen did for the gigs as a favor to Sorum, they're all over youtube.

No mention by him or anything I ever saw about him MC'ing/appearing although that would've been a trip, not sure why him not being there would be any kind of a deal breaker.

[FunkyMonkey]

No mention by him or anything I ever saw about him MC'ing/appearing although that would've been a trip, not sure why him not being there would be any kind of a deal breaker.

Charlie Sheen, Gene Simmons to come to Colombia for rock festival

U.S. actor Charlie Sheen and a host of rockstars will perform in Bogota as part of tour through South and Central America.

The event will take place May 5 and feature a band comprised of Gene Simmons, from Kiss, Joe Elliot from Def Leppard, Glen Hughes from Deep Purple, Matt Sorum from Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver, Mike Inez from Alice In Chains and Steve Stevens from Billy Idol, among others.

Charlie Sheen will be present in Bogota and is expected to accompany the group on the rest of the tour.

http://colombiareports.com/events-nightlife/bogota/23488-charlie-sheen-gene-simmons-to-come-to-colombia-for-rock-festival.html

[Falcon]

No mention by him or anything I ever saw about him MC'ing/appearing although that would've been a trip, not sure why him not being there would be any kind of a deal breaker.

Charlie Sheen, Gene Simmons to come to Colombia for rock festival

U.S. actor Charlie Sheen and a host of rockstars will perform in Bogota as part of tour through South and Central America.

The event will take place May 5 and feature a band comprised of Gene Simmons, from Kiss, Joe Elliot from Def Leppard, Glen Hughes from Deep Purple, Matt Sorum from Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver, Mike Inez from Alice In Chains and Steve Stevens from Billy Idol, among others.

Charlie Sheen will be present in Bogota and is expected to accompany the group on the rest of the tour.

http://colombiareports.com/events-nightlife/bogota/23488-charlie-sheen-gene-simmons-to-come-to-colombia-for-rock-festival.html

Was there anything ever mentioning Sheen from the band's representation or something beyond a Colombian based "news" organization? 

[FunkyMonkey]

Was there anything ever mentioning Sheen from the band's representation or something beyond a Colombian based "news" organization? 

There were a lot of reports that he would be appearing...although I don't know what he was going to do.

Charlie Sheen is Coming

Actor Charlie Sheen will be in Panama hosting a rock-n-roll all stars concert at the Figali Convention Center in less than two months.

http://www.thepanamadigest.com/2012/03/charlie-sheen-is-coming/

It may have stemmed from those YouTube videos, where he says "we'll see you there."

?Hello Brazil, Charlie Sheen here inviting you to the Metal Open Air Festival come party with my friends the Rock n Roll All-Stars on April 21st. We'll see you there!?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6GpNI2r9kc

And he appears on the screen at their soundcheck:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX9puy5ugto