Posted on: February 12th, 2009 Yes Cancels Dates

“Due to unforeseen medical reasons, the “In The Present Tour,” featuring Yes’ Steve Howe, Chris Squire, and Alan White is cancelling shows through February 24″. Good. End this sham of a tour right now. The lead singer is Benoit David. The keyboardist is Oliver Wakeman. Stop. It. Now.

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Posted on: February 12th, 2009 U2 Get Their Letters

Band to be musical guest for an entire week on David Letterman. The 5 day residency, from March 2-6, will coincide with the release of the band’s new album, No Line On The Horizon. Does U2 really need any more publicity? Give some new, young bands a chance. Oh wait, all new, young bands suck ass.

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Posted on: February 10th, 2009 Star Children

KISS’ Paul Stanley has fathered a new starchild. The 57 year old Stanley seems to have no plans of slowing down.  With KISS planning their 35 year anniversary tour and his wife pumping out KISS Army soldiers, the Rock And Roll (is definitely not) Over.

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Posted on: February 10th, 2009 Heaven And Hell

The Ronnie James Dio-led version of Black Sabbath, now known as Heaven And Hell are set to release their first album under that moniker. “The Devil You Know” will mark the first studio effort from Dio, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Vinny Appice, since the Sabbath album, “Dehumanizer” from 1992. With song titles like, “Bible Black”, and “Eating the Cannibals”, it’s good to know that these metal gods are still leaning towards hell.

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Posted on: February 10th, 2009 Hiatus Over!

As you may have noticed, The Heap has been dormant for a couple months.  That stops now. We’re back to both ridicule and worship our classic rock gods. Got you in a stranglehold baby!!!

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