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Rob Zombie: 'House of 1000 Corpses' Could Work as a Broadway Musical

Chad Childers — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:00:41 +0000

Rocker-turned-director Rob Zombie has enjoyed a successful career in two mediums, but could there possibly be a third someday? While speaking to the Associated Press about his movies and music, Zombie theorized that one of his films could potentially be translated for the Broadway stage.

Rob Zombie's Musical Past Mined for 'Classic Albums Collection'

Chad Childers — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:34:55 +0000

If you're an archivist sort of music fan and are looking to fill out your Rob Zombie collection, now is the perfect time to do it. Universal Music Group is dipping into Zombie's past to deliver the 'Classic Album Collection,' arriving in stores this Tuesday (May 14).

Kat Thinks the New Rob Zombie Track Sounds Like An Old Doors Track [VIDEOS]

kat — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:00:12 +0000

Is Rob Zombie’s “Dead City Radio and the New Gods of Supertown” some kind of homage to The Doors or did Zombie rip off Jim Morrison? Take a listen! First, let me start by saying that I have been a Rob Zombie fan forever, but I have been a Jim Morrison fan for much longer. [...]

'That Metal Show' Books Lemmy Kilmister, Dave Mustaine, Rob Zombie + More for Season 12

Chad Bowar — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:00:17 +0000

After making its debut in late 2008, 'That Metal Show' quickly became one of VH1 Classic's most popular shows. Nearly every big name in hard rock and classic metal has made an appearance on the program, which will begin taping their 12th season later this month in Los Angeles. Hosts Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine all return for the new season that premieres June 1.

New Rob Zombie Video: "Dead City Radio"

Sandman — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:45:52 +0000

Rob Zombie, music maker and filmmaker has combined both of his areas of expertise into the new video for the song “Dead City Radio”. The song is from Rob’s forthcoming album “Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor,” which drops on April 23rd. The look of the video is where Rob’s film making talents come into play. Put [...]

Rob Zombie Donating Fan Experience Package for Superstorm Sandy Relief Effort

Chad Childers — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:09:31 +0000

Ever wonder what it would be like to hang out with Rob Zombie for a day? If you’ve got the cash to donate for a good cause you could find out as Zombie is offering a fan experience to raise funds for the Superstorm Sandy relief efforts. The package includes the opportunity to join Zombie [...]

Rob Zombie Rallies Fans to Help 'House of 1000 Corpses' Actress Karen Black's Cancer Battle

Chad Childers — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:00:23 +0000

Rob Zombie has put the call out for help, as one of his ‘House of 1,000 Corpses’ cast members is in serious need. The director is rallying his fans to support actress Karen Black as she receives much needed medical treatment to fight ampullary cancer. Black, who was Mama Firefly in the Zombie film, was [...]

Rob Zombie Axeman John 5 Robbed of Several Guitars During Home Burglary

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:12:50 +0000

Rob Zombie / ex-Marilyn Manson guitarist John 5 was recently the victim of a home burglary, which left the virtuosic shredder without a portion of his beloved guitar collection.

Avenged Sevenfold, Rob Zombie, Megadeth + Godsmack Headline 2013 Heavy MTL Festival

Chad Childers — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:49:29 +0000

The lineup for the 2013 Heavy MTL festival has been revealed, with Avenged Sevenfold, Rob Zombie, Megadeth and Godsmack leading the way. This year's event is scheduled for August 10 and 11 at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau and will feature two solid days of metal and hard rock acts.

Rob Zombie Reminisces About Smoking Crack With Ozzy Osbourne and Rick James

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:41:34 +0000

Rob Zombie is set to have a monster year in 2013. The multi-talented artist will be releasing his latest film, 'The Lords of Salem,' on April 19, with the soundtrack for the movie dropping on April 16. Additionally, Zombie's fifth solo album, 'Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor,' will become available on April 23, and amidst all the excitement, Zombie recently decided to tell a fascinating story about smoking crack with heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne and late R&B star Rick James.

Rob Zombie Reveals 'The Lords of Salem' Soundtrack Track Listing

Chad Childers — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:27:08 +0000

Rob Zombie may have been behind the lens for 'The Lords of Salem' horror flick, but for once the rocker took a step back from the soundtrack creation for the film. Instead, he handed it over to the very capable hands of his longtime guitarist John 5 and the film's composer Griffin Boyce.

Rob Zombie vs. Otep – Rocktagon

T-Rav — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:57:04 +0000

Tuesday battle brings current champ Otep back to the Rocktagon to face Rob Zombie. Listen to the songs, cast your vote, and find out who wins tonight during Nocturnal Emissions. Rob Zombie – “Dead City Radio And The New Gods Of Supertown” Found on his upcoming album, Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor. Otep – “Apex [...]

'The Lords of Salem' Trailer: Rob Zombie's Latest Horror Film Mash-Up

Damon Houx — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:38:58 +0000

There's nothing wrong or inherently bad about being a magpie artist. Quentin Tarantino famously steals from his favorite films (the good ones and the bad ones). The real test is if you do it well. Rob Zombie's latest 'The Lords of Salem' looks familiar, but is this good Zombie or bad Zombie? Now there's a new trailer and poster.

Rob Zombie's 'The Lords of Salem' Film To Hit Theaters in Spring of 2013

Chad Childers — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 15:25:47 +0000

Rob Zombie has spent 2012 juggling both his music and movie careers and he's finally put the finishing touches on the highly anticipated 'The Lords of Salem' film. The movie now has a release date of April 26 in North America.

Rob Zombie Says Upcoming Studio Album Is the 'Most Inspired Event' of His Music Career

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:14:33 +0000

Rob Zombie is currently on the road with Marilyn Manson for the 'Twins of Evil' tour, but recording his next album is still very much a priority for the musician. Zombie released 'Hellbilly Deluxe II' in February 2010, and the follow-up promises to be dark, heavy and weird.

Rob Zombie + Marilyn Manson Hurl Verbal Assaults at Each Other in Michigan

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:04:31 +0000

Is there trouble brewing on the co-headlining Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Twins of Evil tour only nine shows in? According to sources at the show last night (Oct. 12) at the DTE Energy Music Theater in Clarkston, Mich., the two rockers took up valuable time during their sets to publicly hurl verbal assaults at each other in front of their paying fans.

Rob Zombie Unveils Teaser Trailer for 'The Lords of Salem' Movie

Chad Bowar — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:56:44 +0000

Musician and director Rob Zombie recently premiered his latest movie 'The Lords of Salem' at the Toronto Film Festival. It generated quite a buzz and a bidding war for the right to distribute the horror flick. Anchor Bay paid a cool $2 million to distribute 'The Lords of Salem,' and now Zombie has unveiled a teaser trailer for the movie, which is set for a 2013 release.

'Lords of Salem' Trailer: Rob Zombie Gets Polished, Doesn't Leave His Roots (or Wife) Behind

Britt Hayes — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:36:42 +0000

'The Lords of Salem' has been an interesting project since word broke a few years back, and the first official 'Lords of Salem' trailer has us intrigued, to say the least. Rob Zombie's latest seems a bit more polished and ambitious than previous efforts, and that's not a bad thing.

Marilyn Manson Discusses 'Born Villain' Special Edition + Touring With Rob Zombie

Chad Childers — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:31:32 +0000

Marilyn Manson is ready to let fans dig a little deeper into his “villainous” mind. The singer has revealed that there will be a special edition of the ‘Born Villain‘ album coming this fall. While the vocalist didn’t reveal an exact release date, he did tell Billboard it would be “shortly before the holiday” and [...]

Rob Zombie Directs Woolite Commercial [VIDEO]

kat — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:11:33 +0000

What do you get when you let musician and film director Rob Zombie take on a commercial for laundry care products? The Torturer. Enjoy. Zombie does Woolite.