May 23, 2004
Hanoi Rocks Go Platinum In Finland / Name New Guitarist
Hanoi Rocks have announced that their new guitarist for Hanoi Rocks is Stevie Klasson.
Their most recent album "Twelve Shots On The Rocks" has gone Platinum in Finland.
The band is currently working on an upcoming summer release, a single for Finland and an EP for Japan.
Original guitarist Andy McCoy has reportedly been approached to fill in for late axeman Johnny Thunders at NEW YORK DOLLS' upcoming reunion shows in June. Although former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Izzy Stradlin originally agreed to fill the slot during NEW YORK DOLLS' upcoming concert at London's Meltdown Festival, he backed out of the deal when he learned that plans existed for the band to do additional dates — a prospect that would have required of Stradlin to learn more of the group's catalogue and to dedicate more of his time than was willing to set aside for the collaboration.
The reunited NEW YORK DOLLS, featuring McCoy on guitar, are expected to perform at the Meltdown and go on to play two or more additional concerts, including at least one show at a Swedish festival.
What this means for the pre- announced possibility of a US tour is not known at this time. Also unspecified is whether or not the new guitarist is filling in for McCoy or on rhythm guitar.
See our interview with Michael Monroe in the new issue of MK Magazine.
Posted by MK Magazine at May 23, 2004 09:35 AM