• AC/DC Respond to Drummer Phil Rudd's Legal Woes: Arrest Won't Affect Album or Tour

    Some heavy news surfaced last night, Nov. 5, when outlets began reporting that AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd had been arrested in New Zealand on charges of trying to procure the services of a hit man. The band recently responded to the incident in a brief statement via Facebook."We've only become aware of Phil's arrest as the news was breaking," the post, which went up around 9:30 a.m. today, Nov. 6, reads. "We have no further comment. Phil's absence will not affect the release of our new album 'Rock or Bust' and upcoming tour next year."Rudd also faces charges of possession of methamphetamine and cannabis. Police raided the famous drummer's home in New Zealand, where he has lived for more than 30 years, early Thursday morning local time. He appeared in court and did not enter a plea after being charged. New Zealand news outlet "The Sun" reported that Rudd was "accused of procuring murder" sometime between Sept. 25 and 26.The percussionist is scheduled back in court Nov. 27.
  • Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band Drummer Max Weinberg Returns To ‘CONAN’ [VIDEO]

    If you’ve been following the happenings around Conan O’Brien’s TBS series CONAN, as well as what went down beforehand, then you’re well aware of the fact that once the host took over the Tonight Show spot, not everyone in his Late Night crew went out to Los Angeles. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg chose to hang back in New York and continue being with his band. But on last night’s episode of CONAN, that all changed!
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