Got to get to the Garden for Kid Rock
Kid Rock will shake up New York City on May 10 when he headlines Madison Square Garden. Performing at the NYC mega hub is a first for the Kid known as "Rock" and his gang, the Twisted Brown Trucker band. Rock hit the road in February in support of his platinum release, Cocky (see Legends update Oct. 19, 2001).
KORN unveils new music with wild art in tow
Korn will release Untouchables on June 11 on Epic. Singer Jonathan Davis commissioned legendary Swiss artist H.R. Giger to design a wild piece of functional art for the band. When KORN took the stage in Mexico City recently to preview material from their upcoming CD they were accompanied by a different kind of diva. Frontman Jonathan Davis commissioned legendary Swiss artist H.R. Giger-creator of the psycho-erotic beasts featured in the blockbuster films "Alien," "Alien III" and "Species"-to design a piece of functional art. Giger came up with a custom designed, bio-mechanical mic stand cast in the shape of a voluptuous, serpentine alien woman.
Only five stands were manufactured at a foundry in Zurich from molds that were destroyed-instantly adding to their historic allure and value. "It's awesome," says Davis of the artwork. "I've been a big fan of Giger's work ever since my sister's boyfriend turned me on to him. I've always liked the dark, vile, mechanical stuff he creates, but then I got into the erotic side of his art. I actually have some of his art in my house, so I'm excited that he even considered making something for me." Jonathan received two of the stands and an option for the third, should he decide he needs it or to make one available to a museum of his choice. The other two belong to Giger, one set for permanent display at the H.R. Giger Museum in Switzerland, the other to be used in his gallery exhibitions. The mic stand was also featured in Revolver and Maxim magazines. For more news visit http://www.korn.com
SOiL digs Ozzfest
The band SOiL has scored a coveted spot on Ozzfest 2002. SOiL will take the second stage during the first leg of the tour that runs from July 6 to August 7. They are currently on the road with Sevendust until May 23. The band-vocalist RYAN McCOMBS, bassist TIM KING, drummer TOM SCHOFIELD and guitarists ADAM ZADEL and SHAUN GLASS-will then head back overseas for Extreme, a one-day festival featuring the best in current heavy rock, hardcore and punk.
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